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Why Italy is bucking the super-rich clampdown
A long-time favorite of the rich and famous, Italy is now attracting a fresh influx of ultra-wealthy arrivals looking to make the most of la dolce vita.
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Pulte refuses to say where he got Lisa Cook mortgage fraud ‘tip’
President Donald Trump's housing finance chief Bill Pulte has accused Cook of claiming multiple properties as her primary residence.
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How one CRE giant is finding undervalued assets in unlikely areas
BGO, a global real estate investment manager with $89 billion in AUM, is using artificial intelligence to transform its investment research models.
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World’s largest sovereign wealth fund invests $543 million in Manhattan office building
Norway’s $2 trillion sovereign wealth fund will own a 95% stake in the property, marking its latest major real estate investment.
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Mortgage demand from homebuyers pulls back, after four weeks of gains
Lower mortgage rates did very little to move mortgage demand out of a rut it's been in for weeks. Potential buyers need much lower rates to make a difference.
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Manhattan office leasing on track to hit highest volume since 2019
Manhattan office leasing increased more than 20% in August compared with July to 3.7 million square feet, according to a new report from Colliers.
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Rhode Island's 'Taylor Swift Tax' on vacation homes of the wealthy is spreading to other states
A push to tax the real estate of the wealthy has sparked a backlash among brokers and potential buyers, who say the taxes punish the most important local spenders.
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Trophy-property ranches hit the market as more heirs choose to sell
Massive ranches are commanding eight-figure price tags after hitting the market for the first time in decades or generations.
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Pending home sales tick lower in July as canceled contracts spike
Redfin found 15% of contracts were canceled in July, the highest rate since it began tracking the metric in 2017.
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Trump accused Fed Governor Lisa Cook of mortgage fraud. That can be hard to prove, experts say
President Donald Trump said he is removing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, citing allegations of mortgage fraud. Here's what to know about the issue.
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An indicator of commercial real estate transaction volume just improved for the first time this year
JLL's Bid Intensity Index measures bidding activity in order to give a real-time view of liquidity and competitiveness in private real estate capital markets.
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Mortgage rates and demand remain stuck
Mortgage demand barely moved last week. With no real change in mortgage interest rates, consumers have little incentive to refinance.
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Student housing CEO says luxury is losing its appeal
Rent growth in the student housing sector slowed to just 0.9% in July across 200 schools surveyed by Yardi.
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Evergrande’s $50 billion rise and fall leaves scars on China's property sector
"The state-owned developers will end up running the entire industry," Brian McCarthy, managing principal at Macrolens, told CNBC.
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What wealthy parents need to know about giving real estate to their kids
Lawyers to the rich share tips on how to pass down homes without sibling drama and a massive tax bill.
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Trump says he'll fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook 'if she doesn't resign'
President Donald Trump said Friday he will fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook if she does not resign from her position.
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Powell hints at potential interest rate cuts. What that means for homeowners hoping to refinance
Fed Chair Jerome Powell hinted at potential interest rate cuts on Friday. If the slash materializes, experts say the move could be "good news" for mortgages.
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Doing these 5 key steps 'will allow you to move quickly' for a mortgage refinance, expert says
As mortgage rates decline, experts say it's smart for homeowners with high borrowing costs to prepare for refinancing opportunities. Here's what to know.
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July home sales rise as prices approach inflection point
Inventory of existing homes is now at the highest level since May 2020 — and it's clearly taking the pressure off prices.
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Fix-and-flip real estate investors are pulling back
Just 30% of flippers reported "good" sales in the second quarter of this year compared to the seasonal norm, down from 38% in the same quarter of 2024.
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