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Why Pope Leo XIV’s old house is now the most talked-about property in America?
What was once an ordinary two-story house in Dolton, Illinois is now at the center of a remarkable transformation. The birthplace and childhood home of newly elected Pope Leo XIV—formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost—has become a destination for...
First Rock sets sights on real estate investment trust
First Rock Real Estate Investments Company says it will be abandoning the development of local property as it seeks to become an international real estate investment trust (REIT). The company reported a net loss attributable to shareholders of...

Half a World Away: They travelled the globe with the Gallagher brothers in their heyday. But now the Oasis WAGs of the 90s lead VERY different lives
The Gallagher brothers are kicking off their long-anticipated comeback tour in Cardiff this week in vastly different romantic situations - with guitarist Noel, 58, newly single following the end of his 12-year marriage, while singer Liam, 52, has...

July Property Deals: Why Savvy Buyers Are Making Their Move Now
While others hit the beach, smart property hunters are cashing in on July's quieter market. As holiday season kicks off, most people are thinking about sun loungers, not solicitors. But according to property experts at Revere, July may be the...

Domestic investments in Indian real estate surge 53% to $1.4 billion in H1 2025
NEW DELHI: India’s real estate sector attracted USD 3 billion in institutional investments in the first half of 2025, with domestic investors contributing nearly half (48%) of the total inflow, according to the latest data from Colliers. While...

Ayala Land among TIME Magazine’s World’s Most Sustainable Companies of 2025
Property developer Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) was named to TIME Magazine’s World’s Most Sustainable Companies 2025, solidifying its position among top global leaders in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance. ALI is the only Philippine...

Expanding Into LatAm: Waltz Facilitates US Real Estate Investment From Abroad
Waltz, the all-in-one platform streamlining US residential real estate financing for foreign national investors, will now be able to fund up to $1billion in loan volume following a new $25million line of credit, provided by affiliates of Setpoint...

Homebuyers Alert: Property Prices Surge 20% in Key Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru Zones
Last Updated:July 04, 2025, 15:13 IST The NH-24 bypass in Ghaziabad has witnessed a rise in residential prices by around 30 per cent in the last year. Mumbai remains the most expensive in the real estate market. (Representative Image)Metro cities...

Why Commercial Real Estate Stress Could Hit US Banks Harder Than Expected
Last week, the Financial Stability Board (FSB), an international body that monitors and makes recommendations about the global financial system, published a report analyzing vulnerabilities in non-bank commercial real estate (CRE) investors. A key...

Real Estate Transfers: July 3, 2025
Listings prepared for Times Review Media Group by Suffolk Vision Inc., dated April 25, 2025. BAITING HOLLOW (11933) Estate of Patricia Castellani to Kamran & Shilla Niamehr, 418 Fox Hill Drive (600-11.01-1-90) (R) $725,000 GREENPORT (11944)...

Luxury Ecotourism In Central America, The World’s Most Beautiful Restaurants And More Travel News
.Cayuga Collection Costa Rica pioneered sustainable travel several decades ago and now some of its Central America neighbors are gaining recognition as well. For those looking to explore ecotourism in the region, the Cayuga Collection (which got...
Take a look inside Franklin D. Roosevelt's 21,000-square-foot mansion where he entertained royals and world leaders
Updated 2025-07-04T13:32:01Z Share Facebook Email X LinkedIn Copy link lighning bolt icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link Save Saved Read in app President Franklin D. Roosevelt maintained a lifelong connection with...
Tanzania defends 107.7tri/- debt as a global economic challenge
DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA’s national debt has increased to 107.70tri/- as of May 2025, with 72.94tri/- being external debt and 34.76tri/- domestic debt. However, the Government has clarified that a significant portion of this increase does not stem...

World : Top News Headlines In Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: July 4, 2025
INDONESIA 1.INDONESIA AIMS FOR MORE COMPETITIVE US TARIFFS THAN VIETNAM’S 20 PCT DEAL -- JAKARTA GLOBE The Indonesian government is seeking lower import tariffs from the United States than those recently granted to Vietnam, in an effort to improve...

The Capital Strategy Helping Real Estate Sponsors Expand Funding and Close More Deals
Raising capital for real estate investments can be a challenge—especially when seeking funding from outside the United States. However, with the right strategy, real estate sponsors—and the developers they often partner with—can access a broader...

Central Bank warns of global threats despite resilient financial system
6 Barbados’ financial system remains robust and well-capitalised, but faces mounting threats from global economic uncertainty, rising protectionism and climate risks, the Central Bank warned in its latest Financial Stability Report. Deputy...

World News | China Shows Signs of Tackling Price Wars Taking Toll on Its EV Industry
Beijing, Jul 4 (AP) The Chinese government is signalling enough is enough when it comes to the fierce competition in the country's electric car market. China's industrial policy has engineered a remarkable transformation to electric vehicles in...

China Is Not Ready for Global Leadership
U.S. President Donald Trump’s profound changes to Washington’s foreign policy during the past few months have unleashed a debate about the extent to which the self-destruction of U.S. global leadership is empowering China. The idea that U.S....

Real estate investment process fully digitised, using advanced tech and AI
Doha, Qatar: The real estate investment process is now fully digitised, utilising advanced technology and artificial intelligence (AI). This includes everything from initial idea conceptualisation to electronic contract signing and property...

AI in Manufacturing: Real-World Use Cases Driving Digital Transformation
Share Share Share Share Email Manufacturing is experiencing a fundamental shift as artificial intelligence transforms production processes from rigid, rule-based systems into adaptive, intelligent operations. Adoption rates and market growth paint...