As the CEO of MegaCapital Hawaii Corp., a private real estate office specializing in private acquisitions and long-term holdings, Clarke oversees two platforms: Luxury Big Island, which handles high-end public listings,

Three Chinese citizens with ties to Texas are challenging the controversial new state law that restricts foreign nationals from countries such as China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran from buying, leasing, or investing in property across the state.

Keenan currently serves as CEO of BXMT, Blackstone’s publicly traded commercial mortgage real-estate investment trust, and co-chief investment officer of its $77 billion real-estate debt business. Tim Johnson, who heads Blackstone’s real-estate debt business globally, will become CEO of BXMT.

SoFi reports that counteroffers in real estate are common, often involving negotiations on price, closing dates, and contingencies.

With more than 50 locations, including 15 offices in Orange County alone, First Team Real Estate covers a broad swath of the region and its focus on luxury properties means that its listings range from beachfront property with breathtaking views to grand houses hidden in hillside gated communities.

Another common concern is financial responsibility. If the HOA’s demand is enforceable, the homeowner is typically responsible for restoring the landscaping at their own expense. This aligns with the general principle that homeowners bear the cost of rectifying violations of HOA rules.

Industrial real estate has evolved to a point that many older-style buildings are no longer functional in today’s supply chain.