Real Estate

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Virtus Duff & Phelps Global Real Estate Fund — Q3 2025 Commentary

Q3 2025: Virtus Duff & Phelps Global Real Estate Fund navigated higher rates and sector dispersion, favoring industrial and residential REITs while managing office exposure.

Seeking Alpha 2 min read
#Virtus Duff & Phelps #Global Real Estate #REITs

Rents Drop and Vacancies Rise in Major U.S. Metros, Giving Renters Leverage into 2026

Falling rents and higher vacancies in major U.S. metros are giving renters uncommon leverage heading into early 2026, as landlords soften pricing and offer more concessions.

CNBC Top News 2 min read
#renters #rent-decline #vacancy-rates

Florida retirees describe 4-year ordeal after contractor abandons retirement homes

Florida retirees tell Yahoo Finance a contractor left their retirement homes unfinished and unsafe for years, triggering lawsuits, financial strain and regulatory scrutiny.

Yahoo Finance 2 min read
#home renovation #contractor disputes #Florida

Homeowners Hold 43x More Wealth Than Renters — It's Largely Equity

Renters face a stark wealth gap: homeowners possess about 43x more net worth, mainly from equity built through price gains and mortgage paydown - rent costs don't create that asset.

Yahoo Finance 2 min read
#renters #homeowners #home equity
Emma Stone Sells Newly Renovated Austin Mansion for $23.5M

Emma Stone Sells Newly Renovated Austin Mansion for $23.5M

Emma Stone sold her fully renovated Austin mansion for $23.5M a year after listing. The actress never lived in the property and closed the deal as 2026 began.

MarketWatch Top Stories 2 min read
#Emma Stone #Austin real estate #celebrity home sale
Investor Faces Foreclosure on Former Kanye West Malibu Home as Property Shifts to Members-Only Investment

Investor Faces Foreclosure on Former Kanye West Malibu Home as Property Shifts to Members-Only Investment

An investor who bought Kanye West's former Malibu home defaulted on an $18.5M mortgage and faces foreclosure; the property is being repurposed as a members-only, fractional investment.

MarketWatch Top Stories 2 min read
#Malibu real estate #foreclosure #mortgage default

Berkeley Group Q2 2026 Earnings Call: Operational Resilience and Outlook

Berkeley Group's Q2 2026 earnings call emphasized steady UK housing demand, completion progress, landbank strategy and margin management as it navigates macro uncertainty.

Seeking Alpha 2 min read
#berkeley-group #residential-development #q2-2026

Kiss-Cam CEO Quickly Flips Manhattan Pad in Lightning Sale — Price Disclosed

A CEO who appeared on Coldplay’s “Kiss Cam” quietly sold a Manhattan residence in a rapid off-market deal. The swift sale and disclosed price highlight steady demand in NYC’s luxury market.

Yahoo Finance 2 min read
#NYC real estate #luxury condo #celebrity real estate
‘Oprah of China’ Lists Lavish New York Townhouse for $20 Million

‘Oprah of China’ Lists Lavish New York Townhouse for $20 Million

An Emmy-winning TV star nicknamed the 'Oprah of China' has listed her luxurious New York City townhouse for $20 million, drawing interest from buyers and media alike.

MarketWatch Top Stories 2 min read
#luxury-real-estate #new-york #celebrity-homes
Jeff Bezos Renovates Three Indian Creek 'Billionaire Bunker' Homes

Jeff Bezos Renovates Three Indian Creek 'Billionaire Bunker' Homes

Jeff Bezos spent years converting three adjacent Indian Creek Island houses into a private, fortified compound — a 'billionaire bunker,' according to MarketWatch's report.

MarketWatch Top Stories 2 min read
#Jeff Bezos #Indian Creek Island #luxury real estate

High 7.4% Preferred Yield in Seritage: Why Caution Is Warranted

A 7.4% yield on Seritage preferreds may look enticing, but retail exposure, redevelopment risk, leverage and liquidity issues can make these securities riskier than the coupon suggests.

Seeking Alpha 2 min read
#Seritage Growth Properties #preferred shares #high yield risk
London house prices hit lowest in nearly two years as Budget tax fears bite

London house prices hit lowest in nearly two years as Budget tax fears bite

London house prices have fallen to their weakest level in almost two years as buyers hold back ahead of an expected Budget targeting higher taxes on expensive properties.

Financial Times 2 min read
#london-house-prices #uk-budget #property-tax
Why Human Relationships Still Drive Real Estate Lending in the Age of AI

Why Human Relationships Still Drive Real Estate Lending in the Age of AI

AI speeds underwriting and flags risks, but local knowledge, sponsor relationships and human judgment remain crucial in structuring and closing complex real estate loans.

Yahoo Finance 2 min read
#real-estate-lending #ai-in-lending #mortgage-underwriting

Northern Global Real Estate Index Fund: Q3 2025 Insights and Performance Review

The Northern Global Real Estate Index Fund showed resilience in Q3 2025, driven by strategic investments and strong demand in key sectors.

Seeking Alpha 5 min read
#Real Estate Investment #Q3 2025 #Index Fund Performance