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Here's an apartment for sale inside Plaza Hotel that was formerly owned by Franky Lloyd Wright. Home Design: Helpful Scandinavian Hacks at Home
Here are some Scandinavian-inspired home hacks for you. Here is a look at some Scandinavian-inspired design hacks that you can use at home. According to Elle Décor, Scandinavian trends are a booming industry at the moment because they could provide homes with so many different designs and looks. Real Estate Tips: Tax Benefits of Owning a Second House
Aside from being an addition to one's assets, there are tons of benefits that come with owning a second home, and these involve tax breaks. Census Bureau 2015: Texas Leads US Population Growth
Texas is getting even bigger in terms of population and recent data from Census Bureau revealed the city has the biggest population gain in 2015 among other cities in the country. Palo Alto Proposes Housing Subsidy for Middle Class
With rents and house prices going nowhere but up these days, the Palo Alto government is looking into how it can provide affordable housing to its residents. UK Asylum Housing Become ‘Increasingly Fragmented,’ Says Study
The number of refugees seeking asylum in the United Kingdom has been increasing and so is the concern over the treatment they receive. This prompted a review of the system and the study revealed that asylum accommodation has been geared towards profits rather than the wellbeing of the seekers. How to Make Your Apartment Clean and Spot-Free Before Moving Out
You may already be excited to move on to your own home after years of renting, but there is still one thing you need to do. Getting your old apartment clean and spot-free before you move out is a must if you still wish to see your security deposit handed back to you in full amount or at least a part of it. Local Bank Offers 1% Student Loan Refinancing for First-Time Home Buyers
Student loan has often stood in the way of most millennials’ dream of owning a home. However, a local bank recently offered a new program, which offers a fixed 1 percent APR in student loan refinancing to attract first-time homebuyers into finally making their dream a reality. Can DIY Home Projects Cost You More in the Long Run?
DIY home projects often seem fun and easy to do, especially when you see them being done in shows on TV. While it may be a good thing to unleash your creativity and handiwork at home, there may be some things better left for the professionals. 3 Tips for Getting Lower Mortgage Interest Rates
Securing a low mortgage interest rate pretty much sounds like a gift from the heavens above. Most homeowners know that even a one percent difference can translate to thousands of savings. Here are three tips for getting lower mortgage interest rates: Here’s Why You Should Not Believe Everything You See in Real Estate Shows on TV
Buying a house is most likely your biggest purchase in your entire life, which is why thoughtful consideration must be done in every step of the process. While most people turn to the Internet and real estate agents for house searching, should you also consider watching real estate shows as a guide to looking for the perfect home? Homes for Rent: Places in NYC, LA and SF Listed for $8,200 Per Month
Looking for a place to live in the big cities like New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco? Here are some properties listed for rent for $8,200 a month. Celebrity Homes: Chloë Grace Moretz Bought First Home in Los Angeles for $3.4M
Actress Chloë Grace Moretz is following the footsteps of fellow teenager Kylie Jenner as she has made her first home purchase in Los Angeles, California. Real Estate News: The Real Reason Why Millenials Are Not Homeowners
Despite the low prices of homes recently, many millenials are still struggling to become homeowners. Celebrity Homes for Sale: Austrian Royalty Alexandra Schoenburg-Hartenstein Sold Lenox Hill Co-op for $2.65M
After almost a year, Austrian royalty Alexandra Schoenburg-Hartenstein has unloaded her 14 East 68th Street co-op as the property was finally sold for $2.65 million. Home Remodeling Tips: Questions You Need to Answer Before Renovating Your Kitchen
There are a couple of things that need to be considered first if one would venture in the costly world of kitchen remodeling. Can You Lower Your Mortgage Rates?
Mortgage rates have been reaching record lows since the beginning of the year and those who are looking to buy a property, be it their first or second homes, can benefit from the low interests. MBA: Mortgage Applications Saw Another Decline
Mortgage applications decline for another week along with a dip in mortgage interest rates. Mortgage applications decline for another week along with a dip in mortgage interest rates. 3 Mortgage Loans with No Down Payment
Some people are put off from buying a home because they have little or no money to cover the usual 20 percent down payment requirement. But can you buy a home with no down payment required? The answer is yes. Recent reports even say there are now more loans available for homebuyers looking to acquire a house with little money. ‘Underwater’ Homeowners to get Reprieve from Mortgage Balances
The Federal Housing Finance Agency has approved a plan mortgage finance companies have put forward to help thousands of homeowners get a cut from their mortgage balances. Ottawa 10th In Canada Happiness Report; Toronto, Vancouver Unhappy Cities?
Ottawa belonged to the 10 happiest metropolitan areas all over Canada. There were 33 locations included in the study. Toni Braxton Net Worth: ‘Un-Break My Heart’ Singer Sells Calabasas Mansion for $3.4 Million
“Un-Break My Heart” singer Toni Braxton may have filed for a $50-million bankruptcy in 2010, but it looks like she is already keeping her finances in shape this time. The 48-year-old singer recently sold her Calabasas mansion for $3.4 million. Want to Sell Your Home Fast? These Digital Upgrades Might Do the Trick
Selling a home in the market entails that you put out your house’s best features and show the buyer why yours stands out among the others in the listing. If you are looking to sell your home fast, you may not only need to tend to your yard and stage your house, but you may also need to do some digital upgrades. House Moving: How to Get to Know Your New City Before You Move
Moving to a new city is extremely challenging, but it can also be rewarding if you plan your move carefully. One of the things you need to do before making your move is to get to know the city you are moving into. Here are some ways you can get to know more about the city before you actually live there: Real Estate News: Fewer Existing Homes Sold in February Despite Increase in Demand
Spring home buying is expected to begin anytime soon but a recent report shows that February was not a rosy month for the real estate market. Fewer existing homes were sold despite the increase in demand from buyers for more homes in the market. House Buying Tips: Can You Still Get Your Earnest Money Back?
You may have finally set your sights on one property after scouring the real estate market looking for your dream home. The next thing to do is to secure a deal with the seller and that includes giving your earnest money. However, issues can arise, which may cause either you or the seller to back out of the deal. Can you still get your earnest money back? Celebrity Homes for Sale: Tribeca Film Festival Founders Lists Dakota Apartment for $39M
Tribeca Film Festival co-founders, Jane Rosenthal and Craig Hatkoff are unloading their Dakota apartment a year after announcing their divorce and are selling it for $39 million. Guy Richie Net Worth: British Filmmaker to Turn His Barn into a Luxury Shooting Retreat
Ritchie is set to transform his burn in Wiltshire grounds to a world-class shooting retreat, a new report claims. Washington Real Estate: What to Expect from Donald Trump's New Hotel
This week, presidential candidate Donald Trump announced that his new luxury hotel in Washington, DC will be ready this September which is two years ahead of schedule. Celebrity Homes for Sale: Designer Max Azria Asks $88M for Holmby Hills Mansion
Despite failing to find a buyer for his mansion, fashion designer Max Azria still decided to increase the asking price of his Holmby Hills home by $3 million.
