real estate

Craigslist Home Ads Rent Out Houses They Don't Own; Scammers from Overseas?

Real estate agents and the police are warning prospective renters against online housing scammers that use legitimate sites such as Craiglist to either steal personal identification or swindle a supposed deposit to hold the property that does not even belong to them.

Home Renovation: Top 5 Areas To Invest In For 2015

If you're looking to invest in 2015, a carefully planned home renovation can provide both great aesthetic value as well as increased functionality in your home.

Rancho Mirage Homes: Ralph Kiner’s Property Comes to Market, Johnny Bench Sells Home

The Rancho Mirage home of late baseball great Ralph Kiner is listed for sale, while baseball legend Johnny Bench sold his home in the same area.

Astronaut Buzz Aldrin Sells Los Angeles Condo for $2.86 Million

Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin, the second man to walk on the moon after Neil Armstrong, has reportedly managed to sell off his condo in Wiltshire Corridor, Los Angeles, for $2.86 million.

Top 12 Rising Cities in Real Estate Market

The global interior design house Candy & Candy, Savills and Deutsche Asset & Wealth Management have together identified 12 rising cities that can surpass real estate haven in prime global cities in the next few years.

The Looming Global Warming Catastrophe and its Effect on Real Estate

While the property market of the United States of America is heating up, so is the temperature of mother earth. Global Warming, the global crisis has hit the world but what effects will it have on the real estate market of America? Read on to find out how Global Warming has affected land values, demand for water-front properties and insurance rates in the feature below.

Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi Sell Thousand Oaks Ranch for $10.8 Million (VIDEO)

The listing status on famous talk show host Ellen DeGeneres and wife, Portia de Rossi’s Thousand Oaks Ranch in California has finally changed to “SOLD” after sporting a “Looking for Backup” sign for almost a month or more. According to several news reports, the beautiful estate has sold for $10.8 million.

Is One Direction Star Harry Styles Buying Big in Florida?

Just recently after rumors of the teen pop band ‘One Direction’ renting a plush Los Angeles pad for $27,000 for a seven night stay came out, word is out that Harry Styles is buying a big bungalow in Key Biscayne, Florida, according to several news sources.

The Real Estate Industry and the New York Mayoral Race

The real estate sector is one of the most important contributors of the economy. However, the sector’s influence is not limited to the economy. Looks like, the segment is influencing a lot of the economy runners as well.

Twitter Co-Founder Evan Williams Sells San Francisco Townhouse for $3.2 Million

Evan Williams, one of the masterminds behind the social networking giant, Twitter Inc, has reportedly sold his San Francisco townhouse just after a month from listing the place. The home also sold for $20,000 more than the asking at $3.2 million, according to several media reports.

Visiting another Ghost Town, Tianducheng, Mini Paris in China (VIDEO)

In another ambitious real estate attempt, China has created a mini Paris, complete with the Romanesque buildings, fountains, statuettes and a faux Eiffel tower too! However, just like its other urban developments that remain starkly empty, this beautiful Parisian replica also remains hardly inhabited.

Blackstone Buying Australian Office Property Portfolio from GE Capital for $300 Million

Blackstone Group LP has reportedly agreed to purchase an office property portfolio in Australia from GE Capital Real Estate in a deal worth around$300 million, according to several news reports.

ABC’s ‘Nashville’ Home For Sale For $19.5 Million [PHOTOS]

Fans of ABC's "Nashville" can now come one step closer to the popular show's TV set, well that is if they ready to part with $19.5 million.

Luxurious 5 Acre Estate for Sale in New Jersey for $39 Million

The 5 acre estate family home belonging to movie producer Kevin Turen of movies "Arbitrage" and "An American Crime" has gone on sale with an asking price of $39 million, according to the Wall Street Journal.

ABS Partners Real Estate and PBS Real Estate Announce Merger

ABS Partners Real Estate and PBS Real Estate have merged, the companies announced Thursday in a statement. The announcement comes on the heels of PBS co-founder Laura Pomerantz announcement that she will be leaving to start her own firm.

Group Shares Worldwide Real Estate Best Marketing Practices

Interactive media and classified advertising consulting firm AIM Group released its annual real estate report on Thursday which assesses real estate marketing practices around the world.

Rising Real Estate Market Not Lifting Property Tax Revenues: Report

Even with the uptick in real estate market, municipalities are concerned that they are yet to lift the property tax revenues of many U.S. cities, according to a report released on Thursday.

Russell Simmons Buys Los Angeles House for $5.9 Million

Hip-hop magnate Russell Simmons has bought a new home in Los Angeles for about $5.875 million, according to reports.

Arianna Huffington Bought A SoHo Loft For $8.15 Million in December [PHOTOS]

Amid rumors that Arianna Huffington trashed her $32,000-a-month rental loft in Chelsea, she has gone on to buy a luxurious loft in SoHo for herself.

Ohio Real Estate Executive Charged with $225,000 Construction Scheme

An Aurora-based real estate executive is charged with forming a fake construction company with contracts worth at least $225,000 and posing as an FBI employee, according to reports.

Notorious B.I.G.'s Childhood Apartment For Sale at $750,000

The childhood home in Brooklyn, New York of rap legend Notorious B.I.G. is up for sale with an asking price of $725,000, according to reports.