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Real Estate

Zillow vs. Compass: Legal Disputes Signal Shifting Real Estate Playbook

The legal battles between Zillow and Compass reveal how market leaders leverage litigation to secure their positions in a tech-driven real estate sector.

By Carlos Vega
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Real Estate

Hardhat Tours and the Evolution of Luxury Real Estate Marketing

Luxury developers are trading glossy brochures for construction boots, as hardhat tours redefine how premium properties are sold before completion, blending exclusivity with experiential appeal.

By Carlos Vega
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Real Estate

Navigating Real Estate Automation: How Ownli is Changing the Game

Ownli's tools are transforming workflows in real estate, raising questions about the future of agent roles in an automated landscape.

By Adaeze Nwosu
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Real Estate

Mortgage Rates on the Rise: What Homebuyers Need to Know

As 30-year fixed mortgage rates climb to 6.36%, prospective buyers face higher borrowing costs, reshaping affordability and market dynamics.

By Sarah Chen
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Real Estate

Rising Rates Hold Back Homeowners Eyeing Upgrades

Homeowners with stable mortgages are weighing the cost of upgrading against rising interest rates, reflecting wider housing market dynamics in 2023.

By Hiroshi Tanaka
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Real Estate

To Kwa Wan Emerges as Hotspot in Hong Kong's Real Estate Recovery

Rising rental yields and improved connectivity are fueling investor interest in Kowloon's To Kwa Wan district, signaling significant movement in Hong Kong's real estate market.

By Sarah Chen
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Real Estate

New World Development's Stalled Projects Expose Hong Kong Real Estate Woes

New World Development's shares fell sharply after admitting stalled progress on key projects, reflecting challenges in Hong Kong's property market amid economic and regulatory pressures.

By Isabel Moreno
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Real Estate

How the Data Center Boom is Reshaping U.S. Housing Markets

Data centers are driving up land prices and utility costs, reshaping residential real estate priorities in tech-heavy regions.

By David Kumar
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Real Estate

Tsim Sha Tsui Retains Top Spot for Asia’s Luxury Retail Rents

Hong Kong’s Tsim Sha Tsui remains the most expensive luxury retail strip in Asia, with annual rents reaching €16,160 per square metre. The district's resilience highlights strong demand for high-end goods despite global economic volatility.

By Hiroshi Tanaka
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Real Estate

New Real Estate Agents Confront a Shifting Market as Super Apps and Automation Take Hold

Entry-level hurdles for real estate professionals are rising as digital tools and market conditions reshape the industry.

By Lukas Berger
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Real Estate

Hong Kong Homebuyers Fuel Optimism Amid Property Market Resurgence

Major residential launches in Hong Kong see overwhelming demand, as rising prices and improved sentiment drive buyers to act swiftly.

By Adaeze Nwosu