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Nature to the Rescue of U.S. Real Estate

For years now, man has been exploiting nature. Several reports on how man-made factors affect the environment surface every day. Nature has its own way of unleashing its wrath and letting off steam in the form of disasters and catastrophes.

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer Unloads Property on Whidbey Island for $169,500

Steve Ballmer, the Chief Executive of tech giant, Microsoft has reportedly sold off a chunk of property on Whidbey Island, Washington for around $169,500. According to Zillow, he has listed the property for $189,500. Looks like, it has sold for around $20,000 lesser than the asking price.

Baseball Legend Babe Ruth’s Former Boston Home For Sale at $1.3 Million (PHOTOS)

Late baseball legend, Babe Ruth’s former home in Boston has returned to the listing market with a $1.3 million price tag. The property debuted in the market sometime back in 2012 asking $1.65 million. However, failing to sell then, it has just received a small price chopper and has returned to the market.

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China Home Sales Rise 24 Per cent Despite Slow Growth

The total home sales in China rose 24 percent in June on a month on month basis, making it the biggest rise in the past year, according to Bloomberg. However, economic growth and real estate investment in the country slowed down slightly in the first half of the year which is expected to bog down the sales in the near future.
By Rapti Gupta
Former Jackie Chan Home in Beverly Hills for Sale at $9.5 Million

A plush home in Beverly Hills, which once served as the abode of martial Arts master, Jackie Chan has made its way into the listing market with a $9.5 million price tag, according to the Zillow Blog.
By Rapti Gupta
Elijah Wood Buys Home in Austin for $1.07 Million

Elijah Wood, better known as “Frodo Baggins” of “The Lord of the Rings” franchise has reportedly purchased a home in Austin, Texas for around $1.07 million, according to several media reports.
By Rapti Gupta
Jessica Alba’s New $2 Million Beverly Hills Patch of Land

Actress Jessica Alba and her producer husband, Cash Warren has dumped $2 million on a bare 12.9 acre land in Beverly Hills, California.
By Rapti Gupta
Rent or Buy Former 'American Idol' and 'X Factor' Home (PHOTOS)

Usually when celebrities buy or sell homes, its big news. But when the home itself is a celebrity, its bigger news. Yes, the residence which served as a home to contestants of reality shows like “American Idol” and “X Factor” has been listed for sale with a price tag of $8.9 million, according to the Zillow Blog.
By Rapti Gupta
Introducing the Priciest Listing of Martha’s Vineyard at $118 Million

The most expensive listing of Martha’s Vineyard has reportedly made its way into the listing market with an asking price of $118 million. The listing is one of the most expensive prices of the country.
By Rapti Gupta
London Home Prices Reach Record High in June on Foreign Investment

Home prices in London, U.K. went up to reach a record high in the month of June as more number of foreign investors poured in money into the real estate market of the city.
By Rapti Gupta
U.S. Mortgage Rates Hit a 2-Year-High

The average 30-year fixed mortgage rose this week to 4.51 percent, reaching a two-year high following the anticipation that the Federal Reserve would lower future bond purchases, according to Freddie Mac.
By Staff Reporter
Howard Hughes Former Lake Tahoe Home for Sale for $19.5 Mln

Famous aviator Howard Hughes former log cabin style home up on Lake Tahoe in Crystal Bay, Nevada for $19.5 million, according to real estate blog Curbed.
By Staff Reporter
Ross Mathews Buys Home in Glendale for $1.1 Million

Ross Matthews who is perhaps best known as “Ross the Intern” has reportedly purchased a home in Glendale City, Los Angeles for $1.1 million, according to several media reports.
By Rapti Gupta