Real Estate Blog
Real estate heavyweights ordered to pay $1.7B, but big questions remain in high-stakes lawsuit
Several high-stakes questions remain even after a jury ordered the National Association of Realtors and other industry heavyweights to pay $1.78 billion in damages. The answers could determine the future of homebuying and trigger substantial cuts in the industry. Here's what buyers and sellers need to know.
Bringing CX to home buying in Austin
Unless you’re living under a rock, you know that the housing market in Austin is a tale of abundant demand and limited supply, and mortgage rates are closer to the 50-year average than recent historic lows. But if you’re Austin-based Joel Richardson, who joined VeraBank this fall, and is one of the top 1% of mortgage lenders nationwide*, no problem.
Here’s how his unique customer experience (CX) tactics are relevant to the Austin business community:
For self-employed customers, VeraBank offers…
Life’s next best chapter begins in Chambers Creek
Strategically designed for active adults 55 and older, Chambers Creek has drawn people from across the nation seeking resort-style living, a convivial sense of community and proximity to shopping, dining, medical care and more.
Many residents have expressed surprise and delight over all Chambers Creek has to offer.
“I’ve always loved the Hill Country,” said resident Linda Powell. “This is as close to that as you can get.”
Steve Cathy, another Chambers Creek resident, thought he’d never…
New projects in North Texas (10/31/2023)
Here’s a look at the latest new projects registered in North Texas with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, a list of new construction, renovations and alterations in Dallas, Fort Worth and beyond. All projects listed are public records.
Diamond Head parcel listed for nearly $15M
Listing agent Tracy Allen of Coldwell Banker Realty said it's an “extremely rare opportunity.”
Fund for Our Economic Future launches site-selection tool
The Fund for Our Economic Future has launched an online tool to help site selectors make better decisions when choosing locations.
Hoover retail center acquired for $6.85M
The retail property is situated just off Highway 31 near the Publix Supermarket.
Metro Bham firms team up for build-to-rent community near Orlando
The new project underscores the growth of the build-to-rent product type, and Birmingham firms are getting in on the trend.
5 questions with Coldwell Banker Realty’s Tracy Allen
PBN recently spoke to Allen about the trends, supply and demand in Oahu's luxury real estate market.
Palindrome Communities provides update on mixed-use development in historic Barelas neighborhood
Despite pushback from some residents, the Barelas Community Coalition is moving forward with a proposed mixed-use development in Albuquerque's historic Barelas neighborhood.