Finance & Mortgage
'Some Canadian Real Estate Markets Still Strong Amidst Declining Oil Prices
'Canada New Homes Prices Not Expected to Fall
'New US Rule on Cash Investments Could Hurt Property Sales in Miami and Manhattan
EDITOR'S PICKS
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Residents of a Chicago Mobile Home Park To Lose Water Access Days Before Thanksgiving
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Dozens Left Homeless After Apartment Fire Sparks In Durham
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Homebuying 101: 5 Red Flags To Watch Out For
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US Home Prices on the Rise: Here's Where Houses Are the Priciest
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Real Estate: 3 Things To Know Before You Start Investing
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Location is an essential element in real estate industry.The selection of a city has something to do with its economy. That is the case of Waterloo City in South Ontario, Canada. It has its competitive advantage that draws a lot of investors. -
'Brooklyn Heights Co-Op Owners Vote Against High-Rise on Pineapple Walk, Forgoes $130 Million Offer
Residents of a co-op in Brooklyn Heights claimed on Monday that they were deprived of a massive payout from their fellow shareholders, who refused to accept a developer's large amount of money in exchange for a nearby portion of land. -
'Chanel-Filled Spring Street Storefront Sells For Record-Breaking $112 Million in Soho
The Chanel-filled storefront in Manhattan's 139 Spring Street has just been sold on Friday. The 4,500 square foot commercial space on the ground floor was sold for $112 million ($24,888 per square foot) - marking a record-breaking sale in the Soho area. -
'When to be Reasonable, Not Emotional in Real Estate
Are you too emotional in real estate? Why reasonableness if helpful? Read here. -
'American Rag CEO Mark Werts Lists Hollywood Hills Home at $2.195M
Mark Werts, the CEO of American Rag Cie, is selling his home in Hollywood Hills, California for $2.195 million. -
'New York Real Estate: Toys ‘R’ Us Founder Charles Lazarus' Quogue Home Sold for $11.2M
Charles Lazarus, the founder of Toys ‘R’ Us, was able to sell his home in Quogue, New York for $11.2 million. -
'Apple Store, Offices to Open at Champs-Elysees in Paris
Tech giant Apple has reportedly signed a lease agreement that will enable the company to open a flagship store in Paris at 114 Avenue des Champs-élysées. -
'Buying Short Sale Homes: Advantages And Disadvantages Of This Real Estate Transaction
Buying short sold homes is a popular strategy in the real estate industry primarily because there is a higher chance a buyer can get a really good deal on a property. However, there may be some pitfalls if you are a stranger to the said process. Because for starters, buying short sale homes doesn't exactly mean taking a short period of time. Inn fact, this transaction can take longer compared to a regular home sale as this could require more legal steps and more bank approvals. -
'Mortgage Application Tips: Does Your Existing Student Debt Affect Your Chances At A Home Loan?
Two of the biggest and most major expenses one person can have in his lifetime would have to be home mortgage and college loan. In fact, out of all Americans who go to college, about 60% of them use college loans. Also, a large fraction of all these student loaners still pay off their loans even at their 30%. Surprisingly enough, there are also people who are still paying their student debt even at their 50s. -
'Mortgage Tips: What Is A Mortgage Broker And How Does It Differ With A Loan Officer
Buying a home? You might have heard about mortgage brokers and you might have also heard about loan officers. But here's the thing, these two professional jobs are not the same - confusing, right? -
'Mortgage Tips: What Is A 15 Year Fixed Rate Mortgage, Advantages And Disadvantages
A 15 year fixed rate mortgage comes with its own set of advantages which is why there are also lots of borrowers who opt for this mortgage term. For starters, a 15 year fixed rate mortgage allows its home buyers to save thousands of dollars in interest, compared to a 30 year fixed rate mortgage. Not only that, homeowners are also able to finish the payment of their loan faster which means that they also build their home equity faster. -
'Home Buying Tips: What Are Discount Points, And How Does It Benefit The Home Buyers
In getting a mortgage to buy a home, it's important to grab every chance you have to get a lower debt. Aside from doing extensive research in finding the best loan option, another thing you could take a look at are "mortgage discount points".
