{
  "id": 9267748,
  "title": "How rising house prices have forced Taiwan to settle for ‘haunted homes’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/how-rising-house-prices-have-forced-taiwan-to-settle-for-haunted-homes",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-23T04:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/real-estate/news/how-rising-house-prices-have-forced-taiwan-to-settle-for-haunted-homes/articleshow/134416062.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "In Taiwan, the soaring property prices are leading buyers to consider 'haunted houses,' which come at significantly lower prices due to their grim pasts. Many banks are reluctant to finance these homes, fearing future resale challenges and negative superstitions. Before they move in, buyers often engage in spiritual rituals to honor the spirits, showcasing how traditional beliefs continue to…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}