In 1964, Jane Sewall bought the abandoned Maine island she had dreamed of since childhood; 22 years later, she gave it away to keep it wild foreverJane Sewall's childhood dream came true when she purchased Witch Island near South Bristol, Maine. In a generous move, she donated it in tw...
20 Aug, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
Should I make my foreign national son a co-owner of my properties for inheritance?ET Wealth Reader's Query: I’m a single parent and my only son is now a foreign national. I want to safeguard his interests and am wondering...
20 Aug, 2026, 12.09 PM IST
At 86, a Pennsylvania farmer turned down more than $15 million from data-center developers and accepted $1.9 million instead, sending his land down a very different path: keeping the farm alive rather than turning it into a server campusAn 86-year-old farmer turned down a staggering $15 million for his Pennsylvania farms, choosing instead to accept $1.9 million via a conser...
19 Aug, 2026, 09.40 PM IST
Five generations of one Texas family cared for 1,029 acres of land. In 2005, they handed hundreds of acres over to wildlife instead of developers for protection of 2 species of America's rarest birdsA Texas family chose conservation over development, helping protect 1,029 acres of land cared for by five generations. The Trust for Public...
19 Aug, 2026, 04.02 PM IST
Man constructs a house before selling his old property and claims income tax exemption under Section 54; Income Tax Department sends notice; he wins case in ITAT DelhiConstructs house for Rs 47 lakh in Tilak Nagar, sells old property in Paschim Viharfor Rs 53 lakh, pays no tax, tax dept sent notice, man w...
19 Aug, 2026, 12.26 PM IST
JCPenney has just days left as beloved Maryland mall shuts for good on August 31 after nearly 70 years, leaving generations of shoppers saying goodbyeEastpoint Mall in Dundalk, Maryland, will permanently close its doors on August 31. The beloved shopping center has served the community si...
19 Aug, 2026, 12.18 PM IST
Global Market: Chinese stocks slide as semiconductor and robotics shares tumbleChinese stocks tumbled on Wednesday as semiconductor and robotics shares came under heavy selling pressure, with weak corporate earnings an...
19 Aug, 2026, 11.45 AM IST
Should I sell my flat and invest to earn interest, or keep it and earn rent in my retirement?ET Wealth Reader's Query: I own a two-bedroom flat in Bengaluru, which is about 10 years old, and have no outstanding loan. I am a senior c...
18 Aug, 2026, 11.53 AM IST
Inherited mother's land, converted it into business stock, and invested over Rs 5 crore in a new home; ITAT Surat grants Section 54F tax exemption relying on a 1983 CBDT circular; Know whySon inherited 50% of mother’s land and took it in his real estate business as business stock; brought an even larger plot for Rs 2 crore cl...
17 Aug, 2026, 10.30 AM IST
Housing society expels member by passing a resolution with 3/4 majority: Can it force the resident to vacate or sell the flat?If housing society expels resident from membership by 3/4th majority votes, should the resident vacate or sell the flat? Know what the law ...
16 Aug, 2026, 09.56 PM IST
Real estate stocks: Time for a tactical relocation? 10 stocks with an upside potential of up to 35%In its operating matrix, the real estate sector is different from most sectors listed on the exchanges. In fact, a large part of the indust...
16 Aug, 2026, 07.44 AM IST
Ryanair co-founder’s 951-acre estate with 7-bed mansion, 268 horse stalls listed for $57.5 millionRyanair co-founder Tony Ryan's family is selling Castleton Farm for $57.5 million. This historic 951-acre estate in Kentucky dates back to ...
15 Aug, 2026, 02.41 PM IST
Sonu Nigam buys small studio size 258.33 sqft office in Andheri for Rs 1 croreSinger Sonu Nigam has purchased a 258.33 sq ft commercial office in Mumbai’s Andheri West for Rs 1 crore. The deal, registered on August 6,...
14 Aug, 2026, 04.41 PM IST
In 1990, this Californian family turned down $ 4 million for 6,300 acre land. 20 years later, they bagged $ 12.7 million deal for that same piece of landA California family fought the government over ancestral ranch land. The Gherini family believed their island property was worth millions m...
13 Aug, 2026, 06.48 PM IST
NRI selling property in India: Should sale proceeds go to an NRE or NRO account? Know repatriation limits and RBI rulesAre you an NRI looking to sell your property in India after relocating abroad? It's essential to understand the process of repatriating you...
12 Aug, 2026, 11.00 AM IST
In 1960, this Florida man rejected a multi-million-dollar deal to live in Jacksonville. Donated land to poor and protected wildlife until his deathLiving a life of simplicity, Willie Browne placed a higher value on the beauty of nature than on riches. He generously donated part of his ...
12 Aug, 2026, 12.58 AM IST
Sold property for Rs 94 lakh despite a stamp value of Rs 1.93 crore, received an income tax notice under Section 50C; ITAT Chennai grants relief for this reasonChennai man sold property for Rs 94 lakh despite Rs 1.93 crore stamp duty value; so tax dept sent notice u/s Section 50C to tax the differe...
10 Aug, 2026, 05.24 PM IST