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Mortgage rates forecasters saw the increase in interest rates for 2015 as a sign that home loan rates will also rise. However, the opposite hasd happened because the average on a 30-year fixed loan was at its lowest level this year and it could still go down into new record territory. US Foreclosures Drop To Lowest Levels
Foreclosures in the US have dropped to their lowest levels in 2015 since the housing crisis based on the tabulated numbers. Instagram Addict? Drop By Picture-Worthy Destinations Towards Coachella Valley
There are Instagram-worthy destinations that can be enjoyed on the road to Coachella Valley. A perfect distraction to the long trip on a weekend to get away from the stress. Mischa Barton Update: Los Angeles Villa Hits Market 2nd Time Amidst 'Dancing With The Stars' Contestant's Volkswagen, Audi Q3 Issues
"Dancing with the Stars" Mischa Barton once again listed her Los Angeles villa for $7.5m. This was the second attempt to list the property following Volkswagen car repo issues. Aby Rosen To Open New SoHo Hotel On April 1
Aby Rosen, co-founder of real estate design giant RFR Holdings, will be opening 11 Howard, a New York hotel driven by furniture, craftsmanship, and fashion in the most elite district of SoHo. Guests are expected to experience the feel of New York City in every corner through the hotel’s contemporary art, design, cuisine, and fashion. 11 Howard will officially open on April 1, 2016, and had already begun taking reservations. Lower Tax Credit? Make Home Improvements
Home improvements can enable homeowners to deduct the expenses made or even receive a tax credit, which means reducing the amount owed to the IRS. Occupancy Rate: Why Downtown Real Estate Investors Are Not Concerned?
Occupancy rates appear to be less of a worry for investors, as a notable shift had taken place in the commercial property market in the downtown area of Seattle. This was according to Alan Harvey, manager and local economist of IDEAeconomics, a website promoting the post-Keynesian views. How Much Does A Superstar Architect Home Actually Cost?
Superstar architects’ works have always been the standard bearers in terms of construction or design in the past years. Not surprisingly though, beauty and design comes at a steep cost. As Internet Access Taxes End, Real Estate Market Set To Benefit The Most
Internet access taxes have been imposed in ten states, which came as a surprise to a lot of people considering that the taxes are mostly invisible. Orange County Real Estate Bosses Provide More Jobs In A Decade
Orange County real estate bosses have provided some local jobs last year, having the most number of employees in their payrolls for the last ten years. Vancouver Leads Global Luxury Real Estate Market Rise
Vancouver was dubbed as the top performing city worldwide according to a new report into the 2015 global luxury real estate market. In a top 100 list that included San Francisco, Monaco and Shanghai, Vancouver was the clear leader, with prices rising to 24.5 percent last year. Millennials Move To Surbubs For Affordable Housing As Urban Properties Become Too Expensive
Millennials are expected to move out of the city and into the suburbs. While many will choose to rent in urban areas, but when they are ready to buy, they will seek single-family homes outside urban areas. Spring 2016: Home Prices Go Up
Spring will be arriving soon, and homebuyers are expected to come out of hibernation to look for new homes. Those who sleep in too late will be paying top dollar for the house they want. 'The Amazing Spider-Man' Emma Stone’s Former NYC Home With Ex-BF Andrew Garfield Listed at $22.5 Million
"The Amazing Spider-Man" actress Emma Stone got her mega-star power Chelsea townhouse hit the New York City market for $22.5 million. Agents for the West 20th Street property stated the building has been home to the actress and then boyfriend "The Amazing Spider-Man" himself Andrew Garfield when they were filming the hit movie. 'Tomorrowland' George Clooney, Amal Alamuddin Million Dollar Mansion In Danger of Flooding
George Clooney’s home in the English Sonning is in danger due to flooding. The garden is already a few inches under water. Forbes Sizes Up Real Estate Wealth of Donald Bren and other Global Billionaires
Real estate mogul Donald Bren's worth has been pegged at $15.1 billion according to a recently published Forbes list of billionaires worldwide. He holds the world's 54th most valuable global personal fortune and the third largest individual real estate empire. Mortgage Rates Very Low In Last Three Years Despite Fixed-Rate Loan
Mortgage rates were expected by most economists to be higher than current rates. Instead, rates have had three-year lows for a 30-year conforming fixed-rate loan. Commercial Real Estate Executives More Optimistic with U.S. rather than Global Economy for 2016
Commercial real estate executives have remained optimistic about the potential of the U.S. market. However, commercial real estate investors, have kept in mind the realities of business in an expanding economy in this year’s landscape. A Detroit Startup Aims to Reinvent the City's Housing Market
Detroit startup real estate developers had finally given longtime residents a stake in their neighborhood's revitalization. Most of the brick mansions built in Detroit's auto industry boom had fallen into neglect. In these dilapidated historic homes though, David Alade and Andrew Colom, collegemates with a passion for social justice and urban planning, saw an opportunity. Turkish Real Estate Eyes Luxembourg Investment Funds
Turkish real estate leaders DEIK, GYODER and Turkey-Luxembourg Business Council held a meeting to discuss the real estate funds and Investment opportunities in the real estate sector of Turkey. The meeting took place last 3 March 2016 in Luxembourg, which is considered the second largest player in the investment funds world and the largest in the Euro region since 2005. Millennials Are Choosing To Buy Homes Outside Urban Areas
Millennials have grown in number as homebuyers, according to the 2016 Home Buyer and Seller Trends study. According to the report, many of them have purchased single-family homes on the outskirts of urban areas. The survey further discovered that although student loan debt is prevalent among millennial buyers, they are not the generation with the biggest debt balances. Real Estate Technology: REA Australia Says Domain Not Highest Rated Real Estate App
A Federal Court judge had put off concerns that consumers could be tricked by a marketing campaign claiming Fairfax Media had the highest-rated property app. 'Diamonds' Rihanna, 'Mission Impossible' Tom Cruise, 'Joy' Jennifer Lawrence Luxurious Houses Up for Grabs
Rihanna’s property was originally priced at $4.5 million in the midst of various lawsuits, but it was bought by John Legend and wife Chrissy Teigen earlier this year for $14 million. Located at a cul-de-sac in Beverly Hills, the two stars described it as the perfect place to raise their children. 'Dirty Grandpa' Robert De Niro, 'Coming Home' Sean Combs Dominate NYC Real Estate Deals
"Dirty Grandpa" Robert de Niro, according to Curbed, is an NYC property driver, because the name de Niro does not guarantee a sale. An 11,000-square-foot loft that the actor once owned at 165 Perry St., has been suffering on the market since April. Obama Post 2016 Election: Where Are They Most Likely To Live?
President Barack Obama is about to reach the end of his term, and this has caused a lot of speculation about where the Obamas would prefer to stay. Some are positive that they will go to New York, while others are hopeful that the family will choose to go back to Chicago. Residents Prefer Cheaper Housing, Bettter Commute Options as Seattle, Austin Rise in the Tech Hub Location Choices
A Silicon Valley study revealed that not all Americans want to live within the high tech neighborhood. In fact, residents are starting to leave the tech hub location faster than the number of people arriving. Relocation Near Facebook Headquarters Awaits $10K, $15K Package
Facebook is offering single staffers over $10,000 to relocate closer to their Menlo Park headquarters. This is one of the perks of being an employee in one of Silicon Valley's most successful companies on the Bay Area. Tour Around The World And Rent Unbelievable Celebrity Houses With AirBnb Celebrity Homes
Airbnb and VRBO, web-based giants, have made vacation rentals affordable for the average citizen. Recently, there were numerous absurd rental locations appearing all across the globe and most of them required no more than a down payment, an email exchange, and a registration fee. Are Baby Boomers To Blame For The Messed Up Home Buying Market?
Baby boomers are reportedly being blamed for the slim chance of buying a home for the growing family. Experts were saying that this age group's homes must be downsized. Real Estate Moguls Making Playa Far From Palisades Style
The increase of tech-creative office in and around the Silicon Beach had created a rush in the residential market. Architects, developers and interior designers are rapidly increasing in numbers to understand and install specialized home requirements for these tech executives. With offices made specifically to young moguls, it appeared that they were deviating from the Cape Cod style of homes in the Palisades.
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