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real estate

[ree-uhl, reel] / ˈri əl, ril /


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Santa Barbara real estate records show the house was owned by Pratt’s father.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

These days, being a limelight-seeking senator, swing-state governor, or New York City real estate developer who used to host a reality TV show can do the trick.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

This isn’t unheard of: Some universities already have taxable, for-profit arms, whether it’s in real estate development, hospitality or startup incubators.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

The fund is known to keep a lower profile than many of its peers, investing broadly in stocks and assets like real estate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Once a standard is established around all these real estate processes, the broker can focus a lot more on you and your needs, not on chasing documents.

From "The World Is Flat" by Thomas L. Friedman