Olav Thon, billionaire Norwegian real estate developer, dead at 101

Olav Thon, a billionaire entrepreneur recognizable for his bright red cap who went from selling leather and fox hides in his youth to build one of Norway’s biggest real estate empires, has died

World - ABC News - 6 hours ago

For billionaire Mark Cuban, luxury real estate in a prime location trumps politics

Though the ‘Shark Tank’ star and entrepreneur has been a vocal critic of Donald Trump, he still hangs on to his lux N.Y. condo in the Trump tower.

Business - MarketWatch - 5 days ago

Michael Bloomberg’s $50 million donation to Harris campaign could be half of what the billionaire’s real estate is worth

From the Hamptons to the Bahamas, Bloomberg has amassed an incredible portfolio of lavish properties around the globe.

Business - MarketWatch - November 4

Crypto has designs on real estate

Buying blockchain-listed ‘slices’ of properties is a nascent, niche and troubled market. Can it find its feet beyond the crypto crowd?

Business - Financial Times - October 18

The commercial real estate recovery is on, but the rebound may be uneven

The Fed's shift in policy is "the most notable green shoot" for the CRE market, according to Wells Fargo analysts.

Business - CNBC - October 18

Feeling fine: the rise of ‘wellness real estate’

The Global Wellness Institute estimates that the sector could be worth $913bn by the end of 2028. It’s a big development for what was once regarded as ‘woo-woo’

Business - Financial Times - November 8

C.E.O. of Real Estate Giant Douglas Elliman Retires Amid Mounting Criticism

Howard Lorber faced calls to reduce his compensation, amid allegations of sexual assault by agents and plummeting stock prices.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 22

Rising insurance costs are another storm gathering over commercial real estate

Skyrocketing insurance premiums are a growing problem — and not only for homeowners.

Business - MarketWatch - October 23

What Commercial Real Estate Property Owners Need to Know

The multifamily market is experiencing mayhem—here’s what you should do.

Business - Inc. - October 23

Forget Screen Time. We Need to Talk About Screen Real Estate

Spending many hours daily looking at screens feels like a foregone conclusion. The new challenge is paring down what fills them.

Tech - Wired - November 8

A Real Estate Queen and the Secret She Couldn’t Keep Hidden

Alice Mason was New York City’s broker to the elite and a master at the art of hosting. One fête would alter her legacy and strain her relationship with her daughter.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Trump appoints real estate exec Steven Witkoff as Middle East envoy

President-elect Trump said Tuesday that he picked real estate executive Steven Witkoff to be special envoy to the Middle East in his next administration. “Steve is a Highly Respected Leader in ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

At least 1 person dead and 4 injured in train derailment in northern Norway, Norwegian media report

World - ABC News - October 24

The real-estate industry is battling over how homes are listed for sale. Here’s why that matters to buyers and sellers.

The outcome of a real-estate industry dispute could change how the average American finds for-sale home listings.

Business - MarketWatch - October 21

Do real estate agents have to disclose if someone died in a house? Here's how to find out

Disclosure laws around stigmas will depend on where you are buying a home. If a home's history matters to you in your home purchase, here's what to do.

Business - CNBC - October 21

Spirit Halloween bets on struggling real estate to fuel its growing business. Here's how

Spirit Halloween must strategically execute its real estate operations to open its more than 1,500 pop-up stores each year.

Business - CNBC - October 23

I’m buying a house. My real-estate agent asked me to sign an exclusive contract. Is this the new normal?

“Should we be on the lookout for anything important when signing a contract with a buyer’s agent?”

Business - MarketWatch - October 25

Real-estate agents on how they handle haunted homes in an already-scary housing market

This Halloween, real-estate agents reflect on some of the creepiest, spookiest homes they’ve helped buy or sell — or lived in themselves.

Business - MarketWatch - November 2

Here's how much JD Vance is worth, from his bitcoin to real estate

JD Vance, former President Trump's running mate, has come a long way from his hardscrabble childhood of "Hillbilly Elegy."

First-time home buyers’ share of home sales hits 43-year low, real-estate group says

It has never been this challenging to be a first-time home buyer.

Business - MarketWatch - November 5

The average age of U.S. homebuyers jumps to 56—homes are 'wildly unaffordable' for young people, real estate expert says

With home prices up nearly 40% since 2020, buyers are now wealthier and older, making them more likely to outbid younger buyers with all-cash offers.

Business - CNBC - November 4

Here's how much Donald Trump is worth, from his DJT stock to real estate

Donald Trump is still a billionaire, but his net worth has fluctuated sharply this year along with the value of one of his main investments.

Average age of first-time homebuyers is 38, an all-time high. Here's what that says about the real estate market

The typical first-time homebuyer is now 38 years old, a record high, according to the National Association of Realtors.

Business - CNBC - November 5

China retail sales beat forecasts in October while real estate slump worsens

Retail sales grew by 4.8% year-on-year, the National Bureau of Statistics said Friday. That was above the 3.8% forecasted in a Reuters poll, and a pickup from 3.2% growth in September.

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

Orlando Bloom gets caught up in Katy Perry’s legal battle with 1-800-Flowers founder over $15 million real estate deal

Bloom has been asked to testify in a trial next year in which Perry seeks damages from a man whose mansion she purchased in 2020.

Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday

"Kindness 101" explores self-confidence

Steve Hartman and his children continue their "Kindness 101" series with a lesson on self-confidence. They meet a Super Bowl champion who shares how his greatest achievement happened off the field.

Billionaires see the stakes of election

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Billionaires with business interests riding on election For billionaires who have ...

Politics - The Hill - October 31

"Kindness 101" brings lessons of kindness to classrooms nationwide

Since its debut in 2020, "Kindness 101" has captured millions of hearts. Now, with a new curriculum created in partnership with Drake University, Steve Hartman and his kids are visiting classrooms ...

Kindness 101: Celebrating individuality with a young green hero

Steve Hartman and his children explore individuality in this week's "Kindness 101."

Kindness 101: Teaching patience through generations

Steve Hartman focuses on patience in this week's "Kindness 101," sharing a story about bridging the tech gap between grandparents and grandchildren.

Saints' Olave considering wearing Guardian Cap

Saints wide receiver Chris Olave said he's considering wearing a Guardian Cap in this week's game against the Panthers after sustaining a concussion in Week 6.

Sports - ESPN - November 1

Carr responds to Thomas' rant after Olave injury

Saints wide receiver Chris Olave was put on a backboard and carted off the field in the first quarter of Sunday's game against the Panthers.

Sports - ESPN - November 4

Israeli Strike Kills 3 Journalists in Southern Lebanon

The three worked for Lebanese news organizations, their employers said. Lebanon’s health ministry said they had been staying in a residence housing journalists.

World - The New York Times - October 26

As U.S. Election Looms, Biden Aides Struggle With Middle East Wars

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken tried to get Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel to envision a U.S.-backed plan for ending the war in Gaza, but there was no sign of progress.

World - The New York Times - October 26

Republic of Georgia’s Ruling Party Claims Election Victory

The Georgian Dream party won 54 percent of the vote, the electoral commission said Sunday, a result that critics of the government fear could derail the country’s pro-Western course.

World - The New York Times - October 27

At Vatican Synod, Women’s Issues Are Relegated to a Side Group

A meeting four years in the making said the ordination of women required further study, but it called for women to have more leadership roles, even in seminaries.

World - The New York Times - October 27

A Skeleton Bank of Understudied Species

With a new database of medical images, zoo and wildlife vets can finally see what healthy uncommon animals, from rhinos and tamarins to pangolins and sea stars, should look like on the inside.

World - The New York Times - October 26

Israel’s Strike Marks New Phase of Conflict, but Stops Short of All-Out War

Iran’s initial reaction suggested that the sides had once again averted an uncontrolled war, even if the prospect looms larger than ever.

World - The New York Times - October 27

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