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U.S. Existing Home Sales Slide to Nine-Month Low as Tight Supply and Rising Costs Slow the Market
13 April 2026 U.S. existing home sales fell to their lowest level in nine months in March as tight housing supply, higher borrowing costs, and growing economic uncertainty combined to slow the housing market during what is normally the busy spring buying season. According to data from the National Association of Realtors, sales dropped 3.6 percent from February to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.98 million units, marking the slowest pace since June last year and coming
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US Existing Home Sales Rise Unexpectedly in February
10 March 2026 After months of sluggish momentum, the United States housing market showed a surprising sign of life in February as existing home sales increased unexpectedly. The latest data suggests that a modest decline in mortgage rates and slightly improved affordability encouraged buyers to return to the market, offering a rare moment of optimism in an industry that has struggled with high borrowing costs and limited supply. According to new figures from the National Asso
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Macklowe’s lost 432 Park Avenue spread resurfaces in a tumultuous luxury market
30 January 2026 Rafael Viñoly's 432 Park Avenue.Photo: Getty In a saga that captures the drama of New York’s ultra-prime property market, an illustrious condominium at 432 Park Avenue that once belonged to legendary developer Harry Macklowe is now under contract for a sum north of $50 million after years of legal entanglements, refinancing struggles and shifting fortunes in one of the world’s most exclusive real-estate addresses. The transaction, orchestrated by the property’
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JPMorgan Chase Plans £3 Billion Global Headquarters Tower in London’s Canary Wharf
27 November 2025 Tourists gather at the General Wolfe Statue viewpoint overlooking Canary Wharf, in Greenwich Park, London, Britain, September 30, 2025. REUTERS/Corey Rudy/File Photo In a landmark decision, JPMorgan Chase announced on November 27, 2025 that it will build a massive new headquarters tower at the Riverside site in Canary Wharf, east London. The planned 3-million-square-foot building is set to become the bank’s largest office outside the United States, accommodat
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UK house prices climb sharply in October to hit a new £300,000 average
7 November 2025 A view of residential houses in London, Britain, January 23, 2025. REUTERS/Hannah McKay In a surprising turn for Britain’s housing market, the latest figures from mortgage lender Halifax show that the average UK home price rose by 0.6 percent in October, reversing a 0.3 percent drop in September and marking the strongest monthly rise since January. The new average price of £299,862 reflects not only market resilience but the shifting undercurrents in demand, a
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IKEA Pays $213 Million for Soho Building in Bold Push Into Manhattan
1 October 2025 A worker walks past a logo of IKEA on the facade of an IKEA store in Barcelona, Spain April 26, 2024. REUTERS/Nacho Doce...
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New World Secures $758 Million Loan from Deutsche Bank to Shore Up Liquidity
25 September 2025 A general view of developer New World Development's office tower, K11 Atelier King's Road, in North Point of Hong Kong,...
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Norway’s Sovereign Wealth Fund Bets Big on Midtown Manhattan
2 September 2025 photo by Andres Garcia Martin In a bold testament to confidence in New York real estate, Norway’s sovereign wealth fund...
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Hong Kong’s property giants face a reckoning as soaring debt repayments collide with crashing valuations and lender unease
18 August 2025 Buildings stand in Hong Kong, China February 24, 2025. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu/File Photo Across the skyline of Hong Kong, the...
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China Evergrande's delisting from Hong Kong stock exchange marks a symbolic end for the fallen real estate titan amid a crippling debt collapse
12 August 2025 A man walks past the entrance of the headquarters of China Evergrande Group in Hong Kong Monday, Oct. 4, 2021. (AP...
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Paramount Group’s Midtown Manhattan renaissance begins with blockbuster leases that signal renewed confidence in office real estate
10 August 2025 1301 Sixth Ave. welcomed investment bank Piper Sandler. Google Maps In a moment when office towers often stand half-empty,...
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Carlyle Secures Nine‑Billion Dollar Fund as Signal of Recovery in U.S. Real Estate
4 August 2025 The logo for Carlyle is seen at the company’s offices in New York City, U.S., June 28, 2022. Picture taken June 28, 2022....
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UK House Prices Rebound Gently in July as Affordability Hits a Decade Low Ratio
1 August 2025 hotographer: Darren Staples/Bloomberg British house prices returned to growth in July 2025, rising 0.6 percent from June to...
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Hongkong Land Signals a Market Turning Point in Hong Kong’s Central Office Sector
29 July 2025 high-rise buildings in Kowloon, Hong Kong. Photo: Sun Yeung Hongkong Land, the iconic property developer at the core of Hong...
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Hong Kong Weathered the Storm as Typhoon Wipha Roared Past, Leaving Fallen Trees, Flooding, and Flight Chaos
20 July 2025 A man walks amid rain as Typhoon Wipha approaches, in Hong Kong, China, July 20, 2025. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu Typhoon Wipha...
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Goldman Sachs Lends $270 Million to Address Brooklyn’s Housing Crisis with Bold East New York Initiative
15 July 2025 The Goldman Sachs company logo is on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., July 13, 2021....
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Ex‑Goldman Partner’s Pretium Issues a Whopping US $1 Billion in Homebuilder Loans as Housing Recovery Gathers Momentum
10 July 2025 Over the past six months Pretium, the New York–based real estate investment firm founded by former Goldman Sachs partner Don...
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London Home Sellers Slash Prices to Offset Stamp Duty Shock
16 June 2025 Hollie Adams/Bloomberg via Getty Images London’s property market confronts mounting pressure as stall‑out tax policy and a...
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South Florida Emerges as a Magnet for Wealth Amid New York City's Economic Outflow
19 May 2025 Art Wager, Getty Images NEW YORK - South Florida is rapidly transforming into a premier destination for affluent individuals...
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Meitu Co-Founder's Wife Acquires Jardine's Lookout Mansion at 22% Discount
15 May 2025 Photo credits: Shutterstock HONG KONG - In a notable transaction reflecting the current dynamics of Hong Kong's luxury real...
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