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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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The real estate listings and technology company on Wednesday reported 19 cents a share under generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP, standards on $708 million in revenue, up 18% from one year prior.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

The tax targets "those who store their wealth in New York City real estate but don't actually live here".

From BBC • May 6, 2026

Through our three great population booms — the 1880s, the 1920s and 1950s — the business of L.A. was the real estate business.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

While real estate far from big cities is cheaper, filling up for long commutes has become painful.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

The Edgemont Community Council decided to picket Abe Greenberg’s real estate offices in downtown Durham.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson