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Real estate
Firms market homes in West Bank settlements to Jews in U.S., stoking controversy
Sep 12, 2024
Pro-Palestinian activists have protested gatherings at synagogues that pitch properties in Israel and Israeli-occupied land.
The history behind the "shotgun" houses of New Orleans
Aug 22, 2024
Despite their association with New Orleans, researchers say the shotgun style originated farther afield.
More trouble for real estate loans, but not the kind you think
by
Matt Levin
Aug 8, 2024
High interest rates, lower than expected rents, and an oversupply of new apartments are squeezing landlords, especially those located in Sunbelt states.
More homeowners are "equity rich," but what can they do with that wealth?
Aug 1, 2024
High interest rates often make home equity loans or cash-out refinance options unappealing.
In a tight housing market, Texas is seeing some relief for buyers
by
Amy Scott
and Sarah Leeson
Jul 30, 2024
"I have not seen us write more than two offers before getting an acceptance, whereas before it was writing offer after offer after offer," said Houston real estate broker LaTisha Grant.
In Boston, office to residential conversions gain traction, aided by subsidies
by
Simón Rios
Jul 26, 2024
Amid widespread office vacancies, developers say creating apartments could provide housing and help stave off declining values.
Real estate industry braces for commissions overhaul
by
Amy Scott
Jul 25, 2024
But how much will really change on August 17?
For public good, not for profit.
Home sales figures released against a backdrop of rising inventory
Jul 24, 2024
Some sellers who have delayed putting their homes on the market are now doing so, but inventory is still lower than normal.
First-time homebuyers are a growing share of the market
by
Amy Scott
Jul 17, 2024
But not because it's easier to buy.
What’s in a name? How neighborhood rebrands can grease the wheels of gentrification
by
Amy Scott
and Maria Hollenhorst
Jun 12, 2024
Neighborhood nicknames like SoHo or LoDo have become common in American cities. But what gets lost when neighborhoods rebrand?