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Spring 2016 comes with a 5.1% increase in the sales of existing homes against the newly built residences in March from the previous month’s 1.5% from a similar period last year. The buyers closed on a total of 5.33 million of townhouses, single-family homes, condominiums and co-ops last month based on the seasonally adjusted figures in a recent report. UK Home Sales, Mortgage Lending More Than Doubled Ahead of Stamp Duty
Real estate market activities in the United Kingdom have surged as many buyers and sellers tried to beat the stamp duty implementation. Both sales and mortgage lending figures rose more than twice in March compared to a year ago. Home Sales Volume Above Expectations
The reported volume for March was higher than February's annualized rate of 5.07 million. Previously, projected sales forecast was pegged at 3.5 percent or a volume of 5.30 million units for March. As reported, sales increased by 1.5 percent from last year's volume. Digitization Revolutionizing Real Estate Market
With the digital age overtaking many established markets, only time will tell until it reaches and dominates the real estate market. The main problem is, according to a report from CNBC, government agencies and established companies are too slow to adjust to the changing times. Earth Day Influences Future Home Designs
The major obstacle to going green is the cost. The Forbes report, quoting CrediFi, estimated that an additional 10 percent to 30 percent cost would be shouldered by the developer. Luxury Real Estate Markets Levelling Off Despite New Inventory
Houses that are priced at the top of the luxury market felt a decline in demand compared to the last quarter of 2015. The average sale price of a home in the Hamptons, one of the luxury neighborhoods in the US, was at $8.8 million for the first quarter of 2016. In 2015, a similar home in the same luxury neighborhood was at $12.3 million. New York City Living: How Expensive is It to Live in the Big Apple?
Planning to relocate to New York soon? It's important to know first how much the cost of living is in the city. Homeowner Must-Haves: 4 Tools That Will Keep You More Organized
A homeowner needs to have the right tools in order to get a job done. With the new concept of do-it-yourself projects, several supplies are necessary that can help in keeping things inside the home from falling apart completely. Donald Trump and the New York City Real Estate: How the Two Complement One Another
Donald Trump, the real estate mogul and presidential candidate, was able to maintain his front runner Republican status since the day he proclaimed his official candidacy last June. Reportedly, he considered this a great achievement amidst relentless attacks coming from both the Republican and the Democratic parties. Top 5 Things to Know Before Buying a House
Here are some helpful tips before buying a house. Here are five most important things you need to know before buying a house. According to House Beautiful, the first thing to remember is to have a goal and to stick to it.
