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Apartment residents feared that their homes would end up like the taxis hit by Uber's popularity. Melbourne's Auction Market Off to a Good Start
Melbourne's auction market could be twice as active as Sydney's. The city of Melbourne hosted twice as many auctions as Sydney over the weekend, with about 98 auctions in metro Melbourne. Restoration Queen Sibella Court Sells Former Paddington Home for $1.34M
ABC's "Restoration Australia" host Sibella Court sells former shop and residence. Celebrity stylist Sibella bags $1. 34 million from the sale of her former Paddington home. HGTV Renews 'Property Brothers' for 4 More Seasons
"Property Brothers" isn't going anywhere. HGTV promised its fans that they will be seeing more of the Scott brothers, as their show has just been extended to four more seasons. Park City: Why Celebrities and Billionaires Are Flocking to Utah
Where do the rich and the famous go during their downtime? Justin Bieber and Taylor Swift, among many others, consider Park City in Utah a perfect destination. Would 2016 Still be the Year of the Chinese Investors?
Is the Chinese investment boom in New York over? Find out here. The year 2015 could be the lucky charm for the Chinese, especially after it was proclaimed as the "year of the Chinese investors" as per reports in The Real Deal. Architecture for Humanity Regroups, Names New Executive Director for Chapter Network
Former volunteers of Architecture for Humanity have banded together to form the Chapter Network. It aims to continue its predecessor's humanitarian efforts across the globe. New Building Development in LA Threatens Hollyhock House's UNESCO World Heritage Status
The rise of a new commercial building may be the fall of the iconic Hollyhock House, built in 1920 by Frank Lloyd Wright. Expansion Plan of New York's Museum of Modern Art Gets a Design Cut
New York's iconic MoMA will begin construction of its expansion project, but not without scaling down a big chunk of its design. New Legal Support Scheme for People in Mortgage Debt Announced
Minister for Justice Frances Fitzgerald has announced a new legal aid program that will support people in mortgage debt and are at risk of losing their homes in Ireland. Canada’s Leading Banks Based on Mortgage Portfolio
CanadianMortgageTrends.com has released the list of the top banks in Canada based on their mortgage portfolios. Figures from the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) show that the country's big six dominate 93 percent of the residential mortgage market. Banking Mortgage Evaluations in Portugal Is Increasing
Portugal has seen an increasing trend in the average value of mortgage applications in the country as per the report from the National Institute of Statistics or INE released on Monday. Chicago Unveils New Home Buyer Assistance Program
The city of Chicago has unveiled its new Home Buyer Assistance Program as part of its return to the mortgage business. US Census Tracts Provides Prospective Homeowners Access to Special Mortgage Deals
Those who are living or wanting to purchase a home in low-income, high-minority and disaster-impacted census tracts can have access to the best mortgage deals from the U.S. government programs. 'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' Alumna Yolanda Foster Finds Perfect Home Post-Divorce, Disease
"Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" roster member Yolanda Foster has had her own bulk of trials and tribulations, among them divorcing David Foster while battling with Lyme Disease in 2015. However, she has somehow recovered from all that. Home Renovations 2016: How to Prepare a Nursery with Unique and Affordable Pieces
Expecting a baby takes a lot of preparations, but amongst the most exciting is the part where you decorate the nursery. For professional guidance, online marketplace for interior design, Laurel & Wolf, has got a reasonable room plan for a one time, flat rate. It can guide expecting couples towards top-notch choices. Celebrity Mansions: Donald Trump and Wife Melania's Glorious Penthouse
There could never be any other place in New York with more gold and marble ensembles than in the Donald Trump mansion. This elegant and expensive looking penthouse is located at the Trump Tower in Manhattan, New York. Home Renovations: How to Have a Modern House with a Rustic Barn Appeal
While modern home designs are the trend these days, no one would refuse the happiness that rekindling the past's sustainable living brings. Rural farming, until today, is one of the major sources of how families are being fed. Rural housing and barns, on the other hand, are currently being restructured into contemporary homes with livestock themes. Real Estate Celebrities: 8 Things You Did Not Know About the Property Brothers
Scott twins, Drew and Jonathan, are two of the biggest HGTV names. Currently, these boys are hosting four of the network's shows, which are "Brother vs Brother," "Property Brothers at Home," "Buying and Selling," and "Property Brothers." HSBC Pulls Out of UK’s CML
HSBC has announced it will quit the U.K.'s Council of Mortgage Lenders and has given the mortgage body a one year's notice. The bank's move comes ahead of the industry vote on merging a number of lender trade bodies. HSBC Clamps Mortgage Offering to Chinese Buying Real Estate in US
HSBC has just changed its policy on lending money to some Chinese nationals. China has recently started clamping down the outflow of capital after a $108 billion drop in China's foreign currency reserves. New York City Lawmakers: Cap Property Taxes
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio was put under pressure by state lawmakers earlier this week with regard to capping property tax rates in the city. Naftali's Rental Building Unable to Fix Water Leak Problems Due to Uncooperative Co-op Neighbor
Naftali's Landmark Park Slope is having water leak problems. However, the neighboring co-op will not allow the developer to make repairs to the rental building's foundation. Sacramento Real Estate: Charming Sierra Oaks Mansion Is the County’s Hot Property Listing
A charming real estate in Sierra Oaks, Sacramento is listed for $3.45 million and is considered as a hot piece of real estate at the moment. Blackstone Sees Profit Plunge 70% in Q4 2015 amid Weak Stock Markets
The Blackstone Group's profits went down by 70 percent in the last quarter of 2015 amid weak stock markets. Northampton Real Estate Sales Continue In Winter
Winter may be a slow time for real estate but not in Northampton. Northampton in Massachusetts is home to some of the most notable attractions like the Iron Horse Music Hall, established in the 1970s, along with other bookstores, artisanal bakeries, ethnic eateries and art galleries. Super Bowl City Finally Opens In San Francisco
Super Bowl City Opens In SF. Read more details here. Football and non-football fans will surely flocked the city in San Francisco this weekend as the Super Bowl City officially opens this Saturday, Jan. Tampa Bay Real Estate: Local Commercial Real Estate Remains Positive
According to experts, the local commercial real estate in Tampa Bay will remain bullish for at least two years. The Smallest House in the Smallest Lot in San Francisco Is Now Sold Out
A house in San Francisco with an area of 830 square feet and is considered to be the smallest house with the smallest lot was sold for $665,000. Does it Pay to Build Toilet Room Inside the Bathroom?
Having your toilet room within your bathroom have both advantages and disadvantages. No one is judged according to how he engineered his house. Your house's appearance may not necessarily speak of you, yet, sometimes, how your house looks like invite others to speak about you.
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