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Rent-controlled buildings taken out of the market last year rose to nearly threefold since 2013 as they are being demolished and replaced with pricier housing. Oregon Experiences Housing Affordability Crisis
After embarking on a tour across the state to check on the status of the housing sector, U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley said Oregon is experiencing a housing affordability crisis. Demand is outpacing supply, house prices are skyrocketing and vacancy rate is falling. Bills Want to Tackle Housing Crisis in Bay Area
San Francisco Bay Area real estate market has been boosted by the tech industry boom and now the region is experiencing a housing crisis. Industrial Real Estate Vacancy Rate Decreases as E-Commerce Grows
Growth in e-commerce and consumer products industry is driving the increase in demand for industrial real estate not only in the United States but also in other parts of the world such as the United Kingdom, Japan and China. Houston Real Estate Market Feels Impact of Falling Oil Prices
Houston property market is feeling some form of impact brought about by the decline in global oil prices. Saudi Real Estate Transactions Drops By 7.7 Percent in Q1 2016
Saudi real estate saw a decline in transactions at the end of 2016's first quarter. It was the weakest figure on record since 2011. Real Estate Brokerage Firm Fights For Approval For Upper Market Relocation
Real estate brokerage firm Castro was reportedly getting a new real estate office, pending final city approval. Later this month, the firm was slated to appeal to the Planning Commission for an office space located at 2324 Market St. ‘Nashville,’ 'Thelma & Louise' Writer Callie Khouri Sells Santa Monica Home for $2.2M; Chrisina Karras Signature Style Is Also Present
Callie Khouri, "Nashville" showrunner and Oscar winner had listed her Santa Monica four-bedroom, Spanish-inspired bungalow. The California pad was on the market for $2.2 million and interested home buyers will be living the life of celebrity interior designer Christina Karras, who gave the pink home a generous amount of her signature style. Drone Real Estate Photography Takes Listings to New Heights
Drone real estate photos were recently used in the listing of a sleek hillside property worth $4 million. With a built-in HD video camera, a drone copter hovered like a hummingbird over a row of olive trees. Signs of Canadian Real Estate Collapse Surface
The Canadian real estate collapse was rumored to follow the surge in Canadian residential real estate prices. These statistics had made fools out of many analysts who had been calling for a reversal of the market for years. This year alone, costs in Vancouver and Toronto had surged by as much as 20 percent for similar properties over the last year. Houston Real Estate Market Remains Resilient
Houston real estate had started to feel the impact of the downturn within the energy sector, caused by declining oil costs and a large influx of corporate layoffs. However, the housing market continued to show resilience. Celebrity Homes for Sale: Rock Legend Graham Nash Lists Manhattan Beach Home for $2.8M
Two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Graham Nash is now selling his property in Manhattan Beach, CA for $2.8 million. Home Design: Kanye West & IKEA Design the 'Greatest Sofa of All Time'
Kanye West and IKEA are working together in giving people one-of-a-kind furniture designs. Kanye West and IKEA recently teamed up in creating what is now being dubbed as the Greatest Sofa of All Time. Unique Architecture: eVolo Skyscraper Competition 2016 Winners Include a Redesigned Central Park, a Skyscraper for Drones and More
The top three prizes went to those who came up with the concept of a redesigned Central Park, a skyscraper for drones and a tower made of data servers. Analysts Predict A Busier Spring 2016 For Real Estate
Spring 2016 had been expected to be busier with higher interest rates, and more first-time buyers. A recent survey from Metropolitan Regional Information Systems, Inc., the country's largest multiple listing service, revealed that the real estate outlook will reach out to nearly 750 real estate professionals with more transactions, more listings, and more attention from buyers and sellers. Luxury Homes for Sale: Miami Porsche Design Tower Lists $33M with Car Gallery
Gil Dezer's lavish and unique condo is definitely only for the rich as he has added a unique amenity inside the Porsche Design Tower. Madonna News: Pop Icon Sues NYC Home for Barring Her Children from the Property While She’s Away
The singer has filed a lawsuit against her NYC apartment which bars her children and staff from staying in the property while she's away. Zaha Hadid Design: Here's a Look at Some of the Late Architect's Most Striking Projects
Here are some of Zaha Hadid's works. Here's a look at some of the late architect Zaha Hadid's most striking and beautiful projects. Just recently, Elle Décor compiled a list of Hadid's works which they kicked off with the Zaragoza Bridge Pavilion in Spain. Gabrielle Union & Dwayne Wade Star in HGTV Show, To Feature a House Tour
Gabrielle Union and Dwayne Wade will headline an upcoming show on HGTV. Gabrielle Union and Dwayne Wade will star in an upcoming HGTV show. According to Elle Décor, the show will also give fans a look at their house in Florida. Donald Trump Real Estate: Ranking of the Republican Candidate's New York Properties for Sale
Republican candidate and presidential hopeful Donald Trump may be new to politics, but he is no newbie when it comes to New York properties. Home Cleaning Hacks: Grossest Mistakes at Home That You Need to Correct
Here are some home cleaning hacks worth trying at home right now. Here are some home cleaning hacks you need to familiarize yourself with if you want to stop doing some of your grossest habits at home. House Tour: Fashion-Forward House is Also Perfect for Children
Here's a look at the house that Tamara Magel renovated in New York City. Here's a look at a fashion-forward house that is also surprisingly perfect for children. Britney Spears Net Worth: ‘Toxic’ Singer Sells Thousand Oaks Home for $8.9 Million
Britney Spears is selling her Thousand Oaks home for $8.9 million, just four years after purchasing the majestic Spanish estate. The “Toxic” singer will reportedly be making a profit of over $2 million once the property has found its new owner. 3 Things You Need to Know About the First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit
First-time homebuyers can get the most out of their first and probably biggest purchase of their life through the different tax credits being offered by the government. Here are the 3 things you need to know about tax breaks and the first-time homebuyer tax credit: House Buying Tips: Pros and Cons of Remote Closing
Thanks to the advancement of technology, buyers may no longer need to take a long drive to close in on the sale of their newly purchased home, as remote closing is being made available in more states in the U.S. What are the pros and cons of remote closing? Celebrity Homes for Sale: Detroit Tigers Slugger Miguel Cabrera Lists Michigan Home for $2M
Detroit Tigers first baseman and slugger Miguel Cabrera is selling his Birmingham, MI home for $2 million. Is an Open-Plan Bathroom the Next Major Trend in Homes This 2016?
Open floor plans have been one the most popular trend in the real estate market nowadays. While some people are still debating over this topic, is an open-plan bathroom the next major trend to hit the market this 2016? Renting Tips: Simples Ways on How to Find an Affordable Apartment
Looking for an apartment that is suited for your allocated budget can be very hard. Looking for an apartment that is suited for your allocated budget can be very hard. Should You Seriously Consider Buying a House Now as Rents Continue to Rise?
Buying a house has always been the most favored option among real estate agents because of its advantages. While some people continue to prefer renting than homeownership, the continuous rise in the prices of rents across the U.S. may prompt more people into seriously considering buying a home this time. Real Estate News: Fairytale Highland Castle Won’t Push Through; Carbisdale Castle Relisted in the Market
Recent reports state that the project has been cancelled, and the castle is now back in the market. The Carbisdale Castle in Scotland, which overlooks the Kyle of Sutherland, was supposed to be built as a five-star hotel.
