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Construction spending in the U.S. increased a little in April on the improved building activity in the private non-residential sector, according to a report analyzed by the Associated General Contractors of America. Gen Y Prefers Energy Efficient Homes
In a recent consumer preference survey conducted by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) it was revealed that if given a chance to own a home, the Gen Y of America would prefer to own a super-energy-efficient home. U.S. Government to Auction off Lighthouses
The U.S. General Services Association (GSA) has decided to do away with some of its water-front real estate assets. It is gearing up to auction off some old lighthouses and fog horn homes across the country, according to Curbed National. Foreign Investors Purchase Minority Stake in General Motors Building
Two foreign investors have purchased a minority stake in the famous General Motors Building in New York for about $1.4 billion, according to several media reports. Empire State Building IPO Plan Approved; To Be Listed on NYSE
The long debated and controversial appeal to take the legendary Empire State Building, public has finally received all shareholder votes needed to approve the plan. The building will be listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), according to a regulatory filing, Wednesday, May 29. Morgan Stanley Hoping to Raise $3 Billion for Global Property Fund
Morgan Stanley, the international leader in financial services is reportedly gearing up to revive one of its property funds, Morgan Stanley real estate funds (Msref) to take advantage of a strengthening economy and property market. It hopes to raise capital worth $1 to $3 billion from potential investors for the global fund. China’s Foreign Exchange Administration, SAFE to Invest in American Real Estate
China’s State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE) is reportedly planning to invest a part of its $3.4 trillion foreign exchange reserves in the American real estate market on account of a steady growth in its property market, according to several reports. InterContinental Hotel Group Opens its 200th Hotel in China
InterContinental Hotel Group (IHG), the world's largest hotel group by room count, just inaugurated its two hundredth hotel in China, Tuesday May 28 marking thirty years of its presence in the country. Cuba Set to Get Luxury Golf Course Project; To be Designed by Tony Jacklin
It has been a long time since Fidel Castro, the Cuban Communist revolutionary, played a few strokes of golf with his radical counterpart, Che Guevara and fifty years since the former ordered all the golf courses to be shut down because he thought that the game was a hobby for the elites. However, times have changed and the island of Cuba has decided to cater to the demand of affluent tourists rather than comply with the late president’s orders. Cuba’s government has approved a luxury golf course project which will be designed by golfing legend, Tony Jacklin. Fake 'Pastor' Charged in Houston Real Estate Investment Scheme
A self-proclaimed pastor from Houston ran a religious-themed investment program that turned out to be a scam and has led him to be charged with 24 counts of fraud, according to reports.
