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Historic rise in property prices
However, this activity is not accompanied by a similar increase in residential supply, which is why the prices of houses sold rose 18.7% last year, a new all-time high. The data comes from the National Statistics Institute (INE) and reveals that...

New flats in commercial area of Berkshire village welcomed
The project involves building 12 flats in two new buildings at the Ruscombe Business Park in Twyford. The flats will be built next to Stanlake House, which previously served as offices before being converted into flats. The plan for the new homes...

Des Plaines residents paid 30th-largest sum in sales taxes per muncipality in Illinois during May
Des Plaines taxpayers paid the 30th largest sum in sales taxes per municipality in May, according to Illinois tax records. In total, residents paid approximately $2.5 million in sales taxes during that month. Des Plaines ranked 33rd in the Prairie...

West Babylon industrial property trades for $5M
An industrial property in West Babylon has sold for $5 million. 47-49 Jersey St. LLC, an affiliate of Farmingdale-based M&A Realty, a commercial real estate investment firm, purchased the 24,000-square-foot building on 1.5 acres at 47-49 Jersey...

Housing starts rebounded in June on apartment construction
US housing starts rebounded in June on the strength of multifamily building, while weakness in the larger single-family market pointed to ongoing struggles with bloated inventories and affordability constraints. New residential construction...

Property prices in Uzbekistan up 1.8% year-on-year.
Demand for real estate in Uzbekistan continues to rise, driving modest price growth across most regions, according to a report from the Center for Economic Research and Reforms (CERR). In June, the average market price of housing in the secondary...

Panchkula man sentenced to life for murder over property dispute
The Sessions Court in Panchkula Friday sentenced 65-year-old Sanjeev Kumar Arora to life imprisonment for the murder of Narinder Kumar Mittal, a businessman, in a deliberate hit-and-run incident on September 27, 2020. The verdict, delivered by...

Blend, after Title365 sale, expands partnership with Doma
A little more than a month after it agreed to sell all of Title365 to Covius Services, Blend Labs is entering into "an expanded partnership" with Doma to use its artificial intelligence-powered instant decisioning technology. "This partnership...

Couple’s proposed demolition of Wash Park home prompts push to save it — again
The house at 800 S. Franklin St. has been through this before. For the second time in four years, the two-story home across from Denver’s Washington Park is facing the wrecking ball — prompting a backlash from some who hope to save it. In 2021,...
Miami residents push back on sale of the historic Olympia Theater
In Miami, residents are pushing back against a proposal to hand over the historic Olympia Theatre to the charter school SLAM, short for Sports Leadership Arts Management. The school is offering a $30 to 50 million restoration of the 1926 theater...

Working from home could erode women’s financial independence
– The remote work double bind. The Wall Street Journal had a buzzy feature this week on how women are “falling behind” in the return to office wave. According to recent labor market data, 36% of employed women were WFH in 2024, compared to 29% of...

This family home of 25 years is on the market for $1.4M in northwest Rochester
ROCHESTER — At their home in northwest Rochester, Brian Hanson loves to see family, friends and community members gathering in the living rooms, around the firepit and even in the garage. They hosted family stays around Christmas, annual...
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What a Real Estate Agent Says You Should Always Check for During a Home Inspection
Does location still matter most? Should you remodel your home to suit your tastes or for resale value? Are starter homes still a thing? We all have plenty of questions about the ever-changing world of real estate. In our Ask an Agent series, we’re...
New home options in Tracy — The Real in Real Estate
As a real estate broker, it is my responsibility to give clients options that fit their personal situation. While my office offers assistance with resale residential real estate, our agents also have the opportunity to assist buyers who may want...

Deals For Today: Ohuhu Markers Are On Sale And Personal Audio Discounts
If you are in the market for new art supplies or reliable travel charging gear, today’s deals bring a mix of both. Ohuhu’s 216-color and 168-color alcohol marker sets are available at $199.99 and $159.99, both offering refillable ink, smooth...

A-listed brutalist studio up for sale at £18,000
The dilapidated studio of renowned textile designer Bernat Klein is to go on sale with a guide price of £18,000. The studio, which nestles beside the A707 near Selkirk in the Scottish Borders, was built for Klein in 1972. The two‑storey concrete...
JLL Capital Markets closes sale of 106,310-square-foot office building in Houston
Photo courtesy of JLL Capital Markets. JLL Capital Marketsarranged the sale of Woodlake Plaza, a 106,310-square-foot office building in Houston, Texas. JLL marketed the property on behalf of the seller. A private owner/user purchased the asset....

Reckitt to Divest Essential Home Business
The Reckitt Benckiser Group is selling its essential home business to global private equity firm Advent International in a $4.8 billion deal. As part of the agreement, Reckitt will retain a 30% equity stake in the business. The transaction...

This Couple’s L.A. Starter Home? A 1,200-Square-Foot ADU in Their Parents’ Backyard
Dave and Lana were ready to settle down. After a decade living in Brooklyn, and previous travels abroad, the couple, who work in animation and healthcare, respectively, were hoping to buy a property with their infant daughter and start their next...

Live like a king in this royal farmhouse for sale
A British lord is selling part of his country estate for the first time in over 200 years. The Euston estate is an ancient parcel of farmland and forest in England that has been home to the Dukes of Grafton for generations. At the centre of the...