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AM Best: Rejection of 'billions' in lawsuit payouts leads to improved commercial property outlook
By John Kelly | Dec 21, 2021
A recent AM Best report revealed U.S. commercial property markets are stabilizing after months of unsatisfying figures.
Sotheby's Iris Estates strives to be 'a leader in luxury real estate in Bulgaria'
By Christina Heath | Oct 17, 2021
Sotheby's International Realty's Iris Estates has joined the network and will now operate under Bulgaria Sotheby's International Realty.
Real estate firm increases 'global' reach with US, international partners
By David Beasley | Oct 13, 2021
Luxury Portfolio International, a U.S. based marketing agency for luxury real estate, has added partners in the U.S. Europe and the Middle East, a news release said.
Sotheby's expands into Jamaica: 'The island offers promise to buyers'
By John Kelly | Oct 12, 2021
Sotheby's International Realty has partnered with Reside Realty Ltd to open its first office in Jamaica following its recent expansion into St. Kitts and Nevis.
Real estate broker Corcoran Group expands to the Bahamas
By David Beasley | Oct 8, 2021
New York-based real estate brokerage Corcoran Group, LLC is expanding to the Bahamas.
Today Common confirms expansion plans in the U.K.
By Art Benavidez | Oct 8, 2021
The fastest-growing real estate brand in the U.S. has announced plans to expand internationally.
National Corporate Housing to acquire Dublin-based Scandik
By Ariana Chiarenza | Oct 8, 2021
National Corporate Housing announced this week plans to acquire the Dublin-based property servicer Scandik.
AirBnB pledges to double the number of Afghan refugees it will house
By Carrie Bradon | Oct 6, 2021
Since the withdrawal of U.S. troops in Afghanistan and subsequent fleeing of Afghans seeking political asylum, Airbnb has pledged to house up to 40,000 individuals seeking places to live.
Sotheby's International Realty expands to Morocco
By David Beasley | Oct 4, 2021
Sotheby's International Realty is expanding to Morocco.
Flexible workplace provider Deskpass expands to Canada
By David Beasley | Oct 3, 2021
Deskpass, a Chicago-based company that provides flexible work spaces, is expanding into Canada.
Asia Capital seals loan agreement to continue ‘superior execution and access to reliable streams of capital’
By Karla Florez | Sep 26, 2021
Asia Capital Real Estate recently secured $360 million worth of loans to support its rapidly rising market growth.
Kennedy Funding’s $2.5 million loan for Peru project gets ‘the deal done’
By Tamara Browning | Sep 26, 2021
A global direct private lender of bridge loans based in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, has closed a $2.5 million land loan in Peru to fund construction for a residential project.
Semiconductor chip shortage could cost auto industry $210 billion: 'There's no room for error.'
By Christina Heath | Sep 25, 2021
The global automotive industry is looking at a $210 billion loss in revenue for the year due to a semiconductor chip shortage that's not likely to end soon.
Gracie Point closes $75 million in equity to continue global growth – 'The potential is significant'
By Christina Heath | Sep 23, 2021
Gracie Point Holdings, LLC recently closed a $75 million issuance of preferred equity from lead investors affiliated with Hudson Structured Capital Management (HSCM) Bermuda Ltd. and affiliates of Kuvare Holdings, Gracie Point announced in a press release.
Redfin: Pending sales show 'smallest' increase in 15 months
By Valerie Bonk | Sep 19, 2021
Redfin is reporting the smallest year-over-year increase for pending sales since June of 2020, according to a press release.
St. Louis-based Perficient announces acquisition of Talos Digital
By Art Benavidez | Sep 12, 2021
Perficient, Inc. recently announced that it had acquired Colombia-based Talos Digital.
Elite Alliance welcomes 'awe-inspiring' Palazzo Ricci to family of residence clubs
By Trina Thomas | Sep 5, 2021
Elite Alliance, a company that specializes in luxury real estate and vacation home exchange, recently announced their partnership with the Italian-based company, Palazzo Ricci, as their newest family of residence clubs.
Playboy to open new international club ‘convening for today's young Indian consumers’
By Karla Florez | Aug 22, 2021
A new Playboy location will soon be established in India amid a partnership with local investment group, PLBY Group, Inc..
Texas-based OJO Labs brings its real estate platform to Canada, where the housing market is 'moving at lightning speed'
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 16, 2021
Real estate platform OJO Labs, based in Austin, Texas, recently announced that it is expanding its services to Canada.
Blackstone, Hudson Pacific to fund British movie studio as part of 'thematic investment focus'
By Steven Hughes | Aug 5, 2021
Blackstone Real Estate Partners and Hudson Pacific Properties are funding construction for a new Sunset Studios movie studio in the United Kingdom, according to a report from CNBC.