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Propy announced a $100 million expansion to modernize the title industry and unveiled an artificial intelligence (AI) escrow officer, for real estate closings. The company plans to acquire title firms in states like California, Texas and Florida, to digitize their operations with AI and blockchain infrastructure. Read on to find out more. Today's other top stories

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Realm Global has published a new white paper on how luxury real estate professionals can transition into the new age of artificial intelligence (AI). Titled “Intelligent Luxury: How AI Is Redefining Trust, Taste, and Timeless Value,” the paper is co-authored by Realm founder and CEO Julie Faupel and Asha Saxena, AI strategist and CEO of Women Leaders in Data and AI. The authors state that the new technology alone will not reshape the industry, but real estate professionals who understand how to use these tools in an ethical and responsible manner will set a new standard for service when dealing with high-net-worth individuals, global developers, or brand partners. The white paper also introduces the concept of the Augmented Advisor, which is described as a new model of leadership in luxury real estate where the agent’s human expertise is empowered, not diminished, by intelligent systems. Case studies on how early adopters are already using AI to anticipate client needs, detect timing cues, and deliver more meaningful outcomes are included. “There’s no sense in waiting for AI to deliver some perfect solution to client experience,” said Faupel. “The most powerful transformation in this industry won’t come from automation—it will come from how advisors use these tools to be more human, more strategic, and more in tune with what really matters to their clients.” The white paper is now available online.

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Massive OpenAI data center planned for farmland near Ann Arbor A real estate development company tied to billionaire megadonor Stephen Ross' business empire is partnering with tech companies Oracle and ChatGPT maker OpenAI to build a massive data center outside of Ann Arbor. The plan, announced Thursday, envisions building a 250-acre campus in Saline Township beginning in 2026, pending approval from the Michigan Public Service Commission. Related Digital previously sued Saline Township over officials' initial decision to oppose its rezoning, but the town board eventually allowed the project to move forward in lieu of a court battle. Related Digital declined to provide the total cost of the project. "We are proud to be developing this critical project exclusively for Oracle and contributing to keeping our nation competitive in the global AI race,” said Jeff T. Blau, CEO of Related Companies and chairman of Related Digital, in a statement. “This historic, multi-billion-dollar investment will ensure that Michigan plays a leading role in developing the digital infrastructure American companies need.” The "hyperscale" data center is expected to be huge, requiring 25% more energy than DTE Energy Co. currently provides to its customers. DTE spokesperson Jill Wilmot said the utility currently has excess capacity and, as demand ramps up over the next two to three years, will be able to provide 1.4 gigawatts of load the company requires. Related Digital was founded by Ross's Related Companies, a New York City-based real estate development firm. Ross, 85, the owner of the Miami Dolphins and a University of Michigan megadonor, remains the non-executive chairman of Related Companies, but "has no formal role with" Related Digital's operations, said Natalie Ravitz, spokeswoman for Related Companies. Related Cos. declined to disclose what, if any, ownership stake Ross has in Related Digital. In a statement, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer called the data center the "largest economic project ...
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The Alton Town planning committee voted to send Proposed Amendment 3, which updates local accessory dwelling unit (ADU) rules and definitions, to the planning board for review. Jesse, planning staff, told the committee the amendment incorporates the states ADU definition and adds new items for attached and detached units. He said the text includes two new numbered provisions (items 7 and 8) and minor renumbering of existing sections. "This is the definition. So part of this is the definition of detached," Jesse said while reading the draft. The committee focused on several areas where local rules intersect with the state law. Members discussed a clause that would bar ADUs on any lot with more than one existing dwelling unit, asking whether that restriction conflicts with state provisions. Jesse said he did not find contrary language in the state materials provided and noted some of the local wording is a carryover that predates the states revision. Size limits drew extended discussion. The draft states "in no case shall the town of Alton require that the accessory dwelling unit be less than 750 square feet," a provision members said functionally guarantees a minimum ADU floor area even when percentage-based rules might produce a smaller allowable unit. For detached ADUs, the amendment includes a separate cap of 950 square feet. Jesse said that cap was added to make the detached definition consistent with the state's language. The committee also revised parking language to align with recent state legislation. Members read the proposed sentence aloud: "The owner of the property shall provide a minimum of two off-street parking spaces, one for the primary single-family dwelling and one for the accessory dwelling unit." The change reflects Senate Bill 284, which committee members cited as prohibiting municipalities from requiring more than one parking space per dwelling unit. On wastewater, members noted that existing functioning septic systems are not automatically req...
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The City of Central Board of Adjustment on an undisclosed date approved a variance to allow an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) of 1,600 square feet at 15200 Keystone Drive, increasing the allowed size from 1,000 square feet. The decision includes a condition that the approval be filed with the clerk and that the applicant must return for review if the existing trailer remains on the property after 10 years. The variance affects a 4.18‑acre lot in the R‑1 single‑family residential zoning district and was requested by applicant Cynthia Chapman. The board’s action was prompted by what members described as unique site conditions, including a narrow buildable strip, a shared driveway and portions of the parcel crossing the Comite River. Kevin Morris, presenting for the applicant, said, “We're asking for, an increase in the, living area of a accessory dwelling unit from 1,000 square feet to 1,600 square feet.” Morris said the property currently has a trailer that serves as the primary residence for Chapman’s mother and that the family intends to build a permanent structure that would become the primary residence in the future; the trailer would be removed eventually. Morris also described the health of the occupant: “She has Parkinson's disease and multiple other ailments.” City staff and board members clarified the distinction between an accessory structure and an accessory dwelling unit, noting that an ADU has living facilities such as a kitchenette and bathroom and therefore is regulated differently than a carport or shed. A staff member identified in the meeting as Torres explained the code definitions and permitting expectations for an ADU. A neighbor who inspected the site told the board the property has a shared driveway and said the parcel is narrow where the applicant proposes to place the ADU, limiting alternative locations on the lot. Board members discussed hardship criteria and emphasized the need for uniqueness so the variance would not set an open precedent f...
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Dana Point city staff presented proposed changes to the city's accessory dwelling unit (ADU) ordinance and the City Council voted to introduce the zoning amendment and adopt a resolution finding the ordinance complies with state law. The amendments update the zoning code to match state ADU rules, clarify size limits, and remove a requirement staff called the "deep restriction." The changes specify maximum sizes for attached ADUs (up to about 1,800 square feet in some cases), allow up to eight detached ADUs on multifamily properties but not to exceed the existing number of dwelling units, and make clear that ADUs may be attached to single-family and multifamily buildings. Planning division staff, represented at the hearing by Senior Planner Brenda Wisniewski and planner Matt Sennacori, said the city received two rounds of comments from the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and that the planning commission recommended forwarding the amendments to council. The staff presentation said Dana Point has 56 ADUs completed to date, 10 under permit, and 31 applications that were started then expired. The staff package contains a new, limited site development-permit (SDP) process that applies in six geographic areas where the city determined existing conditions'narrow streets, nonconforming parking, limited sidewalks, or high curb congestion'create public-safety or traffic concerns. City staff emphasized the SDP is intended as an alternative path for situations where the strict ministerial ADU rules would otherwise apply but the city has documented health and safety concerns. Public comment focused on the legality of the SDP process. Scott Skinner, a property owner with an open ADU permit, told council his application "is prototypical" and that the city's SDP requirement is unlawful. "State law strips the city of discretion for denial of my ADU permit other than building safety sign off on specific plans," Skinner said, and he said he has filed a ...
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Fort Collins City Council adopted a package of land-use code amendments to comply with two recently enacted state House bills: one requiring municipalities to allow accessory dwelling units (ADUs) where single-family homes are allowed, and one limiting parking requirements for multi-unit housing near high-frequency transit. The final vote, after an on-the-record amendment to the ordinance, was 6-1. City planning manager Clay Fricke presented the staff recommendation to align local definitions and review procedures with HB 24-1152 and the related parking bill. Staff proposed streamlining review so ADU approvals would be processed administratively and removing the option to appeal ADU approvals to a council public hearing, consistent with the state statute’s prohibition on subjective design-review processes. Staff also proposed keeping certain objective limits (size, setbacks) and allowing school athletic fields to retain artificial turf where the state bill permits it. During deliberations, staff noted a long-standing code issue: some building permit approvals result in “accessory structures with habitable space” that function like dwelling units but avoid impact fees because they do not meet the city’s prior definition of a dwelling unit (the prior definition required an installed cooking range). Staff had recommended defining any accessory structure that extends water and sewer as a dwelling unit for fee purposes, but the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended against adding that penalty language; staff removed it from the ordinance before council consideration. Council also considered a community question about whether garage or accessory space should count toward the ADU size cap. After discussion, Councilmember Olson moved and the council adopted an amendment striking the line that counted garage, shed or other accessory space toward the maximum floor-area calculation for ADUs; the amended ordinance then passed 6-1 (Councilmember Olsen cast the lone no vote)...
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By Geena Monahan—For the North Star Reporter At its Oct. 17 meeting, Town Council voted 7-0 in favor of a zoning bylaw amendment crafted by the Planning Board to comply with state’s Affordable Home Act of 2024. Homeowners will now be allowed to build, by right, one protected accessory dwelling unit (ADU) on any lot where a single-family home is located. Councilors Mark Gould and Andrea Slobogan were not in attendance; however, all other councilors agreed that adopting the bylaw would serve as a creative way to increase affordable housing options in town. “It’s an amazing way to address housing problems,” said Town Councilor Laura Wagner. “You have elderly people who shouldn’t live in isolation and there’s so few options for them. . .or even an adult child that’s starting their career but is saddled with college loans. There’s so many positive aspects to this.” According to the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities, noncompliance with the Affordable Homes Act could lead to ineligibility for state funding and potential civil enforcement actions for MBTA communities. An MBTA community is a city or town that is either served by the MBTA or adjacent to one that is. North Attleborough qualifies as an MBTA community. Prior to the passage of this act, ADUs were only allowed by applying for a variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals. According to Section 8 of Chapter 150 of the Affordable Homes Act, ADUs must: - Maintain a separate entrance, either directly from the outside or through an entry hall or corridor shared with the principal dwelling. - Be either no larger than half the gross floor area of the principal dwelling or 900 square feet, whichever is smaller. - Meet local municipal restrictions, such as additional size restrictions and/or restrictions or prohibitions on short-term rental if the city or town decides to impose these. Dan Donovan, town councilor and chair of the Bylaw Subcommittee, noted that North Attleborough’s version of this measure will...
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AI-driven demand transforms property investment, unlocking new value for forward-thinking REITs AI is fueling an unprecedented surge in demand for data centre capacity, placing data centre REITs at the forefront of a technological transformation that is reshaping the public real estate sector, according to a recent white paper by Hazel View Investments, The Impact of AI on Public Real Estate. McKinsey & Company said that companies are projected to invest US$677tn in global AI by 2030, with AI workloads expected to grow 3.5 times faster than non-AI workloads over the same period. This explosive growth is creating a significant supply-demand imbalance. As reported by CBRE, North American primary markets have seen net absorption and pre-leasing remain strong in the first half of 2025, with 74 percent of total under-construction capacity already committed. Vacancy rates continue to hover at historic lows, and double-digit revenue growth persists for data centre REITs. AI’s impact extends beyond data centres. The rapid evolution of mobile applications, powered by AI, is driving demand for advanced cell tower infrastructure. As per Ericsson, the global mobile AI app market is expected to reach US$44bn by 2030, while mobile data traffic is set to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 15 percent. Carriers are prioritizing the rollout of low-latency 5G standalone networks to accommodate this surge. Operational efficiency is another area where AI is unlocking value. A recent analysis of 203 occupational categories found that roughly 21 percent of the US workforce could be affected by AI-driven automation, with the potential for significant cost savings. Several REITs have already begun integrating AI-powered analytics and automation to streamline operations, reduce costs, and enhance tenant engagement. At this inflection point, REITs that strategically embrace AI—both as a demand driver and as an efficiency tool—are well positioned to capture substantial value.

HENDERSON, Ky (WEHT) – A Henderson Boy Scout builds several bat boxes and installs them at Audubon State Park. Park officials say they were built by Brett Haley of Scout Troop 3050. There are six boxes in all, which will provide homes for local bat populations. The boxes are installed around lakefront areas at the park. Officials say 16 species of bats have been documented in Kentucky.

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The Palo Alto City Council voted unanimously May 12 to adopt a revised accessory dwelling unit (ADU) ordinance that staff said brings the city's local code into compliance with recent guidance from the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). The ordinance clarifies where local objective standards may apply and removes provisions that HCD found inconsistent with state ADU rules. Garrett Sauls, principal planner with Planning and Development Services, summarized the changes staff proposed after HCD raised compliance questions. Major corrections included removing local incentives or penalties that cannot legally apply to units built entirely under state ADU/JADU provisions, clarifying tree-protection and historic-resource language for properties where local rules still apply, and aligning the code's objective standards for kitchens and bedroom layouts with HCD expectations. The ordinance adoption was procedural and intended to ensure the city does not apply invalid requirements to ADUs built under state law. In discussion council members noted that ADUs have become an important housing source in Palo Alto; staff reported more than 250 ADU permits issued in recent years and an expectation of continued growth under state law. Separate council direction to study further reforms After adopting the ordinance, council members debated and then approved (6-1) a separate direction asking staff to analyze additional ADU policy reforms and report back through the Planning & Transportation Commission and to council. The requested analysis should be coordinated with the city's SB 9-related work and the housing-element schedule. Council asked staff to consider, at minimum: - Whether to increase the maximum size allowed for ADUs with two or more bedrooms (discussion during the meeting referenced a target in the 1,200-square-foot range as part of SB 9 / missing-middle work); - The possibility of condominium conversions or separate conveyance for ADUs so owner...
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The Hurricane City Planning Commission spent substantial time April 24 discussing whether the city’s land-use code should allow detached accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in front-yard areas in limited circumstances. Commissioners asked staff to draft a proposed ordinance clarifying when an ADU may be located forward of the primary residence’s footprint and to distinguish living ADUs from ordinary accessory structures such as sheds. Planning staff (Fred) explained current code language treats yard areas as the setback areas and, under present interpretation, limits accessory buildings to side and rear yards. An applicant had sought to convert an existing primary residence into an ADU and place a new primary dwelling behind it; that fact pattern raised the broader question whether detached ADUs should ever be permitted forward of the main residence. Staff noted that where the code is unclear, parties with legal counsel can rely on state law and code interpretation arguments, so the commission may wish to clarify the ordinance rather than leave the matter ambiguous. Commissioners discussed multiple constraints and conditions: minimum setbacks (25 feet from the front, 10 feet side typically cited in the code), ADU size and height limits in certain zones (for example, an R1-10 zone was cited with a 1,600 square-foot and 16-foot height threshold before a conditional-use permit is triggered), owner-occupancy requirements for renting ADUs, and fire and utility access concerns (fire access width, hydrant and turnaround requirements, and potential need for upgraded water or electrical service if two dwelling structures are built on one lot). Several commissioners expressed openness to allowing front-yard ADUs if the ordinance made strict distinctions: permitting only residential living units (not sheds or commercial uses), limiting the number of ADUs (one per lot in most circumstances, consistent with existing rules unless lot size exceeds the city’s bifurcation threshold), en...
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Bexley City Council spent substantial time on June 10 discussing Ordinance 15-25, a proposal to authorize accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in single-family zones under specific conditions. The item was read but deferred for further review and a public hearing date. Nut graf: Supporters called ADUs a practical tool for affordability and multigenerational living; council members asked staff for clearer standards on occupant limits, owner-occupancy, parking and enforcement before any final vote. Sponsor Councilmember Marcelino called the measure “a significant ordinance” intended to promote inclusivity and provide safe housing options for aging residents, younger adults and families. He proposed giving the council a break to review the full text and to set a public hearing and zoning review within the required time frame. Public speakers urged the council to adopt permissive ADU rules. Resident Evan Franke said ADUs are “one of the smartest most efficient ways we can address” housing shortages, and urged removing owner-occupancy and minimum lot-size requirements while streamlining permitting and preapproving design templates. Council members raised technical concerns. Councilmember Saad asked that council see the ordinance’s detailed size and configuration standards and pressed for enforcement that does not rely solely on resident complaints. Councilmember Silverman recommended that occupancy limits be explicit and suggested mirroring short-term rental language that limits occupants per bedroom; he also asked staff to outline impacts on city services such as trash and mail. Councilmembers discussed possible guardrails including an initial pilot cap on approvals, owner-occupancy provisions, and parking or on-street permit adjustments. Marcelino offered a timeline to route the measure through the required zoning public-hearing process, noting the city must post 30 days’ notice for a zoning hearing. Ending: Council left the ordinance off the consent agenda and scheduled fu...
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