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Average New York City rent up $150 since 2008
U.S. builders create more single-family homes
Real estate is recovering: BMO Capital Markets
U.S. housing starts dropped in May although permits to build new homes rose to the highest in well over three years. China home prices down for 8th consecutive month
China's home prices dropped for the eighth consecutive month in May but the pace of decline slowed, triggering concerns over a short-term rebound in prices. More foreclosures means more fixer uppers
A year after purchasing their Richmond, Virginia, fixer-upper for $290,000 in 2010, Sherry and John Petersik rolled up their sleeves and tackled the outdated kitchen. Home builder confidence up in May
U.S. home builders’ sentiment increased in June to the highest level in more than five years, according to a report released by the National Association of Homebuilders on Monday. Foreclosures up for first time in over 2 years
Homes in foreclosure rose year-over-year in May for the first time in 27 months as banks resumed dealing with distressed properties after a mortgage abuse settlement earlier this year, according to a report released by data firm RealtyTrac on Thursday. International super-rich target California real estate
The super-rich investors responsible for London's prime real estate bubble are adding California to their wish lists, lured by bargains offering crisis-defying returns as an overdue churn in the United States property market finally gets under way. London landlords squeeze cash from dead space
London landlords are renting out everything from vacant stores to empty sports fields, rooftops and even an abandoned quarry to cash in on the tight supply of space in the UK capital during the Olympic Games this summer. Zillow rolls out zPro for real estate brokers
Property search and valuation site Zillow announced Wednesday the beta launch of a program designed to provide greater visibility to listing agents, boost listing accuracy, and offer better lead management options. Real estate top generator of economic activity in 8 markets in 2010
Real estate generated more than 20 percent of all economic activity in eight markets in 2010, according to an On Numbers analysis of gross metropolitan product (GMP) data. Canadian house prices down 2 Pct
Canadian house prices are down nearly two percent from the same time a year ago when adjusted for inflation as stricter borrowing rules and fading demand cool the market, according to a new Scotiabank real estate report released Wednesday.
