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ING Group, announced it may sell $2 billion in mortgage bonds from its Australian branch, reported Bloomberg. Bank of America, JP Morgan, Wells Fargo Hurrying Homeowner Aid After Mortgage Fraud Fiasco; Deadline Feb. 28
Five major banks involved in last year's mortgage fraud are generously completing their requirements in a government settlement and hastening to resolve aid to affected homeowners by the end of this month, reported Bloomberg. Fresno Seeing Commercial Real Estate Boost
The commercial real estate industry is looking better these days for Fresno, Calif., one of the state's largest cities. The first building since 2008 is being constructed and is expecting to bring dozens of well paying jobs with it, reported ABC30. Top Female Architect, Zaha Hadid, Says Architecture Industry is Sexist
Zaha Hadid a leading architect of her generation responded to the difficulties in working in the competitive field in the United Kingdom, Salon reported. Otak, Inc. Launching International Business Consulting and Real Estate Firm
A new business consulting and real estate firm is tapping into global markets, reported Yahoo Finance. Haylie Duff Unloads Toluca Lake Home at a Loss
Haylie Duff, famous sister of equally famous singer/actress Hillary Duff has sold her Toluca Lake home in Los Angeles for $1.7 million. The older Duff had listed the home sometime in September 2012 asking for $1.8 million. The modest home has now sold at a slight loss. Kim Kardashian and Kanye West Sell Bel Air Manse at $1 Million Profit
Famous socialite Kim Kardashian and rapper boyfriend Kanye West have sold their Bel-Air Mansion for $12 million that they recently purchased for $11 million making a profit of a full $1 million. Iron Chef, Michael Symon Lists SoHo Penthouse for $3.5 Million
Award winning American chef/restaurateur, Michael Symon has listed his Penthouse in the SoHo neighborhood of New York on the open market with an asking price of $3.5 million. He has also purchased another penthouse in the Gramercy Park area of New York for $2.7 million. Rise in Prices Leads Chinese Government to Curb Home Purchases
According to a survey conducted by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), average home prices in China rose the highest in January 2013, when compared to the figures of the same period in 2012. This is leading the Chinese regulators to tighten real estate speculations in the country. MGM Resorts International Contemplating CityCenter Mall Sale
MGM Resorts International, the largest casino operator in Las Vegas is looking to sell parts of its property in the CityCenter complex on the Las Vegas Strip to get out of its “immense” debt. Potential buyers have already started approaching the management with proposals to purchase one of its luxury malls - The Crystals Mall worth $8.5 billion.
