5 Bathroom Design Trends for 2012

A survey of National Kitchen and Bath Association members found these ranked as most popular.

By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 23, 2012

Social Media in CRE No Longer Just for Socializing

While late to the social networking scene, the CRE industry is getting up to speed.

By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 22, 2012

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Top 5 stories from Construction Dive

Construction Dive editors curate some of the industry’s top stories from this year.

By Construction Dive staff

Obama Proposes to Cut Top Corporate Tax Rate

The plan wouldn't affect businesses set up as partnerships or S corporations.

By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 22, 2012

Existing-Home Sales Rise Again in January; Inventory Down

It's good news for residential contractors when the backlog of existing homes shrinks.

By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 22, 2012

Homeowners Roll Up Sleeves to Trim Costs

A retired banker teaches home improvement skills that lets owners do their own work.

By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 22, 2012

Texas's Hines to Double Down in London

The firm will put $1.6 billion into purchasing buildings in the United Kingdom.

By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 21, 2012

Toll Brothers Moves Back to Living Large

Luxury-home builder Toll Brothers's sales backlog is finally rising again.

By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 21, 2012

McIlwain: 3 steps to help the housing market

The ULI's housing expert urges renting REOs, a mortgage tax credit and revising underwater mortgages.

By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 21, 2012

Meritage Homes Names New Orlando Division President

Clint Szubinski will run the shop and report to Fred Vandercook, who is now Southeast Region president

By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 21, 2012

Breaking: Grubb Files Bankruptcy, Sells All Assets to BGC Partners

The deal revealed today has BGC Partners taking Grubb & Ellis assets, paying $25 million for senior debt.

By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 21, 2012

Commercial Real Estate Has and Will Outperform Other Asset Classes

Speakers for the upcoming RealShare conference are confident about 2012.

By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 21, 2012

MHN INTERVIEW: Jeff Hayward, Executive VP, Fannie Mae Multifamily Division

Jeff Hayward speaks to MHN about his new role and what he foresees for the industry in the future.

By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 17, 2012

GREEN LEAD | Green Building News from CoStar

GREEN LEAD is a Costar.com column on a range of subjects related to green building and LEED.

By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 17, 2012

Morgan Stanley Sees Million-Plus Jobs in Making REOs Into Rentals

Converting Fannie- and Freddie-owned houses to rentals could be a major job generator for construction and real estate.

By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 16, 2012

Monthly Housing Numbers for January Are All Good in the Long View

Some starts and permits were down from December, but nearly everything was up from January 2011.

By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 16, 2012

Mortgage Delinquencies Hit Three-Year Low

The percentage of homeowners behind on their payments in the fourth quarter of 2011 was good news.

By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 16, 2012

Real Estate on the Menu at KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut

The chains' owner, Yum! Brands, is selling real estate in the U.S. to pay for expansion in China.

By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 15, 2012

Housing Market Index Rises Again in February

Builders' sentiments continue to turn more positive in responses to the monthly NAHB survey.

By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 15, 2012

Evidence Supports Hopes That a Building Rebound Is Nearing

Upbeat visitors to the International Builders' Show have some data on their side.

By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 14, 2012

JLL Hotels Expects Another $15B Transaction Year

Business travel is increasing, as are attendance at conferences and even some vacation stays.

By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 14, 2012

Obama Submits Budget; Congress Shrugs; CRE Community Waits

Joe Brennan of JLL says everyone is on edge because patchwork action is almost guaranteed.

By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 14, 2012

USGBC Sees Obama Budget Charting Bold Course for Green Building

The organization that certified LEED praises a school retrofit proposal in the spending plan.

By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 14, 2012

Economy Watch: Payroll Tax Cut Closer to Vote; Greek Drama; Reviving Redmodeling

Budgets domestic and foreign continue to keep everyone's attention in scoping the future.

By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 14, 2012

Mesa, Walsh Pay Off $275M Loan for Legacy

With near half of Chicago condos sold, bansk provide new financing.

By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 14, 2012

Heat's On, but Investors Are Staying in DC

The nation's capital is still the place to be for investors looking for stability.

By Ryan Willumson • Feb. 14, 2012