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Real estate "For Sale" signs are a familiar sight during a certain time of the year just like the seasons. But some may not know that signs such as the one aforementioned, "open house" and "for rent" signs have applicable laws. Real Estate Forecast: Buying or Selling a Sustainable Home in 2016
Real estate experts have given forecasts as to how the housing sector will be in 2016. These predictions will help both buyers and sellers in their endeavors in buying and selling a sustainable home. Paramount Pictures CEO Brad Grey Cut Price of Listed Apartment in Carlyle Hotel
Paramount Pictures CEO Brad Grey has listed his apartment in Carlyle Hotel. However, the film mogul has cut its original asking price. 'The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up’ Author Marie Kondo Gives Out Tips For a Joyful Home
The author Marie Kondo gave out first hand tips of how to have a joyful home. What's inside your home can be a strong reflection of who you are as a person. US Cities to Design 'Missing Middle' Architecture to Ease out of the Affordable Housing Crisis
US cities are planing to rebuild the "Missing Middle" house design to help solve the ongoing housing shortage crisis. This kind of house design has been used since the World War II until the late 1980s, however, they have not been adapted by the younger families until now. Vancouver Housing Changes Housing Rules; City Government to lssue Surtax Among House Owners to Help Local Economy
Vancouver housing will be changing their city's rule on taxing. They will be issuing surtax to those house owners who are both residing in the city and those who have vacated their properties to help boost the local economy and help improving the whole city. Toronto Housing Sales May Set Record As High As 105,000 Properties This Year, Real Estate Board Says
Toronto housing sales is expected to set a high record of 105,000 properties to be sold this year according to the predictions of the real estate board. Although some parts of the world seemed to have a lot of housing shortage issues, Toronto's housing market seemed to flourish. They will have more units of properties to sell for the entire year. The Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) is expecting to have around 96,500 to 105,000 units to sell for 2016. Sweden Housing Struggles Will Continue Throughout 2016; Experts Give Contrasting Predictions
Sweden's housing market was predicted to cool down for 2016, but experts have been giving contrasting views about this. Based from the figures released recently, Swedish home sellers rarely asked below-asking-price for the properties compared to the last five years. Looking for a Completely Different Vacation? Rent This Luxury Island for $60,000
If you are looking for a completely different vacation, you can rent your own island complete with staff and luxury amenities for $6,000. Great Vintage Home Finds at eBay
Check out these wonderful antique finds at eBay. Time to remodel your home and fill it with inspiring, eclectic items! Second-Hand Home Sales in Beijing and Shanghai Get Support from Policies
Secondary home sales with record-breaking numbers in Beijing and Shanghai are expected to increase with more government policy support. Second-Hand Home Sales Increase in Hong Kong; Rebound Due to Discounts to Draw More Buyers
Hong Kong secondary home sales increase. Property developers and real estate companies weigh in on the numbers. First-Time Home Buyers Set to Dominate the Dubai Real Estate Market
The Dubai real estate market will be featured at the International Property Show 2016 and event organizers and participants are looking forward to mellenials and their very first home buy. International Real Estate: Home Prices Drop Globally
Several reports from all over the world show that home prices dropped globally in 2015. Industry analysts from all over the world explained that the said phenomena was the result of a global "weaker economic sentiment" Financing a Vacation Home: What You'll Need
More and more Americans are investing their hard-earned money in a vacation home. This type of property is the real estate dream. Imagine owning a property in your favorite place which you can come home to when you need an escape from the pressures of your busy life. As a matter of fact, the phrase "vacation home" alone can make anyone feel excited and giddy. Housing Affordability Remains a Challenge in 2016, says the Federal National Mortgage Association
In 2016, the US economy will continue to thrive, mortgage lending standards will ease and household income will increase, but housing affordability will remain to be a challenge due to the continued rise of home prices, said a new report from the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae). Rent-to-Own Properties Pose Risks for Investors, says Kroll Bond Rating Agency
Last week, a report highlighted rent-to-own properties as the future of the housing market but a new report from Kroll Bond Rating Agency threw a wet blanket onto anyone who was ecstatic about the new trend. US Real Estate: 'Market is Heading Back Toward Earth'
The real estate boom is over. After enjoying years of healthy real estate activity, states across the country are now slowing down. As an industry analyst would put it, the real estate "market is heading back toward earth." Miami Millionaire Demolishes Former Colombian Drug Lord Paolo Escobar's Beach Mansion to Hunt for 'Hidden Treasure'
Miami millionaire Christian de Berouare is set to demolish the mansion previously owned by Colombian drug lord Paolo Escobar's Miami Beach to search for "hidden treasure." 5 Reasons Why Home Buyers are not Using the New Mortgage Shopping Tool
A new mortgage tool, "The Loan Estimate," was released to help home buyers search for a home with mortgage this year. Latest reports, however, state that this tool remains unused to majority of the home seekers for several reasons: Lethbridge Takes the Least Hit as Oil Prices Fall
Lethbridge is usually behind when other centers see boom, but it stays stable at a time when other markets are going down Foreign Investors Still Prefer To Put Money in Commercial Real Estate
Foreign investors still think that investment in commercial real estate is still a popular choice. Despite most market conditions investors are foreign investors still have eyes on commercial real estate. More Office Spaces in Development in Nigeria's Commercial Real Estate Sector
More office spaces for rent to come. Experts believe that real estate will still continue to be very active in spite of the general slum in the economy. Market Value of 15 Real Estate Properties in NYC Assessed over $1B; Property Values Surpasses Other Countries
NYC's assessment for real estate properties are released annually. Many investors see how some of the companies have grown its market value each year. For this year, the city assessments have been released already. There are 15 real estate properties that have been assessed over $1 billion. Calvin Harris Lists Hollywood Hills Home at $9 Million, Rumored to Move In with Taylor Swift
Reports reveal that Calvin Harris is listing his Hollywood Hills home for $9.995million which makes fans speculate that he might be moving in with Taylor Swift. The Global Impact of Open Data in the Real Estate Industry This 2016
The idea of some data being freely available for use and republish without any restrictions has been very helpful in many industries. In real estate, in particular, open data made some significant impacts not just in the United States but as well as other countries. Rental Tips for Uni Students in Australia
When going down under, it would be wise to rent a place, especially if you will be staying for a long period of time. There are many ways to find rental places in Australia. If you are one of the many individuals wanting to study in Oz, there is an option to rent near Australian universities. Attracting a Good Tenant, Proactive Property Changes This 2016 Might Be Needed
Perhaps one of the most known reason a leasing business may thrive is because of tenants. It is not just primarily about having some tenants, but it is mainly about finding good tenants in this kind of business. Economic Meltdown and Home Buying This 2016; How It May Favour Buyers
With the interest rates being raised by the Federal Reserve and the tumbling economy of China affecting other countries like the United States, one may simply ask whether it is the right time to buy a house. Simple Guides in Choosing Between an Old or New House for Purchase
Aside from the choosing between renting and owning a house, you would likewise be faced with a question on whether to have an old house or new one upon purchase. There are many things to consider in choosing a house, especially between an old one and a new one.
