2Life Communities has announced a formal leadership transition as Lizbeth Heyer prepares to take over as CEO this October. Heyer, the current President, was unanimously approved by the board to succeed Amy Schectman following a decade of service to the organisation. The change concludes a 15-year era of expansion that saw the provider's portfolio double in size.
Long & Foster Real Estate has named Lacey Conway as its new president to lead its growth and agent support strategies. Conway brings more than two decades of industry experience to the role, having previously served as the CEO of Latter & Blum. She will partner with CEO Patrick Bain to maintain the firm's reputation for local expertise and teamwork.
Hankyu Hanshin Properties Corp has launched its first residential project in the United States through a joint venture with Bridge Tower Homes. The partnership will focus on the Texas market, beginning with the Saddlebrook development in Corinth. This project includes 97 detached homes priced from $385,000, with construction beginning in March 2026. The move signals a major global expansion for the Osaka-based company into the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
Instone Real Estate has acquired a 12,500 m² plot in Unterschleißheim to develop a new residential quarter. The project will provide 180 apartments designed to meet high energy efficiency standards including a connection to local geothermal energy. Located in the northern Munich metropolitan area, the development forms part of a multi-generational campus initiative. The move aims to tackle the urgent need for housing in one of Germany's most economically vibrant regions.
Toll Brothers has announced a major leadership transition as part of its long-term succession strategy. Douglas C. Yearley Jr. will step down as Chief Executive Officer to become Executive Chairman on 30 March 2026. He will be succeeded by Karl K. Mistry, an Executive Vice President who has been with the company for over two decades.
Al-Futtaim Real Estate has launched Al Badia Villas, a new residential leasing project in Dubai Festival City. The development consists of 107 smart homes ranging from three to five bedrooms. These properties are situated within three hectares of parkland and are designed to combine modern technology with sustainable living. Residents will benefit from solar power systems and integrated smart home features compatible with major platforms.
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