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Property price surge in Tokyo's prime areas sparks calls to curb foreign ownership
Property prices in Tokyo's prime districts have soared, drawing political attention. Analysts say the legislative outlook for the market is uncertain.
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Here's what's keeping homebuyers on the sidelines despite mortgage rates hitting a 10-month low
A lot of would-be buyers feel priced out of the housing market. Lower mortgage rates might not help move the needle.
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How hurricane resilience for commercial real estate is leveraging drones and AI
Site Technologies employs drones to help CRE facilities managers see where the vulnerabilities are in their properties and address them before storms hit.
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Weekly mortgage demand stalls again with just minuscule increase in interest rates
Mortgage demand was little changed week to week, after a big surge in refinancing the previous week. Mortgage rates were basically unchanged.
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CNBC's UK Exchange newsletter: The price is REIT
Ian King takes a look at why the real estate investment trust sector has seen a spate of takeovers in the last couple of years.
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The senior living market can't keep up with demand as boomers age
More than 4 million boomers will hit 80 in the next five years, and occupancy at both active adult and assisted living communities is already rising fast.
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Opendoor CEO resigns following investor pressure campaign
Opendoor CEO Carrie Wheeler said on Friday that she's resigning following "weeks of intense outside interest" in the online real estate company.
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States where residents could see the biggest tax benefit from Trump's 'big beautiful bill'
President Donald Trump's "big beautiful bill" enacted trillions in tax breaks. But residents in certain states and counties could see a bigger benefit.
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Mortgage rates have made a 'substantial improvement,' economist says — here’s what to know
Many homeowners refinanced their mortgages at the start of August as interest rates lowered. Here's how to know if it's time to consider it, per experts.
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AI is moving into the apartment market, taking over work orders, lease renewals, showings and more
Work orders, lease renewals, tours and even investor due diligence are being taken over by software and AI.
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Fewer young adults reach key life, money milestones — Census Bureau notes ‘significant drop’
Getting married, buying a house and having kids used to be the traditional benchmarks of adulthood. These days, those milestones are harder to achieve.
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What's behind the $8 billion hit to Saudi Arabia's massive wealth fund
The PIF's assets under management climbed 19% from the end of 2023 to $913 billion, making it one of the largest sovereign wealth funds on the planet.
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Weekly mortgage refinancing demand shoots 23% higher, with riskier loans making a comeback
Mortgage rates dropped again last week, spurring big demand for mortgage refinancing. ARM loans also increased, as they offer lower rates.
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Quantum computing could be commercial real estate’s next big tailwind
Quantum computing is advancing quickly and becoming commercially viable. As a result, it now needs its own real estate.
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The new American shopping mall is less Macy's, more church, bowling, Barnes & Noble
As mall staples like Macy's and Sears close, and Claire's declares bankruptcy, new success is arriving from businesses that lead to retail "cross-shopping."
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How one real estate startup is taking on record heat this summer
Runwise combines future weather algorithms with a wireless temperature sensor network that speaks to a central control system.
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Companies are monitoring and enforcing office attendance at the highest rate in 5 years
Nearly three quarters of the 184 companies surveyed by CBRE said they have met their attendance goals, up from 61% last year.
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What the end of Energy Star could mean for commercial real estate
More than 8,800 commercial buildings earned the Energy Star last year, saving more than $2 billion and preventing more than 5.7 million metric tons of emissions.
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Opendoor tanks after earnings as CEO thanks new investors for 'increased visibility'
Opendoor shares soared 245% in July and got off to a hot start in August as retail investors poured into the online real estate company.
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Here’s how much it costs to rent a 1-bedroom unit across 10 major cities in Asia in 2025
These are the median monthly asking prices to rent a 1-bedroom across 10 major cities in Asia, according to the Global Property Guide.
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