Real Estate

The United States is entering a new economic era as the Federal Reserve hikes its benchmark interest rate. In July 2023, the federal funds effective rate stood above 5% for the first time in four decades. As interest rates climb, economists say financial conditions are headed back to being more normal. related investing news Stocks,
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Lucy Lambriex | DigitalVision | Getty Images Despite a sizeable elderly and disabled population in the U.S., there is not enough affordable housing to accommodate those individuals. “For millions of Americans, adequate housing is more of an aspiration than a reality,” said Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pa., who serves as chairman of the Senate Special Committee
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At this point, the U.S. housing crisis is well documented. The nation is short some 6.5 million homes, and developers can’t seem to build fast enough to meet the demand. Experts expected rising interest rates to exacerbate the housing shortage by stalling development activity and further throwing off the housing supply-demand pendulum—but in May, there
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Once you’ve found a great real estate investment opportunity, it will be time to raise capital for the transaction. This step typically involves structuring the layers of equity and debt. In simple terms, equity refers to money that you’ll bring to the table and debt includes the different types of financing you’ll secure for the
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Suburban residential properties and distant city high-rises in Ruskin Park, a public green space in Lambeth, on 11th June 2023, in London, England. Richard Baker | In Pictures | Getty Images The Bank of England warned already struggling homeowners could see monthly mortgage repayments rise sharply in the coming months, but stressed households today are
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In New York City, discerning buyers are increasingly viewing Passive House design principles as the key differentiator as they size up potential new homes. Happily for them, a growing number of companies are designing using Passive House principles. The Passive House method of construction results in structures that remain comfortable for the occupants, both in
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Oscar-winning director James Cameron has listed his sweeping ranch set along California’s Gaviota Coast for $33 million––parting with otherworldly Pacific Ocean views that inspired his five-part Avatar film franchise. The 8,000-square-foot home he and his wife, Suzy Amis Cameron, purchased 24 years ago is sited on an oceanfront 102-acre parcel in a biodiverse haven that’s
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