Daily News: 12-01-25

CRE Yields Likely to Edge Lower in 2026 as Deal Activity Broadens

Yields are poised to edge lower in the U.S. across commercial real estate property types in 2026, according to the latest forecast from CoStar. The updated forecast is powered by an increase in transaction volume and firming prices. In the third quarter of 2025, sales volume increased 43% year over year, reflecting broader deal activity across all property types. “The industrial and multifamily sectors have…»

Sunbelt Cities and Manufactured Housing Growth

Information released by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) on November 20, 2025, reported that the national median price for existing single-family home sales was $415,200, representing a year-over-year increase of 2.1%. While mortgage rates are trending lower, the overall costs of single-family homes remain high, pricing many Americans out of the market. Then, there is manufactured…»

AC Hotel Scottsdale Old Town to open in February

Old Town Scottsdale will soon be home to another hotel. PEG Cos., a development firm that recently opened a hotel in an historic building in downtown Phoenix, announced this week that it will open the doors of the AC Hotel Scottsdale Old Town next year in early February. Located at 7117 E. 3rd Ave., the new AC Hotel Scottsdale Old Town will be the sixth AC Hotel, which is part of the Marriott International…»

Here are the the hottest home trends of 2025

In a year defined by AI innovation and shifting energy priorities, U.S. homeowners are responding in their own way—by rethinking how their homes use power, water, and natural light. Realtor.com®‘s new 2025 Home Trends Report found that efficiency, sustainability, and nature-inspired design are on the rise, while more opulent or space-heavy features are losing ground—highlighting a clear shift in…»

40 is the new 30: Phoenix millennials delay homebuying

The typical first-time homebuyer in the U.S. is now 40 — the oldest on record, according to a report by the National Association of Realtors. Why it matters: Homeownership has traditionally been a tool for generational wealth building, but in pricey markets like Phoenix, people are waiting longer to tap into the American Dream — or foregoing it altogether. State of play: First-timers made up 21% of…»