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#bribery-charges
fromThe Mercury News
31 minutes ago
SF politics

Indicted Concord homebuilders say $5,000 stuffed in coffee mug wasn't bribe

DeNova Homes founders face federal bribery charges for allegedly giving $5,000 to an Antioch City Council member; they claim it was a legitimate campaign contribution, not a bribe.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
31 minutes ago
SF politics

Indicted Concord homebuilders say $5,000 stuffed in coffee mug wasn't bribe

DeNova Homes founders claim a $5,000 cash payment in a coffee mug was a legitimate campaign contribution, not a bribe, as they seek to dismiss federal bribery and conspiracy charges.
SF politics
fromThe Mercury News
31 minutes ago

Indicted Concord homebuilders say $5,000 stuffed in coffee mug wasn't bribe

DeNova Homes founders face federal bribery charges for allegedly giving $5,000 to an Antioch City Council member; they claim it was a legitimate campaign contribution, not a bribe.
SF politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
31 minutes ago

Indicted Concord homebuilders say $5,000 stuffed in coffee mug wasn't bribe

DeNova Homes founders claim a $5,000 cash payment in a coffee mug was a legitimate campaign contribution, not a bribe, as they seek to dismiss federal bribery and conspiracy charges.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
36 years ago

Landis Remakes Hudson Classic

Director John Landis is constructing a 7,000-square-foot mansion on the former Rock Hudson estate, demolishing most of the original 1950s hacienda while preserving the landscaping as the architectural centerpiece.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
33 years ago

Obituaries : Selden Ring; Pioneered Idea of Garden Apartments

Selden Ring, a pioneering real estate developer who revolutionized apartment design for young couples in Los Angeles and established a major investigative journalism prize, died at 74 from cancer and Parkinson's Disease complications.
Renovation
A couple built a custom home on a challenging hillside lot in Silver Lake, requiring extensive foundation work and specialized architectural design to overcome geological constraints.
#luxury-housing
fromLos Angeles Times
24 years ago
Boston real estate

$7-Million Tear-Down

A $7 million Newport Beach home is being demolished to make way for a larger residence, reflecting the routine practice of tear-downs in exclusive Harbor Island where land scarcity drives constant redevelopment.
fromLos Angeles Times
17 years ago
LA real estate

SeaCliff in H.B. grows from a gritty neighborhood built by big oil to a luxury oceanside community

Huntington Beach's SeaCliff area transformed from an oil-industry neighborhood into a luxury residential community with median home prices exceeding $1 million, attracting celebrities and affluent residents.
Boston real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
24 years ago

$7-Million Tear-Down

A $7 million Newport Beach home is being demolished to make way for a larger residence, reflecting the routine practice of tear-downs in exclusive Harbor Island where land scarcity drives constant redevelopment.
East Bay real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
11 years ago

Long-delayed seaside home project in San Clemente gets back on track

A long-stalled 248-acre seaside residential development in San Clemente resumes construction after a new developer acquires the property for over $200 million, planning 309 single-family homes on previously disputed coastal land.
NYC real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
1 day ago

Silverstein snags final piece of WTC puzzle

American Express will anchor 2 World Trade Center with a 2 million-square-foot headquarters, enabling construction of the long-stalled 55-story tower designed by Foster + Partners.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
9 years ago

Neighborhood Spotlight: Hancock Park

Hancock Park transformed from an oil field into an upscale residential neighborhood featuring diverse architectural styles from the 1920s, now welcoming a more inclusive community than its restrictive past.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
36 years ago

Large Houses Realm of 'Tear-Down King'

Alan Khaderi, president of Columbia Residential Development, has demolished and rebuilt more homes in Beverly Hills than any other developer, generating over $100 million in residential property sales while maintaining a preference for designs that blend seamlessly into existing neighborhoods.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
22 years ago

A mingling of generations graces Sunset Park

Sunset Park in Santa Monica is a family-oriented residential neighborhood where retirees and young families coexist, attracted by excellent schools, proximity to the beach, and local employment opportunities.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago

Millrose outperforms with disciplined growth, strong partnerships

Millrose Properties grew revenue in 2025 despite industry headwinds by maintaining zero builder contract cancellations through strategic risk management and expanded partnerships beyond Lennar.
Real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
23 years ago

Downtrodden Downtown Builds a New, Upscale Identity in Ventura

Ventura's downtown is experiencing economic revival through new restaurants, theaters, boutiques, and residential development, transforming from a neglected seaside resort into a prosperous beach town destination.
fromLos Angeles Times
10 years ago

Prime Century City land is put up for sale

After receiving several unsolicited offers on the residential, it became apparent that this was a unique opportunity we could not ignore. JMB spokeswoman Marie Garvey explained the decision to sell the property, indicating strong market demand for luxury residential development in the area.
LA real estate
London politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Couple face 3.7m court bill after trying to stop tower that blocked light to home

A retired couple won a legal case against developers for blocking light to their home but now faces a £3.7m court bill despite their victory.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
9 years ago

Neighborhood Spotlight: Corona del Mar a tony enclave with the soul of a seaside village

Corona del Mar transformed from a remote surfing village into one of Newport Beach's most exclusive luxury residential communities through early development, Hollywood interest, and post-1970s commercial growth.
Remodel
fromLos Angeles Times
7 years ago

Before and After: From mishmash to Mission style

Designer Cynthia Hart and developer Bob Hart have completed 25 home purchases and renovations over 30 years, transforming a disjointed 1990s mansion into a cohesive Santa Barbara Mission-style residence through a $3.5 million remodel.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
26 years ago

Developer Takes Big Steps to Win Public Support

A developer is conducting an extensive $50,000 grassroots campaign distributing informational packets to 4,000 neighbors to build support for an 866-home project in Santa Clarita Valley.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
39 years ago

Death Takes Home Builder G. M. Holstein

George M. Holstein III, a pioneering Southern California home builder who developed thousands of dwellings and created landmark communities, died at age 64 from cancer.
fromFox Business
4 days ago

American Express to build 55-floor tower at World Trade Center site

Spanning nearly two million square feet across 55 floors, the new American Express building will have capacity to host up to 10,000 colleagues across flexible and modern workspaces designed to inspire collaboration and creativity. It will feature more than an acre of outdoor space with several greenery-filled terraces and gardens and sweeping views of the Manhattan skyline.
NYC real estate
#historic-preservation
#luxury-real-estate
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
11 years ago

AEG to consolidate L.A. offices by leasing former warehouse downtown

AEG consolidates over 500 employees from AEG Live and AXS Ticketing divisions into a renovated historic warehouse near downtown LA Live.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
11 years ago

Developers have faith in church site on Hollywood Boulevard

Two major developers plan a $150-million high-rise apartment complex at Hollywood Boulevard and La Brea Avenue, replacing a church and signaling continued residential growth in the area.
fromFOX 5 New York
5 days ago

See the soon-to-be 55-story American Express building at World Trade

The completion of the final commercial tower at the World Trade Center is more than an investment - it's a testament to the power of union labor and the dignity of work. The plan is expected to create more than 2,000 union construction jobs and 3,200 total jobs citywide over the life of the project, with officials estimating the development will generate about $5.9 billion for New York City's economy and $6.3 billion statewide.
New York City
fromCurbed
4 days ago

Of Course Trump Wanted to Get In on the Roosevelt Hotel Deal

The hotel is on a prime cut of the Midtown East business district near Grand Central that the Bloomberg and de Blasio administrations upzoned in the 2010s. That change was meant to spur projects like this one, replacing older mid-rise buildings with newer taller ones, and we're seeing the results now.
NYC real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
1 week ago

Brooklyn townhouse development darling expands to Manhattan

The firm's jump across the river is in partnership with Compass agent Carl Gambino on a portfolio of five properties that will launch in the next two years. For Eckstrom, the expansion comes after an ascendant two years developing homes in Brooklyn's toniest neighborhoods. The company, which began by doing condo conversions in more affordable parts of Brooklyn, found a niche turning multifamily properties in Brooklyn Heights and Cobble Hill into high-end townhomes.
Real estate
Real estate
fromBrownstoner
1 week ago

Demolition Likely for Historic Williamsburg Brewery

A new owner applied to demolish the 1870s Joseph Fallert Brewery complex in Williamsburg after purchasing the site for $19.6 million, likely for residential development.
#san-jose
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Beloved San Francisco punk bar Thee Parkside to close

For years, Thee Parkside has served a cross section of San Francisco's subcultures, hosting punk shows, motorcycle meetups and karaoke nights. It's one of a handful of the city's small, independent venues, and cherished by the local music scene. On a typical night, a mix of young and older patrons gather in the bar's patio area, downing beers and chatting over bar food.
SF music
#measure-ula
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

Brooklyn church buys $20.6M Mill Basin development site, bucking sell-off trend

MILL BASIN - A BROOKLYN CHURCH has gone against a citywide trend of houses of worship selling off real estate, purchasing a large Mill Basin development site for $20.6 million, according to city records and Crain's New York. Salvation Church of God, located at 5601 Avenue N in Flatlands, bought two adjacent lots at 6065 and 6075 Strickland Ave., totaling roughly 116,000 square feet. The deed, recorded Monday, lists Pastor Malory Laurent as the signatory for the buyer.
Brooklyn
#foreclosure
Real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

In pricey Santa Monica neighborhood, a battle rages over supportive housing

An unpermitted sober-living operation placed about 50 residents in vacant Ocean Avenue buildings leased by developer Leo Pustilnikov, sparking neighbor outrage and regulatory conflict.
Wellness
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

We took out a $300,000 loan at 23 to build a wellness cabin. We had no idea what we were getting into.

Two 23-year-olds built a wellness-focused cabin in Front Royal, Virginia, overcoming regulatory, financial, and construction challenges while leveraging social-media-driven demand for wellness travel.
Real estate
fromPadailypost
1 month ago

Half-million square foot biosciences campus proposed

A 594,000-square-foot life sciences research and development campus with two five-story buildings and garages is proposed for 505 Penobscot Drive in eastern Redwood City.
#oakland-coliseum
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

The hottest amenity in ultra-luxury buildings isn't the spa - it's a private restaurant downstairs

Awaterfront pool, a private spa with saunas, a 9-hole golf course, a 24-hour butler: there are plenty of luxurious amenities that the ultra-exclusive Residences at Six Fisher Island is offering to their tenants, who will pay $15 million and above for units in a building set to open in 2026 in the richest ZIP code in the country. But there's one amenity developers are betting will be their secret weapon in luring prospective buyers: a residents-only restaurant.
Real estate
Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
2 months ago

Digging into Utah's Mining History Ahead Of Deer Valley's Expansion - SnowBrains

Extell completed remediation of the former Mayflower Mine, cleaning roughly 442 acres to enable the $5 billion Deer Valley East Village ski development.
fromItsnicethat
2 months ago

The unique design strategies shaping solo living in Seoul

In Korea, single occupant households have been increasing due to factors such as dropping marriage rates, rising real estate prices and apartment deposit frauds, combined with a more economically independent generation and the demand for more comfortable living situations among younger generations. So, in this meeting I was asked "1인 가구 현상에 대해 어떻게 생각하세요? (what do you think about the social phenomenon of single households".
Real estate
Brooklyn
fromCurbed
2 months ago

Watch the Wythe Diner Get Lifted Out of Williamsburg

The 50-ton Wythe Diner was removed from its Wythe and North Third lot and transported to the Brooklyn Navy Yard to serve as a movie and TV set for Steiner Studios.
New York City
fromBrownstoner
2 months ago

Long-Stalled Atlantic Yards Project Could Be Revived

A joint venture proposes 9,000 apartments at Prospect Heights with taller buildings to create increased public open space.
New York City
fromCurbed
2 months ago

Queens Is the Big Casino Winner

Three casino licenses were approved for sites in Queens (Aqueduct), the Bronx (Bally's), and near Citi Field (Steve Cohen's project).
East Bay real estate
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 months ago

San Jose officials want denser housing on former golf course - San Jose Spotlight

City planners require higher-density, more affordable housing on the 115-acre former Pleasant Hills Golf Course than developers and neighbors propose.
fromsfist.com
3 months ago

Yet Another Safeway Site, In Mission/Bernal, Slated For Possible Redevelopment With Housing

SF-based developer Align Real Estate does, in fact, have a larger strategy to redevelop Safeway properties in the city and turn them into multi-story residential complexes with retail on the ground floor, including replacement Safeway stores. With Tuesday's announcement that Align, the same developer behind the project to redevelop the Fillmore Safeway property, was working to potentially redevelop the Ocean Beach Safeway in similar fashion, we surmised there could be a larger strategy at play.
SF real estate
#affordable-housing
Real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
3 months ago

Bill Witte to step down as Related California CEO after 36 years

William "Bill" Witte is stepping down as Related California's chairman and CEO effective Jan. 1, becoming chairman emeritus; Gino Canori named CEO for market-rate development.
Real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
3 months ago

LA trails only Manhattan in future apartment conversions

Los Angeles leads U.S. adaptive reuse residential conversions with 5,640 planned units, driven largely by office-to-residential projects that reduce construction time and costs.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Serbia fast-tracks deal with Jared Kushner firm to develop protected Belgrade site

Serbia formed a joint venture granting Kushner's firm majority control to redevelop Belgrade's former armed forces headquarters with demolition deadline and favorable lease.
Real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
3 months ago

The Closing: Corinne Verdery

Corinne Verdery, CEO of Caruso, led diversified development projects and achieved record 2024 financial growth while expanding the firm's geographic and residential footprint.
#downtown-san-jose
Real estate
fromBusiness Matters
4 months ago

Inside Vickie DeHart's Journey as a Trailblazer in Construction

Vickie DeHart became one of Nevada's earliest female general contractors, led construction and development projects, and later co-founded EHB combining development, design, and operations.
New York City
fromtherealdeal.com
4 months ago

The Daily Dirt: Midtown South snags its first proposed conversion

Developers bought 29 West 35th Street for $25 million to convert the office into over 100 studio apartments following Midtown South rezoning.
Design
fromwww.archdaily.com
4 months ago

Temporary Commercial Pavilion - Visitor Center / FP/ARQS.

Temporary commercial pavilion visitor center initiates a large-scale suburban real-estate development and creates an experiential environment connecting visitors emotionally to the future product.
fromBusiness Matters
5 months ago

Jacobo Husny Hanono: From Athlete to Real Estate Innovator

When you meet Jacobo Husny Hanono, the first thing you notice is his energy. Born in Mexico City, Jacobo has spent his life testing limits, whether on the racecourse or in business. "I ran many international marathons, and I also did Ironman competitions," he recalls. "Those experiences taught me that consistency is everything." For Jacobo, discipline in sports shaped discipline in business. The same patience it takes to finish a triathlon fuels his work in real estate development and trading. "You learn to respect the process," he says. "The finish line only comes after thousands of small steps."
Real estate
Real estate
fromJewish Telegraphic Agency
4 months ago

Julius Jay Tanenbaum, naval veteran and real estate developer, dies at 99 - Jewish Telegraphic Agency

Julius Jay Tanenbaum, a World War II veteran, built homes and regional medical, office, and retail properties and worked actively into his late 90s.
Real estate
fromTipRanks Financial
5 months ago

Sevens Atelier Partners with OrangeTee & Tie for Marketing Collaboration - TipRanks.com

Sevens Build (SBPL) formed a non-exclusive marketing collaboration with OrangeTee & Tie to expand campaign distribution, brand visibility, and lead generation among homeowners and investors.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
5 months ago

TWU launches ad blitz to defend against NYC horse-carriage industry ban

NYC's executive order to phase out horse-carriage rides prompted a nearly $1 million union ad campaign accusing Mayor Eric Adams of betraying carriage drivers.
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
5 months ago

Hit-making DJ accuses ex-adviser of nearly $23M theft in failed real estate development

Calvin Harris alleges his former financial adviser diverted millions from a Hollywood real estate project, prompting arbitration and court action to recover funds.
NYC real estate
fromCity Limits
5 months ago

Opinion: The David vs. Goliath Battle Over Public Land in Chelsea

Related Companies plans to demolish Chelsea NYCHA campuses to build high-rises and majority market-rate units, displacing thousands of public housing residents.
New York Rangers
fromCurbed
5 months ago

The Curious 'Katherine' on Grand Street

A distinctive black, long-vacant building at 241 Grand Street remains boarded and mysterious amid Williamsburg's two-decade gentrification and high-end development.
fromCurbed
5 months ago

The Old Crest Hardware Is Getting Demolished

Green Street picked up the Williamsburg properties for $15.5 million late last year from the Franquinha family, against the apparent objections ofCrest's owner, Joseph Franquinha. Over the decades, the hardware store that was first started by Joseph's father and uncle had evolved with the neighborhood, from a place where handymen and artists living in converted lofts could get paint or new pipes to a destination for luxury-condo buyers looking for ZZ plants.
NYC real estate
Real estate
fromFast Company
5 months ago

Name that town: How Pentagram solved one of the hardest problems in branding

Woodbury transformed a 700-acre former steel mill in Vineyard, Utah into a planned, walkable city and hired Pentagram to create a distinctive name and identity.
fromEater NY
5 months ago

A 45-Year-Old Cafe Has Closed in Tribeca

Tribeca Park Cafe, the corner deli at Walker and West Broadway, closed on Friday, August 29, after 45 years. The closure follows the $18 million sale of the property in January. The one-story building is slated for demolition to make way for a 10-story condo project from Sumaida + Khurana, the development firm behind 157 Hudson, the landmark brick building on Collister, and a new building at 152 Elizabeth designed by Japanese architect Tadao Ando, according to Tribeca Citizen.
New York City
fromThe New Yorker
6 months ago

The Trump Administration's Efforts to Reshape America's Past

In 1976, the year the United States celebrated its bicentennial, Donald J. Trump, thirty, leonine, and three-piece-suited, was chauffeured around Manhattan by an armed laid-off city cop in a silver Cadillac with "DJT" plates, while talking on his hot-shot car phone and making deals. "He could sell sand to the Arabs and refrigerators to the Eskimos," an architect told the Times. That architect was drawing up plans for a convention center that Trump hoped to build in midtown.
US politics
Real estate
fromArchDaily
6 months ago

Avinya Inaugural Campus / Spacefiction studio

Rapid westward growth in Hyderabad has created urgent demand for schools; builders are opening a transitional campus now and will convert it to a flagship office later.
Real estate
fromBoston Condos For Sale Ford Realty
6 months ago

True Story SAT Scammer To Real Estate Tycoon Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty

Sam Eshaghoff pivoted from a scandal-plagued SAT test-taking business to founding a real estate development firm completing a major Queens apartment and retail project.
#golden-gate-university
California
fromtherealdeal.com
6 months ago

Legalize building': Tech exec leads with real estate in bid for State Assembly

Dick Lucas aims to legalize building in California to reshape real estate development policies and challenge political norms.
Public health
fromFast Company
6 months ago

Why urban designers should think like doctors

Architectural epidemiology integrates public health and climate risks into real estate planning for healthier urban environments.
Renovation
fromsfist.com
7 months ago

Temple SF Owner Buys Historic Oakland Greyhound Site for Event Venue, Housing

Hemming Family Trust plans to develop Oakland's Greyhound station into an immersive entertainment complex with a rooftop bar and multifamily housing.
NYC real estate
fromSFGATE
7 months ago

Miami-Style Luxury Condo Building Comes to the Jersey Shore

Monmouth County, NJ is emerging as a luxury living destination with new developments including a $1 billion film studio and The Atlantic Club condominiums.
Miami
fromSun Sentinel
7 months ago

Don Soffer, who sketched an idea for Aventura on a napkin, dies at 92

Don Soffer, a pivotal figure in Aventura's development, passed away at 92, leaving a lasting legacy on the community's growth.
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