The groom whose bride was killed by a South Carolina suspected drunken driver on their wedding night is now embattled in a legal fight with his mother-in-law over control of his deceased wife’s estate. Lisa Miller, mother of 34-year-old Samantha Miller, is even contesting the hours-old marriage between her daughter and Aric Hutchinson, the Post … Read more
A new reality real estate show is in the making, and it stars a housing mogul dubbed ‘The Lion’ for…obvious reasons. We’re told Kristian Cuku is preparing to be the next real estate television star, showcasing the most exclusive and expensive properties in Los Angeles and abroad. As you know, several successful shows are out … Read more
Founded by an expert on geography and globalization, Climate Alpha’s AI-based platform helps real estate owners and investors analyze the impact of climate change on their portfolios. The Singapore-based startup announced today it has raised $5 million in seed funding led by Jungle Ventures through its new First Cheque@Jungle program for second-time founders and operators … Read more
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — U.S. President Joe Biden and China’s Xi Jinping will meet at a historic country house and museum with lavish gardens for one-on-one talks aimed at improving relations between the two superpowers. The two leaders will meet Wednesday at Filoli, a secluded estate along Northern California’s coastal range. It was built in … Read more
A Chinese flag flutters on top of the Great Hall of the People ahead of the opening ceremony of the Belt and Road Forum (BRF), to mark 10th anniversary of the Belt and Road Initiative, in Beijing, China October 18, 2023. Edgar Su | Reuters BEIJING — China signaled support for property developers and resolving … Read more
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee delivers his annual policy address to the Legislative Council on October 25, 2023. Peter Parks | Afp | Getty Images Hong Kong will slash buyers’ stamp duties for property buyers to help boost its struggling real estate sector, while reducing levies on stock trades in a bid to kickstart economic … Read more
Mega Katy Perry’s legal battle over a $15 million property with an old man continues with a surprising twist! The Pop star and her husband, Orlando Bloom, are embroiled in a fiery case against the veteran Carl Westcott over the sale of his Montecito house. In their latest court trial, the drama between the famous … Read more
Ignominy comes quickly in China. Just a few years ago, Evergrande Group was the pride of the nation. The real estate giant was for a time China’s biggest constructor with more than 1,300 projects in 280 cities to date. And through sport, specifically soccer, it became the poster child for a new era of Chinese … Read more
An urban view of high-rise buildings at dusk as seen from Hong Kong’s Victoria Peak. Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index dropped more than 3% Tuesday, dragged by its real estate and energy sectors. The benchmark index’s loss of over 500 points is a significant decline, Everbright Securities’ Kenny Ng … Read more
Blackstone, the biggest owner of commercial real estate in the world, is placing its bets on the student housing rental market as demand surges worldwide. “Student housing is, I think where the opportunity is most specifically generating a lot of strong cash for us and our investors,” as universities seek more accommodations to satisfy growing … Read more