Real Estate Empires Built on Scams — And Where the Money Went – May 2025
Where illusions are worth more than bricks, the glittering world of luxury property deals, the last two decades saw some of the most high-net-worth real estate deals being…
Where illusions are worth more than bricks, the glittering world of luxury property deals, the last two decades saw some of the most high-net-worth real estate deals being…
After the 2008 housing bust, the U.S. government launched unprecedented efforts to bail out the economy. Perhaps the most important—and controversial—was bringing Wall Street to the neighborhoods. Institutional…
In the midst of Sin City, with its gaudy skyline and over-the-top buildings, there stood a modern, glass-encased tower that was once destined for greatness as the Strip’s…
What comes to mind when the world’s greatest universities are mentioned is ivy-covered buildings, brilliant professors, and prestigious diplomas. Rarely does real estate make the list, yet that’s…
Luxury properties usually come to mind as shining skyscrapers, oceanfront villas, and elite penthouses. To some, it is a symbol of extravagance and elite status. But beneath its…
When you’re a billionaire, luxury isn’t a five-star hotel or first-class ticket — it’s having the whole destination in your possession. Islands have always stood as the epitome…
Following decades of rising home prices and frenzied buyer competition, the tides may finally be shifting. Per Zillow’s new projections, home values in the U.S. will fall by…
Whereas headlines tend to emphasize increasing home values, reality in 2025 is far more complicated. Though national home values grew slightly by comparison to last year, there is…
Billionaire Citadel founder Ken Griffin is almost as famous these days for his jaw-dropping property acquisitions as he is for his trading acumen. From Manhattan’s über-luxury condos to…