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California Real Estate News: Ballot Measure Requiring Developers and City Officials to Follow City Planning Rule Supported by Majority of Los Angeles Residents, Coalition to Preserve LA Poll Shows

A recent poll by the Coalition to Preserve LA, a group of concerned citizens and voters, shows that 72 percent of the 557 respondents agrees to the ballot measure that requires developers and city officials to abide with the city's General Plan--which provides an overview of land use and traffic policies--to determine city approval of proposed real estate development projects.

Real Estate News: Majority of Homebuyers to Pursue Home Search Despite Possible Interest Rate Hike by US Federal Reserve, Zillow Says

The United States Federal Reserves are expected to increase interest this week after nine years, but despite the pending interest hike, majority of homebuyers searching for homes are still planning to buy within 2016.

Real Estate Business Update: Wells Fargo is Moving the Midtown Office to Hudson Yards, Already Signs Deal

A San Francisco-based Wells Fargo Bank is moving to a new home on the Far West Side of New York. It was confirmed Friday that Wells Fargo Securities has signed on to make 30 Hudson Yards their new home by 2020, thanks to a financial package worth $5 billion.

Rise in Rents, Rental Vacancies, Rising Home Prices...Is the Housing Market in Australia Cooling Off

Data shows that the real estate market could not be cooling after a period of boom The housing market figures for the period covering the September quarter released today by the Bureau of Statistics Residential Property Price Index (RPPI) may not reflect the most recent trends in the housing market, but it reflects what is being said about the property market in the recent months, that is the property market is cooling down.

Asian Institutional Funds To Channel $240B Into Global Property Market By 2020

The global property market will enjoy a major boost by 2020 thanks to Asian institution investors, particularly those hailing from Hong Kong and mainland China. According to a survey by CBRE, Asia Pacific institutional investors are expected to shell out $240 billion. As a matter of fact, about $260 billion has already been allocated by regional investors into the global property market.

How to Close a Deal in Real Estate

Closing a deal in real estate may pose a challenge but does not mean it cannot be done. What creates hesitance for some to join the realm of real estate is the process of selling.

Exclusive Real Estate Update: LaGuardia Airport, Home of the Homeless Squatters

The number of homeless squatters living at LaGuardia Airport has increased in the past year, turning the place into a flophouse, where they sleep, eat and wash up, while competing with the passengers for space, according to Port Authority sources.

Real Estate News: New Study Suggests That Higher Home Prices Are Good For Minorities

A new study conducted by the two economists of Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and published this December, suggested that higher prices are good news for minorities since it loosen up the tight standards in lending.

Real Estate News: Kathleen Peddicord Shares Her Top 5 List of Overseas Property Markets For 2016

Kathleen Peddicord, the founder and publisher of “Live and Invest Overseas,” has listed her top five overseas markets that offer interesting lifestyles advantages and are, at the same time good for investment.

Real Estate News: Flooding Threatens Florida Keys' Property Value Despite Boom

Since extreme floods started last September, the island chain famous for snorkeling and fishing has been transformed into a "sewer." Homeowners can now go snorkeling and fishing right on the streets now that they have been turned into canal-like swamps.

Illinois Real Estate News: Keller Williams Realty to Return to Chicago

Keller Williams Realty will be returning to Chicago with the leadership of two local residential experts, Mary Haight and Joe Zimmerman.

California Real Estate Acquisition: Healthcare Realty Trust Incorporated Purchases a Premier Class A Medical Office Building in Oakland

Broadway-Webster Medical Plaza, a class A medical office building in 3300 Webster St. in Oakland, California, was purchased by the joint venture of Realty Trust Incorporated and ScanlanKemperBard Cos for an undisclosed price.

Connecticut Real Estate News: Hard Rock International Partners with Centerplan Companies to Develop Hard Rock Hotel Hartford

Hard Rock International has announced that it has established a partnership with Centerplan Companies to develop the Hard Rock Hotel Hartford in Connecticut Capital City's fast evolving Downtown North ("DoNo") neighborhood.

President and CEO Harmel S. Rayat of Talia Jevan Properties, Inc Publishes Book "Winning with Commercial Real Estate"

"Winning with Commercial Real Estate" is about how to safely and smartly invest in commercial real estate now.

India’s Real Estate Bill Could Serve as Venue for Red Tape

The Union Cabinet of India has now accepted the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Bill, 2015. And this would hopefully bring some major changes in the bill once the amendments have been fully introduced

Apartment Hunting Tips: Which Amenities Are Worth It?

Are you hunting for the perfect apartment? If you're looking at places with various amenities, it is important to reevaluate if they're worth it or if you could simply let it go. Don't be easily sold to amenities that might just not work for you at all.

Texas Real Estate Acquisition: Pine Prairie Apartments in Lewisville (Dallas), TX Purchased by New York-Based The Praedium Group

The Class "A" 300-unit garden style apartment community, Pine Prairie Apartments in the Dallas/Fort Worth metropolitan area, was announced to be acquired by the New York City-based national real estate investment firm, The Praedium Group.

Nevada Real Estate Acquisition: Solutions Recovery, Inc. in Las Vegas Acquired by American Addiction Centers, Inc. for $13 Million

The In-Network inpatient and outpatient treatment provider Solutions Recovery, Inc in Las Vegas, Nevada has been acquired by American Addiction Centers, Inc, an operating subsidiary of AAC Holdings, Inc for $13 million.

Real Estate And Social Media: A Reality Check

There is no doubt that social media has now become a huge part of people's lives and even businesses and industries, just like real estate.

California Real Estate Acquisition: Vida Hollywood Apartments Acquired by Chicago-Based Waterton

The 345-unit rental community, Vida Hollywood Apartments, near the iconic stretch of Hollywood Boulevard in central Los Angeles was acquired by U.S. real estate investor and operator, Waterton.

Minneapolis' Housing Market Feels The Heat Of Higher Sales

It is no longer the usual cold season for Twin Cities' housing market. It's hot in Minneapolis and yes; it may have something to do with the weather, in rhetoric.
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