REAL ESTATE

Mattress maker Serta next in line to dump Trump

(Reuters) – U.S. mattress maker Serta said it would not renew its licensing agreement with the Trump Organization, the latest company to distance itself from real estate developer and TV personality Donald Trump, after his comments insulting Mexicans. Department store chain Macy’s Inc said on Wednesday it would phase out Trump’s line of menswear, while Comcast Corp’s NBCUniversal said it would not air his annual Miss USA and Miss Universe

5 Ways to Handle the Eyesore Next Door Before You Sell

Filed under: How To, Selling Getty Images By Laura Agadoni You’re almost ready to put your house on the market when you realize it: The neighborhood eyesore is going to pose a problem. Sure, we know some people might view any attempts to hide an eyesore from view as being underhanded, sneaky, and designed to fool unsuspecting buyers. They might envision unscrupulous sellers and agents who keep their fingers crossed,

Alibaba, Evergrande-owned soccer club files for China IPO in Asian first

Evergrande Taobao, the soccer team co-owned by Alibaba Group Holding Ltd and property firm Evergrande Real Estate Group Ltd, could become the first club listed in Asia after it filed for an initial public offering in China. The team, which recently signed Brazilian World Cup winning coach Luiz Felipe Scolari, filed with the National Equities Exchange and Quotations (NEEQ) to list on the so-called “New Third Board,” Evergrande said in

China's Guangzhou Evergrande seeks stock exchange listing

China’s most glamorous football club Guangzhou Evergrande plans to list on a minor stock exchange in a bid to attract strategic investors and boost its brand, a statement said on Thursday. The Chinese champions, jointly owned by top property developer Evergrande and e-commerce giant Alibaba, have applied to list on China’s small-cap National Equities Exchange and Quotations (NEEQ). The request is subject to approval by NEEQ, the real estate firm

Macy's cuts ties with Trump, New York City reviews contracts

Macy’s Inc said on Wednesday it would end its business relationship with Donald Trump, and New York City said it was reviewing its contracts with the billionaire developer and U.S. presidential hopeful because of his comments insulting Mexicans. Calling Trump’s remarks “disgusting and offensive,” New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said in a statement, “Trump’s comments do not represent the values of inclusion and openness that define us as

Donald Trump's hotel collection under possible credit card breach: blog

(Reuters) – Real estate developer Donald Trump’s string of luxury hotel properties, The Trump Hotel Collection, could be the latest victim of credit card breach, KrebsonSecurity reported, citing data shared by several U.S.-based banks. Sources at the U.S. banks traced a pattern of fraudulent debit and credit card charges to accounts that had all been used at Trump hotels, the cyber crime and internet security blog said. Hard Rock Hotel

Macy's becomes latest to cut ties with Donald Trump

Department store Macy’s Inc said on Wednesday that it would end its business relationship with Donald Trump, becoming the latest company to sever ties with the real estate developer and TV personality after his comments insulting Mexicans. Macy’s said it would phase-out Trump’s menswear collection, which includes shirts, ties, cufflinks and suits and have been sold by the department store since 2004. “Macy’s is a company that stands for diversity

Macy's cuts ties with Donald Trump after Mexico insults

(Reuters) – Department store Macy’s Inc said on Wednesday that it would end its business relationship with real estate developer and TV personality Donald Trump after his comments insulting Mexicans, including phasing out the Trump line of menswear. “Macy’s is a company that stands for diversity and inclusion. We have no tolerance for discrimination in any form,” the company said in an emailed statement. “In light of statements made by