Kristyan Morgan
This month’s National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index shows that builders are confident about the market for newly built single-family homes. American Idol Home Turned into Weight-Loss Camp
The "American Idol" mansion was also featured in another reality show before being converted into a luxury weight-loss camp Home Buying Workshop for San Diego County Residents
A free home buying seminar will be held on Sept 22 at Civita in Mission Valley to help homebuyers in San Diego Deadline to Apply for Disaster Loans in Tennessee is October 15
The loan amount can be used to repair damages caused by storms and heavy rains The deadline to submit disaster loan applications for damages caused by storms and heavy rains which occurred on Aug. Summer Selling Season Ends Strong; 2013 Could be a Better Year for Housing Sector
Nearly every month in 2012 experienced increased sales and prices over the same time last year August recorded higher house sales and steadily increasing prices in 52 metropolitan areas, making this year’s home selling season a strong one, according to the August RE/Max Housing Report. Georgia Woman Sued Over Pink Playhouse
The lawsuit was filed because the playhouse was painted pink Little girls’ love for pink goes back for years. But when four-year-old Aubree’s wish for a pink playhouse was granted, it landed her grandmother in a legal fix. Wish You Were Here? Pink Floyd’s Rental Home for Sale
The London house where rock n’ roll band Pink Floyd was formed is up for sale Here’s the chance if you want to own a piece of Pink Floyd memorabilia. Home Sales Momentum in Chicago is a Good Sign
Buoying the real estate market in Chicago, home sales have increased The number of days a property stays in the market has decreased and the number of sales in the seven-county metropolitan Chicago real estate market has risen, spelling a positive sign for the overall property market in the area. Rebuilding Together Honored for Community Service Work
Rebuilding Together provides free home repairs and rehabilitation services to families with low income, veterans, disabled and the elderly Shortage of Homes Increases Competition Among Buyers
Due to declining inventory levels, there is a shortage of good homes and buyers are left with limited choice Foreclosure Filings Fall Amid Rising Home Prices
As home prices increases, home sellers, including banks, hope to get a higher price for their properties Fed Stimulus to Aid Housing Market with Cheaper Mortgage Rates
Home loans will be offered at lower interest rates through 2015 as part of economic push The Federal Reserve has proposed to purchase agency mortgage-backed securities at a pace of $40 billion per month in an effort to push economic recovery. Homeownership Affordability Highest In Detroit, Lowest in Honalulu
It is 45 percent cheaper to buy a house than rent in the 100 largest metropolitan areas in the U.S. In America’s 100 largest metropolitan areas, buying a home is cheaper than renting, with homeownership affordability at its highest in Detroit, Trulia’a Summer 2012 Rent Vs Buy report showed. Renovation Work is Creating Jobs in Local Markets
Renovation and restoration work across the nation has increased demand for local labor force As the overall economy picks up, job opportunities, too, have increased leading to lesser number of people looking for work. Most Haunted House in Saint Paul is for Sale
With the dubious reputation of being the most haunted house in Saint Paul, the Griggs Mansion is in the market for $1.1 million London's Expensive Mansion on the Blocks
The mansion belonged to the late Lebanese prime minister Rafiq Hariri With an asking price that is said to be 800 times the average property price in London, this mansion on Hyde Park could be the most expensive piece of real estate to come on the market, though it is not being marketed officially. Recovery Continues in Housing Market
The Obama administration recently released the housing scorecard, which projected a strengthening housing market School Boundaries Influence Choice of Home
Families with school-going children prefer to buy houses in school neighborhoods Today, there is no such thing as an affordable private school. With each passing year, education is becoming more and more expensive as tuition fee in private schools sky-rockets with each passing year. Price Fluctuations Affect Condo Sales
Drop in home prices has affected the sale of condominiums in Connecticut, whereas the market is upbeat in Los Angeles Zillow to Host Housing Forum in California
The half-day event will help home buyers decide if the time is ripe to invest in real estate In a market that has just started to achieve a sense of equilibrium, consumers are often unsure of what to expect next. Multi-Property Auction in Milwaukee
A diverse inventory, many with low minimum bids, will be offered to buyers A multi-property auction in Milwaukee is being set up to offer homeowners close to 40 single and multi-family properties, including homes and duplexes. US Biggies Look East to Scale Up Real Estate Investment
Increased activity will be seen in the markets of India and China and other Asian countries due to strong consumer confidence Fall in Commercial Investment Due to Lack Clarity on Eurozone
A decline in first half of the year but Germany and cities like London and Paris buck the trend Weakening economic outlook and uncertainty surrounding the future of Eurozone has led to declining commercial investment in the first half of the year. Working Together to Transform Lifestyles
Luxe Magazine is organizing an event where personalities from the real estate and design industries will join forces to discuss how to sell not just homes, but a lifestyle Nobody is Crashing into Vince Vaughn’s House
Actor Vince Vaughn has lowered the asking price of his penthouse that he bought for $12 million in 2006 China’s Economy Under Pressure, Incentives on the Horizon
China’s massive inventory levels signal trouble for global economy, expert believe China’s economy is under pressure, admitted Premier Wen Jiabao, and this has led to apprehensions among investors on whether to invest in the country. Virginia's Historic Landmark Estate to be Auctioned
78-acre estate with multiple properties to sell on Oct 18 Here is yet another chance for those looking to invest in homes to buy a piece of history. A 78-acre historic estate listed as a Virginia Historic Landmark and on the National Register of Historic Places is up on the blocks. Dollar Store Economy Upbeat, Spreading to High-Profile Markets
Dollar stores are preparing for an economic upturn with consumer demand for low-priced goods increasing. This has also led to a number of new stores being built across the nation. Muhammad Ali’s Fan Pays Excess and Buys His Childhood Home
The childhood house of heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali was sold to a fan for $70,000 With plans of turning it into a museum, a fan of Boxing legend Muhammad Ali has bought his childhood home in Louisville, Ky. HUD Approves Disaster Recovery Plans in Distressed Areas
The plan will provide emergency aid to communities affected by devastating storms, flooding and tornadoes
EDITOR'S PICKS
-
Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rates by a Quarter Point Following Election, How Could It Affect Mortgage Rates?
-
10 Housing Markets Where Minimum-Wage Workers Can Actually Afford Rent
-
A Comprehensive Guide on Buying a Foreclosed Home
-
Billionaire Investors Behind Rising Housing Costs, Homelessness in the US: Study
