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It is that time of the year when people usually take a trip down the memory lane. Therefore, we decided to take one stroll too. On the whole, the year was a super eventful one. While there are a lot of stories that qualified for the list, we chose out some of the most important ones for our readers. Read on to find out what topped Realty Today’s list of the best realty moments in 2013. Your House or Mine: Realtors Sued for Using Home they Represented for ‘Sexual Escapades’
Two Coldwell Banker realtors have been sued by a couple in New Jersey for using their listed home for ‘sexual escapades’ instead of helping them sell it, according to several news reports. Light ‘em Up: How to Decorate with Lights This Christmas (VIDEO)
It is that time of the year when you ‘deck the halls with boughs of holly’ and bring out all the decor to celebrate the festive season. Lighting is one of the major decoration elements in every house during Christmas. Lighting plays a very important role in changing the appearance of the house. So if you don’t want to go for a major makeover or renovation project for your house, consider changing some bulbs here and there, or just getting some string lights to do up your rooms. The Looming Global Warming Catastrophe and its Effect on Real Estate
While the property market of the United States of America is heating up, so is the temperature of mother earth. Global Warming, the global crisis has hit the world but what effects will it have on the real estate market of America? Read on to find out how Global Warming has affected land values, demand for water-front properties and insurance rates in the feature below. Staged Home Videos: The New Home Selling Trend (VIDEO)
According to a report by the National Association of Realtors, pending home sales in the U.S. slid down 1.3 percent in July putting the housing recovery on the backseat, temporarily. In the wake of a decelerating housing market, a new trend has gripped the home sale sector – making staged home videos. Housing Market Recovery: What's Different This Time?
Housing market recovery is more than an optimistic dream now; it’s a reality with tangible components. Existing home sales increased for the 20th consecutive month and existing home prices have beaten last year levels for the 12th consecutive month, as well. Mortgage Lending Capacity Lag Slows Housing Recovery
Though things are certainly improving, the housing market is not out of the woods quite yet. And the fact that there aren't enough homes to buy is not everything. Sony Selling Madison Avenue Headquarters for $1.1 billion
The American headquarters of Sony Corp. located at 550 Madison Avenue is being sold off to a consortium of buyers headed by realty firm , Chetrit Group. The deal is expected to be sealed at $1.1 billion. After Sandy, Adjuster Comes, But Not the Cash (Commentary)
When your home is destroyed, your first urge is to fix it. You want to rebuild, remove the smell of saturated insulation and the sight of mud-stained floors with the new, the clean, the livable. Real Estate Wave Helps an IPO Avoid Tech Wipeout
A real estate wave helped an initial public offering avoid a tech wipeout. Newly listed shares of Trulia, an online property listing service, popped by over 40 percent in their debut on Thursday.
