Macy's Faces New Activist Pressure Amidst Declining Sales and Accounting Irregularities
Activist investor Barington Capital and Thor Equities are pushing Macy's to cut costs, sell luxury brands, and optimize its real estate portfolio, following declining sales and a recent \$154 million accounting irregularity.
Macy's Faces New Activist Pressure Amidst Declining Sales and Accounting Irregularities
Activist investor Barington Capital and Thor Equities are pushing Macy's to cut costs, sell luxury brands, and optimize its real estate portfolio, following declining sales and a recent \$154 million accounting irregularity.
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40% Bias Score
EasyKnock, Facing Lawsuits, Closes Abruptly
Facing over two dozen lawsuits and multiple state investigations, EasyKnock, a real estate company offering sale-leaseback deals, unexpectedly closed its doors Thursday, leaving hundreds of homeowners with uncertain housing situations and raising concerns about the future of similar business models.
EasyKnock, Facing Lawsuits, Closes Abruptly
Facing over two dozen lawsuits and multiple state investigations, EasyKnock, a real estate company offering sale-leaseback deals, unexpectedly closed its doors Thursday, leaving hundreds of homeowners with uncertain housing situations and raising concerns about the future of similar business models.
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48% Bias Score
Greek Property Renovations Yield Average 58% Resale Value Increase
Protio's analysis reveals an average 58% increase in resale value of renovated properties in Greece, with Moschato leading at 116%, followed by Psyrri (95.5%) and Omonoia (61.5%), driven by high demand and older housing stock; limited access to loans boosts demand for renovated properties.
Greek Property Renovations Yield Average 58% Resale Value Increase
Protio's analysis reveals an average 58% increase in resale value of renovated properties in Greece, with Moschato leading at 116%, followed by Psyrri (95.5%) and Omonoia (61.5%), driven by high demand and older housing stock; limited access to loans boosts demand for renovated properties.
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36% Bias Score
Spanish Real Estate Sector Demands Land Law Reform Amidst Housing Crisis
Amidst the Spanish government's announcement of a public housing company, the real estate sector strongly advocates for the immediate approval of the Land Law reform to expedite new housing construction of all types, citing a critical shortage of developable land and lengthy administrative processes...
Spanish Real Estate Sector Demands Land Law Reform Amidst Housing Crisis
Amidst the Spanish government's announcement of a public housing company, the real estate sector strongly advocates for the immediate approval of the Land Law reform to expedite new housing construction of all types, citing a critical shortage of developable land and lengthy administrative processes...
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56% Bias Score
Diddy's Holmby Hills Mansion Remains Unsold Amidst Sex Trafficking Scandal
Sean Combs (Diddy) listed his $61.5 million Holmby Hills mansion in September, following a federal raid linked to sex trafficking charges which yielded over 1000 bottles of massage oil and lubricant; the property, purchased in 2014 for $39 million, remains unsold despite its luxurious features.
Diddy's Holmby Hills Mansion Remains Unsold Amidst Sex Trafficking Scandal
Sean Combs (Diddy) listed his $61.5 million Holmby Hills mansion in September, following a federal raid linked to sex trafficking charges which yielded over 1000 bottles of massage oil and lubricant; the property, purchased in 2014 for $39 million, remains unsold despite its luxurious features.
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44% Bias Score
Geopolitical Instability Tops European Real Estate Concerns
Geopolitical instability is the top concern for the European real estate sector in 2025, according to a PwC and ULI survey of 1,100 firms, surpassing economic growth worries and impacting investment decisions.
Geopolitical Instability Tops European Real Estate Concerns
Geopolitical instability is the top concern for the European real estate sector in 2025, according to a PwC and ULI survey of 1,100 firms, surpassing economic growth worries and impacting investment decisions.
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40% Bias Score
Supreme Court Upholds Tenant Pre-emption Rights in Blackstone Housing Sale
The Spanish Supreme Court ruled that four tenants of subsidized housing sold by Blackstone can buy their homes at the original price, upholding their right of pre-emption due to the sale being 'grouped', not 'joint', as it excluded 44 garages, setting a precedent for similar cases.
Supreme Court Upholds Tenant Pre-emption Rights in Blackstone Housing Sale
The Spanish Supreme Court ruled that four tenants of subsidized housing sold by Blackstone can buy their homes at the original price, upholding their right of pre-emption due to the sale being 'grouped', not 'joint', as it excluded 44 garages, setting a precedent for similar cases.
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32% Bias Score
St. Petersburg's Kresty Prison to be Auctioned
The former Kresty prison in St. Petersburg, Russia, infamous for its history and use during revolutions and political repression, is scheduled for auction on February 21st, marking the end of an era for this 4-hectare complex that once housed 999 cells and various amenities.
St. Petersburg's Kresty Prison to be Auctioned
The former Kresty prison in St. Petersburg, Russia, infamous for its history and use during revolutions and political repression, is scheduled for auction on February 21st, marking the end of an era for this 4-hectare complex that once housed 999 cells and various amenities.
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24% Bias Score
Antetokounmpo Invests \u20ac14.1 Million in Greek Mall
Giannis Antetokounmpo, earning \$93.3 million annually, and other investors purchased the Village Shopping & More mall in Rentis, Greece, for \u20ac14.1 million, showcasing his diversified investment strategy in sports, technology, and real estate.
Antetokounmpo Invests \u20ac14.1 Million in Greek Mall
Giannis Antetokounmpo, earning \$93.3 million annually, and other investors purchased the Village Shopping & More mall in Rentis, Greece, for \u20ac14.1 million, showcasing his diversified investment strategy in sports, technology, and real estate.
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20% Bias Score
East German Rental Apartment Listings Drop 10% in May 2024
A 10% decrease in rental apartment listings was observed on Kleinanzeigen in East Germany (excluding Berlin) in May 2024 compared to the previous year; particularly sharp declines were seen in Saxony (-13%) and Saxony-Anhalt (-13%), impacting housing seekers.
East German Rental Apartment Listings Drop 10% in May 2024
A 10% decrease in rental apartment listings was observed on Kleinanzeigen in East Germany (excluding Berlin) in May 2024 compared to the previous year; particularly sharp declines were seen in Saxony (-13%) and Saxony-Anhalt (-13%), impacting housing seekers.
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24% Bias Score
Milan Real Estate Agent's Success Built on Controversial Practices
A Milan-based real estate agent, known for selling even small apartments, has built a successful career and significant online presence by showcasing his lifestyle and fitness, despite criticism for his business practices.
Milan Real Estate Agent's Success Built on Controversial Practices
A Milan-based real estate agent, known for selling even small apartments, has built a successful career and significant online presence by showcasing his lifestyle and fitness, despite criticism for his business practices.
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60% Bias Score
Rees-Mogg's Multi-Million Pound Property Empire
Jacob Rees-Mogg, former Conservative MP, owns multiple multi-million pound properties including a £5 million Westminster home, a £4 million Pall Mall flat block, and his £2.9 million Somerset mansion, Gournay Court; his family's former home, The Old Rectory, recently sold for £2.75 million.
Rees-Mogg's Multi-Million Pound Property Empire
Jacob Rees-Mogg, former Conservative MP, owns multiple multi-million pound properties including a £5 million Westminster home, a £4 million Pall Mall flat block, and his £2.9 million Somerset mansion, Gournay Court; his family's former home, The Old Rectory, recently sold for £2.75 million.
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44% Bias Score