real estate
Americannoun
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property, especially in land.
three acres of real estate.
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available space or capacity.
A bigger screen will give you extra real estate.
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Origin of real estate
First recorded in 1640–45
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But even as the S&P 500 fell 0.3% Tuesday, nine of its 11 sectors—including real estate, consumer staples and healthcare—traded in the green.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
Its website used to describe it as a "leading UK real estate agency" with "eight branches" and "170 staff".
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
Own real estate: Real estate often holds its value during times of high inflation.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026
In Latin America, Panama is attracting attention through its Qualified Investor Visa, which requires a $300,000 investment in real estate to secure residency.
From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026
Under the policy, the Osage reservation would be divvied up into 160-acre parcels, into real estate, with each tribal member receiving one allotment, while the rest of the territory would be opened to settlers.
From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann
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