REAL ESTATE

Jan 17 2025BUSINESS

China's Economy: A Mix of Up and Down

You might think that China's economy is all about big cities and skyscrapers, but let's look at the reality on the ground. Many shops that sell construction materials are now quiet, with owners hoping for customers to return. This tells us that the real estate market isn't doing so well. But there'

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Jan 15 2025BUSINESS

Fort Worth’s $17M Mansion: Celeb Spotting in Texas?

A recently built mansion in Fort Worth, valued at almost $17 million, has caught the attention of some well-known faces. Last month, it topped the list of Texas' priciest homes. Nine out of the top ten expensive homes are located in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, according to the Houston Association of

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Jan 13 2025BUSINESS

Billionaire Ackman's Surprise Offer to Buy Out Howard Hughes

Business tycoon Bill Ackman's investment firm, Pershing Square, has cooked up an interesting proposal. They want to buy out real estate company Howard Hughes. The offer? A whopping $85 per share! This is a big jump from the previous price. Ackman's firm already owns a chunk of Howard Hughes, about 3

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Jan 10 2025FINANCE

Is NREF a Good Bet? An Analyst's Take

Steven Delaney from JMP Securities is sticking to his guns on NexPoint Real Estate Finance (NREF). He's kept the company's rating at "Hold, " just as he did before. Last Wednesday, NREF's shares closed at $15. 38. But is Delaney, who’s known for getting it right 56. 07% of the time and averaging an

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Jan 09 2025BUSINESS

Cane's CEO Graves Snaps Up Downtown Nashville Building with a Margaritaville

What's a billionaire to do when they want a piece of Nashville? For Todd Graves, CEO of Raising Cane's, the answer was clear: pick up a downtown building with a slice of tropical paradise. Earlier this month, Graves paid a whopping $75 million for the three-story building on Broadway Street. This is

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Jan 02 2025POLITICS

Canada's Tough Stance on Housing Speculation

In Canada, a unique approach is being taken to keep housing affordable. Ever noticed how the media talks a lot about Canada? That's because wealthy foreign investors, often from the U. S. , used to treat Canadian real estate like a game of Monopoly. Canada, however, has rules to stop that. We've al

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Jan 02 2025BUSINESS

Why Are Hamptons Mansion Sales Slumping?

The Hamptons, a ritzy beach area in New York, has seen a big drop in luxury home sales. In 2024, the top 10 sales brought in $327 million, way down from $511 million in 2023. What's behind this slump? Experts say it might be due to high prices and not enough upgrades in these old mansions. Celebriti

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Dec 31 2024CELEBRITIES

The Luxe Life of Magic Johnson: From NBA Court to Real Estate Portfolio

Ever wondered how a basketball legend spends his billions? Magic Johnson, the LA Lakers star turned billionaire, has made a name for himself in real estate. With a career income of $110 million adjusted for inflation, he's now among the wealthiest athletes. Johnson's real estate journey began in 198

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Dec 24 2024FINANCE

Real Estate Giant Accused of Kickback Scheme

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has accused Rocket Homes, one of the U. S. 's largest mortgage lenders, and The Jason Mitchell Group of a secret kickback scheme. The CFPB claims that Rocket Homes provided real estate brokerages with rewards to encourage them to steer mortgage applica

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Dec 14 2024CRIME

The Alexander Brothers' Dark Secret

Imagine this: two wealthy brothers, prominent in the real estate industry, using their power and wealth to lure women into dangerous situations. Oren and Tal Alexander, the brothers in question, didn't just misuse their status; they used it to commit heinous crimes. They organized events and trips,

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