Friday, 15 November 2024

Finance & Mortgage

'Lululemon Founder Chip Wilson's Mansion 'Vancouver’s Golden Mile' Tops List of Most Expensive Properties in BC

The mansion of former CEO and founder of Lululemon Athletica Chip Wilson has claimed the top spot again in the list of the most expensive properties in British Columbia.

'Condo Living: Benefits Of Transferring To A Condo

If you're one of the people who think their home is too big for them, then downsizing to a condo may have also crossed your mind. Chances are if your kids moved out of your house or if you disposed a large part of your possessions to clear house clutter, you'll find that a smaller place may be more appropriate for you.

'Hong Kong Property Market’s Gravity-defying Climb to Records May Reverse in 2016

Will Hong Kong's property market turn 180 degrees from its record breaking climb this 2016; Bloomberg reports.

EDITOR'S PICKS

'It's a Family-financed Property Market In 2016

Family-funded house moves look like the most popular trend for 2016 as those who wish to acquire properties continue to seek help from loved ones in order to move up the housing ladder, predicts JMW Solictors in a report by Manchester Evening News.

By Staff Reporter
'Manhattan's Median Sale Price For Homes Hits $1.5 Million

Dreaming of your Manhattan home? You may want to spend a little more time dreaming as it's never been more expensive to buy a home in the area, CNN Money reports.

By Staff Reporter
'Real Estate News: Digital Realty Foresees Another Strong Year

Last Monday, Digital Realty Trust (DLR) released its 2016 earnings outlook that provides strong evidence that 2016 will be a favorable year for the company. The results predicts that DLR will experience a 7% core Funds from Operations (FFO) growth in 2016.

By Staff Reporter
'Real Estate News: Seattle Real Estate Sparks Foreign Investors' Interest

According to a survey by the Association of Foreign Investors in Real Estate (AFIRE), the number of foreign investors currently involved in the Seattle real estate market could ratchet up in 2016. An influx of capital from China, Germany and other countries is to be expected.

By Staff Reporter
'Celebrity Real Estate: Subway Ad Fame Dr. Zizmor Has Officially Retired; Sells Bronx Mansion for $3.075 Million

Dr. Zizmor has officially retired and ended his practice on dermatology at the Upper East Side. News also broke out that the Mediterranean Revival mansion of Dr. Zizmor in the Fieldston section of the Bronx, has gone into contract after three years on the market, with a $3.075 million price tag.

By Staff Reporter
'Celebrity Real Estate: Charlie Sheen Sells L.A. Mansion at a Great Loss

Charlie Sheen, who recently revealed his HIV-positive status, told Matt Lauer that he’s bled out $10 million to keep mum those who threatened to reveal his illness. The finances of one of the highest-paid actors have been compromised severely because of those blackmails.

By Staff Reporter
'Celebrity News: Giada De Laurentiis' New Guy Wants to Share Her Business

Celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis and TV-producer Shane Farley were seen together in Mexico over New Year’s. The two are getting even closer, and Farley, who’s divorcing his wife of 15 years, wants to be a part of Giada’s business.

By Staff Reporter
'California Real Estate: Inland Region Predicts Calm and No Surprises in Store this 2016

A UCR expert predicted that the real estate market for Inland region will be calm this 2016.

By Staff Reporter
'Alberta Real Estate: Plunging Oil Prices Forces Developers to Set Eyes on Rental Housing Than Office Space in 2016

Alberta real estate developer Riaz Mandami sees rental housing more profitable than office spaces for this year 2016 due to continuous slide in oil prices.

By Staff Reporter
'Refinancing Tips: How To Calculate The Net Benefit Of Refinance Transactions

Computing the net benefit of a refinance transaction may be a pretty tricky thing to do if you do not know what to compute. But here, we're gonna put our attention to the net benefit of the transaction from the standpoint of reducing your current interest rate. Although there could be many reasons for one person to refinance, the most popular one is to lower people's mortgage rate so as to save on the interest payments.

By Staff Reported
'Where To Look For Undervalued Property In 2016

Planning of buying a holiday home? Finding a home in the sun overseas will be an attractive proposition come April when buying second properties in the country means higher stamp duty rates, The Telegraph reports.

By Staff Reporter
'New Year Frenzy Begins And House Hunters Battle It Out With 10 Buyers For Every Property For Sale

It's going to be a tough competition among house hunters as the latest numbers reveal that there are 10 buyers for every property for sale, The Daily Mail reports.

By Staff Reporter