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etty Images Moneywise and Yahoo Finance LLC may receive commissions from the links below. For the first time, many of America’s wealthiest families are liquidating assets from their long‑standing real‑estate holdings. The Wall Street Journal reports that falling property values in New York’s commercial market are forcing some of the city’s richest families to sell. The piece highlights William Rudin, who inherited a portfolio from his grandfather and was cautioned against selling, yet last year off‑loaded several core assets.

    Jeff Bezos offers $100 landlordship with no tenant hassles. A 49‑year‑old with no retirement savings is advised to pursue six rapid catch‑up strategies. Dave Ramsey warns that nearly half of Americans commit a major Social Security error; he offers three quick fixes.

    Office leases haven’t rebounded post‑pandemic. New York’s vacancy rate sits at 15.2%, while San Francisco’s climbs to 35.4%, driving down prices for sellers. Should investors seize undervalued properties or avoid the sector? Commercial real estate is heterogeneous, presenting both challenges and opportunities. Office space, which dominates recent sales, is pressured by remote work, though some firms are pushing a return to the office and city officials are lobbying CEOs. Conversely, shopping centers face a supply crunch; Cushman & Wakefield notes that quality retail space is now scarce, potentially boosting rents and returns. In September, the U.S. central bank aggressively cut rates by 50 basis points, followed by 2.5 basis points in November and December.