Real Estate

Andreypopov | Istock | Getty Images Property taxes can be a major expense for households, and several factors may affect the size of the bill, research shows. These levies — which typically fund public services, such as K-12 education, police and firefighters — can be tough to compare across jurisdictions. But there are four key

One of the more unique things about Texas and the Texas housing market is that, back during the great housing bubble and crash of the late-2000s, much of the Lone Star State was spared the worst effects. This was largely due to the fact that Texas home lenders had retained more traditional, conservative lending standards;

Dire news from two iconic Chinese property developers, Country Garden Holdings (2007.HK) and China Evergrande Group (3333.HK), hit the press this month. Country Garden missed a scheduled bond payment, its bonds stopped trading and it was de-listed from the Hang Seng Index. Evergrande declared bankruptcy seeking Chapter 15 protection on USD 31.7BN of obligations to

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

The costs to purchase a new home right now continue to escalate, putting it out of reach for much of the population, driving more households to stay in place and do what they can to maintain, repurpose and reimagine their homes. Many of the households currently on 15- and 30-year mortgage payment plans are at

Despite persistent predictions that a recession is imminent, the U.S. economy has fared surprisingly well. The first half of 2023 notched two quarters of positive growth, while a strong labor market and resilient consumer spending bodes well for the months to come. Gross domestic product, which tracks the overall health of the economy, rose more

The wheels of the United States luxury real estate market keep turning with big-time sales and exceptional new listings popping up every day. While on opposite coasts and consisting of disparate inventory, New York City and Los Angeles share similarly competitive markets and, as such, have some of the most expensive real estate in the

In this article UBSG-CH UBS Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT General view of the UBS building in Manhattan, New York, June 5, 2023. Eduardo Munoz Alvarez | View Press | Corbis News | Getty Images Swiss bank UBS agreed to pay a combined $1.4 billion in civil penalties over fraud and misconduct in its

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

Tenant behavior in the office market, regulation in multifamily and a much higher cost of capital contributed to a 43% drop in New York City investment sales to $12.8 billion in 1H 2023 from 1H 2022, according to research compiled by Ariel Property Advisors. However, that drop was expected as we began to see a

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

Pictured here are residential buildings developed by Country Garden Holdings Co. in Baoding, Hebei province, China, on Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023. Qilai Shen | Bloomberg | Getty Images BEIJING — Two years after Evergrande’s debt troubles, worries about China’s real estate sector are coming to the forefront again. Country Garden, one of the largest non-state-owned

The government can take private land and property for public use through eminent domain in the United States. This authority can benefit communities and be used to achieve economic growth and prosperity, but it can also harm minority groups. In the coming decades, we will need eminent domain more than ever to overcome the challenge

A man enters a Bank of America branch in New York. Scott Mlyn | CNBC As if higher mortgage rates weren’t enough, it was harder even to qualify for a mortgage in July than it has been in a decade, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. Its monthly index measuring credit availability dropped in July

The Domain Precinct of Melbourne, Australia, is at once chic, historic, urban and affluent. A sought-after part of South Yarra, an in-city suburb about 4 kilometers from the central business district, the tree-lined area is made up of “a large variety of heritage style and terrace homes that bring a wonderful character,” says Robert Fletcher

In its July 2023 Market Update, Midtown-based brokerage Elegran described the Manhattan and Brooklyn markets as “neutral, where neither buyers nor sellers have a significant advantage.” While decreasing supply and a sharp decline in median listing discounts may point toward a seller’s market, a retreating demand and median price per square foot favor buyers. Just

Former U.S. President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump looks on as he speaks during a campaign rally in Erie, Pennsylvania, July 29, 2023. Lindsay Dedario | Reuters The independent financial monitor for the Trump Organization told a New York judge she identified issues of incompleteness and inconsistency in certain disclosures to lenders and others

Home prices are on a tear again across much of the nation after falling for much of last year. That means giving back to homeowners the equity they lost. Home prices in June hit record highs in 60% of U.S. markets, according to a new report from Black Knight, set to be released Monday. Its

In Telluride, Colorado, the rugged landscape is a total scene-stealer. The same can be said of a luxury vacation home designed to “steal” the spectacular scenery that half a century ago jettisoned the area from an old mining town into a star ski resort. Turkey Creek Ranch at 8210 Highway 145 comes with a three-story