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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Real-estate agents are quitting the slow housing market.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
Real-estate executives and other business leaders had pushed back on the New York City pied-à-terre tax, saying it would be costly to implement and not provide much bang for its buck.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
Real-estate agents on TikTok love to say, “Stop paying your landlord’s mortgage!”
From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026
Real-estate deals in the region are often marked by corruption and collusion between officials and business interests, according to several nonprofits and international organisations.
From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026
Real-estate agents or brokers are forming associations and are doing a great deal to eliminate dishonest practices and to put into their business the idea of service.
From A Stake in the Land by Speek, Peter A. (Peter Alexander)
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