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StepStone & GREYKITE to Recapitalize Vitalia, Spain’s 2nd Care, €1.5B
London & Madrid, Oct 16, 2025 – StepStone Real Estate (SRE) and GREYKITE announce planned recapitalization.
StepStone, GREYKITE recapitalize Vitalia in Spain for €1.5B.
Rats, leaks, and more: Massachusetts renters shouldn't tolerate.
The 34‑page Massachusetts Sanitary Code sets landlords' minimum habitability standards.
Massachusetts rental with leaking ceiling and rats.
Board Members Voice Support for Real Estate Transfer Tax
ORLEANS – Last week, select board members backed a home‑rule petition under county review to adopt a new charter.
City council members discuss real estate transfer tax at meeting.
Santa Cruz County Free Alert Service Warns Owners of Real Estate Fraud
Santa Cruz County Recorder’s Office launches free online tool to warn owners of potential real estate fraud.
Santa Cruz County alert warns homeowners of real estate fraud.
Brooklyn Mirage, troubled venue files demolition after 2026 reopening
Brooklyn Mirage, a 32,000‑sq‑ft hall in Williamsburg, will be razed after financial woes and a failed summer return.
Brooklyn Mirage venue files demolition plans post‑2026 reopening.
Monique Baugh's mother fears, intuition at Twin City agent execution
Monique Baugh's mother gives testimony at Lyndon Wiggins' second murder trial in Hennepin County.
Monique Baugh's mother fears during Twin City agent execution.
Real Estate: The Final Industry Built to Confuse You
Blake O’Shaughnessy, former top broker and tech founder, critiques opacity and gatekeeping as the housing market’s core.
Real estate agent explains confusing contract to perplexed buyer in downtown office.
Local Real Estate Activity Declines
Plymouth County Register of Deeds John Buckley shares September 2025 real‑estate data with WATD’s Christine James.
Local real estate office with closed sign, indicating declining activity.
Florida Realtors Debate New Condo Regulation
Law passed after 2021 Surfside condo collapse adds new building inspection rules and safety measures.
Florida realtors debate new condo regulation at industry meeting.
Hundreds of Lots by City’s Worst Landowner Listed, Few Sold
Wilson sisters' parcels rack up $15M in rat‑violation fines; hundreds remain vacant, no redevelopment plan.
City's worst landowner lists hundreds of lots, few sold.
Top 10 Real Estate Safety Apps You Need Now
Prioritize safety for agents and clients—discover our top 10 favorite safety apps for real estate pros.
Smartphone displaying top real estate safety apps for home security.
Brevard Sheriff’s Task Force Recovers $1.7M in Real Estate Fraud
Brevard County Sheriff’s Economic Crimes Task Force recovers $1.7M from real estate fraud.
Brevard Sheriff’s Task Force recovers $1.7M from real estate fraud.
Realty firm fined $2.4M DOH for illegal discharge into Kahaluu wetlands
Hawaii Dept. of Health fines Wailehua I, LLC $2.4M for unauthorized wetland discharge in Kaneohe.
Realty firm fined $2.4M by DOH for illegal discharge into Kahaluu wetlands.
Real Estate Firm Faces $2.4M DOH Fine for Kaneohe Wetlands Discharge
Hawaii Health Dept fines Wailehua I, LLC $2.4M for illegal wetland discharge in Kaneohe.
Real estate firm fined $2.4M for Kaneohe wetlands discharge.
Maya Hodari Named Chief Real Estate Officer at Atlanta Housing
Atlanta Housing, Georgia’s largest housing authority, appoints Maya Hodari as chief real estate officer.
Maya Hodari appointed Chief Real Estate Officer at Atlanta Housing.
Developer Accuses USPS of Dropping Washington Real Estate Deal
Developer and affiliate allege USPS breached land‑development deal in Issaquah, Washington, and split sale proceeds.
Developer accuses USPS of dropping Washington real estate deal.
Fed Open to Rate Cuts, Yet Labor Risks Threaten Home Sales
Cutting rates twice in 2025 could lower mortgage rates, but Powell says fighting high home prices isn’t our job.
Fed considers rate cuts; labor risks threaten U.S. home sales.
Asian investors spark Miami property boom with new US residency perks
Interest from two Asian nations led Miami real‑estate search rankings in September.
Asian investors driving Miami real estate boom via new residency incentives.
Government shutdown slams housing market
Congress deadlocked; federal shutdown ripples through Florida housing, with fallout likely to spread nationwide.
U.S. government shutdown slams housing market, causing economic uncertainty.
Exclusive: NYC Penthouse from “Babygirl” & “Succession” Now on Market
The aerie sits inside 200 Amsterdam on the Upper West Side, a venue that’s hosted many recent shoots.
NYC penthouse featured in “Babygirl” and “Succession” now listed.
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