Kristyan Morgan
Drastic price drops in various markets has put close to 500 islands worldwide up for grabs Owning a private island is no longer something only celebrities can do. FHFA’s Short Sale Guidelines to Stem Foreclosure
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has framed new guidelines that will streamline the short sale process Celebrity Homes Command Premium in Resale
Homes owned by the rich and famous can sell at a premium of up to 20 percent more than homes that belong to just regular millionaires Mark Twain’s House Voted Favorite Connecticut Destination
The Mark Twain House has been voted favorite destination of Connecticut by residents and visitors The Mark Twain House has been voted residents’ and visitors’ Fan-Favourite Still Revolutionary destination in Connecticut. NY, San Francisco and Washington, D.C. Remain Attractive for Foreign Investors
As the country’s safe haven tag is expected to lure investors, this year’s investment volume will be close to $400 billion. Historic Virginia Mansion On The Block
The historic Virginia mansion held by lumber magnate George W Truitt will be sold at an auction on Sept 7. Landlord Told to pay $34,000 for Discriminating Against Man With Autism
HUD has asked a Virginia landlord to pay a fine of $34,000 for discriminating against a man with autism and his sister. Britain’s Most Expensive Home For Sale
Heath Hall in touted to be Britain’s most expensive property and it is in the market for $158 million. Negative Equity Common Among Young Borrowers
Homeowners between 30 and 34 years of age account for more than 50 percent of those who are underwater. No Need to Gamble: Las Vegas Property Market on Revival Mode
Housing supply in Las Vegas is showing signs of revival While existing home prices in Las Vegas increased for the sixth straight month, housing supply too showed signs of revival in July. Sotheby’s International Realty Enters Australian Market
Sotheby's International Realty will open its office in Sydney Sotheby’s International Realty Affilates LLC will set up its first office in Sydney in September. Beachfront Homes More Affordable and Available
Thanks to the bright side of foreclosure, attractive properties have now come up for sale in Florida and California. Retired Baby Boomers Still Paying Mortgages, Need to Relook at Investments
Increasing number of Baby Boomers are still paying off their mortgages. A number of Baby Boomers – people born between 1946 and 1964 - are retiring, but they haven’t finished paying off their mortgages. Older Americans Hit Hard by Falling Income, Mortgage Crisis
Approximately 1.5 million senior citizens lost their homes as a result of the mortgage crisis that plagued the U.S. between 2007 and 2011. Affordable Housing to Remain Affordable
An HUD report states that in a worst case scenario, more than a million units of affordable housing could become market-rate properties. Retirement Investors Turning to Foreign Destinations
For foreign real estate investments, countries such as Costa Rica, Panama, Canada and India are U.S. retirement investors’ preferred destinations Robin Williams Selling Napa Valley Estate
Actor Robin Williams is selling his Napa Valley estate, which comes complete with a vineyard and wine cellar, for $35 million. People With Own Homes are Happy
A survey found that the married with a job and own house were most likely to be satisfied with their lives. Top 10 College Towns For Investors
High rentals in college neighborhoods are prompting parents to buy condos for their children. Huge rentals in college neighborhoods are prompting parents to buy condos for their children, increasing sales in and around college towns, a recent survey showed. Retail Space Development Up In Emerging European Markets
A 25 percent growth in new shopping centers is expected in Europe A lack of quality shopping centers in Europe held back the expansion plans of retailers in 2010. Real Estate Mobile Apps Come Handy
A number of home buyers are increasingly using smart phone applications to keep track of updates in the real estate market. Houston Property Market Upbeat
July has been a healthy month for the Houston residential market. July has been a healthy month for the Houston residential market. This month recorded an increase in total sales as well as the value of sales compared to a year earlier. Gangster Ma Barker’s Florida Hideout for Sale
Gangster Ma Barker’s historic hideout, the Florida retreat where FBI had its longest and fiercest shootout, is up for grabs High Home Insurance Premiums Hit Florida
Increasing home insurance premiums can be a damper to Florida’s booming real estate industry The real estate market in Florida is booming, thanks to an increasing number of foreigners buying vacation homes in the southern state with longest coastline. Sacred Land of Sioux Up for Auction
About 2000-acres of land that’s considered sacred by a group of Native American tribe is up for auction and development HUD Charges Mobile Home Park Owners With Discrimination
A Mexican American couple had to face discrimination while trying to lease a park lot in Minnesota In another instance of violation of the Fair Housing Act, a Mexican-American couple suffered discrimination while trying to lease a park lot in Minnesota. Green Buildings Creating Green Jobs
With the number of green buildings increasing the demand for green jobs is also set to escalate The U. S. landscape is slowly undergoing a transformation. WHEDco to set up affordable housing complex in Bronx
WHEDco plans to construct a mixed-use complex in Bronx A music school, community centre, affordable housing and a rooftop urban garden – the cultural destination in Melrose Commons neighborhood at the South Bronx has it all. Single-Family Homes Outlook is Bright
The number of permits issued for the construction of single-family homes has increased The construction of single-family homes seems to have dropped, but the number of permits issued has increased. Canada Housing Market Slowdown to Continue in 2013
The slowdown in Canada’s housing market is not expected to create major economic threat. The slowdown in Canada housing market is set to continue throughout 2012 and 2013, and unlike in the U.
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