Commentaries
Hypercity to Be Cautious on Store Expansion Plans
Stocks News Singapore: Strong Property Sales Heighten Policy Risk
SOHO China Buys Shanghai Project For $339 Mln
EDITOR'S PICKS
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Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rates by a Quarter Point Following Election, How Could It Affect Mortgage Rates?
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10 Housing Markets Where Minimum-Wage Workers Can Actually Afford Rent
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A Comprehensive Guide on Buying a Foreclosed Home
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Billionaire Investors Behind Rising Housing Costs, Homelessness in the US: Study
A New York judge has ruled that Bank of America CEOBrian Moynihan must testify in a lawsuit brought by bond insurer MBIA Inc. which claims the bank fraudulently induced it to insure risky mortgage-backed securities. UK Property Tax Increase Impacting on
The decision by the UK government to increase property stamp dutyon certain properties has had some impacts sales but a cautious market prevails across the board, according to real estate consultants. Australian House Prices Seen Bottoming Out
A downturn in Australia's house prices may be bottoming out, with prices likely to fall slightly this year then rise by March 2014 due to strong demand for inner city houses and a healthy market in mining state Western Australia, a survey said. NY Pushes Objection to BofA $8.5 BIL Mortgage Pact
Bank of America Corp's proposed $8.5 billion mortgage bond settlement received fresh opposition on Tuesday from New York's attorney general, who said the accord appears unfair to investors who may deserve to recover more. Housing Group Files Bias Complaint Against Wells Fargo
A nonprofit group on Tuesday filed a discrimination complaint with the U.S. government accusing Wells Fargo & Co. of a failure to maintain foreclosed homes in minority neighborhoods compared with those vacant properties it owns in white areas. REFILE-NY Equities Boss Pleads Guilty in $66 Mln Mortgage Fraud Case
The president of a New York brokerage firm pleaded guilty on Monday to conspiracy in a $66 million mortgage fraud scheme -- the latest victory in U.S. President Barack Obama's campaign against financial fraud. Marlins’ New Stadium, Courtesy of Taxpayers
Marlins’ New Stadium, Courtesy of Taxpayers Kevin Grey of Reuters wrote a delightful piece describing the opening of the the new home of the Miami Marlins. Mortgage Rate : How to Grab the Best Now
With mortgage rates still hovering near historic lows, this could be the right time to buy a home or refinance a mortgage, but nailing down a low-rate, low-fee loan isn't that easy. Deteriorating Conditions Force Housing Downgrade in Australia
The autumn Outlook confirms deteriorating conditions for the housing industry in the final quarter of 2011 and into 2012, with the evidence prompting a further downgrade in terms of forecasts for new home building levels. Special Report: A Greek Banker's Secret Property Deals
He is the former economics professor behind an upstart bank that rode the Greek boom to become a publicly listed heavyweight with a loan book of over 35 billion euros. She is his devoted wife, who oversees the bank's sponsorship of museums and the arts, and advised it on corporate social responsibility.
