Real Estate

In 2021, 6.9 million homes were bought and sold in the U.S., according to Statista. Real estate transactions are highly administrative and technology makes them more efficient. The PropTech industry—real estate technology—is expected to grow from $18.2 billion in 2022 to $86.5 billion in 2032, according to Future Market Insights. Consumers want better home buying-and-selling

Top officials at the Federal Reserve were seeing inflation data come in very hot for months before policymakers moved to wind down monetary policies that were stimulating the economy. A chorus of analysts, economists and former policymakers have chimed in, saying that was a mistake. “The forward guidance, overall, slowed the response to the Fed

The “Open the pod bay doors, Hal” command from the 1968 sci fi classic 2001: A Space Odyssey might be the most famous voice control request in cinematic history. The dystopian response from the artificial intelligence computer HAL 9000, “I’m sorry, Dave. I’m afraid I can’t do that” is just as famous – or, more

To keep up with the surging cost of living, consumers are spending more and saving less — and rising interest rates aren’t helping the matter. Next week, the Federal Reserve likely will raise rates by another three-quarters of a percentage point, although some on Wall Street still think it could opt for a full percentage point increase. 

The U.S. dollar has been the world’s dominant currency for three-quarters of a century, and though it may not be apparent to inflation-wracked Americans, the currency maintains more purchasing power than most of its major rivals. That’s helpful to U.S. consumers, though it comes at a cost. Inflation is diminishing the value of the euro,

In China, people typically buy apartments before they are completed. Pictured here on June 28, 2022, are unfinished residences in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Future Publishing | Future Publishing | Getty Images BEIJING — Goldman Sachs has cut its forecast for the MSCI China index due to a worsening slump in China’s property market.

Set on the Mediterranean Sea, the busy port of Valencia, Spain, has a lively historic center. This newly renovated flat is in the heart of the city next to the town hall with its iconic clock tower and baroque features, the art nouveau Estación del Norte railway station and other landmark buildings. The walkable area

The Covid-19 pandemic caused chaos in the U.S. housing market, with prices skyrocketing, inventories dwindling and intense bidding wars. Then came record inflation, which drove the price of everything higher. The U.S. Federal Reserve, though, is waging an intense fight against rising prices, using interest rates as its primary weapon. A side effect of raising

Whether you are looking for adventure or seeking tranquility, there is an undeniable allure to Big Sky Country’s stunning natural landscape with its snow-capped mountains and rolling green fields. After all, it is here where some of the country’s most famous national parks can be found, along with state treasures like Lone Pine State Park,

Fifth Wall, a venture capital firm focused on real estate technology, is tripling down on its bet that climate tech will become an integral driver in the real estate space. It just announced commitments of half a billion dollars to close its inaugural Climate Fund, which launched with $116 million in August of last year.

The colonial Mexico city of Dolores Hidalgo holds special significance in its history as the birthplace of its national independence from Spain. Today, the small yet vibrant setting in north-central Mexico is a cultural delight with winding cobblestone streets lined with shops and vendor stalls offering beautiful Talavera pottery, a heritage style that originated during

Former President Donald Trump Jonathan Ernst | Reuters A former special New York prosecutor who quit a criminal investigation of ex-President Donald Trump after his boss declined to lodge charges at the time said that if Trump “had been Joe Blow from Kokomo, we would have indicted without a big debate.” “I believe that Donald

“Turtle-esque” may not be a common adjective to describe a piece of property, but in the case of this coastal Hawaiian estate, it is a fitting descriptor. Named Honu Hale, or Turtle House, the oceanfront home located in the heart of Napili on the western shores of Maui shares many traits with its shelled namesake,

The Asian Development Bank has cut its growth forecast for China due to concerns over the country’s zero-Covid approach and strict lockdowns, which put even more pressure on the real estate sector. Gross domestic product growth for the world’s second largest economy is expected to be at 4% in 2022, down from an earlier estimate

The Eastern end of Long Island, better known as The Hamptons is a coveted enclave with coastal and country homes, mansions, and estates. It’s a great place to live, vacation, and most importantly, shop. Fortunately, there’s no shortage of great places to furnish and decorate these incredible dwellings. Here are some of the best places

Daniel Acker | Bloomberg | Getty Images The pain in the mortgage market is only getting worse as higher interest rates and inflation hammer American consumers. Mortgage demand fell more than 6% last week compared with the previous week, hitting the lowest level since 2000, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s seasonally adjusted index. Applications

Anyone who bought a home – or tried to – over the past couple of years knows that it was rip-roaringly competitive, with bidding wars and all-cash deals. But it actually could have been worse. One group all but disappeared from the market during the pandemic: foreign buyers with mega millions. But now foreign real

Renting an apartment for the first time is an exciting step into adulthood but it’s a big commitment financially so you want to make sure you do your homework and make a choice that’s right for you — and your budget. First, you have to time it right when you’re looking at apartments — you

Boating enthusiasts looking for a snug harbor between Baltimore and Annapolis, Maryland, need look no farther than Little Round Bay, a deep-water cove on the Severn River. This custom coastal retreat, designed by local architect Cathy Purple Cherry, encompasses 2.72 acres in Crownsville’s Herald Harbor area. Included in the 2.72-acre offering in Crownsville, Maryland, is

The three most important things in real estate: location, location, location. And the U.S. real estate market is in a weird place right now. Mortgage rates are nearly double what they were a year ago, reflecting the Federal Reserve’s campaign to rein in inflation. But they have also been volatile, including some sharp declines from