David Invest

Dark towers punctuate city skylines worldwide, their empty floors not failures but features of a hidden financial ecosystem. These gleaming skyscrapers in places like New York's Billionaire's Row, Dubai, Hong Kong, and Toronto serve a purpose far removed from conventional housing: they function as "safe deposit boxes in the clouds" for the ultra-wealthy.

When you look up at night and see those unlit flo...

What does it mean when a home includes a firing range, bowling alley, and car museum? We journey into the world of ultra-luxury real estate with an exclusive look at the $285 million mega-mansion under construction in Manalapan, Florida that's poised to become America's most expensive home ever sold.

Situated at 1960 South Ocean Boulevard, adjacent to tech titan Larry Ellison's $173 million estate, this 54,0...

Americans are redefining their ideal lifestyle, and it looks remarkably different from the big-city dream that dominated previous generations. This fascinating exploration reveals the migration toward smaller cities that expertly balance quality of life with economic opportunity – a trend that accelerated dramatically since 2020.

The deep dive examines America's top five small cities for 2025, uncovering the specific ...

Housing market shifts are reshaping America's real estate landscape in ways that affect everyone from renters to hopeful homebuyers. Our deep dive reveals a startling reversal: permits for new apartment construction have not only cooled from pandemic highs but actually fallen below pre-COVID levels. This 27% drop from peak building activity signals serious trouble ahead for rental markets nationwide.

Why the sudden ha...

Ready for a potential game-changer in real estate investing? Bonus depreciation—that supercharged tax deduction allowing investors to write off qualifying assets immediately instead of over many years—might be making a dramatic comeback.

The House has narrowly approved a bill that would restore 100% bonus depreciation for assets placed in service between January 2025 and December 2029. This represents a potential windfall ...

That gleaming crown might not be solid gold after all. Behind the fairy tale image of royal wealth lies a fascinating and often overlooked reality: monarchies throughout history have faced financial collapse, forcing dramatic transformations from sovereign rulers to creative entrepreneurs just trying to keep the lights on in their ancestral palaces.

Our journey travels from the excesses of pre-revolutionary France, where V...

What happens when the glittering world of luxury real estate comes crashing down? Beyond the sleek skyscrapers and glossy brochures lies a shadow realm where billion-dollar dreams shatter against hard financial realities.

Our journey begins with WeWork's spectacular rise and fall – a cautionary tale of how charismatic leadership and revolutionary promises created a $47 billion valuation bubble that eventually burst. W...

The gap between owning and renting has never been more striking. With median home prices hitting a record $420,000 and mortgage rates hovering in the high 6% range, average monthly mortgage payments now exceed typical rents by a staggering $1,350. This widening affordability divide is reshaping America's housing landscape in unexpected ways.

Our deep dive into the latest Q2 Multifamily National Report reveals a rental...

What happens when the dazzling world of luxury real estate reveals itself to be built on foundations of sand? We pull back the curtain on some of the most spectacular property collapses and schemes of our time, uncovering the troubling patterns that connect them.

The captivating saga of WeWork stands as a monument to narrative power over business fundamentals. Adam Neumann's charismatic leadership transformed a basic ...

The American Dream took an unexpected turn after the 2008 financial crisis when Wall Street firms began purchasing foreclosed homes en masse. What started as a supposed market stabilization effort has evolved into something far more consequential for renters and communities nationwide.

Diving deep into this transformation, we examine how companies like Blackstone, Cerberus, and Invitation Homes acquired hundreds of thousan...

The Las Vegas Strip is no stranger to spectacle, but amidst the neon and excitement stands a $275 million ghost story worthy of your attention. We're diving deep into the rise and spectacular fall of the Harmon Hotel – a gleaming 49-story glass tower that never welcomed a single guest.

Designed by the renowned Foster + Partners as the crown jewel of the massive $8.5 billion CityCenter complex, the Harmon was meant to ...

The American dream of homeownership feels increasingly like a competitive sport as prices continue their upward climb across most of the country. According to fresh data from the National Association of Realtors for Q1 2025, the national median home price has reached a significant milestone at $402,300, representing a 3.4% increase from last year. While prices are still rising in 83% of metro markets, this represents a slight cooli...

Beyond the ivy-covered walls and grand academic buildings lies a surprising reality: elite universities function as massive real estate empires, quietly controlling vast swaths of the cities they inhabit. 

Prestigious institutions like Harvard, Oxford, Stanford and others aren't just centers of learning – they're strategic property investors with portfolios worth billions. Harvard manages thousands of acres acros...

Gleaming skyscrapers piercing clouds, private oceanfront villas, and movie set-worthy penthouses might capture our imagination when thinking about luxury real estate, but beneath the glossy surface lies a surprisingly nimble, multi-layered economic force that silently reshapes entire economies.

This fascinating sector acts as a powerful catalyst for economic growth despite representing just a tiny slice of the housing mark...

What drives a billionaire to buy their own island? It's a question that opens a fascinating window into the minds of the ultra-wealthy, revealing priorities and ambitions that extend far beyond mere luxury.

Our journey through these private paradises reveals an extraordinary spectrum of vision and purpose. We explore Laucala Island in Fiji, where Red Bull co-founder Dietrich Mateschitz created an astonishing blend of ...

The housing market stands at a pivotal turning point according to fresh Zillow analysis that forecasts a nearly 2% decline in US home values by the end of 2025. This represents the first significant nationwide price drop since 2012, signaling a fundamental shift away from the frenetic post-pandemic market conditions that drove double-digit growth and created intense competition among buyers.

Two key factors are driving thi...

The housing market's shifting tides are revealing a fascinating divide across America. Despite headlines about soaring costs, our data shows 42 of the 300 biggest metro areas actually experienced price drops in 2025—up significantly from just 31 cities the month before.

Diving deep into these cooling markets, we find a striking pattern centered in the Sunbelt. Austin leads with a 3.8% decline, followed by Tampa (-3.6%...

Money talks, but real estate screams. In our deep dive into billionaire Ken Griffin's globe-spanning property empire, we uncover the fascinating blend of strategy, status, and personal passion driving these headline-grabbing acquisitions.

The centerpiece is undoubtedly Griffin's Palm Beach compound, a potentially billion-dollar investment that simultaneously functions as a shrewd market play amid Florida's w...

Who truly owns the ground beneath London's iconic skyline? While the royal family and historic aristocratic dynasties like the Grosvenors and Cadigans have shaped London for centuries, a significant shift is underway as global investors with "unmatched financial clout" transform the property landscape of one of the world's most prestigious cities.

Qatar has emerged as London's largest foreign real ...