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15.02.26 - 07:06
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Asia-Pacific properties set to steal spotlight as mega-deals return in the Year of the Horse (SCMP)
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As Hong Kong, mainland China and several other Asian markets usher in the Year of the Horse on Tuesday, the region's commercial real estate sector is expected to draw increased cross-border capital, with certain segments set to outperform as mega-deals make a comeback, analysts said.
Asia-Pacific was set to be a focus among global investors, with data cited by global commercial real estate consultancy Colliers showing that capital raised for the region's property markets had surged by 130 per......
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15.02.26 - 02:36
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Policy backing steadies China property outlook, but full rebound still elusive (SCMP)
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Local government support has lifted sentiment in China's struggling property sector ahead of the spring sales season, but analysts remain divided on the outlook as structural pressures persist.
New and existing home prices across 70 major mainland cities fell at a slower pace month on month in January, while annual declines widened, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Friday.
New home prices in the four tier-one cities dropped 2.1 per cent year on year, 0.4......
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14.02.26 - 00:09
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Hamptons Real Estate Surges To New Highs As 2026 Rental Demand "Strong As Ever" (ZeroHedge)
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Hamptons Real Estate Surges To New Highs As 2026 Rental Demand "Strong As Ever"
The Hamptons is once again in the spotlight as one of the country's hottest luxury real estate markets.
Known for its beaches, upscale villages, and sprawling estates, this stretch of Long Island has seen home prices climb to record levels.
At the same time, summer rentals for 2026 are being booked far earlier than usual, showing that demand for the area remains as strong as ever, according to Vocal.Media.
By the end of 2025, home values in the Hamptons had reached new highs.
The median price rose to about $2.3 million, while average luxury sales approached $3.8 million. Properties priced above $5 million are selling in greater numbers than before, and even homes in the lower luxury range are commanding steep premiums. Limited inventory and steady interest from high-income buyers have made competition especially intense.
Several factors are fueling this surge. There are simply fewer homes available th...
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13.02.26 - 20:15
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Two Philadelphia Men Admit To AI-Assisted $3.5M Housing Aid Scam In Minnesota (ZeroHedge)
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Two Philadelphia Men Admit To AI-Assisted $3.5M Housing Aid Scam In Minnesota
This will be the first of many AI scams of its kind, we predict...
Two men from Pennsylvania admitted to repeatedly flying from Philadelphia to Minneapolis to exploit Minnesota's Housing Stabilization Services (HSS) program, stealing about $3.5 million, according to prosecutors. Authorities say they used artificial intelligence to forge records and falsely bill for services, according to Fox News.
Anthony Waddell Jefferson, 37, and Lester Brown, 53, registered businesses as HSS providers, claiming they offered housing support and transition services. In reality, officials say much of the work never happened.
Launched in 2020, HSS helps people with disabilities, seniors, and those struggling with mental health or addiction secure housing. The Justice Department has noted the program had “low barriers to entry and minimal records requirements.”
Attorney General Pam Bondi said, “Criminal fraud not only robs taxpa...
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