realestate

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.

Analysts Say 'Don't Trust the Housing Market Recovery'

The U.S. housing market has been experiencing great business for the past few months as the country is being able to recover during the post- financial- crisis- era. However, analysts say that people should never put their full trust on the on- going recovery.

Portland Home Builders May be Required to Allot 10% of Their Units for Affordable Housing

Housing Developers in Portland who are building more than 10 units will soon be required to allot 10 percent of their housing units as affordable housing.

New Mortgage Policies Caused Uncertainty in Mortgage Industry's Future

Mortgage Bankers Association is set to hold their annual convention for this year and many topics are in line to be discussed. As the new mortgage policy has already taken into effect, what will be the significant changes in the mortgage industry the policies will bring?

Listings That Sell Themselves

As a real estate agent, you need to be able to make a successful listing story for the homes you are selling. But with the lengthy and complicated process of a real estate deal, it's easy to push this vital factor far down your to-do-list and this could mean fewer sales for you.

The 5 Sins Of Selling

Selling a home? As home sellers, the real estate process can put you in a vulnerable position of committing mistakes that could cost you a significant amount of money. As a result, you get less than what you are supposed to.

Home Renovations To Invest In This 2015

Home renovation, in its very sense, should be a positive thing. When you do a home improvement, you could only expect to profit from this when it's time to sell your home. However, some renovations are better than the other and their profitability vary from year to year.

5 Things Not Covered By Homeowner's Insurance

Do you have home insurance? Great! But you might be missing out on some gaps that homeowners are often blindsided by.

5 Rental Rules Worth Breaking

While those who own their home enjoy home improvement impunity, those who are in lease often face the dilemma of whether they would upgrade their apartment or leave it as it is.

Tech To Attract Affluent Home Buyers

Move over square footage, hello gizmos! Apparently, there is a newest trend in luxury real estate and this has got homebuyers sacrificing even then most important square footage.

Mortgage Rate Hits Lowest Record in Six Months with Less Than 4%

Strong U.S. dollar and robust employment has once again made the mortgage rates hikes to be postponed which makes an average 30- year mortgage rate to reach lower than 4 percent.

3 Foolproof Ways To Choose Your Neighborhood And Up Your Value

One of the trickiest parts of buying a home is deciding on the location or neighborhood. Should you go for one closest to work, to your parents, or have you heard that your favorite football team is coming to this certain area soon? Lucky are those who have got it all figured out; but for some it could be challenging to make a choice.

Living Single: Buying A House Without A Spouse

More and more single women are looking at shifting from renting to owning their own home. If you are one of those who are happily single and very much able to buy a house of their own, then there are some things you need to know before making that jump.

3 Fast Ways Real Estate Agents Can Prequalify Homebuyers

As a real estate agent, you know that a large number of clients mean more chances of closing a deal and more chances of earning. However, you want to make sure that your client base is well worth of your time.

5 Perks To Attract New Tenants To Your Property

Success in a real estate rental business means having tenants on your property throughout the year. However, the reality is that tenants move on: they buy a new house, move to another state, need a bigger place, and the list could go on.

How To Create Seasonless Decor

Getting your home décor in tune with the season is cool, but for those who don't have money to spend on four seasons' worth of home accessories or even the time to just make their bed in the morning, it is not the most practical thing to do.

5 Smart Homebuyer Strategies

As the market changes, so should your strategies. As the market changes, so should your strategies. In a seller's market, sellers have the upper hand and buyers usually become more willing to accept higher prices and terms.

Top Real Estate Trends to Watch Out For in 2016

A report about the real estate trends for 2016 has been released by Pricewaterhouse Coopers and the Urban Land Institute on Wednesday.

Northstar Commercial and Alto Real Estate Purchased a Massive $224 Million Real Estate Portfolio

Denver-based Northstar Commercial Partners and New York-based Alto Real Estate Funds have together purchased a $224 million worth of real estate property spanning across 12 states with 24 properties.

Canada's Home Construction Start has Reached its Fastest Pace in September

Condominium constructions in Canada has pushed the market to run its fastest pace since 2012 in September.
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