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Silicon Valley tops list of U.S. luxury markets

Three Silicon Valley cities have made it to the top five in the list of the top luxury markets in the United States, according to an index compiled by Coldwell Banker Previews International.

Bitcoin: New Yorker pays $18,000 rent using the cryptocurrency

Nick Spanos, founder and realtor of property firm "Bapple," recently accepted rent for a NoLita, Manhattan, apartment in Bitcoin, making it the first U.S. real estate transaction done with the cryptocurrency, according to several news reports.

Fannie and Freddie add-on fees hampering home buying

The add-on fees charged on home loans by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the two government-backed mortgage giants, are hampering new home buyers and doubling expenses for consumers, critics claim.