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China’s real estate uncertainties persist, fueling market anxiety
Listings of apartments for sale displayed at a real estate office in Shanghai, China, on Monday, Aug. 30, 2021. Qilai Shen | Bloomberg | Getty Images BEIJING — Wild swings in Chinese real estate stocks and bonds are keeping investors on edge — these news headlines could cause troubles in the sector to spill into the rest of the economy, says S&P Global Ratings. While the plunge in Evergrande’s shares has abated, the volatility in other Chinese real estate companies has continued this month. On Thursday, Kaisa shares briefly popped 20{d4d1dfc03659490934346f23c59135b993ced5bc8cc26281e129c43fe68630c9} after news it could stave off default. On the same day, a Shanghai-traded bond from developer Shimao plunged 30{d4d1dfc03659490934346f23c59135b993ced5bc8cc26281e129c43fe68630c9},…
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Top luxury home listings in America’s largest cities
Rocket Companies Vice Chairman and CEO Jay Farner provides insight into his company’s latest earnings, the financial industry becoming more digital and home values and mortgages across the country. With the luxury home market continuing to boom, FOX Business decided to take a look at the priciest current listings in each of America’s largest cities. The folks over at Realtor.com were happy to oblige and provided us with the top listings available on the multi-list, but note that these findings exclude pocket listings and those for sale off market. So, if you’ve got tens (or hundreds) of millions of dollars burning a hole in your pocket or just want to…
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Audubon DIY: making fresh greenery decor, December 4 | News, Sports, Jobs
Submitted Photo Area residents can celebrate the winter season by making a fresh holiday decoration with natural greens for their own home or as a special gift. The Audubon Community Nature Center is offering three Decorating with Greens opportunities to make a small wreath, table decoration, or swag with beautiful natural greens. Workshop times are Saturday, Dec. 4, from 10 to 11:30 a.m., 12:30 to 2 p.m., and 2:30 to 4 p.m. Create something of one’s own design and take home a unique holiday decoration. Directions, cut greens, and other materials will be on hand to make one-of-a-kind decorations suited to your particular taste. Those participating…
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Our Favorite Home Improvements You Can Make for Less Than $100
Photo: Artazum (Shutterstock) Home improvement projects can be daunting, both in scale and in cost. But if you’re looking for small ways to make your home more comfortable, more efficient, or safer for you and your guests, you don’t have to go broke. Here are a few of our favorite home improvement projects that will yield big results, even on a small budget. Add a smart thermostat There are lots of smart thermostats available for less than $100, and they can save you money on heating and cooling costs. Not only can you cut your energy use, but you can also make your home more comfortable. A smart thermostat can…
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Virtual real estate plot sells for record $2.4 million
LONDON, Nov 23 (Reuters) – A patch of virtual real estate in the online world Decentraland sold for a record $2.4 million worth of cryptocurrency, the buyer crypto investor Tokens.com (COIN.NLB) and Decentraland said on Tuesday. Decentraland is an online environment – also called a “metaverse” – where users can buy land, visit buildings, walk around and meet people as avatars. Such environments have grown in popularity this year, as the pandemic caused people to spend more time online. read more Register now for FREE unlimited access to reuters.com Register Interest surged last month when Facebook changed its name to Meta to reflect its focus on developing virtual reality products…
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Defining Your Unique Brand As A Luxury Real Estate Agent
Broker Associate at LIV | Sotheby’s International Realty based in Breckenridge, Colorado. getty Each luxury real estate agent should have their own unique branding. Whether it is a result derived from affiliating with a luxury brokerage such as Sotheby’s International Realty or Compass or achieved otherwise, it is essential to have a specific and clear identity. Brand consistency and uniqueness not only allow you to showcase your skills and expertise but also give you an edge against the competition. Luxury real estate clients look for a professional who is not only capable of completing a transaction but who can also understand their lifestyle and way of thinking. Be Yourself, Be Unique Learning from…
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