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In good news for south London (and Kentish) commuters, JD Wetherspoons has applied to open a new branch right next to Charing Cross at 11 The Strand. 'Spoons is pitching to open in a former café and retail space. The two-floor venue will have capacity for 320 people, as well as boast a full food menu serving up to an hour before closing and a smoking area (but with no outdoor seating).

The settlement is part of an ongoing lawsuit filed last year by the U.S. Department of Justice and a coalition of nine state attorneys general against RealPage, a software company that uses algorithmic models to recommend price increases to subscribers. "We are pleased this matter is resolved and remain focused on serving our residents and clients," Greystar spokesperson Garrett Derderian said in a statement to the Mountain View Voice.

Applying for a home loan is a pain. You have to produce a heap of documents - bank statements, tax returns, employment records, tallies of investment accounts - to prove the stability of your financial footing, then wait for a mortgage underwriter to comb through all of it before giving you the thumbs up. I spoke with one exasperated homebuyer who described the process as a "borderline invasion of privacy."

Alexander Riguardi moved into 36 Greene Street in December 2020, leasing the entire third floor of the five-story brick building on the corner of Grand Street for $7,250. The place was nice. There's a private elevator, floor-to-ceiling windows throughout, and a well-renovated kitchen. It's also on one of Soho's quieter intersections while still being close to everything. And nicest of all, it may net him about $4 million.

First up, in Boerum Hill this renovated brownstone has plasterwork, mantels, and an original stair. This former Open House Pick sold in August for $5.814 million, which was $819,000 over the asking price. In Flatbush, this roomy single-family boasts a new kitchen and period details like parquet floors, wainscoting, and a brick mantel. This former House of the Day sold in September for $1.815 million, which was $285,000 under the asking price.

UNS has revealed images of SeoulOne, a master plan designed for Hyundai Development Company (HDC) in Seoul, South Korea, intended as a new model for multigenerational living. The project, already under construction on a brownfield site in the northeast of the city, reimagines an existing industrial site and railway area as a 405,000 m² car-free neighborhood for a multigenerational community.

According to RMI, if the November volume is adjusted by halving it to account for two months of production the backlog from October and the actual production in November the total volume reflects an 11.7% decrease compared to September. But it's possible there is still some endorsement backlog to come in [December] that could mean that's a conservative interpretation, the report states.

The property in the 1500 block of Rebel Way in San Jose was sold on Oct. 21, 2025 for $1,303,000 which works out to $817 per square foot. The house, built in 1966, has an interior space of 1,594 square feet. This single-story home presents a roomy floor plan, featuring four bedrooms and two bathrooms. The property is equipped with a heating system.

RELATED: The secret, self-made prison of lies' Diane Keaton hid for years The estate is asking $27 million this time around, according to TMZ. The actress and home renovator had first listed it last March for $28.9 million as her health took a downward turn. In May, the price dropped to $27.5 million, where it stayed until being taken off the market just two weeks before she died of pneumonia.

The main improvements that developers Shaftesbury Capital want to make to the area include new signage, upgrading the lighting and introducing more planting. The plans also want to take Carnaby back to its roots by making it look more like a road again. The street would remain pedestrianised, but could have a 'road' and pavements re-installed. The developers want to un-do a lot of the changes that were made in the '80s and '90s when artificial stone paving was installed.

State of play: Elliott Krivenko, senior market analyst at CoStar, tells Axios the steep drop in leasing demand and rent is already undermining valuations, and true recovery may still be years away. By the numbers: The office vacancy rate for the region stands at 17.3% with about 43 million square feet listed for sale or lease, per CoStar, and it's projected to peak at 18.3% in 2026.

According to Colliers the biggest winners from the list were film studios who saw their RVs reduce by 26.7% and who will also still receive reliefs, which have been extended to 2034. The biggest "losers" seeing steep RV rises appear to be the Civil airports whose RVs have increased by 295% in the new list, closely followed by Royal Palaces who saw increases of 201% , although these increases will be capped by transitional relief.

Strong and resilient economy: Boston's economy is powered by robust sectors like technology, life sciences, healthcare, and higher education. This economic diversity and strength attract a steady stream of high-income professionals and create consistent housing demand. Persistent housing inventory shortage: Boston's housing supply has consistently fallen short of demand due to limited developable land, strict zoning restrictions, and high construction costs.

I was working at a smaller company and I learned the nuances and how to do things from the broker-owner, but then I decided that I could do it on my own so I went out and started Simonetti & Associates, and I managed to get a few agents under my wing, he said.

choosing new construction is a want-to decision that depends on confidence and clarity. And that's true more so now than almost any time in more than a decade. Buying new now requires suspending disbelief that it's the right time. It involves feeling so compelled by a product, a price, and a place that a buyer will take a leap despite hesitation. This is the core challenge homebuilders face heading into 2026: not pushing people to buy, but persuading people to believe.

It's not about choosing between your favorite CRM and powerful AI and marketing tools; it's about having both, perfectly unified in one workflow to maximize efficiency and growth, says Shayan Hamidi, CEO of Rechat. Our mission at Rechat has always been to deliver a true Super App experience for real estate professionals, and this partnership makes that vision a reality for every Follow Up Boss user.

Not long after he bought the Mets for $2.4 billion, the hedge-fund baron Steven A. Cohen had a deal in mind that was several times more lucrative. He wanted to build a massive casino and resort next door to the Mets' home in Queens, Citi Field. If it worked, it would be one of the city's largest real-estate development projects in decades.

Packing an entire home in three days may sound impossible, but with the right system, it is absolutely doable. The key is to move in a clear sequence, avoid backtracking, and follow a room-by-room plan that keeps your home functional until the final hours. This guide walks you through exactly what to pack, when to pack it, and how to stay organized under a tight deadline.

Since I met my husband in 2005, we've built a life on the move. Both of us work remotely - him as a software engineer and me as a travel writer - and we've lived in many parts of the world, including Singapore, US, UK, Netherlands, Bali, Spain, and Mexico. As a digital nomad family, we set up temporary home bases in each country and travel from there.

Explaining how she'd slept on her sofa for the past six years to escape the mould in her bedroom, Ruthie said: I've stopped paying the rent, every night I'm coughing, the sink in the bathroom has mould, there's leaks, there's water running down the doors. Mould in the Turnpike Lane flat You can see the damp when you come into the house, we don't know where to store our shoes, we don't know what to do anymore.

The City has agreed to let Related, a developer, tear down that and more than 20 neighboring buildings in the Fulton & Elliott Chelsea Houses, and relocate residents. It would essentially privatize the housing development, rather than depending on the city to maintain and manage. The project includes rebuilding all 2,056 existing units and creating up to 3,454 new mixed-income units and new community facilities and public spaces.

I have lived all my life in Los Angeles, but I have never seen anything like the level of destruction we experienced this past January due to the fires that ripped through our neighborhoods. In real time, I saw the devastating impact of climate change. At the same time, landlords across the city were spiking rents because the wellbeing of their tenants was last on their list of considerations.

As the year winds down, most real estate agents feel the pull to jump straight into 2026 real estate goal-setting mode. New targets, fresh marketing campaigns, ambitious listing goalsit's all very energizing. Not so fast. Here's what I've learned in nearly 30 years in this business: the most successful agents pause first. They look back with intention before charging forward.

The good news: You absolutely can sell a condemned house. While the process differs from a traditional home sale, you have several viable options. Why would a house be condemned? A condemned house is a property that local government authorities have officially declared unsafe or uninhabitable. This designation means the home violates local housing codes or presents safety hazards that prevent people from legally living there.

My brother and I inherited our mother's home, and my brother and his wife moved in. We had a gentleman's agreement that at some undetermined future time when my brother moves out, we'd sell the house, the cost of any home improvements made by my brother would be divided by half, and my potential rental income would be halved, too and settled upon the home sale.

David Walsh claims the fence around his four-storey townhouse was put up to stop foxes entering his garden. But his neighbours have accused him of making the heritage area look like a POW camp and causing a public safety risk. Mr Walsh, founder of insurance company CFC, bought the property in 2023. In retrospective planning documents he argued that the inclusion of the fence was intended for fox prevention purposes, according to the Daily Mail.

Realtor.com ranked the 10 US cities where home values have increased the most since 2019. The company found that the cities are mostly located in the South and Northeast. A Tennessee boomtown leads the way, with average home values up $189,865 since 2019. If you've checked your home's estimated value on a real-estate listing site like Realtor.com or Zillow lately, you may have noticed it dip.

The report pondered how long it would take to save 10% of the median purchase price, a common goal for first-timers, assuming the wannabe owner saved 10% of income left over after paying taxes and life's "essentials," using the median household income. Of course, the California "affordability" numbers were ugly. For starters, the Golden State has the highest down-payment goal: $83,200 vs. a median of $38,750 across the 50 states. After California came Hawaii at $74,400, and Massachusetts at $63,900.

When you're getting ready to , depersonalizing your home is one of the simplest ways to draw in more buyers. At its core, depersonalizing means removing or minimizing the items that reflect your life - things like family photos, collections, bold décor, or anything highly specific to your taste. The goal: help buyers picture life in the home, not yours. It's a tried-and-true selling strategy because it reduces distractions, appeals to a wider range of buyers, and helps people form an emotional connection with the home

According to Empire State Realty Trust, it has inked two new retail leases with Hoka and Tecovas to join its "North Sixth Street Collection" of stores in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn, N.Y. The real estate company noted that Hoka is set to occupy a 4,148-square-foot retail store at 91 N. 6th Street, while Tecovas will take over the 4,174-square-foot space at 89 N. 6th Street. Details of when the stores will open to the public were not disclosed. FN has reached out to Hoka and Tecovas for comment.

Understand your market for luxury home staging The first step in balancing personal style with buyer appeal is understanding your market. Luxury buyers often value sleek, neutral designs with a few signature pieces, and they tend to gravitate toward homes that feel sophisticated, spacious, and move-in ready. Research comparable high-end listings in your area to see which finishes, color schemes, and layouts consistently sell.

When you're getting ready to list your home on , choosing the best time for an open house matters more than you might think. It can affect how much attention your home gets -and how fast it sells. So whether you are looking to sell your home in Anchorage, AK or this Redfin guide will help you choose the ideal time to host an open house to highlight your home's strengths, bring in more buyers, and help stand out from the competition.

Review all HOA documents: Request and thoroughly read the Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs), bylaws, rules and regulations, and the most recent meeting minutes (at least 12 months). These documents outline everything from pet policies and rental restrictions (including short-term rentals like Airbnb) to renovation guidelines and noise limits. Assess HOA financials: Request the past three years of financial statements, annual budgets, and the latest reserve study.

"There are four Northeast markets in the top 10," PwC partner Andrew Alperstein told Business Insider. "It's really a story around New York City and some of the back to office and back to living in the city that we've seen, and the accessibility of places like Brooklyn and Jersey City - which, for the millennial younger crowd, is a little bit more affordable, still proximate to New York City, and has a good amenity base."