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Beijing says Evergrande and its tycoon founder committed a $78 billion fraud. That would rank it as one of the biggest financial frauds ever.
Fraud allegations deepen crisis for Chinese real estate giant Evergrande, which is already in liquidation.
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I've made simple changes in my life so that I can retire at 40 and move to the Philippines. There are 3 years left, and I'm on track.
Brandon Turrell first came across the Financial Independence, Retire Early movement — better known as the...
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The largest employer of a Montana mountain town is shutting down, blaming housing shortages and rising cost of living
Seeley Lake, Montana, is among the western towns struggling to deal with rising costs and housing...
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Home prices could go down now that the biggest group of real-estate agents agreed to lower commissions
The National Association of Realtors said it would pay $418 million in damages to settle lawsuits...
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Real estate stocks plunge as NAR agrees to landmark settlement that rewrites rules on commissions
The $418 million settlement will effectively eliminate the long-standing 6% commission, which has been standard in...
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4 of the most competitive rental markets in the country added virtually no new apartments in 2023. It shows the housing crisis isn't going away.
Multifamily housing construction is beginning to slow down as interest rates and construction and insurance costs...
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Home buying's dirtiest secret
A shady tactic known as "steering" is a big reason real-estate commissions remain so high, but...
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China's property crisis could get even uglier. This time, a state-backed developer is the one raising concerns.
China's yearslong real-estate debt crisis has already taken down the property giant Evergrande, which is undergoing...
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Beijing says property developers in deep trouble must go bankrupt
China's real-estate debt crisis has already taken down property giant Evergrande, which is now undergoing liquidation.
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Investors got rich looting needy hospitals. Patients paid the price.
Inside the financial scheme that's crippling America's healthcare providers
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They met in culinary school and renovated a $444,000 public housing apartment together. The kitchen was the heart of the project.
As first-time homeowners, they were determined not to settle for less. "I think we traveled the...
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12 ways to make your bed cozier and more luxurious, according to interior designers
Having a cozy, tidy sleeping space is a modern luxury, and interior designers have some tips...
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Florida condo owners are stuck in a 'train wreck' as prices drop and mounting insurance rates scare away buyers
Rising insurance costs and HOA fees related to extreme weather events are driving up ownership costs...
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I couldn't afford to buy a home in the US — so I invested in 5 in Europe instead
Amy Beihl didn't want to sacrifice travel to own a home, so she bought a share...
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The Trump-supporting governor of Montana is staking his reelection on a set of 'miracle' YIMBY housing policies
Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte is touting a slew of bipartisan housing bills celebrated by YIMBYs across...
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Here's how long it would take to build enough homes to fix the housing crisis
Realtor.com's Hannah Jones spoke to Business Insider about the housing crisis, ways to solve this, and...
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How the Canadian mortgage model could help unfreeze the housing market
Allowing people to keep cheap mortgage rates when they move home could boost listings and transactions,...
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No partner? No problem. People are joining forces with friends to afford to buy a house
The cost of purchasing a home has surged thanks to home prices, mortgage rates, insurance, and...
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I moved from Denmark to the US. I prefer the US, but there are some things the Danish do better.
This Danish business owner moved to Utah after swearing he'd never live in the US. He...
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We moved to Finland and aren't sure it's the 'happiest country in the world' — but we have no regrets
Finland isn't always 'the happiest country in the world' for expats, an immigrant couple says. But...
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The 15 US cities where your money goes the furthest
A recent analysis focused on renters shows where their money can go the furthest. Sunnyvale in...
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A boomer couple 'couldn't get out of California fast enough' and moved to Kansas for retirement. Living costs are cheaper, and making friends is much easier.
A boomer and his wife moved to Kansas after living in California for 50 years, noting...
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I left California for Las Vegas. Even after a $39,000 pay cut, my house is bigger, my 401(k) contributions went up, and the quality of my life improved.
A program manager at a startup making $184K moved from California to Las Vegas. She quit...
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We were drawn to Sicily's viral $1 homes. We ended up spending $30K for 2, but it was worth every penny.
Tam and Gary Holm went to Sicily, drawn in by the one-euro home promotion. They ended...