BBC World
Evergrande Founder Gets Life Sentence, Proving That Borrowing Trillions to Build Things May Have Downsides
Evergrande's founder gets life in prison, proving that building an empire on debt and creative accounting doesn't end well.
2026-08-20
BBC World
2026-08-12
NPR Economy
Existing Home Sales Slide 1.7% in July as Mortgage Rates Hit Yearly High; Million-Dollar Mansions Apparently Fine
Home sales fall 1.7% in July as mortgage rates hit 6.7%, but million-dollar homes are selling like hotcakes - because of course they are.
2026-08-05
BBC Business
Singles Tax: The Hidden Fee for Not Having a Plus-One
Being single is now a luxury item - unless you buy a house with your mate and split the groceries.
2026-06-23
NPR Economy
Denver's Falling Home Prices: A Lifeline for Renters, a Headache for Economists
Denver's falling home prices are a win for renters but a puzzle for economists, who weigh the risks of underwater mortgages against the benefits of more affordable housing in a growing city.
2026-04-30
The Guardian
Jim Chalmers to Property Investors: Don't Panic, Your Tax Loophole Is Probably Safe
Treasurer Jim Chalmers hints existing property investors will dodge higher taxes in upcoming budget, because retroactive fairness is so last century.
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