Can futuristic utopias solve our housing crisis?
People have been founding new cities forever. It turns out, however, that building a successful city from scratch is harder than it looks — and occasionally takes a millennium to complete
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 27
Why utopias fail and the 'Ponzi scheme' of new development
Michael Rodriguez, director of research at Smart Growth America, said that people have been building utopias for millennia, but the best cities are the ones that gradually evolve over time
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 27
Keller Williams launches first-ever franchise in India
Sahil Kapoor will lead the new office, which is based in Delhi. The expansion comes amid a significant international push for Keller Williams, according to the company
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 18
EXp Realty expands into Poland amid international push
Competition and a slowing market are making international expansions an increasingly important part of many US companies plans for growth, including eXp Realty
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 8
Keller Williams launches new franchise in Switzerland
Keller Williams' expansion into Switzerland comes as part of a broader international push for the franchisor, and for the broader US real estate industry
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 12
Christie's International Real Estate expands to Japan
The move comes less than a year after Chicago-based brokerage @properties bought Christie's and amid a period of globalization for American brands
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 19
Keller Williams moves into Saudi Arabia amid global expansion
Muhanad Awad will lead a new franchise based in Riyadh. The franchise launch suggests that Western companies are warming to a corner of the world that has long been difficult to reach
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 11
EXp World Holdings expands into Germany
The expansion comes amid a period of rapid global growth for eXp, which says it now has more than 62,000 agents worldwide
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 31
EXp launches brokerage operations in Colombia
The virtual brokerage now operates in 14 countries, and has plans to open in others later this year
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 27
Ambitious urban renewal projects of the world
Connecting the community while creating sustainability is no easy task
South American buyers taking a pause from Miami real estate
Colombian buyers accounted for 10 percent of all foreign transactions in Miami last year
by Erik Pisor Feb 26
Nan & Co. Properties targets foreign buyers' demand for Houston condos
Increased interest from Mexican buyers cited
by Erik Pisor Feb 4
Miami foreign investment from South Americans on the rise
Expats see Miami as a good place to spend cash in a more stable, safe economy
by Kimberley Sirk Jan 29
Moscow's real estate market goes from boom to bust
Moscow property prices are struggling to keep up appearances among the world's leading cities
by Yulia Kozhevnikova Oct 23
Are foreigners stashing billions in US real estate?
The US real estate market has increasingly become a hotbed for financial alchemy
by Octavio Nuiry Sep 29