General Real Estate News
Below are the latest real estate news headlines for buyers and sellers.Real Estate
China likely won't bail out Evergrande directly unless there's 'far-reaching contagion,' S&P says
Fears over a potential contagion from embattled developer China Evergrande Group dragged down the Hang Seng index in Hong Kong by more than 3% on Monday. Read Article
Banks consider climate risk for home loans, a process called 'underwaterwriting' or 'blue-lining'
Blue-lining is when banks or mortgage lenders draw lines of risk around certain neighborhoods and streets, often without clear disclosure. Read Article
Homebuilder sentiment improves for first time in three months after a big drop in lumber prices
Homebuilder sentiment improved for the first time in three months as lumber prices eased. Read Article
Evergrande collapse could have a 'domino effect' on China's property sector, AllianceBernstein says
Some developers "can't survive much longer" if the refinancing channel remains shut for a prolonged period, warned AllianceBernstein's Jenny Zeng. Read Article
Artificial intelligence is taking over real estate – here's what that means for homebuyers
Real estate companies are increasingly using artificial intelligence in every aspect of buying, selling and home financing. Read Article
UAE real estate shows signs of recovery as Aldar predicts sales surge
Abu Dhabi's property market is showing signs of steady growth, as the oil rich capital of the United Arab Emirates recovers. Read Article
Delays in return to office add another blow to struggling midtown NYC restaurants
In the second quarter, midtown Manhattan vacancies reached 19% of total space, according to Cushman & Wakefield data. Read Article
Buildings account for 39% of global greenhouse emissions — that could be an opportunity for investors
Investing in sustainable buildings could offer a real solution to reducing emissions in one of the world's most polluting sectors, Taronga Ventures said. Read Article
China's embattled developer Evergrande is on the brink of default. Here's why it matters
Evergrande has warned investors twice in as many weeks that it could default on its debts. Read Article
Climate migration is already happening — for homeowners who can afford it
A growing number of homeowners are relocating and citing climate change as a primary factor in their decisions to move. Read Article