Amid A Struggling Economy, Cuban Real Estate Is Booming
Havana apartments with a Caribbean view run in the hundreds of thousands. Some houses are being sold for as much as $1 million. The real estate rush is on.
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How Donald Trump Lost $916 Million
The nearly billion-dollar losses Donald Trump appears to have claimed on some leaked tax forms could have come from risky investments in casinos, an airline and more.
There's A Home Renovation Boom, But Good Luck Finding A Contractor
With rising home prices and low interest rates, Americans are spending a record amount of money fixing up their kitchens, bathrooms and man-caves. But a lack of skilled workers is limiting the boom.
The Empire State Building And The Art Of Trump's Deal
In the 1990s, Donald Trump famously tried to acquire control of the Empire State Building. He lost — but ultimately won a nice profit, especially considering he put no money into the building.
In The Rural Northwest, A Growing Market For Survivalist Homes
A Montana couple is looking to meet a growing demand in the real estate business, at least in the rural Northwest: off-grid properties that include bunkers and secret rooms.
Forget Generation Rent: More Younger Americans Aim To Buy
The kids of the housing crisis — those 35 and under — are among the most eager to buy today. Here are some tips, for everyone, on how to weigh whether renting or buying makes the most sense for you.
For Tokyo's Famed Fish Market, A Dreaded Death And A Hopeful Rebirth
As the 2020 Summer Olympics loom in Japan, the 80-year-old Tsukiji is moving to more modern facilities across the Bay. But sellers are worried about the accessibility and safety of the new location.
Will A Fed Interest Rate Hike Slow The Housing Recovery?
Many construction companies are still recovering from the housing crash, and while buyers don't seem pressured by a looming Federal Reserve decision, higher rates would make mortgages less affordable.
We Know China Has Ghost Cities, But Where Are They Hiding?
The locations of the infamous empty housing complexes have been secret, but ghost city hunters are now using smartphones and GPS receivers to track them down.
Korea's Most Famous Entertainer Is Now Its Most Infamous Landlord
Seoul artists are taking on the rapper PSY in a real estate rift pitting creative types against commercial interests. The man known for Gangnam Style "is not a good building owner," one artist says.