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Bribery Probe Casts New Light on New York Developer’s Real Estate Empire
As a federal bribery investigation unfolds, court records and public filings are drawing renewed attention to the financing behind Zhu's multimillion-dollar real estate projects, including investments tied to Chinese partners and state-owned banks
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DNyuz
· Jul 4, 2026
AI-crazed San Francisco homebuyers find insane new currency to outbid rivals
Silicon Valley’s artificial intelligence boom is making home-buying in the notoriously expensive Bay Area real estate market even more miserable. In a viral post this week, Michael Hess, a founder at an AI-moderated research platform, shared a screenshot of a text message exchange with a realtor. Hess in the exchange was notified that his bid []
The Real Deal
· Jul 11, 2026
Elliman’s AI overhaul raises questions about future of agents
Residential real estate could be approaching a reckoning over artificial intelligence. Earlier this week, Douglas Elliman announced it was overhauling its technology, including launching a new company powered by Google Cloud AI. Along with the announcement, CEO Michael Liebowitz said the tech upgrade would lead to layoffs at the firm and that he ultimately expected AI to reduce the need for so many agents in the industry. Liebowitz’s comments struck at a debate playing out across industries, as advancements in generative AI raise questions about the future of some employees’ roles. In the tech sector, companies like Meta, Amazon and []This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.
Commercial Observer
· Jun 24, 2026
Apollo, Affinius Capital, RXR Invest $785M in Debt and Equity to Build 175 Third Street
One of Brooklyn’s biggest developments just secured a hefty sum of construction financing. Charney Companies, Tavros and Incoco Capital have secured 785 million in debt and equity financing to build 175 Third Street, a 1.1 million-square-foot mixed-use residential complex in Brooklyn that will be the fifth building in the Gowanus Wharf campus, Commercial Observer can []
New York Focus
· Jun 25, 2026
‘Math Wars’: New York Wants to Reform Math Instruction, but Experts Disagree on How
‘Math Wars’: New York Wants to Reform Math Instruction, but Experts Disagree on How
POLITICO - Politics
· Jun 25, 2026
Centrist Democrats are freaking out about progressives’ winning streak
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Drudge Report
· Jul 9, 2026
Public Offerings Spark FOMO Among San Fran Home Buyers...
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Related coverage for "Bribery Probe Casts New Light on New York Developer’s Real Estate Empire": DNyuz — AI-crazed San Francisco homebuyers find insane new currency to outbid rivals. The Real Deal — Elliman’s AI overhaul raises questions about future of agents . Commercial Observer — Apollo, Affinius Capital, RXR Invest $785M in Debt and Equity to Build 175 Third Street. New York Focus — ‘Math Wars’: New York Wants to Reform Math Instruction, but Experts Disagree on How. POLITICO - Politics — Centrist Democrats are freaking out about progressives’ winning streak. Drudge Report — Public Offerings Spark FOMO Among San Fran Home Buyers...