Real Estate News
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Barings is looking to get back into the Middle East: CEO
Tom Finke of Barings says the Middle East is an important and interesting place to "build relationships" and discusses the company's plans to invest in the region. Read Article
Macy's jumps on report it may add office tower to flagship New York City store
Shares of retailer Macy's rose 2% Wednesday, following a report by Bloomberg the retailer may build an office tower on top its flagship New York store. The reports are indication that the retailer may be further evaluating ways to make money off its expansive real estate portfolio. CNBC's Courtney Reagan reports. Read Article
San Francisco residents at war with tech CEOs over shelter
CEOs and San Francisco residents have been debating over a new homeless shelter that could be coming to the area. CNBC's Aditi Roy reports. Read Article
This Louisiana town is moving to higher ground as taxpayers foot the bill for growing climate crisis
Residents of Pecan Acres are some of America's first climate refugees. The plan to move them could become a blueprint for other endangered towns. Read Article
Rising Risks to Real Estate: Louisiana's plan to deal with 'climate refugees'
CNBC's Diana Olick reports on how some states and residential communities are dealing with extreme rainfall and chronic flooding. Louisiana is conducting a remarkable experiment that could become a model for the rest of the country. Read Article
Weekly mortgage applications fall as the highest rates in a month are spooking spring buyers
Homebuyers had been brushing off the slight rise in rates over the past few weeks, but as those rates move even higher, buyers are now pulling back. Read Article
Spring housing check
Mike Fratantoni, Mortgage Bankers Association Chief Economist, talks falling rates, increasing inventory, and more. Read Article
Bitcoin trader could face death penalty after building floating house off the coast of Thailand
Thailand's navy has towed a floating home owned by an American bitcoin trader and his Thai girlfriend. They currently face possible death sentences or life imprisonment. Read Article
New home sales rise 4.5% in March
March home sales numbers point to a stronger housing market going forward. CNBC's Rick Santelli and Diana Olick report. Read Article
US new home sales rise to near 1½-year high
Sales of new U.S. single-family homes jumped to a near 1½-year high in March, boosted by lower mortgage rates and house prices. Read Article
