U.S. to Tackle Secrecy in All-Cash Home Purchases

Wall Street Journal, Feb. 7, 2024–Mengqi SunThe Treasury Department proposed a new rule that would require the disclosure of the names of people behind anonymous shell companies and trusts involved …

​Why Americans Are So Down on a Strong Economy

The Wall Street Journal, Feb. 7, 2024-Aaron Zitner, Amara Omeokwe, Rachel Wolfe and Rachel Lousie Ensign Clayton Wiles, a truck driver in North Carolina, earns about 20% more than three …

Homeowners Are Refinancing Mortgages as Rates Stabilize

Newsweek, Feb. 7, 2024-Omar MohammedRefinancing activity rebounded for the week ending February 2 after declining the previous week, as mortgage rates stabilize in the under-7 percent level, contributing to a …

Rent Comes Down for the Wealthy, While Rising for the Rest

Wall Street Journal, Feb. 6, 2024–Will ParkerLandlords are slashing rents this year. Most renters won’t save a dime. At penthouse apartments and sprawling single-family homes, property owners are offering big …

Luxury Retailers Are Buying Out Their Landlords

The Wall Street Journal, Feb. 5, 2024-Kate KingLuxury retailers, flush with cash, are spending big on real estate in the world’s most expensive and exclusive shopping corridors.Click here for more …

Rental Market Heats Up–Most Popular Cities Revealed

MPA, Feb. 6, 2024-Candyd MendozaJanuary has emerged as a prime month for renters to secure deals on apartments, and recent data from RentCafe.com revealed which cities were the hottest markets …