Caleb Foster is a correspondent for Crezzio, focusing on urban planning, community-led development, and the economic forces shaping American towns and cities. He reports on the intersection of local investment, public policy, and real estate.
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Nearly 25 years ago, Burt Farbman surprised his sons by handing them control of the family's Detroit real estate firm. This is the story of that pivotal moment.
West-central Minnesota is experiencing a real estate boom, bringing economic growth but also raising concerns about preserving the region's rural character and environment.
A 40-acre village in Pittston, Maine, known as Tut Hill, is on the market for $6 million. The property includes 21 buildings and an existing community of tenants.
A historic building at 2100 Larimer Street in Denver's Ballpark District, vacant for years, is set for a major restoration after being purchased for $1.45 million.
New Castle County's median home price dipped 1.1% to $352,500 in November, though prices remain up 8.3% year-over-year amid declining sales volume.
A Riverside County developer is set to acquire the unfinished 'graffiti towers' in downtown Los Angeles for $470 million. The KPC Development Group and Lendlease joint venture plans to complete the lu
Dallas is seeing a surge in major real estate projects, including a new Porsche dealership, a massive industrial hub, and a proposed $200 million luxury tower.
Fort Worth real estate firm M2G Ventures has rebranded its mental health nonprofit to Soar, marking a new phase of growth after raising over $2 million.
Los Angeles has launched a new ordinance to simplify converting empty commercial buildings into housing, aiming to tackle the city's housing and office vacancy crises.
Loyola University Maryland has launched a new Bachelor of Science in Real Estate to meet growing industry demand and train professionals for Baltimore's evolving market.
A major housing project in North San Jose is moving forward after an East Coast real estate group purchased the site, which is planned for over 700 new homes.
A South Florida real estate broker is making waves for an unusual side project: a family-friendly professional wrestling league in the upscale city of Boca Raton.
Plans have been filed to redevelop Oakland's 60-acre former Holy Names University campus into a 165-home community while preserving its historic chapel and theater.
Amid a severe real estate crisis, a new model of urban development is emerging in China, focusing on integrated, community-focused neighborhoods instead of empty towers.
The College Station City Council is set to review three major real estate proposals, including a new baseball complex, a mixed-use development, and a plan for the former Macy's.
Greater Cincinnati's development boom in 2026, led by the controversial Farmer Music Center on the former Coney Island site, sparks a regional debate on progress versus preservation.
Once a top destination for real estate investment, Portland has seen its appeal collapse, falling to 80th out of 81 major markets amid developer concerns.
Tampa Bay's real estate market is experiencing a massive, interconnected boom, with major development projects in Tampa, St. Pete, and Clearwater reshaping the region.
A plan for 79 affordable condos in East Hampton was withdrawn within a week following intense community opposition and a petition with nearly 3,000 signatures.
New York City has selected GFP Real Estate to redevelop an office building at 100 Gold Street into a residential complex with approximately 3,700 new homes.