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Governor Cuomo wants to privatize Long Island Power Authority, LIPA, in an effort to lower electric bills for families, reported WNYC.org. Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. Hiding From Buyers The Homes Were Foreclosures
Canada's national housing agency is being questioned on whether they're selling properties that were foreclosed, reported The Financial Post. Urban League To Develop First Civil Rights Museum in New York City, Part of a $225 Million Development Center (PHOTO)
The new development, called the Urban League Empowerment Center is budgeted at $225 million and will include a 400,000-square-foot complex with affordable housing and retail stores. It will also house a brand new national headquarters for the National Urban League, reported the Daily News. Debra Messing Sells Bel-Air Home for $11.4 Million In Less Than a Month
Funny lady Debra Messing just sold her Bel-Air home for $11.4 million, reported Zillow blog. Funny lady Debra Messing just sold her Bel-Air home for $11. Michael Jordan Buys $2.8 Million Lakeside Home In Charlotte
Basketball legend Michael Jordan bought a $2.8 million home by the shores of Lake Norman in Charlotte, N.C., according to News & Observer. Het Arresthuis Transforms From Prison To Luxury Hotel (PHOTOS)
Het Arresthuis contained some of Hollands notorious prisoners for nearly 150 years, now it's been converted into a luxury hotel, reported The Daily Mail.From Prison To Luxury Hotel, The Netherlands' Het Arresthuis Is Attracting Visitors London Tops Best Fashion Capital District List for Designer Duds (SEE LIST)
Hotels.com revealed the list of the best shopping districts both Americans and tourists can go to splurge on designer clothing and appliances, reported Equities.com. Study Finds Real Estate Disparity Between White and African-Americans
A recent study by the Brandeis University found that a widening wealth gap between African Americans and white Americans is creating a real estate disparity, reported The Washington Post. Great Smokey Mountains National Park Among Other National Parks Facing Government Spending Cuts
Some of the nation's historical parks could be affected by government spending cuts, reported The Associated Press. Andy Murray Buys $2.7 Million Luxury Hotel Near Perthshire Home (PHOTOS)
British tennis player Andy Murray recently bought a £1.8 million, or $2.7 million, luxury hotel near his Perthshire home, reported The Daily Mail. Construction Companies Venturing into College Student Housing, Will The Big Risk Pay Off?
Big time home building and construction companies are expanding their portfolios and providing housing for college students, reported The Wall Street Journal. Ace Frehley of KISS Faces Home Foreclosure, Owes More Than $700,000
Ace Frehley, also formerly known as "Space Ace" for KISS is facing home foreclosure, reported New York Daily News. Food Stamps for Pets Provide Relief to Low-Income Pet Owners
Pet Food stamps for low-income households are providing relief for pet owners, reported The Christian Science Monitor. JPMorgan Chase Cutting 19,000 Jobs from Mortgage and Community Banking Units
At the first sign of sequestration, JPMorgan Chase & Co. announced they will dismiss 19,000 people from its mortgage and community banking units, reported Bloomberg Businessweek. Spain's Century-Old Mortgage Law Calls For Change From Evicted Homeowners
Spain's weak economy and worsening housing crisis had forced many families into the streets and even drawn people to suicide. Last week, thousands of Spaniards from 50 cities protested to the streets to battle forced evictions as a result of a 100-year-old eviction law, reported Reuters. Sofia Vergara Illness Forced 'Modern Family' Star to Miss Oscars and Madonna Afterparty
"Modern Family" actress Sofia Vergara was battling the flu over the weekend, which explains why she missed out on the Oscars, reported The Christian Post. Hunt Real Estate ERA Joins Zillow Pro for Brokers
One of the country's largest brokerage firms is directly sending listings to Zillow Real Estate Network, reported Inman News. Making it the 49th brokerage firm to join the network. Sequestration Could Severely Impact Recovering Housing Market
With talks of sequestration resuming, we can expect to see cuts that can wound the recovering real estate market. Rascall Flatts' Joe Don Rooney Lists $1.68 Million Tennesee Home
Joe Don Rooney of the Rascal Flatts is selling his $1.68 million feel good, city-country home, reported Zillow blog. Tommy Lee Jones Puts $26.75 Million South Florida Polo Estate on the Market
One of last night Oscar contenders Tommy Lee Jones has put his polo estate up for sale for a whopping $26.75 million reported Zillow blog.Oscar Contender Tommy Lee Jones puts $26.75 Million South Florida Polo Estate on the Market Dismal Outlook on British House Prices Only Adds to Gloomy Economy
A poll released today by Reuters concludes dismal predictions for British house prices. The prices are expected to stagnate by the end of this year. China's Luxurious Phoenix Island's Decline Sparks Economic Concern
The Chinese island of Hainan, Phoenix Island, also dubbed the Dubai of China for its overpriced, snazzy apartments is on a self-destructive path, reported France 24. Commercial Real Estate Market Recovering Slowly
The National Association of Realtors' Commercial Real Estate Outlook, NAR, reported today that the commercial real estate market is recovering slowly, according to AGBeat. 79-year-old Man Shot Dead In His Brooklyn Home Leave Police Baffled
A 79-year-old was shot dead in his own Bushwick home, according to Inquistr. A 79-year-old was shot dead in his own Bushwick home, according to Inquistr. 19 Arrested At Mall After Riot Broke Out in Chicago
After the performance of boy band "Mindless Behavior" at Ford City Mall in Chicago, two boys started a fight that erupted into a riot among 200 teens, reported The Christian Science Monitor. Seth MacFarlane's Performance at Oscars 2013 Had Its Ups and Downs (VIDEO)
While MacFarlane's shots at the best actors and films of the year were cruel and sometimes just wrong, it was nothing compared to a Ricky Gervais performance. Kardashian Sisters Selling $14.5 Million "Kourtney and Kim Take Miami" Home
The Kardashian sisters' are selling their South Florida home for $14.5 million, reported Zillow blog.Kardashian Sisters Selling $14.5 Million "Kourtney and Kim Take Miami" Home Hong Kong Increasing Stamp Duties To Prevent Real Estate Bubble
To avoid a real estate bubble, Hong Kong is pressing for higher stamp duties to restrict home loans, reported Reuters. Jewish Delis Declining in New York City and Across United States
Jewish Delis are facing closures in New York City and Los Angeles, among others, reported Los Angeles Times. Architect of Ground Zero Condemns Building for Despots
A leading architect from his own country and the Western world criticized architects who are willing to "build gleaming streets for despots," reported The Independent.
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