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This Chelsea condo’s terrace is three times the size of your average New York apartment
The Pacific Northwest Meets New York City is a waterfront complex by Robert AM Stern on the Hudson River. read more
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Lakeside Seefeld offers shopping, dining and swimming minutes from central Zurich
Adjacent to the eastern edge of Lake Zurich, the narrow district is home to leafy promenades, manicured gardens and historic Art Nouveau architecture. read more
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Waterline to be Texas’ tallest tower, construction begins
Construction has begun on what will become the tallest tower in Texas, called ‘Waterline’, a 1,022-foot skyscraper in Austin. Headed by New York City-based architecture firm Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates, the building sits along Waller Creek, which empties into the Red River. The 74-story building has retail and office space, a hotel and residences, starting on the 33rd floor. “The building’s façade expresses this set of features as a collage of different patterns,” said KPF President James von Klemperer. We are committed to becoming an icon in the state capital.” Desiine
Dubai August price gains slow to slowest pace in 18 months
Dubai villa prices rose 1.3% month-on-month in August, the slowest monthly growth rate in 18 months, according to a report by local appraiser ValuStrat. Meanwhile, the market for apartments “has gradually moved closer to the possible price cap with a modest monthly increase of 0.7%,” according to the report. Annual growth rates for villas and apartments were 28% and 8% respectively last month . The National
Billionaire hedge fund Ken Griffin now owns more than $1 billion in South Florida real estate
Billionaire founder of hedge fund Citadel, Ken Griffin’s South Florida real estate portfolio has crossed $1 billion after recently buying Adrian Urshut’s Coconut Grove property for $109 million A native of the Sunshine State, Mr. Griffin has a net worth of approximately $31 billion, of which approximately 4% is invested in real estate in Florida. He also owns luxury homes in New York, Chicago, and London, among others, but he could be staying in Florida more often, as Citadel announced earlier this year that it was moving his headquarters from Chicago to Miami. There is a nature. real
Increased Investment in Mortgage-Backed Green Securities in China
China’s mortgage-backed securities rose to 110 billion yuan ($15.8 billion) in the first half of the year, compared with 123.3 billion yuan in 2021 as a whole, according to a report released this week by Fitch Ratings. In addition, 2021 transaction volume surpassed the previous five years combined. China has made green building a priority as it strives to meet its climate goals, which benefits investors. “Chinese mortgage-backed securities are incorporating energy-efficient residential and commercial buildings into their asset pools, boosted by recent policies by Chinese authorities,” the report said. south china morning post
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