Recent rate cuts and rising stock prices offer positive news for Hong Kong's property market. However, the weak economy and cautious pricing from developers persist. With 109,000 housing units available and a potential influx from the primary market, pressure on secondary market prices will remain, according to JLL's latest Residential Market Monitor. Bruce Pang, Head of Research at JLL Greater China,...

The latest tumult in real estate feels like our world has been turned upside down yet again. But underneath all the frenzy, I see a genuine opportunity for us to turn this into a positive and come back even stronger than before. I often think of the term “Anti-fragile” from the book of the same name by Nassim Taleb. The principle is that people and organizations can build their success around being...

About 30 minutes south of downtown Charlotte, North Carolina, a palatial home with exclusive golf perks is up for grabs. Located within The Club at Longview, an exclusive private golf club in South Charlotte, the luxurious castle-like home offers stately exteriors, magnificent interiors (spanning close to 15,000 square feet), and access to The Club’s exclusive membership offerings — which include a...

Finding the best Airbnb locations for investing is essential to succeeding as a real estate investor. If you understand the fundamentals, such as local regulations, neighborhood analysis, and income...

Cut back on mowing and pulling weeds this year by incorporating more wooden hardscapes into your yard. If you’re looking for ways to cut down on mowing and lawn maintenance, woodscaping might be the perfect trend for you. While No Mow May might give you a reason to cut back on yard maintenance for part of the summer, incorporating woodscaping can help you permanently scale back how much work your yard...

Learn if this retro furniture piece is right for you and how to make it modern. Courtesy of Getty Images // brizmaker Round beds—which originally rose to popularity in the swinging '60s—are officially back in the interior design spotlight this year. If you’re looking for a statement piece for your bedroom, round beds might be the answer. Keep reading to see what style of round bed is right...

Shop trendy coatigans, warm cardigans, and easy-to-layer crew neck styles. Better Homes & Gardens / Reese Herrington Pairing T-shirts, blouses, and comfortable dresses with cozy sweaters is one of the easiest ways to layer throughout fall and winter. And sweaters come in so many designs, materials, and lengths, like oversized cardigans, classic lady jackets, timeless crew neck sweaters, and...

Thrips on plants in your garden or indoors can cause a lot of damage. Here's how to stop these pests with simple organic techniques. fcafotodigital / Getty Images Thrips on plants can spell trouble for gardens, houseplant collections, and greenhouses. But thrips are often overlooked because they are so small and the damage they cause looks similar to that of spider mites and aphids. This guide...

According to new analysis by the Associated Builders and Contractors based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Producer Price Index, U.S. construction input prices fell by 0.9% in September 2024 compared to the previous month, Nonresidential construction input prices also dropped by 0.9% during the same period. Two of the three energy subcategories saw price declines last month, with crude...

Housing inventory, which saw an excellent pickup a few weeks ago, has been slowing down and last week we saw a slight decline. Has seasonality finally kicked in or did back-to-back hurricanes slow things enough to influence inventory data? Weekly housing inventory data Four weeks ago was the best week of inventory growth in 2024, as we hit my model range without higher mortgage rates: I gave it the...