San Jose Chamber of Commerce CEO quits to take East Bay teaching job
SAN JOSE — The top boss at the San Jose Chamber of Commerce has quit his post as chief executive officer in a move that forces the business group to …
Real Estate
Home sales drop again in July, as supply drops again
Sales of previously owned homes dropped 2.2% in July from June to a seasonally adjusted, annualized rate of 4.07 million units, according to the National Association of Realtors. Sales were …
Lowe’s (LOW) earnings Q2 2023
Lowe’s reported mixed results for its fiscal second quarter on Tuesday, as consumers tackled springtime projects and helped offset weakening home improvement demand. The company topped Wall Street’s earnings estimates, …
East Bay university site entices brisk interest from education groups
OAKLAND — Holy Names University has enticed numerous groups that are interested in leasing all or part of the Oakland Hills site for educational uses, the property’s new owner said. …
SJSU eyes prominent downtown San Jose hotel tower for student housing
SAN JOSE — San Jose State University is engaged in talks to enable the school to buy a prominent downtown San Jose hotel tower that the college could convert to …
Melbourne rental raises eyebrows: ‘Very exploitative’
A hidden detail of a rental listing for a $270 a week room in Melbourne has sparked outrage online, with observers describing it as “not only appalling but delusional”. The …
Mortgage rates hit highest point since 2000
A For Sale sign displayed in front of a home on February 22, 2023 in Miami, Florida. Joe Raedle | Getty Images Mortgage rates jumped Monday, following a rise in …
Waterfront Sydney property for sale for just $235k in Bar Point
A “stress-free” waterfront Sydney property is up for sale for only $235,000 — but it comes with a catch. The residential land is in the “sought after” location of Bar …
China’s property troubles worsen, ramping calls for bolder policy help
Aerial photo shows a rural residential area in Chengdong town of Hai ‘an City, East China’s Jiangsu Province, April 1, 2023. Future Publishing | Future Publishing | Getty Images China’s …
China property developer Evergrande files for bankruptcy protection in US
A residential complex constructed by Evergrande in Huai’an, Jiangsu, China, on July 20, 2023. Future Publishing | Future Publishing | Getty Images China’s heavily indebted property developer Evergrande group on …