Homebuilding

Homebuilding real estate news and analysis covering the strategies, trends, and investments driving single-family developments and master-planned communities. With insights on market shifts, consumer demand, and regulatory changes, Commercial Observer delivers the intelligence CRE professionals need to stay ahead in the homebuilding sector. Read more about commercial real estate in the Residential Industry.

A man at a construction site.
Homebuilding · Development
New York City

Consigli CEO Anthony Consigli Talks 35 Years in Construction

By Tom Acitelli
Construction continues on a mixed-use apartment complex in Los Angeles.
Multifamily · Development
National

U.S. Adding More Than 500K Apartments Annually for Second Time on Record

By Nick Trombola
An illustration of President Donald Trump gesturing toward home construction.
Multifamily · Finance
National

Fannie, Freddie Privatization: Here’s What Could Happen

By Brian Pascus
345 East 17th Street.
Homebuilding · Development
New York City

Minrav Files Plans for 65-Unit Resi Neighbor to StuyTown

By Larry Getlen
Intervest Capital Partners CEO Mike Gontar (top), Builders Capital CEO and Principal Robert Trent (bottom), and construction of Cotino in Rancho Mirage, Calif.
Condo · Finance
California

Disney-Branded Resi Project Near Palm Springs Secures $160M

By Greg Cornfield
Eric Goodman of Goodman Capital and an aerial view of Southampton, New York.
Homebuilding · Finance
New York

Goodman Capital Lends $28M on Hamptons Build-for-Sale Luxury Homes

By Andrew Coen
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A small urban park with people in it.
Multifamily · Columnists
New York City

In New York City’s Haven Green Flip-Flop, a Dire Warning for Affordable Housing

By Samantha Magistro
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A sign that says for lease.
Homebuilding · Columnists
National

Single-Family Rental, Build-to-Rent Investment Is Crucial Now

By Thibault Adrien
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Volunteers with San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity on June 26 help construct walls which will be used to build new homes for Altadena Eaton Fire victims in Pasadena, California.
Multifamily · Development
National

U.S. Apartment Rental Market Affordability Gaps Grow

By Michael Lucarelli
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Residential apartment buildings as seen on July 26, 2022 in New York City.
Multifamily · Policy
New York City

New York’s Housing Crisis: New Mayors, Old Problems and a Need for Unified Action

By Jolie Milstein
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Liza Crawford, managing director co-head of global securitized at TCW.
Homebuilding · Finance
National

How TCW’s Liza Crawford Manages Risk With an $80B Asset Book

By Brian Pascus
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Builders Capital CEO Robert Trent and Steamboat Springs, Colo.
Homebuilding · Finance
Colorado

Builders Capital Lends $63M for Colorado Townhome Development

By Andrew Coen
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Hines senior managing director Andrew McGeorge and a rendering of Hines' development project at Thomas Farm at Bristow Station.
Homebuilding · Finance
Virginia

Hines Secures $88M for 80-Acre Development in NoVA

By Nick Trombola
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Henderson Community Building, in Palm Desert, Calif.
Homebuilding · Development
National

RSG 3-D CEO Ken Calligar Wants to Change Homebuilding as We Know It

By Nick Trombola
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Handoff CEO Dmitry Alexin.
Homebuilding · Technology
National

Handoff Raises $5.8M in Strategic Funding Round

By Philip Russo
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Illustration of a giant castle next to a smaller house.
Multifamily · Policy
New York City

More Big CRE Players Invest in Affordable Housing Development

By Amanda Schiavo
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Apartment buildings in the Bronx.
Multifamily · Policy
New York City

New York State’s New Budget Offers Housing Stability

By Jolie Milstein
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