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In a strategic move to reinforce its asset-light business model, Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced on June 30, 2025, the sale of Playa Hotels & Resorts’ real estate assets to Tortuga Resorts for $2 billion. The transaction encompasses 15 all-inclusive resort properties located across Mexico, Jamaica, and the Dominican Republic. Despite the sale, Hyatt will continue...

Kolkata’s commercial real estate sector experienced a significant upswing in the second quarter of 2025, with office space absorption doubling to 600,000 square feet from 300,000 square feet in the previous quarter. This marks a 40% year-on-year increase, signaling robust growth in the city’s office market. Commercial Real Estate Sees Robust Growth The surge in...

The Twin Cities housing market exhibited modest yet steady growth in June 2025, characterized by a slight increase in pending sales and a notable rise in available inventory. According to Edina Realty, pending sales in the region edged up by 0.5%, while the median sales price climbed 2.6% year-over-year to $395,000. These trends suggest a...

The U.S. housing market is expected to experience modest growth in 2025, according to Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist at the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Yun projects a 3% increase in the national median home price and anticipates a rebound in home sales during the latter half of the year, following a period of subdued...

Despite ongoing macroeconomic and geopolitical headwinds, commercial real estate (CRE) leaders are expressing cautious optimism for the second half of 2025, according to DLA Piper’s recently released 2025 Real Estate State of the Market Survey. While external factors such as rising interest rates and trade tensions have tempered enthusiasm, the survey highlights resilience in key...

West Palm Beach, FL, June 27, 2025 — Florida’s residential real estate market is experiencing significant growth, driven by an influx of nearly 90,000 new residents in Palm Beach County alone. The migration of high-net-worth individuals, financial executives, and tech leaders has transformed cities like West Palm Beach into vibrant, year-round urban centers. Developments such...

New York City, June 27, 2025 — The United Nations has finalized a significant lease renewal and expansion at 2 United Nations Plaza in Midtown Manhattan, securing 425,190 square feet across 26 stories. This move consolidates the organization’s previously dispersed operations into a unified headquarters, reaffirming its commitment to New York City as its central...

Capitol Broadcasting Company (CBC), renowned for its transformative developments like Durham’s American Tobacco Campus, is extending its real estate footprint into Holly Springs, North Carolina. The company’s real estate division has announced plans for “Overlook on Main,” a mixed-use development aimed at bolstering the town’s infrastructure and economic growth. Approved by the Holly Springs Town...

Despite ongoing challenges in the U.S. housing market, including elevated mortgage rates and affordability concerns, certain metropolitan areas are poised for significant growth in home sales in 2025. According to Realtor.com’s latest forecast, cities such as Colorado Springs, Miami, and Virginia Beach are expected to lead the nation in home sales growth, with projected increases...

A significant shift is underway in New York City’s real estate market as a wave of office-to-apartment conversions transforms the urban landscape. This trend, driven by changing work patterns and a pressing need for housing, is leading to a substantial reduction in office space and the creation of thousands of new residential units. According to...