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Amazon Plans Three Skyscrapers in Seattle

Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) is continuing its global expansion with a deal that will transform Seattle's skyline. The online retailer has agreed to purchase three development parcels in the city and plans a trio of 1 million square foot office towers.

Positive economic outlook set to boost tourism and real estate on Cape Verde

The economy in Cape Verde is expected to rise 7.1% by 2013 from 5.6% in 2011, which will foster growth in the real estate sector, according to the experts of International Monetary Fund.

China Shanghai Changes Housing Tax

China - The Shanghai city government is offering lower taxation for the average homepurchase after revising the standards of "ordinary" houses on Thursday.However, experts are cautious about whether the new standards will help "wait-and-see"homebuyers make a faster decision.