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5 Things Every Real Estate Pro Knows

Those who consistently make money in real estate know the market. They know the location and the history. They know what new developments are planned. They know the transportation and the schools. They know everything about the area where they invest. They have to know it all. Staying ahead of the competition in real estate […]

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Fosun International weighs bid of $2 billion for Cushman & Wakefield

Chinese billionaire Guo Guangchang’s Fosun International Ltd. is weighing a bid for commercial property broker Cushman & Wakefield Inc., people with knowledge of the matter said. The Shanghai-based investment firm is among several companies that have expressed interest in Cushman, whose owners are seeking about $2 billion, according to the people. The process is at […]

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House prices surge near Crossrail stations by up to 82%

Property values around some Crossrail stations have surged since the east-west London line got the green light in 2008, with the fastest-rising jumping 82%, according to a new report. Along the length of the entire line from Maidenhead to Shenfield prices within a short walk of stations have risen only 5% more than the local […]

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U.S. Housing Starts Tumble 17% in February

Demand uneven in housing market amid harsh winter weather. WASHINGTON—Builders pulled back on new-home construction in February, a sign of uneven demand in the housing market amid harsh winter weather. U.S. housing starts plunged 17% from a month earlier to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 897,000 in February, the Commerce Department said Tuesday. Starts […]