real estate

Canada Real Estate News: Average Home Prices Up by 6 Percent While Existing Homes Sales Decreased by 2.1 Percent Due to Lack of Supply

The average price for a house in Canada has increased by six percent to $433,649 in September, while the sales of existing homes have been lessened by 2.1 percent in the same month, compared to the previous month of August.

'Altisource' Set to Acquire Two New Real Estate Services Software

Altisource Portfolio Solutions or Altisource is set to acquire RentRange and Investability, adding a massive network for the company's data capabilities and offerings in the real estate services market.

Is McDonald's Spinning Off U.S. Real Estate?

Sales have been decreasing to a point where analyst and investors believe that shareholders will benefit more if the company spins off its real estate.

Real Estate Broker and Advisor Julien Studley Dies at 88

Julien Studley, 88, well- known real estate broker and advisor, passed away in his home last Oct. 13, leaving his wife for 28 years, Jane Studley.

New York City Mayor de Blasio Held His First Town Hall Meeting Addressing Real Estate Crisis

New York City mayor Bill de Blasio held his first ever full- pledge town meeting in 20 months to address the city's curre real estate crisis.

'Ellie Mae' Set to Acquire Brentwood- Based Real Estate Management Software

Ellie Mae, a mortgage software firm is set to acquire a Brentwood-based database management and marketing software firm for loan originators, the Mortgage Returns.

Real Estate New Apps From Zillow & StreetEasy; Both Phone Apps Helpful for Agents, Home Buyers and Renters

Two new phone apps has been recently unveiled that are helpful for real estate agents, home buyers, and renters. These two new apps have been publicly announced on separate locations.

5 Rules That Renters Can Break to Enjoy Living On Their Rented Pads

Renting an apartment or even a loft can restrain you from doing some home makeovers. There are risks to take if you really want to change some things in your home but may require you some compromises and money.

Exclusive Celebrity Real Estate: Lachlan Murdoch Quietly Buys Brentwood Estate

Lachlan Murdoch, co-chairman of News Corp. and executive chairman of 21st Century Fox, who’s also an heir apparent of his father’s media empire, has quietly bought a property worth $12.5 million. The transaction was a covert, off-market deal for a secluded estate in the Brentwood area of Los Angeles.

Celebrity Real Estate: Former Mariners Manager Lloyd McClendon Selling Indiana Townhome

The large three-bedroom townhome of the former Seattle Mariners manager Lloyd McClendon in Charleston, IN is up for sale.

Real Estate Unique Homes: Myron Goldfinger Homes on the Market - Looks that Kill

One of the estates of Myron Goldfinger was featured in Martin Scorsese’s “The Wolf of Wall Street.” If you want to acquire some of the eye-catching homes of Goldfinger, you need to be somewhat like a wolf, as they don’t come cheap and they come with a “wow” factor, too.

London Real Estate: The Ghostfinder Paranormal Society Teams Up with Home Network to Give ‘Ghost-Free Certifications’ to Homes for Sale

The Ghostfinder Paranormal Society is teaming up with 'Biggest and Best Online Estate Agent,' Home Network, to lend their ghost and paranormal expertise. The group will give homes a 'Ghost-Free Certification.'

Celebrity Real Estate: Alex Rodriguez's Ex-Wife Selling Waterfront Home in Miami Beach for $7.15 Million

The waterfront home in Miami Beach of Cynthia Scurtis-Rodriguez, ex-wife of controversial MLB superstar Alex Rodriguez and mother of his two daughters, is listed on the market for $7.15 million.

Real Estate News: 860 Washington Street Tower to Become the New Home of Delos’ Global Corporate Headquarters

The largest ground-up commercial building in the Meatpacking District, 860 Washington Street, is to become the new home of the wellness real estate and technology firm, Delos.

Empty Office Buildings In Canada Becomes A National Concern; Vacancies Rise Higher

Empty office buildings have become a national concern in Canada. The Conference Board of Canada is giving an alarm signal for the increasing number of vacant offices.

Implementation of New TRID Caused Mortgage Applications to Plummet with 28%

Mortgage application market has experienced a surge before a new TRID take into effect which made the applications jumped with 25 percent. However, mortgage applications dove down with 28 percent last week after the new TRID has taken effect.

Storm Preparation Tips to Safeguard You and Your Property

Preparing for an emergency such as typhoon or hurricane will not only keep your family safe, but most especially it will keep you from much hassle after the storm has passed.

Bank of America Has Released its Income Report for the Third Quarter

Bank of America has released their income report for the year's third quarter. The report indicated an "originated $13.7 billion of first-mortgage loans and $3.1 billion of home equity loans."

Germany's Biggest Residential Real Estate Company Offers to Acquire Its Competitor

Vonovia, Germany's biggest residential real estate company, has expressed its desire of acquiring its rival, Deutsche Wohnen, for almost $16 billion which includes the company's cash, shares and even debts.

U.S. Secondary and Tertiary Cities Are Now the Hot Spot for Real Estate Investment

More and more real estate investors are starting to turn away from "Gateway" cities such as New York, Washington, D.C. and Chicago. They are now picking up interest in secondary and tertiary cities like Austin, Charlotte and Nashville.

Waggoner Ranch for Sale: Inside the $725M Property With Over 100 Buildings

The property is reportedly larger than Los Angeles and New York City. The Wagoner Ranch in Texas was listed on the market for $725 million. It was reported that the said ranch is the largest working cattle ranch (under one fence) all over the world.