LND topic: babbitt-estate page 1

babbitt estate

Big Y’s 90‑Year Road to Expansion

March 7, 2026

The Big Y grocery chain, now nine decades old, is looking ahead to a future with more stores and smarter technology. In West Springfield’s busiest outlet, shoppers can choose between self‑service checkouts that offer AI help or a friendly cashier. The AI assists by looking up product codes and guidi

politics

New Jersey Builders Fight New Flood Rules That Could Hurt Shore Towns

March 6, 2026

The state of New Jersey has issued a new flood‑control rule that will raise the minimum height for houses in risky areas. The rule, called R. E. A. L. , requires homes to be built at least four feet higher than the federal standard. If a town’s flood line is two feet, the new law makes the hou

business

Sellers Back in the Game: Homes Re‑list at Record Speed

March 5, 2026

The spring market, usually the busiest time for houses, has taken a quiet turn. Yet sellers are showing renewed confidence. In January alone, almost 45 000 homes that had been taken off the market last year were put back up for sale. This is the biggest January figure Redfin has recorded in its ten‑

business

Seaport’s 2025 Year‑End Highlights and Future Moves

March 4, 2026

The company celebrated its first full year as a public entity, turning a focus on real‑estate driven hospitality into tangible results. Over 153, 000 square feet of space was leased or programmed in the Seaport district, reaching a 90 % occupancy rate. A key partnership with Lux Entertainment secure

celebrities

Zuckerberg’s $170 M Miami Island Home: A Peek Behind the Billionaire Bunker

March 3, 2026

Zuckerberg and his wife just closed a $170 million deal on a two‑acre plot in Miami’s coveted Indian Creek, an enclave nicknamed the Billionaire Bunker. The new house is still under construction, but reports say it will span 30 000 square feet and feature nine bedrooms, a dock, and an indoor pool.

finance

Boosting Loan Growth: New Director Takes Charge of Nationwide Deals

March 3, 2026

Bolour Associates Inc. , a private real‑estate firm based in Beverly Hills, has hired Jason Huang as associate director of debt originations. He will find and move forward new loan projects for the company’s lending platform, acting as the main link between brokers, borrowers and the internal teams

sports

A Family on the Fairway: Austin and Jessica Smotherman

February 28, 2026

Austin Smotherman is a golfer who has spent a decade chasing his dream on smaller tours. He earned a spot on the PGA Tour, lost it, and then fought his way back through the Korn Ferry Tour. In 2025 he won two tournaments in three weeks and returned to the main circuit for 2026. Throughout this rolle

crime

Dick Cavett’s PBS Dream Meets Jeffrey Epstein’s Dark Backstory

February 28, 2026

In late 2016, Dick Cavett was invited to a dinner at Jeffrey Epstein’s house. The conversation soon turned to a potential PBS documentary about the former talk‑show host. Epstein, who had been trying to rebuild his reputation after criminal convictions, saw an opportunity to fund a cultural project

politics

Maidan’s Power Play: A Quick Deal With Trump

February 28, 2026

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani met President Donald Trump in the Oval Office after a surprise meeting. The talk was brief but packed with moves that could change city plans. Mamdani asked for a huge federal grant – about $21 billion – to build 12, 000 new homes. The proposal includes a big deck over

finance

NexPoint Surpasses Earnings Expectations in Latest Quarter

February 27, 2026

The real‑estate financing company reported a fourth‑quarter profit per share of $0. 52, exceeding analysts’ forecast by $0. 13. This gain highlights a stronger performance than previously anticipated for the year. For investors looking ahead, NexPoint has projected earnings per diluted share of $0.

Big Y’s 90‑Year Road to Expansion

New Jersey Builders Fight New Flood Rules That Could Hurt Shore Towns

Sellers Back in the Game: Homes Re‑list at Record Speed

Seaport’s 2025 Year‑End Highlights and Future Moves

Zuckerberg’s $170 M Miami Island Home: A Peek Behind the Billionaire Bunker

Boosting Loan Growth: New Director Takes Charge of Nationwide Deals

A Family on the Fairway: Austin and Jessica Smotherman

Dick Cavett’s PBS Dream Meets Jeffrey Epstein’s Dark Backstory

Maidan’s Power Play: A Quick Deal With Trump

NexPoint Surpasses Earnings Expectations in Latest Quarter

Zuckerberg’s $170 M Miami Island Home: A Peek Behind the Billionaire Bunker