A steady erosion of history has been underway on the island for years, with ultrawealthy newcomers remaking the interiors of antique structures.
Category: Real Estate and Housing (Residential)
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After China Evergrande, Real Estate Crisis ‘Has Not Touched Bottom’
The forced liquidation of China Evergrande epitomizes the sector’s struggles: Nationwide, sales are down and millions of homes have been paid for but not delivered.
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China Evergrande Must Be Liquidated, a Judge Said. What Happens Next?
The massive property developer epitomized China’s real estate frenzy, and its downfall fueled the market’s downturn.
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Real Estate Giant China Evergrande Will Be Liquidated
After multiple delays and even a few faint glimmers of hope, a Hong Kong court has sounded the death knell for what was once China’s biggest real estate firm.
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What Hefei, China’s EV City, Says About the State of the Economy
Hefei has led the country in making electric vehicles and other tech products, but it still has not escaped a nationwide housing crisis.
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More Tenants Can Now Add Rent Payments to Their Credit Score
Policymakers view the reporting of an on-time pattern as a way to reduce disparities in homeownership.
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Tiny Homes and a Camper Van Allow Two Kite Surfers ‘Freedom’
With a little house in The Hague, a compact getaway on the Italian island of Sardinia and a well-designed camper van, who needs a conventional home?
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New Home Sales Continue to Grow
As owners remain reluctant to put their properties on the market, developers are rushing to build new homes to meet demand.
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Amid a Housing Crunch, Religious Groups Unlock Land to Build Homes
Faith-based organizations are unlocking their real estate to develop affordable housing, but they face challenges from reluctant local residents, wary lenders and strict zoning laws.
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In Australia, a Revamped Victorian With a Moody Modernist Vibe
It’s not as scary as it sounds: ‘It’s just joyful and really easy to live in.’
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The Hottest Buzzword in Wellness Seeps Into Real Estate
Communities certified as “blue zones,” a concept that promotes healthy living and longevity, are multiplying, but some wonder if the movement is just another gimmick.
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The Farmers Had What the Billionaires Wanted
In Solano County, Calif., a who’s who of tech money is trying to build a city from the ground up. But some of the locals whose families have been there for generations don’t want to sell the land.