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And seller's are taking advantage by raising prices. Investors are speculated to be in a frenzy to buy rental properties in the effort to beat the tax increase in April. Celebrity Real Estate: Jennette McCurdy Re-listed Her Home in Studio City for a Lower Price of $1.2 Million from $1.4 Million
Actress, Jennette McCurdy re-listed her Studio City for a lower price of $1.2 million from $1.4 million. House Moving: Should You Rent First When Relocating to a New City?
Moving houses is something that most people experience at some point in their lives. While you may be excited to go house searching and buying, some experts suggest that renting a house when moving to a new city may be a better choice. California's Housing Ordinance Has A Counter-Productive Result
It reduces construction that does not help boost supply of new homes. The U. S. Supreme Court this January will decide whether to hear or trash a challenge against the debatable inclusionary San Jose housing ordinance. Factors to Consider in Pricing Your Home
Selling a house? Here are some factors that you need to consider in order to get the right price for your home. McDonald's HongKong Branch Gets New Modern Design as Part of Company's Revamp
McDonald's HongKong Branch boasts its modern design with new menu and high-tech manner of placing orders. Celebrity Real Estate: ‘True Blood’ Showrunner Brian Buckner Sells Encino Mini-Compound for $3.2 Million
"True Blood" writer and producer, Brian Buckner, lists his Encino compound for $3.2 million which was once owned by Laurie McCarthy and married actors Amanda Pays and Corbin Bernson. Eva Longoria Net Worth: Former 'Desprate Housewives' Star Bought Tom Cruise's Hollywood Home for $11.4 Million
Eva Longoria has bought the property of Tom Cruise for $11.4 million which is $1.5 million lower than the original asking price. Seattle is Fifth Most Favorable U.S. City for Foreign Investments on Commercial Real estate
The city is considered an ideal location for foreign investments on commercial real estate. The Washington D. C. -based Association of Foreign Investors in Real Estate (AFIRE) released its 24th annual survey of members on Monday, according to Houston Chronicle. CapitaLand Commercial Trust Selling Singapore Office Building
CapitaLand Commercial Trust Selling 23-story One George Street building. Singapore's largest office real estate investment trust by value, CapitaLand Commercial Trust, is vending a 23-story One George Street building in in the city-state's central business district, Raffles Place, according to an informant who refuses to be named. 2016 Housing Trends: More Millennials Will Become Homeowners
More millennials will settle down and buy homes as more and more acquire stable jobs. In a previous report, it was stated that more millenials are expected to buy homes as growth is expected in the economy as well as improving job market conditions. Homes of Miley Cyrus, Johnny Depp, President Obama Part of Top Celebrity Property Deals List for 2015
Find out the properties of the rich and famous that were up for sale in 2015. Popular celebrities Miley Cyrus and Johnny Depp, and President Barack Obama had their stunning properties up for sale in 2015. Why Is Cash More Preferred In Real Estate Investment?
Recent trends in US real estate market show that more and more home buyers are using cash to pay for their property purchases. Will this trend continue this year? Exciting Auction for Historic Sarasota Waterfront Property
A beautiful waterfront property is the highlight of a special auction from Platinum Luxury Auctions. Great amenities and spacious estate makes this an amazing deal which was once offered for $5.5 million. Financial Giant Blackstone Group Spends $10B on New York Real Estate
Financial giant Blackstone Group went on a massive shopping spree in 2015, spending a whopping $9.6 billion on New York real estate. The total made the private equity corporation the city's most aggressive property investor last year. Real Estate Tips: Can I Afford a Home in 2016?
Considering 2015's market conditions and interest rates, homebuyers may be able to afford a home in 2016 if they make a purchase early in the year. New York Real Estate: Manhattan Hotel Industry Suffers First Decline in 5 Years
The Manhattan hotel industry suffers first decline in 5 years. The said dip was caused by robust hotel development and investment in Manhattan; with more than 3,400 rooms added in the market last 2015 and a record hotel purchase of the $1.95 billion worth Waldorf Astoria by Anbang Insurance Group. Real Estate Tips: The Best States for Retirees in 2016
Retirees have a different way of defining "quality of life." They consider a range of factors that younger people usually don't including cost of goods and services, taxes, health care access and quality, crime rate and even the weather. Based on all these components, Bankrate evaluated all states in the US and came up with the best places for retirees to live in 2016. Global Real Estate: Slowing Chinese Investment in New Zealand Only Temporary
Chinese investment in New Zealand went down a notch since last October due to new buyer restrictions implemented by the Reserve Bank. The said slowdown is only temporary, according to a head of a company that facilitates the overseas property purchases of Chinese buyers. Paris Canal Drainage Cleanup Reveals 14 Years of Secrets
Famed Paris Canal Saint Martin undergoes a massive cleanup by Paris authorities revealing more than a decade worth of hidden finds. Want to Know if the New Vintage House you Bought is Haunted? There are Ways to Tell
If you're an antique house lover, you need to check if the house you just bought is haunted or not. To know if it is really haunted, check out these 6 DIYs to help you out. San Francisco Plans to Double-up On Requirements for Affordable Housing
A plan to require housing developers to provide twice the number of affordable units is set to be unveiled today. Jennifer Lawrence's Beverly Hills Home Was Once Occupied by Ellen DeGeneres and Jessica Simpson
The Beverly Hills home of Golden Globes Best Actress Jennifer Lawrence is reported to be occupied by other stars before she purchased it. Average Long-term US Mortgage Rates Show Mixed Movement; 30-year Fixed-rate Mortgage Rate Down to 3.97 This Week
The key 30-year rate now below the 4 percent mark. While the cost of borrowing money are still below previous record average of 6 percent for a 30-year loan, the average rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has been modestly rising and falling in the previous weeks. Real Estate News: Miami Market Slows Down as Foreign Investors Take flight; More Condos Coming
The real estate market in Miami, Florida slows down as the foreign investors take flight. However, condominium development keeps coming. London Homeowners Must Protect Homes from the Arctic Freeze
Insurance warns homeowners many not be as fully covered as they think they are. The "big freeze" is impending as the nation is still trying to recover from December floods that brought havoc to so many homes amounting to over £1 billion. Downtown LA’s Arts District Alameda Square Gets Converted to Massive Mixed-Use Complex
Downtown LA's Arts District Alameda Square will be converted to massive mixed-use complex. Also, the developers have already set their eyes on several warehouses in the 7th and 8th streets. Survey Shows That Buying or Selling a House Is Nearly as Stressful as Getting a Divorce
Buying or selling a house is a very tiresome life experience according to some people A new report claims finding a home is nearly as stressful as getting divorced. Sixth Street Viaduct Demolition Postponed; Bridge Stays for Months
The Sixth Street Viaduct scheduled demolition has been postponed. The famous bridge will stay for months before the structure will be taken down to pieces. 2015 Los Angeles's Curbed Cup Neighborhood of the Year Goes To West Adams
The annual Curbed Cup Neighborhood of the Year in Los Angeles for 2016 is awarded to West Adams District. Here's a resident expert guide of what is it like to live in this historic district.
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