Friday, 31 January 2025

D. Ong

At Least 30% of Office Buildings Are Now ‘Worth Nothing,’ Expert Says

Office vacancy rates soared to 19.6% in the fourth quarter of 2023 as more businesses shift to a remote or hybrid working model.
5 Tasks To Do Before Deep Cleaning Your Home

If you're planning on diving into a deep clean session, here are some things you should do to ensure a more effective cleaning process.
Surging Home Insurance Premiums May Force American Households Out of These 5 States: Report

Home insurance premiums surged for a $300,000 property was roughly $1,770 last year. Home insurance premiums are surging in the United States, a cost that could force some households to leave their current state and move to another area with more affordable insurance policies.
Celebrity Real Estate Agent Mauricio Umansky Warns US Market Is Heading Towards Unaffordability

Umansky cited the soaring mortgage rates and the lack of supply in the housing market as some factors creating a "perfect storm" of unaffordability.
Selling Soon? Here’s Why You Should Get a Pre-Inspection Before Listing

Pre-inspection is a valuable step to consider before putting your property up for sale. Here's what it is and how you can benefit from having one before listing.
Inside Charlize Theron’s $3.8 Million Los Angeles Home, Now up for Sale

Charlize Theron purchased her $3.8 million Los Angeles Home in 2004 after she won the "Best Actress" Oscar award for her role in the movie Monster.
10 Cities With the Fastest Declining Population: Report

Statistically, around 75% of the country's population have shifted to the Sun Belt states due to lower tax rates and more affordable housing.
Existing Home Sales Jumped 3% in January, but Mortgage Rates Are Keeping Buyers on the Sidelines

At least four million units of existing homes were sold in January on a seasonally adjusted annualized basis.
FHA Introduces New Program That Helps Homeowners Catch up on Past Due Mortgages

The program would allow mortgage services to temporarily decrease a borrower's mortgage payments without modifying the current mortgage interest rate.
5 Must-Haves To Attract Home Buyers This Spring

If you're a home seller planning to list your property, here are five must-haves to attract potential home buyers this spring.
Real Estate Investors Threaten To Pull out of New York Following Recent Trump Verdict

A recent verdict in a business fraud trial by a New York judge ordered Donald Trump to pay a fine of $355 million plus interest in fines.
NYC Council Wants To Join Lawsuit Against Mayor Adams Over Housing Voucher Reforms

The New York City Council filed a motion to add the Legislature as a petitioner in a class-action lawsuit against Mayor Eric Adams on Wednesday.
Mortgage Demand Tumbles as Interest Rates Soar to 7% Again Following Brief Lull

Mortgage rates hovered arouund 3% this same time in 2022, but is significantly below the recent peak of 8% in October 2023.
Homeownership Among Latinos, Asian Americans Hit Record High Amid Rising Mortgage Rates: Report

Homeownership rates among Asian Americans and Latinos rose by 6% between 2012 and 2022. The share of Hispanic and Asian Americans who own homes in the United States has reached historic peaks, hitting all-time highs in 2022 despite soaring mortgage rates, according to a new report.
Home Design Tips: How To Have the Best Feng Shui for Every Room in Your House

Are you looking for ways to balance the yin and yang energies in your home? Here's a quick guide to having the best feng shui in every room in your home.
Renting 101: How to Rent No Credit Check Apartments

Renting an apartment without undergoing a credit check may be challenging, but it's entirely possible. Here's a guide on how to find no credit check apartments.
Homeowners Insurance Soars in 10 US States: Report

The average home insurance cost rose to $1,759 nationwide, up 23% from last year. Homeowners insurance rates have risen dramatically from January 2023 to February 2024, according to a report.
Capital One To Acquire Discover Financial Services for $35.3 Billion, Marks Biggest Deal So Far in 2024

Capital One's merger with Discover would give it access to a new source of revenue by collecting fees from transactions.
Walmart Buys TV Maker Vizio for $2.3 Billion in Cash

The acquisition is part of Walmart's effort to strengthen its advertising business and compete with rival Amazon Prime.
A Guide to 5 Popular Types of Kitchen Layouts

Are you thinking about designing a new kitchen? Here are different kitchen layouts you should know to make informed decisions.
5 States Offering the Best Healthcare Services in the US

Certain states in the country excel at providing exceptional healthcare services and infrastructure. Here are the top five.
Gen Z Moving to Texas More Than Any Other State: Zillow

More than 76,000 Gen Zers moved to Texas in 2022, according to Zillow. Texas, also known as the Lone Star State, is reeling in more Gen Z households than any other state in the country, according to a new report from housing platform Zillow.
It Is Now Harder To Find an Affordable Apartment in Syracuse Than Any Other City in the United States: Analysis

Renters across the United States looking for affordable apartments will find it the most difficult to find a property in Syracuse compared to any other city in America, according to a new analysis.
Middle-Class Earners Won’t Be Able To Afford Homeownership in 5 Years: Experts

Middle-class earners are individuals earning between $49,000 and $149,000. Middle-class earners in the United States may no longer be able to afford homeownership and real estate by 2029 amid high mortgage rates and soaring home prices, according to experts.
When Should You Spackle a Wall To Fix Minor Holes?

Keeping your home in tiptop shape is crucial as a homeowner. If you see small holes and cracks, here's an easy way to fix it.
What Happens to Home Equity When You Refinance a Mortgage?

Are you worried about what will happen to your home's equity when you refinance your mortgage? Here's the answer.
3 Homebuying Tips Experts Say You Can Ignore

Some real estate tips are not reliable, even if they're commonly touted advice. Here are home buying tips you can ignore, accoridng to experts.
NYC Man Who Stayed Rent-Free in a Historic Hotel Due to a Loophole Sued After Attempting To Claim Ownership of the Property

A 48-year-old New York City resident attempted to steal ownership of the historic New Yorker Hotel. A New York city man has been arrested and charged with repeatedly filing false property records claiming ownership of the historic New York Hotel, in which he lived rent-free for five years using a loophole in the housing law.
Condominiums Bearing the Trump Brand Is Selling for Less: Analysis

Condominiums in buildings bearing the Trump brand are now a "bargain" among luxury proeprties in New York City, an expert said.
Baby Boomers May Be To Blame for the Housing Shortage: Analysis

The available home supply in the United States remains down 34.3% from the usual number before the COVID-19 pandemic.

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