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In this article YUM National Guard troops pose for photographers on the East Front of the U.S. Capitol the day after the House of Representatives voted to impeach President Donald Trump for the second time January 14, 2021 in Washington, DC. Chip Somodevilla | Getty Images In an earnings call Wednesday morning, Yum Brands CEO

Burned by a hot housing market, some frustrated home buyers may have hoped that sky-high listing prices are finally coming down to earth. Well, they are – sort of. It just depends on where you live. To better understand the housing affordability situation, Fortune magazine reached out to Moody’s Analytics to get access to its

The Italian resort town of Porto Cervo sits at the center of Costa Smeralda, a moneyed tourist destination in Sardinia known for its beaches, golf courses and upscale hotels. Adele stopped in recently with her beau Rich Paul for a hotel stay while on a cruise vacation. Superyachts line the pier. Lamborghini is once again

Many real estate analysts are forecasting U.S. house prices to fall because mortgage interest rates have risen so much. Some are expecting small declines, others, large, but most mention that house prices are “sticky” on the downside and because of that they don’t expect prices to start falling until many months after house sales have

Home buyers have paid a premium for high-fire and high-flood-risk homes during the pandemic, according to research from Redfin, a technology-powered real estate brokerage. This comes as more people have moved into than out of climate-risky areas in recent years, in part because they can often get more bang for their buck and gain better

People wait to visit a house for sale in Floral Park, Nassau County, New York, the United States, on Sept. 6, 2020. Wany Ying | Xinhua News Agency | Getty Images Mortgage applications inched up last week for the first time since June 24. Total mortgage demand increased 1.2% as the average 30-year fixed mortgage

In 2018, Nikolai Mendiaev bought his first bitcoin using a peer-to-peer platform called LocalBitcoins. Mendiaev lived in Elista, a town of about 100,000 people in southern Russia, and he was wary of going through the know-your-customer process at a centralized exchange. As a software developer and (relatively) early cryptocurrency adopter, Mendiaev occasionally had friends and

Whether you’re on the hunt for a vacation property as travel reopens, or you want a store for your cash as stocks somersault, Europe can offer a host of compelling second-home destinations. From access to fine food and rich culture to stunning scenery, the continent has something for everyone — and property purchasers are buying

With the real estate market not going the way many prospective home buyers had hoped and mortgage rates rising much faster than expected, a recent RentCafe survey sees a light at the end of the tunnel. Downsizing by one bedroom could help renters save an average of $3,735 per year, according to the survey. To

Los Angeles Ron_Thomas | Getty Images As rising interest rates and surging property values prevent more families from buying a home, the demand for rentals has soared, with the highest rent prices in the sunniest states.   Rent prices for single family homes swelled during the first half of 2022, hitting a national average of $2,495

Millions of students are heading back to class this month and next. Stores are crowded with school supplies for the K-12 crowd and dorm room gear for college students. You don’t see a ton of items in the big box aisles for making your home more back-to-school ready, but a good setup plays a role

Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin China Evergrande Group’s creditors are now facing even dimmer prospects of ever getting their money back, as the country’s real estate crisis spreads and claims on the developer’s assets continue to pile up. The deeply indebted company failed to meet its own deadline to unveil a

The loss of confidence in China’s property sector could feed into a contagion that would further drag down the Chinese economy, analysts warned. The comments come after beleaguered developer China Evergrande Group failed to deliver a promised $300 billion restructuring plan over the weekend. In filings with the Hong Kong stock exchange, Evergrande instead said

Unsatisfied with an 80% market share in the home generator business, CEO Aaron Jagdfeld has big ideas for home microgrids. In 2008, things were looking grim for Generac. The 49-year-old firm, which makes natural-gas-powered backup generators, had been acquired a couple of years earlier by CCMP Capital, a New York City private equity shop. To

A sign is posted in front of a home for sale on July 14, 2022 in San Francisco, California. The number of homes for sale in the U.S. increased by 2 percent in June for the first time since 2019. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Rising mortgage rates and inflation in the wider economy caused

Oak-lined streets, a historic golf course, a nature preserve where peacocks strut their stuff. Welcome to Tarrytown, a sought-after residential neighborhood along the Colorado River in Austin, Texas. But don’t mistake the languid environment for sleepy. The tree-shaded homes in the long-established community are near shopping, schools and a contemporary art museum housed in a

Some say that you move to Hawaii for the beautiful weather; but what about the impeccable views? What better way to enjoy the mild climate than to also be comfortably situated where you can view the dynamic quality of the Pacific Ocean, beaches and wild shorelines. Each island is distinctive, and these homes from Oahu

For membership clubs and fine hotels, style is everything. This is especially true at The Ned NoMad, which is the newest membership club and hotel in New York City. Located at 1170 Broadway, the space was previously home to the NoMad Hotel. After the hotel closed in 2021, Membership Collective Group (MCG) took over the

Calling all enthusiasts of European and modern design: this extensively remodeled, transitional home in Portland, Oregon, features a combination of contemporary flair, traditional elements and exquisite details. Built in 1982, the 7,700-square-foot home also benefits from its location in the Dunthorpe suburb, one of the most sought-after neighborhoods in the area. Throughout the years, the

We reached Javier Sempere in Alicante, Spain during the peak of his country’s preeminent festival–the Bonfires of Saint John. Held during midsummer, Alicante’s raucous lineup of parties, rituals and street dancing is the largest such bonfire bash in Spain. “The whole city is on fire tonight,” says Sempere from his recently renovated three-story home with

While most fundraisers, especially in the Hamptons are beautifully designed, it’s rare to have an event as full of design inspiration as the Holiday House Hamptons Coming Together Tabletop Event, which took place on July 20, 2022 at Topping Rose House in Bridgehampton. The event featured sixteen designers and their tablescapes including ABC Carpet &