Ansa Varughese
Hong Kong, well known for its high life and dramatic skylines, is hiding a dark secret. Low-income families living in unbearably cramped apartments under the most distressed of conditions, according to an article on the Daily Mail website. El Chapo Killed: Mexican Drug Lord, Joaquin Guzman, Believed Dead After Shootout
El Chapo, the Mexican drug lord, who recently climbed to the top of America's "Public Enemy Number One" after Osama Bin Laden, is believed to be dead, reported The Christian Science Monitor. ING Group Selling $2 Billion in Mortgage Bonds from ING Australia Bank, Australia's Fifth Largest Mortgage Lender
ING Group, announced it may sell $2 billion in mortgage bonds from its Australian branch, reported Bloomberg. Prince Harry Girlfriend: Cressida Bonas Brings Rebel Royal to Sam Branson's Wedding in South Africa
The rebellious Prince Harry is expected to meet and mingle with girlfriend Cressida Bonas' family in South Africa, Daily Mail reported. Amber Rose and Wiz Khalifa Welcome Baby Boy Sebastian 'The Bash' Taylor Thomaz (PHOTO)
Amber Rose, the proud new mother of a healthy baby boy, shared a picture of her new son and his father Wiz Khalifa on Twitter, Daily Mail reported. Bank of America, JP Morgan, Wells Fargo Hurrying Homeowner Aid After Mortgage Fraud Fiasco; Deadline Feb. 28
Five major banks involved in last year's mortgage fraud are generously completing their requirements in a government settlement and hastening to resolve aid to affected homeowners by the end of this month, reported Bloomberg. Fresno Seeing Commercial Real Estate Boost
The commercial real estate industry is looking better these days for Fresno, Calif., one of the state's largest cities. The first building since 2008 is being constructed and is expecting to bring dozens of well paying jobs with it, reported ABC30. Corpse Found at Bottom of Hotel Water Tank: Elisa Lam's Death Still a Mystery, Last Seen Inside Hotel Elevator
The body of a dead 21-year-old was found in a water tank on the roof of the Cecil Hotel, reported Los Angeles Times. Top Female Architect, Zaha Hadid, Says Architecture Industry is Sexist
Zaha Hadid a leading architect of her generation responded to the difficulties in working in the competitive field in the United Kingdom, Salon reported. Otak, Inc. Launching International Business Consulting and Real Estate Firm
A new business consulting and real estate firm is tapping into global markets, reported Yahoo Finance. Recent Rise in Homes Sales in Kentucky Prompt Increase In Real Estate Test-Takers
The recent rise of real estate sales in Kentucy has been credited for the real estate profession to come back into the limelight, reported Business First. Could this trend follow in other states? Department of Justice Investigating JPMorgan on Bear Stearns' Mortgage Products
JPMorgan is in deep water. The United States Justice Department is investigating their role in misleading clients about mortgage products, Reuters reported. Russian Lawmaker Resigns From Ethics Committee After Disclosing $1.3 Million Worth of Real Estate in Florida
A Russian lawmaker and the chairman of the country's ethics committee resigned from his office after it was revealed he owned $1.3 million real estate in Florida, The New York Times reported. Zombie Foreclosures Attacking American Homeowners; Learn What You Can Do
The United States is facing an epidemic, "zombie foreclosures." Zombie Foreclosures are Attacking United States Homeowners Farmer's Secret Castle: Englishman Will Fight Ruling to Demolish, Willing to Head to European Court of Human Rights
An English farmer built a castle on his property. Nothing sounds wrong with that if you can afford it. But what he failed to do is abide by town building guidelines, so the castle's got to go, reported The Christian Post. JPMorgan Chase To Sell Melbourne Mortgage Banking Program
JPMorgan Chase announced it will sell Melbourne mortgage banking, reported Florida Today. JPMorgan Chase announced it will sell Melbourne mortgage banking, reported Florida Today. San Antonio to Receive Architectural Makeover
City Design Center is in charge of crafting architecture designs for downtown San Antonio, foretelling the city's plans to improve architecture and developments, reported My San Antonio blog. Canada's H&R Real Estate Investment Trust Oversold During Trade
Canada's H&R Real Estate Investment Trust Oversold During Trade H&R Real Estate Investment Trust, H&R REIT, was oversold during trading on Tuesday, Forbes reported. 'Driving Miss Daisy' Home on the Market for $1.99 Million
The famed Georgian home where 72-year-old Miss Daisy of the 1989 Academy Award-winning film, "Driving Miss Daisy," lived is on the market, Zillow blog reported. LeAnn Rimes and Eddie Cibrian Buy $3 Million Hidden Hills Home For Bargain
Country singer LeAnn Rimes and her actor hubby Eddie Cibrian bought a home in Hidden Hills for $3 million in December, The Los Angeles Times reported. Mary J. Blige Hit with Tax Lien on $12.5 Million New Jersey Mansion
Grammy-award winning singer, Mary J. Blige is hit with a $901,769.65 tax lien in New Jersey where she resides in her Saddle River mansion, reported Zillow blog. Brad and Angelina Making Organic Rose Wine, Miraval, at Their 1,000-Acre French Estate
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are set to release their first organic rose wine called, Miraval. The couple has chosen their 1,000-acre Chateau Miraval estate in Provence, France, Fox News reported. Debbie Ford Dies: Bestselling Self-Help Author Succumbs to Cancer at 57
Best-selling self-help author, Debbie Ford, died at the age of 57 on Sunday in San Diego, reported a family member to The Associated Press. Is the Home Rental Market in New York City Getting Better for Low-Income Earners?
We have this week's most desirable places to rent from MSN real estate, but not exactly the most affordable. But there's still good news for those who want affordable rental homes in New York City. Kate Middleton Attacked by British Author, Hilary Mantel, at Lecture Calls Duchess 'Shop-Window Mannequin' (AUDIO)
Kate Middleton was viciously slandered by one of Britain's revered authors Hilary Mantel, Reuters reported. Mortgage Refinance Bill Set Before Strongly Divided Congress
The mortgage refinance bill that could give relief to millions of homeowners each year , according to supporters, is set before a strongly divided Congress, The Associated Press reported. Spanish Real Estate Group, Reyal Urbis SA's Bankruptcy Could Be Second-Largest in Country
A Spanish real estate group filed for bankruptcy on Tuesday. It's expected to be second largest bankruptcy with 3.6 billion euros in debt, reported Marketwatch. German Billionaire and Retail Co-Founder, Otto Beisheim, Committs Suicide Following Diagnosis of Incurable Disease
The German billionaire and co-founder of The Metro group, Otto Beisheim, committed suicide. He was 89, Reuters reported. Christina Aguilera's Home Finally Sells for $13.5 Million
Christina Aguilera home is finally off the market after two years, reported Zillow blog. Christina Aguilera's home is finally off the market after two years, reported Zillow blog. Titanic Violin To Be Auctioned For Record-Breaking Price
The violin saved from the same fate as the doomed Titanic's, is being auctioned for a record-breaking price, according to the Daily Mail.
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NYC Bill Relieving Renters Of Broker Fees Passes Without Mayor's Signature. Real Estate Groups Are Suing To Stop It
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