Rapti Gupta

  • Mortgage Brokers Unhappy with New CFPB Rules
    In addition to the qualifying mortgage rules announced earlier in January, CFPB has announced a new set of rules and regulations for mortgage brokers and loan officers. The new rules have been highly criticized by the NAMB- The Association of Mortgage Professionals.
  • Dallas Businessman Tom Hicks’ Preston Hollow Estate Listed for $135 Million
    Former Texas Rangers and Dallas Star owner, Tom Hicks has reportedly put up his Preston Hollow, Dallas City estate, for sale for $132 million. The estate is a huge 25 acre lot with multiple luxury amenities. The place is the most expensive property of Dallas City.
  • Woodside Mansion Sells for a Record Breaking $117.5 Million
    In a November quiet sale, a nine acre mansion in the Woodside area, California, sold for around $117.5 million making the property the second most expensive estate of the United States. The property reportedly belonged to Investing giant - Tully Friedman.
  • Bill and Hillary Clinton Home Hunting in the Hamptons
    Bill and Hillary Clinton are reportedly looking for a home in the East Hamptons area of New York. The couple have already enjoyed summers in a rented home in the area and are now looking forward to buy a place there.
  • Top 5 Popular Buildings of the World
    The world is full of beautiful buildings and architectural creations. It is hard to pick up the best of the most beautiful. However, Vacation Homes, a real estate listing site has compiled a list of the most popular and loved buildings of the world.
  • Bangkok Gears Up to Get its Tallest Skyscraper
    The ultra-modern "Sin City" of Asia, Bangkok is all geared up to welcome its tallest building - the MahaNakhon. The building will be a luxury mixed-use skyscraper towering at a height of 314 meters with 77 floors. The place will also feature Ritz Carlton apartments and a boutique hotel designed by Ian Schrager.
  • Radio Host Don Imus Shuffles Listed Connecticut Home Price Again
    Radio jockey Don Imus of the "Imus in The Morning" show has relisted his home again asking for $19.9 million after failing to sell it in 8 years. The Westport, Connecticut, property was first listed in 2005, asking for $30 million and has undergone many price chops since then.
  • Ethan Hawke’s Manhattan Home Hits Housing Market
    Actor Ethan Hawke has reportedly listed his Manhattan townhouse, located near the famous "Billy's Bakery" for $6.2 million. The two-family home is a four-story house, divided into two units. Hawke purchased the home in 2005 for $3 million.
  • 30-year Fixed Mortgage Rates Surge Slightly This Week
    Mortgage rates remained flat last week. However, in a recent analysis by Zillow® Mortgage Marketplace, it was found that 30-year fixed mortgage rates had inched up a little after almost a year of stagnancy.
  • Ways of Efficient Home Selling Revealed
    Selling your property can be one hell of a task. Finding the right buyer and selling it at the right price is one of the prime concerns of sellers. Here are a few tips that can help you sell your house in an efficient and smooth manner.
  • Niall Horan Splashes $1.5 Million on New L.A. Home
    "The Little Things" One Direction crooner, Niall Horan has reportedly picked up a brand new Los Angeles mansion for $1.3 million. He will not only be neighbors with Kendall and Kyle Jenner of "Keeping up with the Kardashians" fame but will also have Jennifer Lopez and Sharon Osbourne to keep him company.
  • Brian Cushing to Sell Texas Mansion
    The Houston Texas Linebacker, Brian Cushing has listed his Missouri city mansion up in the market with an asking price of $1.3 million. The place is a Mediterranean style home with high security and overlooks the lake in the gated community.
  • David Cook Unloads Hollywood Hills Home
    The "Fade into Me" singer has reportedly sold his Hollywood Hills property for $1.4 million after it was listed in March 2012. Cook sold the home to "The Mentalist" actor, Owain Yeoman.
  • Lindsey Buckingham Goes a Mile to Buy Brentwood Property
    Lindsey Buckingham of Fleetwood Mac fame has reportedly dropped around $5.8 million on a 0.85 acre property, just about a mile away from his primary residence in Brentwood, California. Interior photos of the home have not been listed as the property is not in a very good condition.
  • Builders Bank on Office Spaces to See Through Sluggish Phase
    Real estate firms are optimisti c about building more office spaces as they hope to rope in companies whose office building leases are set to expire. Though the office market has been sluggish of late, hopes are high on the new building construction.
  • New York LaGuardia Airport Hotel Traded for $22 Million
    The LaGuardia Airport Marriott Hotel in New York has sold for $22 million, almost one third of its sale price in 2007. The 438 room hotel was acquired by a real estate investing firm, Rubicon Cos.
  • Jeff Nelson’s Leavenworth Home Sells for Half the Listed Price
    Former Baseball pitching star, Jeff Nelson's Leavenworth home has reportedly sold for just $575,000, almost half the price that it was listed for. The custom built cabin was listed in 2010 with an asking price of 1.19 million.
  • Beyoncé Eyeing Discounted Mansion in Houston
    The "Sweet Dreams" singer, Beyonce Knowles has allegedly been eyeing the Houston mansion located in the Piney Point Village. The property has undergone various price chops and last listed for $5.9 million down from $20 million.
  • Nate Berkus Sells Chicago Condo for $1.6 Million
    Famous Interior decorator and talk show host, Nate Berkus sold his Gold Coast, Chicago condo for $1.6 million. He first listed the place in 2011 with an asking price of $2.65 million and price chopped around five times before selling.
  • White House Will Fetch $300 Million if Listed
    Ever wondered how much the White House would cost if it were to ever go up for sale? Zillow, a real estate listing site brings to you the listing price of the White House
  • Luxury Home Sellers Stick to Prices as High-End Listings Go Down in the U.S.
    As the supply of Luxury Homes have declined, more number of sellers are reluctant to cut down home prices. Luxury homes remain listed on the market unclaimed for an average of 248 days throughout the country. Prices of these houses will not be lowered until supply meets the rising demand adequately.
  • Home Prices Rise as New Sellers Join the Housing Market in UK
    In a recent survey by real estate listing agency,Rightmove, it was revealed that home prices in the first weeks of January rose significantly with more number of new sellers joining the real estate trading league. The housing market is set to recover after year-long stagnancy.
  • Alicia Keys Slashes Crosby Street Penthouse Price by $2.95 Million
    The "Doesn't mean Anything" singer, Alicia Keys has reportedly price chopped her 30 Crosby Street Penthouse by $2.95 million. Keys and husband Swiss Beatz purchased the home in 2010 for $12 million and listed it on the market with an initial asking price of $17.95 million. However, the penthouse is now listed for for $15 million.
  • Felicity Huffman and William H. Macy Purchase Neighboring Estate
    "The Desperate Housewives" star, Felicity Huffman and "Shameless" actor William H. Macy have dropped $3.8 million to acquire the neighboring 2.7 acre estate that once belonged to ace musician, Artie Ripp. The couple hope on expanding their home's premises with the acquisition.
  • Design Your Home in The Top Trends of 2013
    Who said you have to hire an interior designer to make your place look like a thousand bucks? [di-ve] and House Beautiful look into some of the trends that are raging in the home decor market this year, and what's more? you can easily use these quick tips to give your home that "celebrity pad" look
  • Christopher Lloyd Unloads Montecito Home
    The "Back to The Future" trilogy star, Christopher Lloyd has reportedly sold his Montecito home for $5.1 million after initially listing it for $6.4 million in 2012. The home was destroyed in a wildfire that broke out in Santa Barbara area in 2008.
  • Google Purchases Plot in London for $1 Billion to Build New Headquarters
    Google Inc. has purchased a 2.4 acre plot on the Kings Cross Central Plot for $1 billion.Construction is expected to start in late 2013 and is slated to be completed by 2016.
  • Anna Nicole Smith’s Home Sold; Daughter Inherits Proceeds
    The late 1993 Playmate of the Year, Anna Nicole Smith's Studio City home has been sold. The buyer is Rouzbeh Zoka of the Rouzbeh Zoka 2012 revocable trust. Proceeds of the sale will go to Smith's Daughter - Dannielynn.
  • Jeremy Renner Puts Up Art Deco Mansion for Sale
    The Bourne Legacy actor, Jeremy Renner has put up his biggest and latest pet real estate project for sale asking for $24.95 million. Along with friend,actor and business partner, Kristoffer Winters, Renner has listed the Holmby Hills property after renovating and redesigning.
  • Michel Jordan’s Mansion Price Chopped by $8 Million
    Former NBA Legend, Michel Jordan has reportedly slashed $8 million off the original $29 million asking price of his Chicago mansion. The property was first listed in February 2012. Failing to find any suitable buyers, Jordan has ripped off an $8 million.
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