I entered a bidding war to land an apartment. It was way more brutal than I expected.

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At every step of my apartment hunt, the message was clear: Being first in line may not be enough.

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Home prices have soared so much that 98 out of 100 biggest US cities are overvalued relative to historical levels

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China's property sector is facing massive risks and authorities must meet it with 'forceful action', IMF says

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People commute in front of the under-construction Guangzhou Evergrande football stadium in Guangzhou, China's southern Guangdong province on September 17, 2021.

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Elite investor Jim Rogers rings the alarm on US debt and dollar dominance - and warns of bubbles in stocks and real estate

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Jim Rogers.

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China's property crisis just keeps getting worse — property giant Country Garden just warned it may default on its debt

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A residential area of Country Garden in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, China.
Country Garden is among China's largest real-estate developers.

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Bad news, homeowners: 1 of these 3 things needs to happen for house prices to be considered affordable, says a real estate expert

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House for Sale by Owner, Forest Hills, Queens, New York.
US home sales have slowed on the back of low inventory and high rates.

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Investors warn Evergrande could face an 'uncontrolled collapse' that would be a disaster for China's property sector

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China's property sector is central to its economy.

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Trump, fraud, and minding the GAAP: A guide to the accounting rules at the heart of his NY trial, courtesy of 2 standup comics who happen to be CPAs

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Donald Trump addresses reporters on the opening day of his New York civil fraud trial, with defense attorney Alina Habba.
Donald Trump addresses reporters on the opening day of his New York civil fraud trial, with defense attorney Alina Habba.

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Otis and Jean's 'Sex Education' house could now be yours for $1.8 million — take a look inside

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I had low expectations for Tempo by Hilton, its first millennial-friendly, wellness-focused hotel. The NYC location ended up having one of the best rooms I've ever stayed in.

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Bed in Tempo by Hilton Times Square
Tempo by Hilton's first location is in the heart of Times Square, New York. Despite my disdain for the neighborhood, this was one of the best hotel rooms I've ever stayed in.

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