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JD.com's US$1.3 billion Hong Kong property expansion could challenge the city's footfall-driven retail property model, analysts say
The Chinese e-commerce giant has invested over HK$10 billion (US$1.3 billion) in Hong Kong property over the past two years, building a network of stores, warehouses, and other assets. Analysts believ
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Robert Kiyosaki says he holds $1.2 billion in debt, using it to acquire real estate assets and legally avoid taxes
The "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" author stated in a recent podcast that he is not concerned by the figure. According to his former wife, the debt is held by a group of real estate investors, including Kiyosak
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China's central bank and two other departments have extended the maximum term for individual housing loans to 40 years, promoted the sale of existing homes, and supported real estate enterprises in refinancing.
China's central bank and the National Financial Regulatory Administration (NFRA) jointly issued new real estate credit management rules, extending the maximum term for individual housing loans from 30
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China unveils measures to overhaul home sales, pushing developers to offer completed properties instead of pre-sales model
China unveils measures to overhaul home sales, pushing developers to offer completed properties instead of pre-sales model
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Real estate brokerage giant Compass faced a class-action lawsuit in New York City last week, accused of artificially inflating Manhattan rents through a private listing strategy.
Two New York City tenants have filed a lawsuit against Compass, alleging that its private listing marketing strategy has led to increased rental prices in Manhattan. Consumer advocates and industry ex
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Hong Kong's Super-Rich Face Millions in Losses as Luxury Homes Sell at Steep Discounts
Hong Kong's super-rich are facing significant losses as some luxury homes are selling at painful discounts, with financially pressured owners accepting substantial price cuts to exit the market. One r
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Buffett reveals he has allocated farmland and retail properties for his grandchildren, saying these investments have "no downside risk" and income could grow for decades to come.
Warren Buffett, chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, reflected on two personal investments in a letter to shareholders: a 400-acre farm purchased in 1986 for $280,000, and a retail property near Ne
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U.S. new home sales plunged 10.5% month-over-month in July, with the median sale price down 0.9% year-over-year.
U.S. July new single-family home sales annualized fell to 607,000 units, lower than the expected 620,000 units. Market supply sharply increased from 8.5 months in June to 9.6 months, and the number of
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Hong Kong’s 2026 Luxury Rents to Rise 5% on Expat Wave, JLL Says
Hong Kong’s 2026 Luxury Rents to Rise 5% on Expat Wave, JLL Says
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South Korea's Q2 new mortgage loans per borrower saw sharpest drop on record to ₩208.29M ($159,900)
The average new mortgage lending per borrower in South Korea during the April-June period fell by ₩21.1 million from an all-time high of ₩229.39 million set three months earlier. This decline, reporte
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Fisher Brothers raised approximately $100 million through the Israeli bond market, partly to acquire a 49% stake in a JPMorgan Chase office building in Manhattan for $11.5 million.
The New York developer filed a prospectus on August 13 with the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, seeking to issue approximately $100 million in unsecured bonds. Part of the proceeds will be used to acquire JP
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Australian private credit investors demand greater transparency from asset managers amid property market slowdown and regulatory scrutiny of fund valuations
Australian private credit investors are seeking greater transparency from asset managers, following a slowdown in the country's property market and regulatory scrutiny of private funds over unrealisti
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Sales of the first homes in Hong Kong's Northern Metropolis have started slowly, with buyers unwilling to pay for properties in the remote tech hub, highlighting obstacles to its plan to create a new economic engine.
Sales of the first homes in Hong Kong's Northern Metropolis have started slowly, with buyers unwilling to pay for properties in the remote tech hub, highlighting obstacles to its plan to create a new
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Hong Kong homebuyers snapped up all 180 units of China Resources Land's The Sterling project on Saturday, generating nearly HK$1.6 billion (US$204 million) amid strong value-focused demand.
Hong Kong homebuyers snapped up all 180 units of China Resources Land's The Sterling project on Saturday, generating nearly HK$1.6 billion (US$204 million) amid strong value-focused demand.
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Hui Ka Yan, founder of China Evergrande, has been sentenced to life imprisonment by a Shenzhen court and fined 8.82 billion yuan (approximately 1.31 billion US dollars).
The ruling marks a symbolic end to the era of runaway growth in China's real estate sector.
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China's State Council amends "Regulations on the Administration of Housing Provident Funds," including renovation and property fees in the scope of withdrawal.
China's State Council has revised the "Regulations on the Management of Housing Provident Funds," expanding the scope of withdrawals to include home renovation for self-occupied housing and payment of
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US July Housing Starts Fall 12.4% to 1.239 Million Units, Below Consensus of 1.350 Million
US July Housing Starts Fall 12.4% to 1.239 Million Units, Below Consensus of 1.350 Million
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According to Curinos data, the average variable interest rate for U.S. HELOCs fell to 7.16%, a new low for 2026, while the average interest rate for fixed-rate home equity loans was 7.35%, with a difference of 19 basis points between the two.
According to real estate data analytics firm Curinos, the average variable interest rate for a home equity line of credit (HELOC) in the U.S. was 7.16% as of August 17, 2026, marking a new low for 202
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Indonesian Developer Modernland Seeks Second Restructuring for $274.5 Million Dollar Bond Due Next Year
Distressed Indonesian property firm PT Modernland Realty is seeking to restructure a dollar bond for a second time. The company proposes to push out the maturity of its $274.5 million dollar bond due
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Housing Crisis Fuels Surge in Mortgage Muni Bond Securitizations
The nation’s affordable-housing shortage is fueling a fast-growing corner of the municipal bond market, as lenders securitize portfolios of multifamily mortgages to free up capital for new loans.
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South Korean government announces housing supply and financial support plan, raising annual household debt growth target to 3%
The South Korean government held an inter-ministerial joint press conference on August 13 to announce its housing supply and financial support plan. During the conference, the Financial Services Commi
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U.S. existing home sales fell 1.7% month-over-month in July to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.06 million units, with the median price rising 2% year-over-year to $434,100.
U.S. existing home sales fell 1.7% month-over-month in July to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.06 million units, slightly above market expectations of 4.05 million units. According to data from
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HELOC adjustable rate hits new 2026 low of 7.16%, while fixed-rate home equity loans average 7.35%
According to real estate data analytics company Curinos, the average adjustable rate for Home Equity Lines of Credit (HELOC) has reached a new 2026 low of 7.16%. Meanwhile, the national average rate f
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Yahoo Finance article compares Vanguard Real Estate ETFs VNQ and VNQI, noting that VNQI offers a 4.68% dividend yield and international diversification.
The article analyzes that Vanguard Real Estate ETF (VNQ) focuses on the U.S. real estate market, with an expense ratio of 0.12% and a dividend yield of 3.51%. In contrast, Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real
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Hong Kong's 'shop kings' face bankruptcies as commercial property prices fall over 40% from 2018 peak, with no clear turnaround in sight
Many Hong Kong landlords, once known as 'shop kings' for owning numerous properties, have gone bankrupt due to collapsing post-pandemic rents and tighter bank lending. Centaline Commercial reports tha
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Bank of America's Q2 2026 multifamily loan delinquency rate fell to 1.41%, but long-term delinquencies and credit losses rose.
CRED iQ analysis shows that the delinquency rate for multifamily housing loans held by U.S. banks decreased to 1.41% in Q2 2026 from 1.47% in Q1. However, the delinquency rate for loans over 90 days p
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CFA Institute researchers analyze: Chinese young investors' risk appetite is comparable to their global peers, but their portfolios remain conservative due to underperforming stock markets, a sluggish real estate sector, and deflation.
A senior researcher at the CFA Institute Research and Policy Center noted that despite Chinese young investors' willingness to take risks, similar to their global peers, their portfolios remain more c
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Japanese developer Hulic and peers spend $1.49 billion on Tokyo office tower deal
A Japanese consortium including property developer Hulic has acquired part of a skyscraper near Tokyo Station for approximately 230 billion yen ($1.49 billion), making it one of Japan's largest single
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Robert Kiyosaki, author of "Rich Dad Poor Dad," is reportedly $1.2 billion in debt, which he claims is part of his wealth accumulation strategy, primarily from his real estate investment portfolio.
Robert Kiyosaki, author of "Rich Dad Poor Dad," stated that his $1.2 billion debt is part of his wealth accumulation strategy, aimed at leveraging investments that generate cash flow. His ex-wife and
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Nadeem Meghji, head of Blackstone's global real estate business, has departed and will be succeeded by David Levine and Giovanni Cutaia as co-heads.
Blackstone confirmed that Nadeem Meghji, head of its global real estate business, has resigned, less than a year after he took sole charge of the unit. David Levine and Giovanni Cutaia have been appoi
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U.S. mortgage demand fell by 2.7%, with the average 30-year fixed rate rising to 6.85%.
U.S. mortgage applications fell by 2.7% last week, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), with refinancing applications down 6.2% and purchase applications down 0.2%. During th
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China's Supreme People's Court issues first systematic judicial guidance for property developer bankruptcies, aiming to smooth disposals and reassure creditors
The framework, issued on Monday, calls for timely reorganisations of viable developers and prompt liquidations of those lacking sustainable value, in an effort to end inconsistencies that have slowed
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Cerberus Sells Real Estate Firm Tenet Equity for $1.6 Billion
Cerberus Capital Management sold a net-lease real estate business it founded five years ago for $1.6 billion, capitalizing on demand for a type of property transaction that’s gaining popularity.
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CBRE Predicts: Hong Kong's Non-Local Student Population to Reach 200,000 by 2035, Driving a 1.11 Million Square Meter Surge in Education Real Estate Demand
CBRE Predicts: Hong Kong's Non-Local Student Population to Reach 200,000 by 2035, Driving a 1.11 Million Square Meter Surge in Education Real Estate Demand
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CNBC: China's Weak Consumption Becomes a Global Issue, G20 Finance Ministers Discuss Impact of Chinese Exports on Global Employment, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Criticizes China for Opposing G20 Joint Statement
The CNBC "China Connection" newsletter noted that weak Chinese consumer spending has become a global issue, with discussions intensifying at this month's G20 Finance Ministers' meeting in the US about
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Taiwan's central bank mortgage curbs squeeze middle class with longer loan approvals, but cash-rich buyers keep prices high
Taiwan's central bank mortgage curbs squeeze middle class with longer loan approvals, but cash-rich buyers keep prices high
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Japan's Financial Services Agency (FSA) will strengthen its scrutiny of bank loans to overseas non-bank lenders and real estate companies.
The Nikkei has learned that Japan's Financial Services Agency (FSA) will examine whether the country's financial institutions have adequately assessed the credit risks associated with their loans to o
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Rich Dad, Poor Dad Author Robert Kiyosaki's $1.2 Billion Debt Sparks Discussion in China Amid Property Downturn
The revelation that "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" author Robert Kiyosaki claimed to owe US$1.2 billion in debt, disclosed in podcast interviews over the summer, has sparked heated discussion among Chinese prop
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Malaysia's Johor Regent TMJ's Plan to Sell Singapore Land Faces Over $1 Billion Tax Bill
Malaysia's Johor Regent TMJ's Plan to Sell Singapore Land Faces Over $1 Billion Tax Bill
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Climate Risk Is Repricing Indian Real Estate
India's extreme weather is changing the economics of real estate, with developers in cities like Mumbai and Bengaluru spending millions to protect buildings from floods. Climate resilience is emerging
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US construction spending unexpectedly fell 0.5% in July to $2.158 trillion, hitting a nearly three-year low
The Commerce Department's Census Bureau reported on Tuesday that the July decline, the lowest level since October 2023, was primarily due to higher mortgage rates weighing on single-family homebuildin
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The Scion Group and Ares Management Corp. funds bought four US student housing communities for about $435 million, marking their new partnership's second deal.
The Scion Group and Ares Management Corp. funds bought four US student housing communities for about $435 million, marking their new partnership's second deal.
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Seattle Faces Housing Slowdown as AI Reshapes Employment
Seattle Faces Housing Slowdown as AI Reshapes Employment
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Australia's Housing Boom Shows Signs of Cracking, Threatening Household Wealth and Rippling Across Financial System
Australia's Housing Boom Shows Signs of Cracking, Threatening Household Wealth and Rippling Across Financial System
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Ares Management Raises $3.8 Billion for Japan-Focused Logistics Fund, Its Real Estate Business's Largest Closed-End Institutional Fundraise
Ares Management Corp has raised ¥612 billion ($3.8 billion) for its latest Japan-focused logistics development fund, in the largest closed-end institutional fundraise by its real estate business.
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Berkshire Hathaway Acquires Homebuilder for $6.8 Billion, JPMorgan Commits $750 Billion to Housing
Berkshire Hathaway completed its acquisition of homebuilder Taylor Morrison for $6.8 billion on July 24, aiming to integrate it into its Clayton Properties Group. Separately, JPMorgan Chase recently a
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Australian private credit funds are scrambling to contain investor panic after the collapse of property developer Bathla Group sparked concerns about the sector's real estate bets.
Australian private credit funds are scrambling to contain investor panic after the collapse of property developer Bathla Group sparked concerns about the sector's real estate bets.
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China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) Issues Notice Supporting Refinancing, Mergers and Acquisitions for Listed Real Estate Developers
China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) Issues Notice Supporting Refinancing, Mergers and Acquisitions for Listed Real Estate Developers
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