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Talarico trounces real estate favorite Paxton in closely watched Texas Senate race
Democrats secure first statewide win in decades with 59% of the vote and counting
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Los Angeles
Becerra wins CA governor race with help from real estate heavyweights
Bren, Caruso, Coleman, Kaplan and Sobrato family cut checks in support of Becerra
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South Florida
Byron Donalds leverages real estate war chest to narrowly win historic Florida governor’s race
Plus, developer-friendly ex-Boca Raton mayor Scott Singer loses congressional race to Democrat in gerrymandered district
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New York
NYC pied-à-terre tax rollout challenge tossed by appeals court
City notches win as court strikes down ruling that would have sent second home surcharge back to square one
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South Florida
Genghis Hadi: “Time is what kills most deals.” He’s not wasting any on the Raleigh
Nahla Capital co-founder spoke about capital markets, NY-Miami nexus and more at The Real Deal Miami Forum 2026
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New York wants to turn distressed buildings into affordable housing. What happens while they’re waiting?
The case of 2201-05 Davidson Avenue
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National
Can Yellowstone Club’s developer keep billionaires buying?
How Michael Meldman seized on an appetite for dressed-down luxury, with global expansion planned
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Bringing together architects, interior designers and developers, DXAS 2026 explores the intersection of creative practice, emerging technologies, business strategy and meaningful professional connections
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Q&A: Michael Liebowitz charts Douglas Elliman’s leaner future
Firm’s CEO reflects on two years at the top amid consolidation, private listing fight
NYC pied-à-terre tax rollout challenge tossed by appeals court
City notches win as court strikes down ruling that would have sent second home surcharge back to square one
Aby Rosen checks out of 11 Howard
RFR surrenders Soho hotel after eviction battle with landlord Commerz Real
New York’s biggest winners and losers weren’t on the ballot
Voters shifted dynamics nationwide and in Albany, putting NIMBYs and landlords on notice
Sedesco snags missing piece of Billionaires’ Row megaproject
Firm buys Gilded Age Mansion from Soloviev, paving way for development over a 14 years in the making
NY lawmakers, real estate players flock to San Juan for Somos
New York’s politico class and real estate players are descending on San Juan after election day shifted balance of power nationwide and set up new dynamics in Albany
Tri-State
KSL Capital Partners eyes $100M deal for Marram Montauk
Denver-based investor purchased hotel in 2022 for $79M
Florida voters approve Amendment 3 property tax referendum
Florida Realtors supported proposed cut, while police, fire groups led opposition
Live Local Act, condo reform advocate Vicki Lopez wins Miami-Dade seat
Voters rejected the Miami marinas redevelopment, Robert Rivani’s bid to expand his South Beach office building
In “last attempt to save” business after $308M judgment, ZOM affiliate seeks bankruptcy
Multifamily company’s affiliates estimate $541M in unsecured liabilities, propose to sell substantially all assets
What you need to know about the market ahead of TRD’s Miami Forum
Plus, a primer on the real estate-related ballot measures and races we’re tracking on Tuesday’s ballot
#MovingToMiami: Are the Design District and $250 per sf rents the next office-market wave?
Brokers talked pricing and location trends for corporate relocations at The Real Deal Miami forum on Nov. 4
Tight inventory, sky-high prices: Miami’s top resi brokers on how they close deals in an ultra-competitive market
Judy Zeder, Dina Goldentayer and Dora Puig spoke to South Florida Bureau Chief Katherine Kallergis on the first day of The Real Deal’s Miami Forum.
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Progressive vs. establishment agenda? LA real estate awaits election results
Raman in lead over Bass, limited relief from ULA could be in the cards and the billionaire tax is looking like a no go
Hidden Hills new build asking $22M finds buyer
Listing price nearly quadruple the price last paid for the property
Becerra wins CA governor race with help from real estate heavyweights
Bren, Caruso, Coleman, Kaplan and Sobrato family cut checks in support of Becerra
Landlords, tenants clash in court over parking-to-ADU conversions across LA
Hollywood, Koreatown, Silver Lake among redevelopment hotspots
All about that space: Meghan Trainor lists Encino mansion for $18M
Joe Jonas, Zedd among past residents at 15K sf property
SoCal homebuying slump slams inland, coastal counties at different rates
San Bernardino, Riverside see sharpest drops in sales activity
PGIM executive’s $8M Burling Street deal sets Chicago’s city 2026 home sale record
Mark Hoffmeister’s Lincoln Park mansion traded 12% below its original ask after 18 months on the market
After seizing JW Marriott hotel, Torchlight sues Reschke to halt Loop office conversion
Lender-controlled Chicago hotel owner says work to build apartments upstairs violates an easement pact and is already disrupting guests
Onni pours $25M into Loop office tower revamp, looks to repeat past success
Following a leasing win at The Bell, developer targets 161 North Clark Street with a wellness center, bar and lobby overhauls
Real estate pick Biggs wins Chicago school board presidency, but CTU allies fare better in district contests
Business community donors led by Michael Sacks spent millions to counter the teachers union, with mixed results
Torque Motor Suites bets $13M on Chicago’s garage condo market
Neyer Properties plans 30 luxury garage condos in Westmont, kicking off sales at a Hinsdale McLaren dealership
Logistics Property Company snags suburban Chicago property for $29M
Chicago-based industrial player plans a 1.3M sf distribution center near major intermodal rail terminals
MrBeast CEO lands $28M in Atherton mansion sale
Deal for 11K sf home came in at $1.4M below asking, bucked overbid trend
Fort Point pays $440M for nearly 1K San Francisco apartments
Properties span across in-demand neighborhoods like Pac Heights, Russian Hill
Becerra wins CA governor race with help from real estate heavyweights
Bren, Caruso, Coleman, Kaplan and Sobrato family cut checks in support of Becerra
OpenAI’s former Mission District HQ hits market as AI boom gobbles up SF offices
City captures nearly a third of nationwide AI leasing demand
Foreclosed Signia San Jose hotel heading to market
Lenders are on the hunt for new owners after taking control in a 2025 default.
Syufy invokes builder’s remedy for resi redevelopment of domed movie theater site in San Jose
Marin firm’s Syres Properties arm plans 264 units for 3-acre site
Data center developers to casino advocates: The winners and losers of Texas’ Democratic sweep
The seismic results promise changes to state policy on hot button real estate issues
Upset in race for Texas’ top lawyer bucks Paxton’s legacy — including his anti-gambling record
Democrat Nathan Johnson beats MAGA Republican Mayes Middleton
Adkisson lands Houston’s largest industrial campus deal
Firm and equity partner PCCP acquired the 64-building, 98% occupied campus for an undisclosed price
Lincoln, Cross Ocean buy distressed suburban Dallas office campus with $100M makeover in mind
Facing 59% occupancy, 1M sf property traded through receivership as buyers aim to revamp the property with modern amenities
Hinojosa upsets Abbott in Texas governor race, ushering in a new era for data center development in the state
The Democratic nominee won decisively over the real estate-friendly incumbent governor
Franklin Street puts 700K sf of suburban Dallas office space up for sale
Five buildings across Plano and Addison offer a value play for investors as broader Dallas office market experiences a boom
Q&A: Michael Liebowitz charts Douglas Elliman’s leaner future
Firm’s CEO reflects on two years at the top amid consolidation, private listing fight
Inspector general slams Bill Pulte over obstruction
Trio of reports supposedly hindered by lack of cooperation
What does Open Real Estate mean for the listings race?
Compass cheered new entrant as platform picks up
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Zillow loses $158M in Q3 following proposed iBuying settlement
Firm to pay $212M to resolve claims over its shuttered Zillow Offers
Post-midterms, Trump finds comfort in his ballroom
In first appearance after votes, POTUS zeros in on real estate
German asset manager raided in Transamerica Pyramid aftermath
Shvo partner Deutsche Finance said action was related to BVK’s real estate
Meet the developers the Trumps are partnering with across the globe
From Donald wannabes to a Turkish media mogul, the first family has teamed with a cast of characters to plan more than a dozen international projects
Dual Hong Kong Sheraton hotels sold by receiver for $344M
Shimao Group previously sought $829M for Lantau lodging property
World Cup star Erling Haaland scores waterfront Abu Dhabi villa at Man City-branded residences
Norwegian striker adds to homes in England, Spain, Norway
Data center IPOs suddenly on shaky ground worldwide
Blackstone-backed AirTrunk delays public offering in Singapore
Hong Kong builder buys $549M development site with eyes on luxury resi
Units in twin towers could fetch up to $5.7K psf
New York
NYC’s top deals: Tribeca condo trades for $31M
TRD reports top transactions for Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026
Chicago
Chicago’s top deals: Industrial portfolio fetches NW1 $46M, Related’s Lathrop Homes project advances
TRD reports the biggest transactions for the Windy City for week ending Oct. 30, 2026
Texas
Top permits: Nvidia supplier to spend $300M renovating $1.3B Fort Worth plant
TRD reports on the Lone Star State’s top new permits for the week ending Oct. 30
South Florida
South Florida’s top deals: Ohio REIT picks up Pompano Beach retail plaza for $16M
TRD reports the most important transactions for Nov. 3, 2026
South Florida
Here are Miami Beach’s top brokerages and agents
Compass takes Miami Dade county but a new leader emerges on the coast
South Florida
“I don’t do the most deals, I just do the biggest deals”: Meet the Miami broker with the highest median price
TRD Data ranks the top 25 residential brokers, teams for 2026
Los Angeles
All about that space: Meghan Trainor lists Encino mansion for $18M
Joe Jonas, Zedd among past residents at 15K sf property
Los Angeles
Hidden Hills new build asking $22M finds buyer
Listing price nearly quadruple the price last paid for the property
South Florida
Tight inventory, sky-high prices: Miami’s top resi brokers on how they close deals in an ultra-competitive market
Judy Zeder, Dina Goldentayer and Dora Puig spoke to South Florida Bureau Chief Katherine Kallergis on the first day of The Real Deal’s Miami Forum.
National
Zillow loses $158M in Q3 following proposed iBuying settlement
Firm to pay $212M to resolve claims over its shuttered Zillow Offers
San Francisco
MrBeast CEO lands $28M in Atherton mansion sale
Deal for 11K sf home came in at $1.4M below asking, bucked overbid trend
Chicago
PGIM executive’s $8M Burling Street deal sets Chicago’s city 2026 home sale record
Mark Hoffmeister’s Lincoln Park mansion traded 12% below its original ask after 18 months on the market
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South Florida
#MovingToMiami: Are the Design District and $250 per sf rents the next office-market wave?
Brokers talked pricing and location trends for corporate relocations at The Real Deal Miami forum on Nov. 4
San Francisco
Fort Point pays $440M for nearly 1K San Francisco apartments
Properties span across in-demand neighborhoods like Pac Heights, Russian Hill
Chicago
After seizing JW Marriott hotel, Torchlight sues Reschke to halt Loop office conversion
Lender-controlled Chicago hotel owner says work to build apartments upstairs violates an easement pact and is already disrupting guests
Los Angeles
Landlords, tenants clash in court over parking-to-ADU conversions across LA
Hollywood, Koreatown, Silver Lake among redevelopment hotspots
Chicago
Onni pours $25M into Loop office tower revamp, looks to repeat past success
Following a leasing win at The Bell, developer targets 161 North Clark Street with a wellness center, bar and lobby overhauls
San Francisco
Foreclosed Signia San Jose hotel heading to market
Lenders are on the hunt for new owners after taking control in a 2025 default.
Chicago
After seizing JW Marriott hotel, Torchlight sues Reschke to halt Loop office conversion
Lender-controlled Chicago hotel owner says work to build apartments upstairs violates an easement pact and is already disrupting guests
Chicago
Torque Motor Suites bets $13M on Chicago’s garage condo market
Neyer Properties plans 30 luxury garage condos in Westmont, kicking off sales at a Hinsdale McLaren dealership
South Florida
Developer-friendly amendments rejected by Deerfield Beach voters
Measure meant to loosen restrictions on waterfront development was defeated
South Florida
Voters green light property deal changes in Fort Lauderdale and Hollywood
Ballot measures passed by wide margins, unofficial election results show
New York
Sedesco snags missing piece of Billionaires’ Row megaproject
Firm buys Gilded Age Mansion from Soloviev, paving way for development over a 14 years in the making
San Francisco
Syufy invokes builder’s remedy for resi redevelopment of domed movie theater site in San Jose
Marin firm’s Syres Properties arm plans 264 units for 3-acre site