Wednesday, 25 March 2026

Commercial

Is the Home Rental Market in New York City Getting Better for Low-Income Earners?

We have this week's most desirable places to rent from MSN real estate, but not exactly the most affordable. But there's still good news for those who want affordable rental homes in New York City.

InterContinental Hotels Posts 11 percent Profit Led by China and US

InterContinental Hotel Group (IHG), the world’s largest hotel group by room count, recently declared its Operating profit results of 2012. The company announced that it had accounted a 10 percent actual operating profit throughout the year. Major contributors to the profits were its growing operations in China, America and Europe.

China Vanke Enters US Markets with Tishman Speyer Deal

China Vanke Company, the largest property developer of China, has entered the U.S. market with a partnership deal to build a residential complex in San Francisco, California. The venture marks Vanke’s first entry into the real estate market of U.S.

EDITOR'S PICKS

London Heathrow Airport’s Phase 1 Revamp Project Nearing Completion

Renovation and expansion of phase one at London Heathrow Airport, U.K. is nearing completion. The $4 billion renovation project began in 2008 and is set to open access of its new premises to the public in 2014.
By Rapti Gupta
Ernst & Young Report Finds Russia Better For Real Estate Investment Than Europe

Today, investors are saying Russia is a better real estate investment than Europe, according to Forbes.com.
By Ansa Varughese
Top 10 Luxury Homes We Can't Have (Slideshow)

The top ten grand luxury homes currently on the market comes with the price tag you can't afford, Washington Times reported.
By Ansa Varughese
Keller Williams Largest Real Estate Company in U.S., Exceeds RE/MAX and Century 21

Keller Williams Realty, Inc. is the largest real estate company in the United States, the company announced in a press release.
By Ansa Varughese
Top Color Trends for the Spring of 2013 (VIDEO)

Springtime is that time of the year when the air is filled with fragrance of the flowers and the gardens are lush with blooming plants and flora. Colors take up a huge part of our lives and also determine our moods and feelings.
By Rapti Gupta
Keller Williams Realty Ranked #1 by Agent Count in US

Keller Williams Realty Inc. has been ranked #1 in the U.S. by agent count. The company recently declared that it was the largest realty association with more than 80,000 agents working with the firm and its franchisees.
By Rapti Gupta
Abu Dhabi Investment Authority Buying 42 Marriott Hotels

The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) will be buying around 42 Marriott International hotels that are controlled by the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS). The AIDA might pay around $992 million for the hotels.
By Rapti Gupta
New Development Projects Drive Lend Lease Profits Up 39 percent

Lend Lease, the largest property building firm in Australia has recorded a high profit of 39 percent at the end of December 2012. The notable profit seems to source from two prominent development projects that the company has taken on - The Barangaroo South Development Project in Sydney and a redevelopment project in London.
By Rapti Gupta
Lebanon Island on Dubai’s ‘The World’ Sold for $9.5 Million

Lebanon Island – a part of the man-made archipelago – The World, Dubai has sold for a good $9.5 million to a consortium of investors. It was purchased in 2008 for around $16.3 million by Wakeel Admed Azmi, an Indian entrepreneur. However, he sold it at a loss of $6.8 million.
By Rapti Gupta
Chinese Real Estate Magnate Funds Princeton International Boarding School

A boarding school that's backed by a Chinese real estate mogul is looking to attract international students reported The Times of Trenton.
By Ansa Varughese