real estate

Banks ‘Kicking Can Down the Road’ on Commercial Property Loans

Banks ‘Kicking Can Down the Road’ on Commercial Property Loans
Banks ‘Kicking Can Down the Road’ on Commercial Property Loans
November 07, 2024  |  Loans

Double commercial property loan defaults are at their highest point in 10 years. And as the Financial Times (FT) reported Thursday (Nov. 7), this situation...

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Malls Making a Comeback? Simon Property Group Says They Are
Malls Making a Comeback? Simon Property Group Says They Are
November 05, 2024  |  Retail

The mall, once seen as a relic of a bygone retail era, is once again gaining relevance — especially as younger consumers rediscover its value,...

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Homebuyers Getting Older as Younger Consumers Barred From Housing Market
Homebuyers Getting Older as Younger Consumers Barred From Housing Market
November 04, 2024  |  Real Estate

The typical American homebuyer is older than ever before, National Association of Realtors data shows.  The association’s 2024 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers —...

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Home Improvement Expected to Pick Up Amid Lower Interest Rates
Home Improvement Expected to Pick Up Amid Lower Interest Rates
October 22, 2024  |  Retail

The home improvement business is reportedly expected to pick up, driven by lower interest rates and higher property values. More homeowners are borrowing against the...

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Small Businesses Face Higher Rents as Retail Space Availability Drops
Small Businesses Face Higher Rents as Retail Space Availability Drops
October 22, 2024  |  Real Estate

Retail space availability is reportedly near record lows, giving national chains an advantage over small businesses in securing space as rents rise. Nearly 60% of small...

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Obligo Raises $35 Million to Grow Its Flexible Security Deposit Solutions
Obligo Raises $35 Million to Grow Its Flexible Security Deposit Solutions
October 21, 2024  |  Real Estate

Obligo has raised $35 million in new funding to accelerate the growth of its flexible security deposit solutions for the residential rental market and to...

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AI Becomes Real Estate’s New Landlord
AI Becomes Real Estate’s New Landlord
October 21, 2024  |  Artificial Intelligence

With office spaces sitting empty and real estate markets in flux, artificial intelligence is transforming how buildings are managed and how investors forecast trends. Observers...

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How to Stop Real Estate Fraud? Make Sure the Government-Issued ID Isn’t Fake
How to Stop Real Estate Fraud? Make Sure the Government-Issued ID Isn’t Fake
October 07, 2024  |  Authentication

The line from “The Godfather” rings true in the age of digital fraud and stolen identities: It’s not personal; it’s strictly business. A guiding principle...

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