Rapti Gupta
As the sun blazes down on the west this summer, electricity bills are bound to go up. Considering the rising temperatures, Builder Online compiled a list of states in America where electricity is the most expensive and the cheapest. US Mortgage Rates Fall for Second Consecutive Week
Fixed mortgage rates in the U.S. inched down for the second consecutive week reaching new lows, according to Freddie Mac’s weekly primary mortgage market survey. Casper Smart Buys Woodland Hills Home for $760,000
Casper Smart, the celebrity choreographer who is also Jennifer Lopez's on-and-off boyfriend, has reportedly purchased a home in Woodland Hills, Calif., for $760,000. Julia Stiles Unloads New York City Duplex for $2.7 Million
Julia Stiles, the “10 Things I Hate About You” actress, has reportedly sold off her duplex condo in Gramercy Park, New York City, for $2.7 million. Retired NBA Player Quentin Richardson Finds Buyer for Palos Heights Home
Quentin Richardson, the former shooting guard for NBA team Los Angeles Clippers, has reportedly found a buyer for his home in Palos Heights, Ill., that he listed earlier this month for $1.1 million. More American Singles Want to Buy Homes Now, Survey
American singles in their late twenties and early thirties believe that buying a home is a huge step towards securing their financial future, a new survey found. Bank of America and US Justice Department Finally Settle Faulty Mortgage Lawsuit for $16.65 Billion
Bank of America and the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) announced Thursday that they have reached an agreement where the bank will pay $16.65 billion in penalties and consumer relief for selling shoddy mortgages that led to the financial downturn in 2007. The Disadvantages of Living in a Large Home
Living in a large mansion might be the epitome of luxury, but does come with a lofty price tag and a bunch of inconveniences. Romance Novelist Danielle Steel’s California Home Asking $8.99 Million
Danielle Steel, the bestselling author famous for her romance novels, has reportedly listed a home in Stinson beach, Calif. for sale asking $8.99 million. Liam Hemsworth Buys Malibu Estate for $6.8 Million
Liam Hemsworth, the “Hunger Games” actor, has reportedly purchased a home in Malibu’s Point Dume area for $6.8 million. Former Quarterback Jeff Garcia Lists Rancho Santa Fe Home for $7.75 Million
Jeff Garcia, the former NFL quarterback who played for several teams including the San Francisco 49ers, has reportedly put his home in Rancho Santa Fe, Calif., for sale with an asking price of $7.75 million. World’s Most Expensive Penthouse in Monaco; Will Hit Market for $400 Million
The four-storey penthouse atop the "Tour Odéon" building in Monaco will soon hit the market for $400 million - the most expensive apartment in the world. This Underground Australian Town is Complete with Churches, Book Stores and Hotels (VIDEO)
"The Jetsons" lived in the sky and the "Mer People" lived underwater. And now, there is a community of miners in Australia that lives underground - more like moles, civilized moles. US All-Cash Home Sales Takes a Hit in Second Quarter, RealtyTrac
All-cash home sales in the U.S. declined in the second quarter of 2014, reaching its lowest level in three years as big players failed to find dream properties in the country, according to RealtyTrac's latest property report. Bruce Willis Finally Unloads Beverly Hills House for $16.5 Million
Bruce Willis, the "Die Hard" actor, has reportedly found a buyer for his Beverly Hills mansion after several price chops and more than a year on the market. Baseball Veteran Kenny Rogers Lists Texas Home for $14.67 Million
Kenny Rogers, the former Major League baseball pitcher who was fondly called "the Gambler" after singer Kenny Rogers' hit song, has reportedly listed his home in Westlake, Texas, for $14.67 million. This Bathroom is Entirely Made of Belgian Chocolate (PHOTOS)
Bathrooms.com, a U.K.-based bathroom fixtures and accessories designing company, has created a full bathroom set - a tub, a sink, a bidet and a toilet - all out of pure Belgian chocolate that would add up to 9.4 million worth of calories! MediaNews Group Selling Most of its Real Estate Portfolio
MediaNews group, one of the major publishing houses of the United States that operates the Denver Post, is reportedly selling more than 70 office properties, totaling 1.7 million square feet, in the country. US Construction Picks Up Pace in July
New home constructions in the U.S. went up by almost 16 percent in July marking the highest rise since November 2013, the U.S. Census Bureau revealed Tuesday. Weaker Credit Scores Up Insurance Cost for Homeowners, Study
A poor credit score doesn't just make it difficult to qualify for a mortgage loan, but also raises home insurance costs for owners, a new study has found. Alex Rodriguez Buys Meryl Streep’s Hollywood Hills Home for $4.8 Million
Alex Rodriguez, the New York Yankees third baseman, has reportedly purchased "Julie and Julia" actress Meryl Streep's Hollywood Hills house for $4.8 million. Topher Grace selling Hollywood Hills home for $1.89 million
Topher Grace, best known for playing "Eric Forman" on "That 70's Show" and "Eddie Brock/Venom" on "Spider-Man 3", has reportedly listed his home in Hollywood Hills for $1.89 million. Apple’s Eddie Cue Lists Los Altos House for $3.89 Million
Eddie Cue, one of the top executives of Apple Inc., the Cupertino-based tech giant, has reportedly listed his home in Los Altos, Calif., for $3.89 million. Chris Pratt Lived in ‘Scooby Doo’ Van in Hawaii Before Stardom (PHOTO)
Chris Pratt's, the "Guardians of the Galaxy" star, rags to riches story is quite interesting. The actor whose net worth is about $4 million currently was once a homeless man living in a van in Maui, Hawaii before he struck it big. Reese Witherspoon Buys Nashville Home for $1.95 Million; Plans a Super Renovation
Reese Witherspoon, the "Legally Blonde" actress, and her husband Jim Toth have reportedly dropped $1.95 million on a fixer-upper in music city Nashville, Tenn., and are planning on a full-on renovation for the property. J.D. Salinger’s Former New Hampshire Home Up for Grabs for $679,000
For all you Salinger fans out there, this is your chance to get excited! A Cornish, N.H., home that Salinger once resided in is up for sale for just $679,000. Jonah Hill Wants You to Buy His New York City Pad for $3.79 Million
Jonah Hill, the chubby actor who shot to fame with his roles in "22 Jump Street" and "Wolf of Wall Street", has reportedly listed his swanky pad in the SoHo neighborhood of New York City for $3.79 million. Bunny Mellon’s Massive 2,000-Acre Virginia Estate Hits Market for $70 Million
The humongous 2,000-acre estate in Upperville, Va., that belonged to Bunny Mellon - the famous horticulturist who passed away at the age of 103 earlier this year - has been put up for sale by her estate executor for $70 million. Christie Brinkley Discounts Price of Turks and Caicos Island Home to $9 Million
Christie Brinkley, the famous model, has reportedly knocked off a few dollars from the asking price of her home on the Turks and Caicos Island - a 238-square-meter British isle near the Bahamas - and re-listed it for $9 million. Cities With More Intersections Healthier – Study
Does your city have planned roads and a compact transport network? If not then you should shift to one that does because, according to a new study, these cities are the healthiest to live in.
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