America is a very big country, and traditionally it’s also been a very mobile country. But during the past 20 years, people have started moving much less frequently. There’s a lot of research on this, but none of it is all that … Continued
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Why Don’t People Move Anymore?
Local observers say they’re a bit surprised by a new Brookings Institution report that indicates that Oklahoma City’s urban core lost more than 6,000 jobs this past decade, one of 91 of the country’s largest metro areas that saw a … Continued
Qatar considers buying into Milan’s new skyscraper city
Qatar is in talks to buy some or all of Milan’s newly built Porta Nuova business district as Italy’s economic crisis squeezes its U.S. developer, several sources have told Reuters. Texas-based Hines declined comment on any move to cut its … Continued
Stores ditch cash registers for new technology
Stores across the country are ditching the old-fashioned, clunky machines and having salespeople — and even shoppers themselves — ring up sales on smartphones and tablet computers.
Canada’s best places to live 2013
What makes a city great? When determining our 8th annual list of Best Places to Live in Canada, we looked at all the data we could find to determine which communities offer the best overall quality of life. After studying … Continued
Empire State Building strives towards IPO
Almost 60% of investors in the iconic New York skyscraper have voted in favour of a controversial $1bn initial public offering
The lift business: Top floor, please
A captive business
LIFTS help prove the adage that what goes up must come down. The profits of the companies that make and install them, however, seem to abide by different rules. Four firms control two-thirds of the global market: Otis, part of Amer…
Meet The Billionaires Who Live In The World’s Most Expensive Apartment Building
London’s One Hyde Park is one of the wealthiest and most secretive residences in the world.
Apartments in the Knightsbridge complex cost more than $11,000 a square foot, nearly three times the typical price of luxury London real estate.
But relatively …
Weighing the Week Ahead: Is the Housing Rebound for Real?
Has housing bottomed? For real?
The question has special significance because the consensus economic forecast assumes improvement in this sector. This week's economic data include the most important reports on the housing market. The FOMC mi…
Here’s What New York City’s First ‘Micro Apartments’ For Singles Will Look Like
This morning, Mayor Bloomberg announced the winning design for the 300-square-foot “micro apartments” that are intended to create affordable housing for singles in New York City. A project called My Micro NY from Monadnock, nARCHITECTS, and the Actors…
6 Steps To Building Your Real Estate Career From The Ground Up
You’ve completed the required training. You’ve successfully passed the tests and paid all of your fees. It’s finally time to begin your real estate career. But where do you begin?
1. Review The Laws
First, check with your local real estate associ…
Existing Homes Sales Jump In November, Beating Expectations
The National Association of Realtors said existing home sales jumped 5.9 percent to 5.04 million in November. Economists were expecting 4.90 million homes sold on an annualized basis. October’s number was revised down to 4.76 million from 4.79 million. “Momentum continues to build in … Continued
China Is Building A Huge Eco-City Where No One Will Need To Drive
Outside Chengdu, in central China, a 78 million square foot site has been determined for an unconventional sort of construction project. It will be a city built from scratch, for 80,000 people, none of whom will need a car to … Continued
The 7 Hottest Housing Markets In America
National home prices are expected to rise 1.7 percent from Q3 2012 – Q3 2013, according to Zillow’s latest report. In fact, the report finds that 183 of the 252 markets surveyed have hit a bottom, but the recovery has been … Continued
Canadian House Prices To Slip, Then Likely Stagnate For Years
Economists are arriving at something of a consensus where Canada’s housing market is concerned, projecting a drop in prices of 10 per cent to 15 per cent over the next few years, and notably in Toronto and Vancouver. And while … Continued