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Tag: Real Estate and Housing (Residential)
In China, Artists Create Miniature Homes From Memories
China’s rapid economic growth has meant the demolition of countless rural homes, and a burgeoning nostalgia. That’s where the miniaturists come in.
In China, More Single Female Home Buyers, Resisting Sexist Norms
The housing market in China is in turmoil. But more and more women, facing a less equal society, are buying their own homes in search of security.
A Withering Assessment of a Multibillion-Dollar Real Estate Windfall
Ontario’s auditor general found that the process to open up land in Toronto’s Greenbelt was influenced by and favored two developers.
A Stairway to Nowhere Sells for $32,000 in London
An entrepreneur saw what others didn’t and now owns the unused set of stairs, which are attached to the back of a suburban building.
Russia’s Wartime Spending Raises Fears of an Economic Bubble
The economic strength has helped to maintain popular support for Vladimir Putin’s war, but some have warned the state-led spending is threatening the country’s financial stability.
King Charles III Earned Record Income from Rental Properties
Rents are rising across Britain, and the nation’s most famous landlord was no exception. He received about $34 million from his real estate portfolio.
As Climate Shocks Multiply, Designers Seek Holy Grail: Disaster-Proof Homes
The homebuilding industry has been slow to adopt changes that can better protect against extreme weather. Some architects are showing what’s possible.
New Heat Wave Descends on Europe, as It Struggles to Adapt
European governments have been slow to put in place broader mitigation strategies for extreme heat, allowing deaths to increase. This year may be no different.
Israel Eases West Bank Settlement Rules, Clearing Way for New Homes
The change could accelerate the construction of thousands of new houses in the occupied territory and puts a far-right minister in charge of giving approvals.