Rapti Gupta
Astrology may be abstract but the margin of errors in surveys is a lot lower. So if you have ever tried getting a tarot reading to find when you will buy your dream home, consider this latest survey by BMO Harris Bank that sheds light into home buying trends. Americans Positive About 2014 Housing End - Prudential Real Estate (INFOGRAPHIC)
Home buyers and sellers in the United States are positive about where the housing market would go by the end of 2014, according to the results of Prudential Real Estate's latest consumer outlook survey. Experts’ Guide to Selling a Murder House
Selling a house that has a tragic history to it – either a murder or suicide – can be a difficult task, but not impossible. Curbed spoke to Dr. Randall Bell, a specialist in “damaged” real estate, who explained the dos and don’ts of selling properties with a certain kind of history to it. Tom Cruise Lists Colorado Mega Estate for $59 Million
Tom Cruise, the "Mission Impossible" actor, has reportedly put his Telluride, Colo., estate up for sale with a $59 million price tag. Former Kobe Bryant Home Lists for $12.8 Million
A plush Pacific palisades estate that was once owned by NBA player Kobe Bryant has hit the market for $12.8 million. A Look Inside Taylor Swift’s NYC Home as ‘1989’ Hits Shelves
Taylor Swift, the "Love story" hitmaker, recently moved to New York City and she is so smitten by the Big Apple that she wrote an entire song on the city in her latest album "1989". “The Amityville Horror” House Hits Market for $1.9 Million
Halloween 2014 just got better. The home that was used to shoot the "The Amityville Horror" - the 2005 remake of the 1979 film of the same name based on the true events that took place in the Long Island, New York village - has hit the market for $1.9 million. US Mortgage Rates Tick Up but Remain Below 4 Percent
Mortgage rates in the U.S. went up for the week ended October 30, 2014 rebounding from the record low it reached last week, according to Freddie Mac's weekly Primary Mortgage Market Survey. Jake Gyllenhaal Finds Buyer for Hollywood Hills Home
Jake Gyllenhaal, the "Source Code" actor, has reportedly managed to find a buyer for his Hollywood Hills home. Courtney Cox Buys Another Condo in the Beverly Hills’ Sierra Towers
Courtney Cox, the "Cougar Town" and "Friends" star, has reportedly snapped up a second condo at the prestigious Sierra Towers building located on the Sunset Strip area of Beverly Hills, Los Angeles. Chris Bosh Discounts Miami Mansion to $12.5 Million
Chris Bosh, the power forward of NBA team "Miami Heat", just gave his Miami mansion a pricechopper, listing it for $12.5 million. Personality Shapes Home Buying Decisions – Study
It's not just the economic and social conditions that influence home buying decisions; your personality has an upper hand too. Candy Crush: Most Popular Candy in Each State this Halloween (INFOGRAPHIC)
The countdown to Halloween is almost over and while you are already wrapping up your preparation for "All Hallows Eve", savings site SumoCoupon, has come up with an interesting infographic that shows which kind of candy is going to be in vogue in each state this year. Zombie Foreclosures Spreading Across US – RealtyTrac
A zombie apocalypse may not be around the corner, but zombie foreclosures are definitely plaguing the United States. A recent report by RealtyTrac, the property intelligence firm, found that zombie foreclosures increased in 16 states and 60 metropolitan areas across the country. Catherine Zeta Jones and Michael Douglas Swap Properties in New York
Catherine Zeta Jones and Michael Douglas, the famous Hollywood power couple, have reportedly sold their listed home in Bedford, New York, and bought another one in the area. Bob Odenkirk Selling in Hollywood Hills for $2.49 Million
Bob Odenkirk, best known for his role of criminal lawyer "Saul Goodman" in the Emmy-winning series "Breaking Bad", has reportedly listed his Hollywood Hills home for $2.49 million. Live like ‘Holly Golightly’ for $8 Million Now; ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’ Home pricechopped
The New York City brownstone, where the main characters of the classic movie "Breakfast at Tiffany's" lived, just got a pricechopper and is now asking $8 million. It’s Not a Seller’s Market Anymore and They Realize That – Redfin Study
As the autumn is fading out to make way for the winter, it is taking sellers' confidence with it. More homeowners are becoming less confident about listing and pricing their homes, a latest Redfin research showed. US Homeownership Rates Decline to 20-year Low
Homeownership rates in the United States declined to their lowest level in 20 years in the third quarter of 2014, according to the latest U.S. Census Bureau report. Bruce Willis Drops $12 Million on New York Properties
Bruce Willis, the "Die Hard" actor, has reportedly dropped $12 million on two properties in Bedford, New York. Renee Zellweger Lists Hamptons Residence for $4.45 Million
Renee Zellweger, the "Bridget Jones' Dairy" actress, has reportedly listed her home in the Hamptons for $4.45 million. Vernon Davis Sells Marina Del Rey Condo for $822,000
Vernon Davis, the San Francisco 49ers tight end, has reportedly sold his condo in Marina Del Rey, Calif., for $822,000. UK’s Mansion Tax Driving Prices Down Even Before it can Exist
The infamous "Mansion Tax" in the United Kingdom is already starting to affect prices in the country even before it could come into effect. Marriage Delays Could Postpone Home Ownership – Study
The conventional way of life goes from getting a degree, a job and then getting married. But as more Americans postpone the wedding decision, they could be subconsciously delaying ownership of their dream home too, according to a new study. US Pending Home Sales Hardly Changed in September – NAR Report
Pending home sales in the United States inched up slightly in September marking the fifth consecutive monthly rise in the index this year and the second highest level since last year, according to the latest report by the National Association of Realtors. Queen Latifah Wants $1.93 Million for Another New Jersey Home
Queen Latifah, the famous singer-turned-talk-show-host, has reportedly put another one of her home in New Jersey on the market for $1.93 million. Stephen Collins’ Los Angeles Homes Hit Market after Child Abuse Revelations
The "7th Heaven" actor Stephen Collins' two Los Angeles home have hit the market just days after the infamous audio tape, in which he confessed to molesting school girls, emerged. Jason Kidd Lists Hamptons Estate for $7.99 Million
Jason Kidd, the former NBA point guard who now coaches the Milwaukee Bucks, has reportedly listed his estate in the Hamptons for sale with an asking price of $7.99 million. Homeowners Would Rather Share Home with Ghost than Have a Possessed Doll Around – Trulia
Looks like the Americans would rather live with "Bethsheba" (The Conjuring) rather than "Annabelle" - the possessed doll. Tylenol Could Help Make Home Selling Decision Easier – Study
Are you too attached to your house and having trouble taking the decision to sell it or even putting a price tag on it? Taking two Tylenol pills could help you make that decision, according to a feature by the Wall Street Journal.
