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You Can Rent Airbnb CEO's Couch For $50

With more and more people travelling either for business or pleasure, Airbnb is becoming one of the most popular travel accommodations out there because of its unique concept and the more obvious which is that it's cheaper than booking an actual hotel. The business has definitely grown into a multi-million company, but Airbnb's CEO confesses that he still rents out his couch for $50 in a report by Fortune.

Voters To Decide New Orleans' $26.6M Property Tax Hike For Police Hiring And Firefighter Back Pay

With the election coming up, property owners in New Orleans may have to start saving a little extra if the $26.6 million tax increase - aimed to beef up police staffing and take care of a firefighter pension settlement - gets the voters' approval, The Times-Picayune reports.

Inventory Remains High In Edmonton's Real Estate Market

It continues to be a strong market considering the economic crisis and the slumped oil prices, says Realtors Association of Edmonton, CBC News reports.

Analysts Optimistic With China's Mid-sized Cities Property Market For 2016

China's medium-sized cities will see improvements in property prices this 2016, thanks to policy measures supplied by the government and the improving balance of supply and demand says analysts, South China Morning Post reports.

An Ideal Year To Invest In Dubai Property

This 2016, Dubai's property market will see a surge of attention from investors who will take advantage of high yields on offer and a prospect of strong future growth, Select Property reports.

Royal Bank of Canada's Plans For Increased Mortgage Rates

In an attempt to cool the housing market, the mortgage industry has seen a series of changes, and the latest would be Royal Bank of Canada's plan to increase rates on several of its mortgages, The Globe and Mail reports.

It's a Family-financed Property Market In 2016

Family-funded house moves look like the most popular trend for 2016 as those who wish to acquire properties continue to seek help from loved ones in order to move up the housing ladder, predicts JMW Solictors in a report by Manchester Evening News.

Singapore-based Developer CapitaLand: We’re Sticking with China

Whether China's property sector is a bubble waiting to pop, CapitaLand, a developer based in Singapore is not looking at putting their investments somewhere else, CNBC reports.

Manhattan's Median Sale Price For Homes Hits $1.5 Million

Dreaming of your Manhattan home? You may want to spend a little more time dreaming as it's never been more expensive to buy a home in the area, CNN Money reports.

Hong Kong Property Market’s Gravity-defying Climb to Records May Reverse in 2016

Will Hong Kong's property market turn 180 degrees from its record breaking climb this 2016; Bloomberg reports.

Celebrity Real Estate Players: Who Cashed In And Who's Buying In 2016

It was a good 2015 for the high-end property market, and entertainment celebrities and financially fortunate sorts did not just watch that opportunity slip away and got busy changing their residential portfolios. Variety has the details on who cashed in and who will keep making profits this 2016.

Where To Look For Undervalued Property In 2016

Planning of buying a holiday home? Finding a home in the sun overseas will be an attractive proposition come April when buying second properties in the country means higher stamp duty rates, The Telegraph reports.

New Year Frenzy Begins And House Hunters Battle It Out With 10 Buyers For Every Property For Sale

It's going to be a tough competition among house hunters as the latest numbers reveal that there are 10 buyers for every property for sale, The Daily Mail reports.

The Cheapest Properties To Find In London

So what would your money get you out of London's real estate market? Londonist reports of the cheapest property buys in London.

A 27-year-old Chinese Property Mogul Lands $52 MIllion Sydney Harbour Mansion

What would you probably be buying if you were or when you reach 27 years old? For a young Chinese property mogul, it's a $52-million mansion that offers greats views of the iconic Sydney Harbour, the Daily Mail reports.

Homeless Housing Gets $2 Billion Funding Proposal From California Legislators

California's homelessness crisis is now the focus of concern of state senators, releasing a statement Monday, a plan to allot $2 billion worth of building and rehabilitation of permanent housing for homeless mentally ill people, LA Times reports.

Stylish Eco Homes For Sustainable Housing

"Green" is becoming a regular lifestyle - from food menus, industry processes, and even to housing and communities. This new year of 2016, it's looking like "green" will finally be the new normal, and Manuel Gutierrez, in his new book New Eco Homes, created a list of samples of the world's best eco-friendly domestic architecture, proving that eco-friendly can be stylish too, The Guardian reports.

Dubai's Costliest Poperty Deal In 2015 Revealed

Emirates Hills, claiming to be the "Beverly Hills" of Dubai, completely dominated the list of Dubai's costliest villa transactions in 2015, Emirates 24/7 reports.

Australian Property Market For 2016 Predicted

How is Australia's property market looking for 2016? The head of one of Australia's biggest real estate groups is predicting some trends that will play out this year, The Adviser reports.

Chances of Owning Hong Kong Property For City's 'Sandwich Class' Likened to 'Winning the Lottery'

Housing remains to be one of Hong Kong's major issues, as more and more people lose hope in owning a home, South China Morning Post reports.

A Look Into India's 2016 Real Estate Market

It has not been an exciting 2015 for India's property market, and with the continuing sluggish home sales and rising levels of inventory, the new year is not looking promising either. The sector is awaiting the comeback of investors and customers who don't plan to take a plunge until prices stabilize and developers honour project delivery schedules.