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The legislation would help crack down on slumlords and shady developers in the area.

D.C. Councilman Elissa Silverman has proposed legislation to shed light on the individuals

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Mayopoulos has led Washington-based Fannie Mae since 2012, and lawmakers have grappled with what to do with the company and smaller rival Freddie Mac throughout his tenure.

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Crain’s New York Business looks at the many ways to make money in commercial real estate right now. Ross Stores plans to open 100 stores in 2018, according to Chain Store Age. These are among today’s must

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Approximately 54.7 million sq. ft. in new office deliveries are projected for next year.

While new office construction has been robust so far in 2018, next year developers might begin pulling back, according to David Bitner, head

In 2018, less than 30 percent of the apartments scheduled to open are garden-style apartments, according to RealPage Inc.

On a national level, there continues to be a huge demand for apartments that

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Before much money can be paid to the retailer’s 33,000 former employees, senior lenders need to collect about $1 billion.

(Bloomberg)—Toys “R”

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The firm aims to offer 45 million shares for $16 to $18 apiece, according to a regulatory statement Monday.

(Bloomberg)—Commercial real estate firm Cushman

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Swaps linked to higher coupon Ginnie Mae II/Fannie Mae 30-year mortgages have rallied since February.

(Bloomberg)—One of the best trades this year in the mortgage-backed securities sector may have further room to

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In a lawsuit Friday, the city said Airbnb is “largely refusing to cooperate” with its investigation into illegal short-term rentals.

(Bloomberg)—New York City asked a judge to order Airbnb Inc. to comply

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More than five million renters have been hit by rental scams, MarketWatch reports. Online retailer Overstock.com is launching a property management site, according to HousingWire. These are among today’s must reads from around

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