A report from Bisnow. "Experts have been estimating the likelihood of a commercial real estate bubble for years now. As recently as a year ago, experts in sectors like multifamily denied that bubble-like conditions existed, or at least downplayed the…
It's Friday desk clearing time for this blogger. "Home sales in the Charlotte metro area plunged in September, compared to a year ago. Buyers could soon see relief as the Charlotte area housing market moves to a more equal footing…
A report from The Plains Dealer in Ohio. "JPMorgan Chase has continued to cut jobs nationwide in mortgage lending, eliminating 400 jobs last week, including at least 20 in downtown Cleveland. The nationwide cuts, first reported by the Wall Street…
A report from Finance & Commerce on Minnesota. "J.P. Morgan is taking a steep haircut as it sells an Uptown Minneapolis apartment building. The Walkway, a 92-unit mixed-use luxury building at 1320 W. Lake St., was sold Sept. 26 for…
A report from The Title Report. "During the four-week period ending Sept. 16, nearly 27 percent of home sellers reduced their listing price by at least 1 percent, according to Redfin. Redfin said the 26.6 percent of home sellers who…
A report from Barron's on Massachusetts. "Since the Great Recession, Boston home values have risen steadily and are at an 'all-time high,' says Debbie Adamidis, an investment property specialist at Jacob Realty. Sales of high-end properties have somewhat stalled due…
A press release from Redfin. "Signs continue to point toward a changing market that's letting homebuyers be more selective as supply constraints begin to ease in the hottest markets, according to Redfin. As a result, sellers are feeling compelled to…