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real estate

[ree-uhl, reel] / ˈri əl, ril /
NOUN
property and buildings for sale
Synonyms
STRONGEST
land
WEAK
chattels real freehold immoveables land and buildings landed property landholdings lot plat plot real property realty territory

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In charter cities, the measure would prevent voters from approving any real estate transfer taxes beyond the state’s existing rate of 0.11% of a property’s sale price.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 6, 2026

Speaking with Usha Vance on "Storytime with the Second Lady," as America celebrated its 250th birthday, the billionaire property tycoon opened with his favorite topic -- real estate, of course.

From Barron's • Jul. 3, 2026

Yermolaiev, 58, is a wealthy real estate developer, who has been living in Monaco.

From BBC • Jul. 3, 2026

Reality TV star Ryan Serhant is expanding his fast-growing real estate empire to the Lone Star State.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026

Dream homes from real estate circulars and cats off 9-Lives.

From "Missing May" by Cynthia Rylant

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