Irvine Company Begins Expansion of Newport Center Housing

Irvine Company Begins Expansion of Newport Center Housing

Irvine Company is turning parking into housing near Fashion Island, continuing the slow transformation of Newport Center from a daytime office-and-retail district into a denser live-work enclave. The prolific Orange County developer... Read more »

Before the Season Begins — April on the French Riviera

The French have a saying: “En avril, ne te découvre pas d’un fil”—in April, don’t remove a single thread. A reminder that this season is never quite what it seems—sunlit, inviting, yet... Read more »
Rexford’s Laura Clark Era Begins

Rexford’s Laura Clark Era Begins

Rexford’s Laura Clark-era has begun. Clark took the corner office April 1 (not an April Fools thing), bringing an official end to co-CEOs Michael Frankel and Howard Schwimmer’s reign.  Frankel celebrated early... Read more »
Fed Meeting Begins as Iran War Complicates the Path for Interest Rate Cuts

Fed Meeting Begins as Iran War Complicates the Path for Interest Rate Cuts

Federal Reserve policymakers begin their two-day meeting on interest rate policy Tuesday, as the ongoing conflict with Iran has raised fears of a global energy crisis and clouded the path for rate cuts.... Read more »
Rates Remain Surprisingly Stable as 2026 Begins

Rates Remain Surprisingly Stable as 2026 Begins

On January 4, 2026, the news is that things are remarkably calm. According to Zillow, the national average for a 30-year fixed mortgage rate is holding steady at 6.01%, and the 15-year... Read more »
Mortgage Rates Today Show Cautious Optimism as the New Year Begins

Mortgage Rates Today Show Cautious Optimism as the New Year Begins

The calendar turning to a new year often brings a fresh sense of possibility, and in the mortgage market of 2026, this feeling is palpable, albeit tinged with a dose of realism.... Read more »
Fed Meeting on Interest Rate Decision Begins Today: Key Developments and Expectations

Fed Meeting on Interest Rate Decision Begins Today: Key Developments and Expectations

The Federal Reserve’s big meeting kicked off today, with all eyes on what they’ll do with interest rates. While the official announcement isn’t until tomorrow, the smart money says they’re likely to... Read more »

Caltrans begins selling homes seized for never-built freeway project – TRD STAFF, The Real Deal (Subscription)

In an attempt to clear space for a planned expansion of the 710 Freeway, Caltrans seized 400 homes by eminent domain along a five-mile stretch in the 1960s, displacing hundreds of families.... Read more »
Howard Hughes Begins Work on Bridgeland Mixed-Use Project

Howard Hughes Begins Work on Bridgeland Mixed-Use Project

Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. started work on the Village Green at Bridgeland Central. Village Green will introduce more than 28,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space along with an over 100,000-square-foot... Read more »
The Vibes Are Good As 2024’s First Earnings Season Begins

The Vibes Are Good As 2024’s First Earnings Season Begins

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