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Southern California shoppers will soon find it easier to charge their electric vehicles while browsing the Grove and other popular destinations. Real estate developer Caruso is partnering with Rivian to install over 150 public chargers powered entirely by renewable energy.
Morocco is now home to a new regional office designed to connect Arab and African real estate markets, tackling housing shortages while boosting cross-border investment. The Casablanca hub will support sustainable development projects across the continent.
An MIT grad student went to Panama expecting to crunch numbers for a real estate project. Instead, she discovered how thoughtful development can build community without displacement.
A Boston real estate agent jumped into the freezing Charles River to save his goldendoodle Benny, nearly drowning before both made it safely to shore. The harrowing rescue happened on Marathon Monday when Benny chased geese into the 40-degree water.
Young African leaders gathered at the US Consulate in Lagos to learn how financial choices today shape their futures tomorrow. Real estate executive Evelyn Edumoh and wealth coach Sola Adesakin taught practical skills for building lasting wealth with purpose.
A homeowner in Bangalore just won a landmark case forcing the city development authority to pay $66,000 for failing to provide promised water, roads, and electricity. This first-of-its-kind ruling could protect thousands of other property buyers left waiting for basic services.
After years of sky-high prices, buyers are finally gaining leverage in 20 major U.S. housing markets where inventory has bounced back to pre-pandemic levels. Southern and Mountain West cities that saw the biggest pandemic booms are now offering the best opportunities for deals.
A 39-year-old real estate agent from Illinois entered his first official golf tournament ever and won, earning him a spot at Augusta National alongside legends. Brandon Holtz's incredible journey from selling houses to playing the Masters proves dreams can come true when you take your shot.
After years of sellers calling the shots, nearly two-thirds of America's biggest housing markets now favor buyers. It's a dramatic turnaround from 2021, when sellers dominated 98% of major markets.
One of America's largest property companies just proved that towering office buildings can run entirely on clean power while slashing carbon emissions by more than half. Vornado Realty Trust's 2025 results show sustainable cities aren't just possible—they're already here.
A college student heard too many housing horror stories and built WhoseYourLandlord, where renters can review landlords and check ratings before moving in. The platform now helps vulnerable renters make safer housing decisions with transparent feedback from real tenants.
After their retirement home was mistakenly built on the wrong property, David and Melanie Moor successfully moved the entire house to their own land. The couple's two-year ordeal ends with relief as they prepare to finally settle into their dream home.
A major pension fund and real estate investor are putting €350 million toward building 1,000 age-appropriate homes for seniors in the Netherlands. Over half will be affordable, helping tackle both the housing crisis and the needs of an aging population.
A homeowner whose apartment building collapsed is getting double the expected payout after a court used AI to calculate fair market prices. The tech-assisted ruling marks a win for accountability in real estate disasters.
Sometimes the best decisions are made on the gloomiest days. When Anita Busby walked into a fog-shrouded Wellington villa nearly 30 years ago, she couldn't even see the famous harbor view, but she knew instantly she was home.
Three San Francisco tech workers bought an 82-foot alley for $26,000 and are turning it into a crowdsourced art installation where anyone online can submit designs. The project transforms an accidental real estate disaster into a collaborative community landmark.
A revolutionary type of home that produces as much energy as it uses is transforming how people think about housing. These net-zero homes combine solar panels with smart design to slash energy bills while protecting the planet.
After a challenging post-pandemic correction, Florida's housing market is showing encouraging signs of stabilization. Inventory is declining in areas hit hardest by price drops, suggesting the worst may be behind them.
Commercial real estate professionals across Las Vegas are teaming up to support hundreds of young people experiencing homelessness through donation drives and volunteer events. Eight industry organizations are joining forces to pack hygiene kits, prepare meals, and deliver essential supplies to Nevada's most vulnerable youth.
A Florida dad used ChatGPT instead of a real estate agent to sell his home and got $100,000 more than agents estimated. The AI handled everything from pricing to paint colors, and the house sold in five days.
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