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Realty ONE Group, Inc., continues to take the real estate industry by storm with today's news that it leaped four spots -- to No. 7 in the nation -- on REAL Trends' 500 list. Manhattan Inventory Down As Prices Continue to Rise
Manhattan apartment prices held steady in the first quarter of 2013, while inventory continued to plunge rapidly during the same period, according to a quarterly market report released today by Douglas Elliman. Whirlpool Stock Up Following Housing Market Improvements
Whirlpool stock has more than doubled since last June and on Friday the S&P raised its credit rating on the appliance-maker to "BBB" citing improvements in the housing market and overall economy. Kate Middleton & Prince William’s 10 Bedroom House Plans Revealed
Prince William and Kate Middleton have been granted planning permission to undertake major building work at Anmer Hall, a ten-bedroom Norfolk mansion on the grounds of the royal estate in Sandringham that was given to them by Queen Elizabeth II as a country pad. Fannie Mae Reports Record Profit as Housing Market Rebounds
Fannie Mae, the government-owned mortgage provider, reported a record $7.6 billion in quarterly earnings, its first annual profit since the housing bubble burst, according to documents filed Tuesday morning. Mass. Foreclosure Activity Drops in February, Warren Group Says
Foreclosure activity in Massachusetts decreased in February, largely due to improving economic conditions along with a revitalized real estate market, according to the latest report from the Warren Group released Tuesday. Archaeologists Say ‘Gate to Hell’ in Turkey Could be Pluto’s Gate
Italian scientists believe they may have found the famous "gate to hell" known as Pluto's Gate which the Greeks and Romans believe is the mythical entry into the underworld, the Discovery News reports. Reporter Tom Brokaw’s Smithers Hat Rack Ranch Sells for $1.7 M
Legendary TV journalist Tom Brokaw’s fishing ranch located in Smithers, British Columbia, Canada, has sold for $1.7 million. The journalist had listed the estate for sale sometime back in September 2012, asking for $1.8 million. The place has now sold for a slight discount. Report: Real Estate Brokers Foresee Sellers Market in Manhattan
Manhattan real estate may be heading towards a seller's market this market, according to the latest reports from real estate agencies. MTV's 'Buckwild' Star Shain Gandee Found Dead
Reality star Shain Gandee, who was one of the group of West Virginia friends highlighted in the MTV series "Buckwild" was found dead in a truck near Sissonville, W.Va, according to reports. J.C. Penney' Revamping Home Goods Department
J.C. Penney Co Inc is slated to open the first of its new home goods boutiques on April 5 as part of a bigger plan to turn its stores into mini-malls of sorts. South Korea Announces New Plans to Revive Property Market
South Korea announced new plans on Monday to revive its property market which will include offering tax breaks to home buyers and cut borrowing costs. Inman News Rolls Out Real Estate Incubator Program
Inman News announced Monday that its Inman Incubator program, a real estate startup accelerator program, is now open. 'Black Dahlia' House For Sale at $4.9 Million
The Sowden House in Los Angeles with connections to the famous Black Dahlia murder case is up for sale for $4.89 million. ZeekRewards Scam: N.C. Town Dream Turned Nightmare
About 8 months after federal authorities closed the penny auction website ZeekRewards on fraud allegations, Lexington, N.C., has yet to recover from its devastating impact. San Francisco Housing Authority to Run Out of Cash by May: Reports
The San Francisco Housing Authority, which is responsible for providing homes for 41,500 low-income residents, is projected to run out of cash in two months and have a deficit of $6.4 million by the end of its fiscal year in September, according to reports. New Low Income Housing Complex Opens Up in Maine
A new low-income housing opened up in Ellsworth, Maine called Straw Way Housing on Friday which will aid the 59 percent of local families that are unable to afford a two bedroom home in today's housing market. Section 8 Housing Does Not De-Value Neighborhood, Increase Crime: Study Says
Communities where some renters use housing choice vouchers, or Section 8 vouchers as they're more commonly known as, have worried fellow residents that it may result in a crime spurt and drop the property values. However, a new study debunks that myth. Real Estate More Expensive Near Stadiums in Cities With Sports Tradition
Houses and condos in cities with traditional ball teams are more expensive near the stadiums than farther out, revealed a study. Housing Market Recovery: What's Different This Time?
Housing market recovery is more than an optimistic dream now; it’s a reality with tangible components. Existing home sales increased for the 20th consecutive month and existing home prices have beaten last year levels for the 12th consecutive month, as well. Prosecutors Dismiss Rape Charges Against Colorado Real Estate Mogul Keith Hartigan
Prosecutors on the case of Keith Hartigan, Colorado real estate magnate accused of first degree rape, announced Friday that they won’t be moving forward with the charges. 2000 Mexican Gold Medalist Soraya Jimenez Dies at Age 35
Soraya Jimenez, the weightlifter who won a gold medal in 2000 in Sydney to become Mexico's first female Olympic champion, died of a heart attack at the age of 35. Home Decoration Tips for Easter 2013 (VIDEO)
If you have not already made big plans for a huge Easter brunch and “Easter-egg-and-bunny-activities”, here are some quick ideas compiled from customs all over the world to help you give an international touch to your Easter celebration. Larry Ellison Selling Lake Tahoe Mansion For $28.5 Million
Oracle billionaire Larry Ellison has listed his 2.62-acre compound on the east shore of Lake Tahoe for $28.5 million, according to reports. Fixed-Rate Mortgages on New Rising Spree
While remaining close to its historic lows, the average rate on fixed mortgages increased this week, Freddie Mac announced Thursday. Jordanaires Leader Gordon Stoker Dies at 88
Gordon Stoker, who as part of the vocal group the Jordanaires sang backup on hits by Elvis Presley and others, died Wednesday at the age of 88 at his home in Brentwood, Tennessee. Man Wanted for Real Estate Fraud Shot by Police in Washington
A man was shot and killed in a two-day standoff with police in Washington on Thursday morning, police said, and he was was wanted in Sacramento for real estate fraud. Rob Kardashian Accused of Hitting Female Photographer, Takes Camera
Rob Kardashian is being accused of striking a female photographer in the face and then he "grabbed her camera and removed the memory card," the photographer told police on Wednesday according to reports. Lloyd Wright-Designed Home Hits Market $4.5 Million
The Lloyd Wright-designed 1928 Samuel Novarro estate in Los Feliz has been listed for $4.495 million. The house was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright's son and has had several celebrity owners including Diane Keaton and Christina Ricci. Chinese Mother Buys $6.5 Mln Manhattan Apartment for Two-Year-old Daughter
A high-level executive at Sotheby's International Realty recently revealed to China's state television broadcaster that he personally helped a Chinese mother buy a $6.5 million Manhattan apartment for her daughter.
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