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President Joe Biden talks about his new executive orders promoting racial equality and fair housing enforcement.

Design + Construction · Policy

Biden Executive Order Seeks to Reverse Trump-Era Housing Policies

By Rebecca Baird-Remba

chuck schumer

Players · Policy

Citizen Schumer: Brooklyn’s Own Takes Control of the U.S. Senate

By Chava Gourarie

Two older men's heads staring at one another.

Analysis · Politics & Real Estate

Whoever Wins the Presidency, It Won’t Really Affect Returns on Commercial Real Estate

By Tom Acitelli

Several hands in several different colors casting a ballot.

Finance · Analysis

Whoever Wins the Presidential Election, It Won’t Upend Commercial Real Estate Returns

By Tom Acitelli

424 Fifth Avenue

What Amazon’s Lord & Taylor Move Means For NYC and Office Work

By Nicholas Rizzi

Paul Volcker testifying on Capitol Hill in 2008.

Industry Economists Praise Volcker Following His Death

By Matt Grossman

NoMad Hotel.

Finance · Sales

NoMad Hotel to Sell in UCC Foreclosure Auction

By Mack Burke and Matt Grossman

2001 M Street NW

Leases · Office

Buckley Sandler Law Firm Signs for 65K SF in DC’s Golden Triangle

By Christina sturdivant-Sani

850 Third Avenue

Trump Administration Planning to Seize Stake From Chinese Company in 850 Third Avenue

By Nicholas Rizzi

VNV Development's Marlboro Pike project in Capitol Heights.

Why DC Developers Heart Crowdfunding

By Brigitte Yuille

Rob Speyer.

Features · Industry

Rob Speyer’s Greatest Hits as REBNY Chairman

By Liam La Guerre

Speaker of the House Paul Ryan (R-WI) takes questions from reporters after the House passed tax reform legislation on Capitol Hill.

Congress Passes Comprehensive Tax Reform

By Matt Grossman

Powell, a lawyer rather than an academic, gives fed-watchers fewer tea leaves to read.

Finance · Features

Profs Wonder How to Grade Fed Nominee Powell as a Student of Monetary History

By Matt Grossman

Mohamed El-Erian. Photo: Norbert Schiller/Wikipedia

El-Erian Talks ‘Consensus,’ Why Trump Must Follow Through on His Pro-Growth Agenda

By Cathy Cunningham

Daniel Tishman in his office at 100 Park Avenue (Photo: Michael Nagle).

Dan Tishman Dishes on New Projects, 421a and His Late Father [Updated]

By Liam La Guerre

Rick Lazio.

Washington Beats Campaign Silly Season With New Tax Package

By Rick Lazio

Don Peebles in his office at 745 Fifth Avenue (Photo: Sasha Maslov/ for Commercial Observer).

Don Peebles Talks Miami and Why He’s Seriously Thinking About a Run for Mayor of NYC

By Liam La Guerre

Rick Lazio.

Can the 114th Congress Make a Difference?

By Rick Lazio