Real Estate

Houses in England. Christopher Furlong | Getty Images News | Getty Images LONDON — The number of houses sold in the U.K. this year is set to reach the lowest annual figure since 2012, real estate company Zoopla found in its latest house price index released on Wednesday. The report shows an estimated 21% decline

There are many ways to track home design trends. One of the best is considering what retailers are seeing specifiers and homeowners purchasing – especially retailers that cater to both professional and consumer clientele across the country, like the Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery chain and its Build with Ferguson website. Here are five

NANJING, CHINA – AUGUST 18, 2023 – Aerial photo shows a residential area of Evergrande in Nanjing, East China’s Jiangsu province, Aug 18, 2023. (Photo by Costfoto/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Getty Images Shares of the world’s most indebted property developer China Evergrande Group plunged as much as 87% on its open on Monday, trading for

With so many fluctuations in today’s market, securing the right tenant has become crucial—they will be a source of cash flow for your investment and losing one could lead to short-term or long-term losses. This means you’ll want to carry out solid research before presenting any leases. You’ll also want to make sure the terms

There are two product types that are gaining share within the built-for-rent single-family (”BTR”) space, being 1) horizontal apartment communities, and, 2) townhome communities. These are the two categories of BTR that are growing fastest, evidenced by the numbers of units reaching completion, and also based on our book of market study business. Of course,

High-rise tower buildings along the central Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai on July 3, 2023. Karim Sahib | Afp | Getty Images Dubai’s luxury home prices surged by nearly 50% in the year up until June, maintaining its top ranking for the eighth consecutive quarter, according to a new report by Knight Frank. According to data

Homes in Centreville, Maryland, US, on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. Nathan Howard | Bloomberg | Getty Images Mortgage rates jumped last week to the highest level in 23 years, pushing mortgage demand from homebuyers to the lowest level in 28 years. Total mortgage application volume fell 4.2% last week, compared with the previous week, according

Just a few miles from the business district of Chester, New Jersey, is a bucolic property with 52 acres of preserved farmland. Its many antique buildings, including a five-bedroom main house with the original section dating back to the 1700s, have been expanded and updated to modern tastes. Called Black River Farm, the property is

Ryan Ratliff (C), Real Estate Sales Associate with Re/Max Advance Realty, shows Ryan Paredes (L) and Ariadna Paredes a home for sale on April 20, 2023 in Cutler Bay, Florida.  Joe Raedle | Getty Images Mortgage rates jumped Monday, following a rise in bond yields driven by investors’ concerns that high interest rates and inflation

Middlebury is paying students $10,000 to take the semester off. Other schools are housing students in everything from trailers to rooms at a casino resort—or leaving them to fend for themselves. By Alex Perry, Forbes Staff Priscila Sepulveda is set to begin her junior year as a film major at the University of California, Berkeley

The idea of a Hawaii paradise can mean many things to many people. Maybe it’s immersion in a lush tropical setting. Being close to nature, great surfing or a top bird-watching destination. Living in privacy on a secluded, amenity-filled estate. Perhaps, it is all of the above. The property lies within the Kalihiwai Ridge neighborhood,

Aerial photo shows a rural residential area in Chengdong town of Hai ‘an City, East China’s Jiangsu Province, April 1, 2023. Future Publishing | Future Publishing | Getty Images China’s real estate troubles are accelerating. Prospective home buyers are holding back on making purchases, leading to weak sales that compound the urgent need for policymakers

A residential complex constructed by Evergrande in Huai’an, Jiangsu, China, on July 20, 2023. Future Publishing | Future Publishing | Getty Images China’s heavily indebted property developer Evergrande group on Thursday filed for Chapter 15 bankruptcy protection in a U.S. court. In a filing to the Manhattan bankruptcy court, the firm sought recognition of restructuring

One of the biggest design trends in recent years is sustainability. Whether it’s choosing non-toxic materials, quality products built to last, or ethical sourcing—consumers are being more thoughtful about how their purchases impact the environment. This especially applies to outdoor spaces, explains Nick Arambula co-founder of Neighbor. “Sustainability is resonating with consumers because there is

In this article 2007-HK Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Signage at a residential project developed by Country Garden Holdings Co. in Baoding, Hebei province, China, on Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images JPMorgan raised its global emerging markets corporate high-yield default forecast, largely due to rising contagion fears in China’s

Many of the 50 million Americans who suffer from allergies don’t realize that changes to their home environment can ease their discomfort. Most of the messaging they see – especially the countless advertisements – focuses on medication. There are other options, and they generally don’t come with potential health-related side effects. I interviewed three experts

In the past years, crowdfunding has gained traction for certain real estate investments. While some platforms are available to all investors, others require individuals to meet certain criteria to participate. The SEC divides investors into two categories: non-accredited and accredited. In my previous article, I discussed the differences between these two, along with some considerations

Country Garden Holdings Co.’s Fengming Haishang residential development in Shanghai, China, on Tuesday, July 12, 2022. Qilai Shen | Bloomberg | Getty Images Shares of beleaguered Chinese real estate company Country Garden Holdings slumped to an all-time low on Friday as the company issued a profit warning a day earlier. The stock fell to an

Private phone booth at One Wall Street Courtesy: One Wall Street The latest must-have amenity in luxury New York City apartment buildings: a designated coworking space for remote workers. Apartment developers are building out private offices, conference rooms and even podcasting booths to capitalize on a lingering work-from-home trend. Even as workplaces reopen, 59% of

Forest Heights Boulevard is a tony residential street in Toronto’s St. Andrew-Windfields area. “It’s a sought-after neighborhood with large estates and mature trees,” says Patricia Sun of Barry Cohen Homes. Affluent and tranquil, this part of North York is close to schools, parks, playgrounds, sports fields and the expressway. The 2018-built residence combines traditional and