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Zawya
4 hours ago
- Business
- Zawya
Dubai's rise as the global capital of branded residences: Documented by Provident
Dubai, UAE – The branded residence revolution has found its capital — and that capital is Dubai. Provident Estate proudly launches the region's first-ever Branded Residences Coffee Table Book, a curated visual journey through over 60 of the world's most iconic branded addresses. This collector's edition is more than just a book; it's a tribute to the fusion of design, legacy, and lifestyle that is redefining real estate in the UAE and around the world. 'Branded residences are no longer a niche – they are the new global standard for luxury living,' says Loai Al Fakir, CEO of Provident Estate. 'Dubai has become the epicenter of this movement, attracting global icons across fashion, automotive, hospitality, and design. This book is our way of celebrating that evolution — and leading it.' Branded Residences: The Future of Real Estate in the UAE From Bugatti and Bentley to Armani and Baccarat, branded residences offer more than just a home ; they deliver a lifestyle backed by global legacy, curated design, and five-star services. In Dubai, the demand for such properties has skyrocketed as discerning investors seek exclusivity, brand equity, and long-term value. With this first-of-its-kind publication, Provident Estate cements its position at the forefront of branded living, not just as a brokerage, but as a thought leader and tastemaker in the space. A Must-Have for Collectors and Investors Alike Visually striking and editorially rich, the Branded Residences Coffee Table Book is designed for more than just real estate enthusiasts. It speaks to collectors, design conoisseurs, brand loyalists, and high-net-worth individuals who understand the emotional and financial value of branded living. Whether displayed in a private residence or executive lounge, it offers a glimpse into the future of real estate — one built on identity, experience, and legacy. Where to Find It The print edition is now available in: Emirates First & Business Class Lounges Luxury hotel lobbies and private members' clubs Select real estate showrooms and branded galleries across Dubai Prefer the digital experience? Download the high-resolution mobile-friendly version here: -Ends- About Provident Estate: Pursuing excellence since 2008. Provident Estate is a one-stop shop for all things real estate. With a resolution to always offer 5-star service to their clients, Provident Estate are here for property requirements and queries. At the crux of the business, Provident Estate work relentlessly to provide hassle-free tailored real estate advice and consultancy for investors and families alike who are looking to find the perfect home. Provident Estate takes pride in the diverse portfolio of not just services but also the team members behind the company. With over 22 different nationalities speaking 25+ different languages, all are ready to answer property-related questions. Provident are available to help with buying and leasing as well as property management all the way through to looking for the correct financing options or even finding a perfect holiday home. The company pride themselves in being transparent, honest and professional to deliver the best results to clients. Website: Instagram:@providentestate LinkedIn: @providentestate For PR inquiries, contact Charline Abi Rached, Brand Manager Email: charline@
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
America's Top 10 Real Estate News: Interesting Recent US Real Estate & Home News
A look at some of the most interesting recent real estate news stories in the United States. Top 10 Real Estate News is featured at POMPANO BEACH, Fla., July 18, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- America's Top 10 Real Estate News "Dead Broke at Retirement? Best Places To Live" While a life at retirement with no savings is not the best situation, Hot Springs Village in Arkansas; The Villages in Florida; and Foley, Alabama are cities where seniors can live on the cheap. The average housing cost in Hot Springs Village is only $140 a square foot. "America's Most Coveted Streets" According to a survey of 3,000 real estate agents, Florida has three of the top four most coveted streets in the US. Casey Key Road in Nokomis, Florida is ranked #1; Laurel Way in Beverly Hills, California is #2; Gordon Drive in Naples, Florida is #3; South Ocean Boulevard in Palm Beach, Florida is #4; and Hillside Drive in Paradise Valley, Arizona is ranked at #5. The top cities ranked high for qualities such as water views, landscapes and status. "Hadid's Beverly Hills Headache Going To Auction" Beverly Hills real estate developer Mohamad Hadid had big plans for a 3.2-acre hillside lot and architectural plans for a 25,000-square-foot home. But the city of Los Angeles halted Mohamad's construction. Mohamad, the father of Gigi and Bella Hadid, has now filed for bankruptcy. "Bing Crosby's Longtime Home Sold" The longtime home of actor-singer-comedian Bing Crosby has sold for $25 million. Bing and his wife, Kathryn Crosby, bought the home in the 1950s. Although Bing died in 1977, Kathryn lived in the home until she died in 2024. The 18,000-square-foot home, located in Hillsborough, California near San Francisco, was originally priced at $40 million. Bing was one of Hollywood's top entertainers from the 1920s until his death. "Florida Has Nine of Top 25 Fastest Growing US Cities" Florida has nine of the "U.S. News and World Report's" top 25 fastest-growing US cities, with Wildwood, about an hour northwest of Orlando, at #1. Naples, Florida comes in at # 5; Zephyrhills at #7; Bonita Springs at #10; Miami Beach at #11; Daytona Beach at #12; Port St Lucie at # 16; Palm Bay at #22 and Palm Coast at #25. "America's Best Beach Towns" As sure as the snow birds start to show up in Florida's beach towns every winter, Siesta Key was again named the best beach in the United States. According to Tripadvisor, Siesta Beach is particularly good for "clear waters, powder sand, seashells, [and] beachfront stays." "Most & Least Expensive Housing-Cost States" In some states, housing costs can take up to 50% and more of the median family income. According to WalletHub, owning a home in Hawaii takes up almost 54% of a typical family household's income. In California, it comes in at 46%, 36% in Oregon, and 35% in Nevada. The least expensive states are Iowa and West Virginia, both at less than 20%. "Obama's Cape Cod Vacation Home For Sale" The Martha's Vineyard home where President Obama and family spent their vacations between 2009 and 2011 is for sale at $39 million. Located on Chilmark Pond with views over the pond and the beach just a short row boat ride away, there is a 7,000-square-foot main house and a five-bedroom guest house on the property. "Brooklyn Is US Hottest Housing Market" According to Redfin, Brooklyn is the hottest housing market in the United States. In addition to Brooklyn's attractive mix of brownstones and new apartments, the borough's 11238 zip code had a 105% change in year-over-year home sales and a median sale price of $1.397 million. "Santa Fe Named Best Vacation City In USA" For 12 years in a row, the readers of "Travel and Leisure" voted Charleston, South Carolina as the best city in the United States to visit. However, in 2025 "Travel and Leisure" readers named Santa Fe as the top city to visit, with New Orleans at #2 and Charleston #3. Selections are based on factors such as food, hotels and resorts. For more US real estate news, celebrity homes and celebrity home video tours, visit Media Contact Terry Walsh, 954-544-0526, terry@ m, Twitter Facebook View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE
CNA
2 days ago
- General
- CNA
Death discount: Japan's stigmatised homes see growing demand
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Zawya
2 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Cushman & Wakefield Releases 2024 Sustainability Report
HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire – 18 July 2025 – Cushman & Wakefield, a leading global real estate services firm, today released its 2024 Sustainability Report, demonstrating the firm's commitment to operational excellence and responsible business practices. The report highlights the firm's global impact across key sustainability areas during 2024 and progress on future targets that will help shape a more sustainable and inclusive future for its people, clients, planet and communities. Cushman & Wakefield prioritizes sustainability and continuously delivers on its commitment to embed sustainable practices into its operations and service offerings to help clients achieve their ambitious goals, strengthen their corporate reputation and reduce risks. The 2024 Sustainability Report highlights the firm's dedication to maintaining transparency, embracing accountability and driving ongoing progress across sustainability initiatives. "We recognize the profound role we play in shaping a sustainable future for the built environment," said Jessica Francisco, Chief Sustainability Officer at Cushman & Wakefield. "Our 2024 Sustainability Report reflects the strides we've made toward reducing our carbon footprint, enhancing energy efficiency and fostering communities that thrive. We are particularly proud to have achieved our 2030 emissions reduction target for Scope 1 and 2 emissions six years ahead of schedule—a clear indication of the meaningful progress we are making. This milestone underscores our dedication to building a better, more sustainable future for generations to come." Cushman & Wakefield's 2024 key sustainability achievements include: Provided sustainability services for 85,126 buildings totaling over 1.18 billion square feet Exceeded its target of a 50% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 market-based greenhouse gas emissions relative to a 2019 baseline, six years ahead of schedule Procured 87% of electricity for the firm's corporate offices from renewable sources Launched new company DRIVE (Driven, Resilient, Inclusive, Visionary and Entrepreneurial) values and purpose; 91% of employees reported understanding the DRIVE values in a subsequent engagement survey Launched a new Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) strategy and global 360 EHS model Performed 377 CHECKIT health and safety audits across the firm's operational activities "At Cushman & Wakefield, advancing a more sustainable future is a strategic imperative that we have committed to delivering on for our business, clients and stakeholders," said Nathaniel Robinson, Chief Investment & Strategy Officer at Cushman & Wakefield. "By aligning our sustainability initiatives with our broader strategic priorities, we are building resilience, unlocking opportunities for growth, and setting a new benchmark for performance and responsibility across the commercial real estate industry." The firm was recently named one of America's Climate Leaders 2025 by USA TODAY. Cushman & Wakefield's 2024 Sustainability Report is available here. Hashtag: #Cushman&Wakefield The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. About Cushman & Wakefield Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global commercial real estate services firm for property owners and occupiers with approximately 52,000 employees in nearly 400 offices and 60 countries. In Greater China, a network of 23 offices serves local markets across the region. In 2024, the firm reported revenue of $9.4 billion across its core services of Valuation, Consulting, Project & Development Services, Capital Markets, Project & Occupier Services, Industrial & Logistics, Retail, and others. Built around the belief that Better never settles, the firm receives numerous industry and business accolades for its award-winning culture. For additional information, visit or follow us on LinkedIn ( 戴德梁行
Geek Wire
3 days ago
- Business
- Geek Wire
Zillow to Compass: We're not legally required to work with you
This story originally appeared on Real Estate News. Zillow says a lawsuit filed by Compass is focused on protecting Compass, not consumers, and that Zillow is not required to change its listing standards simply because they conflict with another company's strategy. 'Compass cannot turn antitrust law on its head and compel Zillow to do business on Compass's preferred terms,' the company argues in a July 17 court filing. The brief, filed in the Southern District of New York, opposes Compass' request for a preliminary injunction against Zillow's listing rules. The policy, unveiled in April and now in effect, blocks listings from appearing on Zillow or Trulia if they've been publicly marketed but not shared with Zillow or an MLS within one business day. Conversations, not conspiracy: Zillow's response presents declarations from top executives and outlines conversations with Redfin and eXp, two of the brokerages that support the policy — and which Compass cited as evidence of a possible conspiracy. But the filing characterizes those conversations as routine, last-minute heads-ups before launch, not collusion. Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman was notified of the Listing Access Standards in a call the day before they were publicly announced, according to a declaration from Zillow CEO Jeremy Wacksman: 'During the call, Mr. Kelman expressed support for Zillow's decision and indicated that Redfin would likely consider a similar policy.' Redfin's standards were announced four days later. 'At no point did Mr. Wacksman and Mr. Kelman ever discuss or enter into any agreement to boycott Compass.' In a separate declaration, Zillow Chief Industry Development Officer Errol Samuelson describes calling eXp leadership in advance of the rollout and later signing a two-part agreement: One part delivers listing feeds to Zillow, and the other commits eXp — but no one else — to following Zillow's listing rules. Compass listings continue to appear on eXp. Zillow included the contract with eXp in the court filing and emphasized that the deal 'has nothing to do with Compass.' What Zillow is saying: 'While Compass has been waging a campaign against market transparency to the detriment of consumers and agents, Zillow, by contrast, has a long history of providing transparency and equal access to real estate information, to the benefit of consumers and agents,' a Zillow spokesperson said. 'We will not waver in that commitment. Their motion gets both the facts and the law wrong, and we will continue to defend against it to ensure that the integrity of a fair and competitive real estate marketplace remains intact.' What Compass is saying: 'This case is about protecting homeowner choice. No single company should have the power to ban agents or listings because they don't follow that company's business model. That's not competition — it's coercion,' a Compass spokesperson said. 'Imagine if Amazon banned a seller for listing a product on their own website first. That's essentially what's happening here. Homeowners deserve the right to choose how they sell their homes.' How we got here: Compass filed suit against Zillow on June 23 in response to Zillow's policy barring listings that are publicly marketed but not widely available via the MLS. A few days later, Compass sought a preliminary injunction barring Zillow from enforcing its new policy. The suit argues that Compass' '3-Phased Marketing Strategy' poses 'a significant threat to Zillow's home search monopoly' by allowing consumers to sell their homes via private listing, free of 'negative insights' such as days on market. Pushing back on 'monopoly' claims: While Compass has cited Comscore data showing that Zillow receives at least 60% of U.S. home search traffic, Zillow argues that traffic is not the same as power — and certainly not proof of antitrust harm. Consumers use many sites, and Compass continues to grow, the filing notes. 'Just because a consumer visits our site does not mean they complete a transaction with us,' the company stated. Only one in four visitors connects with a real estate agent through the platform and Zillow directly participates in only a single-digit share of U.S. home sale transactions. How Zillow's listing standards work: As of May 28, agents who have listings that are deemed to be out of compliance with Zillow's Listings Access Standards will get a notification from the company. Starting June 30, 'an agent's third non-compliant listing — and any subsequent non-compliant listings — will be blocked from Zillow and Trulia for the life of the listing agreement between that listing broker and seller,' the company said. At least one agent has had a listing affected by the policy, according to CoStar CEO Andy Florance, who said on June 16 that had promoted its first listing barred by Zillow. A Zillow rep told Real Estate News that the company is not disclosing the number of listings affected by the new standards. The escalating private listings fight: Compass CEO Robert Reffkin's fight for private exclusives has multiple fronts, including in Seattle against leading local brokerage Windermere and NWMLS, which serves the region and was slapped with a lawsuit by Compass in April; in California against CRMLS, which has opted out of allowing a pre-marketing period; and more recently, in Chicago where the leaders of recently acquired @properties are echoing Reffkin's 'seller choice' message.
