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Current ARM mortgage rates report for Aug. 26, 2025
The current average rate on 5-year adjustable-rate mortgages is 7.02%, according to data from the popular real estate marketplace Zillow. If you’re considering an ARM to buy a home, whether to call your own or as an investment property, read...

Legacy Meets Luxury Living As Al Huzaifa Marks 50-Year Evolution – Expanding from Interiors to UAE Real Estate
Al Huzaifa, the renowned UAE homegrown luxury furniture and interior design brand, announced the launch of Al Huzaifa Properties — marking its strategic evolution into real estate development. Building on nearly 50 years of design and...

Anil Kapoor and son Harsh Varrdhan’s latest investment is a Bandra apartment worth Rs 5 crore; All you need to know
Anil Kapoor and his son Harsh Varrdhan Kapoor have a new real estate investment. They have bought a premium apartment in Bandra West, Mumbai, for Rs 5 crore, according to property registration documents accessed on the official website of the...

NBC Cuts Off DP World Tour Coverage for PGA Tour Highlights & Golf Fans Are Justifiably Upset
Golf fans were left fuming when Golf Channel, owned by NBC, cut away from the dramatic finish of the DP World Tour’s Betfred British Masters at The Belfry to air pre-game coverage for the PGA Tour’s TOUR Championship. With the leaderboard tightly...

UN Secretary-General's report highlights exploitation of natural resources and illicit foreign projects in occupied Western Sahara
New York (United Nations), August 24, 2025 (SPS) – In his annual report on Western Sahara, which he submitted during the 80th session of the General Assembly, UN Secretary-General António Guterres referred to a letter sent by UN special mechanisms...

Current refi mortgage rates report for Aug. 26, 2025
The current average refinance rate on a 30-year, fixed-rate home loan is 6.62%, according to data from the popular real estate marketplace Zillow. If you’re a homeowner hoping to refinance your mortgage for a lower rate or perhaps to tap home...

Gaurs group acquires 12-acre land at Yamuna Expressway for Rs 175 crore
NCR-based realty developer Gaurs group has acquired 12-acre land at Yamuna Expressway for Rs 175 crore. The reserved price for 47755 square metre plot was Rs 33993.75 per Sq metre and the group acquired it for Rs 36714.2 per sq metre. The group...

What’s Happening in San Antonio Real Estate? Insights from Malina Bercher
The San Antonio real estate market is always evolving, and staying informed is key, especially if you're buying or selling. Malina Bercher, your Texas Hill Country luxury realtor, joined us to share the latest trends and what they mean for you. We...

Why Nigeria Should Host Formula 1: A Gateway to Growth and Global Recognition
Why Nigeria Should Host Formula 1: A Gateway to Growth and Global Recognition Formula 1 is more than just racing. Around the world, countries that have hosted the Grand Prix have used it as a springboard for development, investment, and tourism....

Trade hit inevitable, but India can withstand the shock: Swaminathan Aiyar
With just one day to go before the proposed 50% tariffs come into effect, India is bracing for a stormy phase in its trade relations with the United States. According to noted economist Swaminathan Aiyar, this dispute has already gone beyond trade...

Private banks look more attractive than PSU peers on valuations: Deepak Shenoy
The Indian stock market saw renewed interest in IT counters this week, with Infosys, TCS, HCL Tech, and Wipro emerging as top gainers. The sector, which has been struggling with global uncertainties, is finally showing signs of recovery, but...

NotaryCam helps major credit card issuers fight fraud and reduce time to resolution with RON-based identity verification
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 26, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — NotaryCam®, a Stewart-owned company and a pioneering provider of remote online notarization (RON) and identity verification/authentication technology for real estate and legal transactions,...

Markets to deliver 7-8%, GST cuts could spark consumption revival: HDFC Sec’s Varun Lohchab
Indian equities are poised for steady but moderate returns over the next year as earnings momentum stabilises and valuations remain elevated, according to Varun Lohchab, Head of Research–Institutional Equities at HDFC Securities. Speaking to ET...

Mira Road Slab Collapse: 4-Year-Old Killed, Father Injured Near Mumbai
A heartbreaking incident was reported in Mira Road today after a slab from the Noorjahan-1 building, located opposite Zudio, collapsed. The mishap claimed the life of a four-year-old child, while the child’s father sustained injuries and has been...

Cushman & Wakefield awarded integrated real estate services contract spanning 14 countries globally
Global energy company, Woodside Energy, has awarded Cushman & Wakefield a five-year contract for the delivery of integrated real estate solutions across its global office portfolio. Spanning 14 countries across Asia Pacific (APAC), Europe, Middle...

Navigating Vancouver's Real Estate Market: Why The Right Realtor Matters
(MENAFN- GetNews) Vancouver's real estate market has long been one of the most fascinating-and challenging-housing landscapes in Canada. From heritage homes on the West Side to modern downtown condos with ocean views, buyers and sellers are...

PropertyGuru awards captured defining shifts in PH real estate
The latest edition of the awards showed that growth does not have to be concentrated in city centers The 13th edition of the PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards feted deserving companies in many metrics of excellence. As chairperson of the...

Mumbai: Matunga Police File FIR Against Vikram Solar, Vikram Capital In ₹1,050-Crore Fraud Case
Mumbai: Matunga Police File FIR Against Vikram Solar, Vikram Capital In ₹1,050-Crore Fraud Case | File Pic (Representative Image) Mumbai: The Matunga police have registered a criminal case, following a court directive, against two firms operating...

Kolkata metro expansion to boost real estate, say industry leaders
Kolkata, Aug 22 (PTI) The expansion of Kolkata’s metro network is set to give a major fillip to connectivity, spur housing demand, and boost office leasing activity, industry leaders said on Friday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will later on...
Equinix: Powering The Digital World’s Connections
Sunday, August 24, 2025 11:40 AM EDT Image Source: Pexels The digital economy runs on connectivity — not just between people, but between clouds, networks, and applications. That’s where this REIT shines. As businesses migrate to hybrid and...