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Hong Kong Crowned Most Expensive Home Rental City

The financial capital of Asia, Hong Kong has been crowned the most expensive city to be renting homes in. Despite a slight drop in the average monthly rent, the city managed to retain its position, second time in a row.

New Construction Increased by 6 percent Annually, says Report

In a recent report analyzed by McGraw Hill Construction, it was revealed that the number of new construction went up significantly in December 2012 after a gloomy period of the previous two months. The total rate of construction also went up by 6 percent over the year.

AGC Report: Private Sector Demand Boosts Construction Employment in America

In a recent study conducted by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), it was revealed that private sector construction demands bolstered the creation of construction jobs in a number of metropolitan areas across the country. However, some areas are still suffering due to low public sector and commercial construction demands.

EDITOR'S PICKS

Keyshawn Johnson Re-lists Calabasas Property for $10.5 Million

Former NFL star, Keyshawn Johnson has re-listed his Calabasas property with a new asking price of $10.5 million. The home was first listed in 2011 for $11.9 million and underwent many rounds of price chopping before being listed for the current asking price.
By Rapti Gupta
F. Scott Fitzgerald’s Former Baltimore Home Hits Real Estate Markets

"The Great Gatsby" author, F. Scott Fitzgerald's Baltimore home has reportedly been put up for sale in the market. The place sports a price tag of $450,000. An open house will be organized on February 3, 2013 to speed up the sale.
By Rapti Gupta
Dashon Goldson Buys Posh Condo in Marina Del Rey for $5.5 million

San Francisco 49ers' free safety, Dashon Goldson, has reportedly purchased a top floor luxury condo in Marina Del Rey, California, for a cool $5.5 million. Goldson will be playing the season finale of Super Bowl XLVII against the Baltimore Ravens on February 3, 2013 in New Orleans.
By Staff Reporter
Seattle House Prices Rose 0.5 Pct from October to Novemeber

Seattle-area house prices bounced back in November after slipping the month before, according to the closely watched Standard & Poor's/Case-Shiller Home Price Index.
By Staff Reporter
Kristin Cavallari Hopes Son Doesn't Become Football Player Like Jay Cutler

Former "Hills" star Kristin Cavallari says she hopes her five month old son will not follow his dad's, Jay Cutler's, steps onto the football field.
By Staff Reporter
Sharon Stone Splits from Younger Boyfriend, Report

Sharon Stone splits from her toy boy lover 27-year-old Argentinean model boyfriend Martin Mica after eight months, according to reports.
By Staff Reporter
A-Rod Renting Miami Mansion for $125,000 a Month: Report

Yankees star Alex Rodriguez has rented his beachfront Miami mansion for more than $125,000 a month after being unable to sell the place, according to the Daily Mail.
By Staff Reporter
Women Fuelling Rising Demand in Rental Apartments in US

The demand for rented apartments is going up significantly. Demographic factors are having a larger effect on the improving housing economy with Women being the major drivers of demand for rental apartments in the country.
By Staff Reporter
Kenya to Welcome New Silicon City, Construction Plans Unveiled

Plans of building a brand new Tech-hub on an empty 5000 acre Savannah, just 37 miles south-east of Nairobi were revealed by the President of Kenya on January 23, 2013. The project is a 14.5 billion plan that will take around 20 years to complete. The project is expected to generate 200,000 jobs by 2030.
By Rapti Gupta
Peter Morton Buys Elvis Presley's Former Property for $9.8 million

Co-founder of Hard Rock Cafe, Peter Morton has reportedly purchased rock and roll legend, Elvis Presley's former residence in Trousdale Estates for $9.8 million. The home was first listed in October 2012, asking for $12.9 million.
By Rapti Gupta