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For small businesses, owning a building can provide stability in uncertain times

by Justin Ho
Dec 4, 2024
If a business can afford it, owning a physical location can give its owners more flexibility — and plenty of tax advantages.
Businesses that own their buildings reap more tax advantages than homeowners, says Lorilyn Wilson, who owns an accounting business. Above, small shops on Main Street in Seal Beach, California.
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Construction spending increased more than expected in October, mostly thanks to housing

by Caleigh Wells
Dec 3, 2024
Meanwhile, commercial and government construction spending actually fell.
Construction of single-family homes could pick up in the new year if interest rates continue to fall.
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China’s consumption is ticking up, but can it be sustained?

by Jennifer Pak
Nov 29, 2024
Retail sales growth was the highest in eight months in October, but the property slump continues.
Shoppers line up for local food specialties in central China's Changsha city. The food business has been struggling, but cosmetics, sports and recreational products sold well in October.
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Hot real estate these days is also climate resilient

by Samantha Fields
Nov 12, 2024
A new report from Zillow shows that nearly all buyers want these features, and home listings are increasingly touting them.
The share of listings that advertise climate-resilient features — like flood barriers, for example — is up about 20% over last year.
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Homebuyers are still waiving inspections. Could the latest Fed rate cut help turn the tide? 

by Janet Nguyen
Sep 30, 2024
In a competitive housing market, buyers are forgoing their right to an inspection, or the right to walk away from a property if it’s not in good condition.
The housing market is so competitive in some areas that buyers feel pressured to waive home inspections.
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Does the presidential election take a bite out of small businesses?

by Janet Nguyen
Sep 27, 2024
Interest rates and seasonal changes influence the real estate market or small business sales more than election season.
Current president Joe Biden stopping at an Iowa cafe during his 2020 presidential campaign.
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He bought a property in China. Nine years later, he got the key.

by Jennifer Pak
Sep 24, 2024
Chen Peng wanted a home to attract a wife. Condo projects fraught with financial and legal battles made him wait nearly a decade.
Chen Peng recently moved into a new condo in Zhengzhou city that lacked any amenities or finishing touches. Its bare-bones condition allowed him to afford the down payment, which he made almost a decade ago.
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Is that “luxury” apartment of yours really luxury? 

by Janet Nguyen
Sep 19, 2024
Realtors often use the word “luxury” to advertise apartments or houses, but there’s no regulation over the term.
The term "luxury" is not regulated by state or federal law, which means anyone can use it in advertising.
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All about the MLS: The fascinating history of real estate listings

by Amy Scott
Sep 18, 2024
The MLS is in the news a lot. But what is it?
Most multiple listing services are owned by local realtor associations and operate under rules set by the National Association of Realtors.
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Homebuilder confidence up ahead of expected rate cuts

by Elizabeth Trovall
Sep 17, 2024
Easing monetary policy would make construction and mortgage loans cheaper, potentially lifting a depressed housing market.
Lower rates would make homes cheaper to build and bring down mortgage costs a bit.
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