real estate

Real Estate News: Redfin Reports Decline in Luxury Home Prices

Home Prices in the luxury real estate market has experienced a 2.2 percent decline year over year, while the remainder of the market has seen an increase of 3.8 percent.

Massachusetts Real Estate News: Boston-Based Brokerage Firm to Shutdown and Pay $3 Million Fine

A Boston-based brokerage firm, Realty Capital Securities, has agreed to shutdown and pay a $3 million fine to settle the fraud charges filed against them by Massachusetts' securities regulator, William F. Galvin.

Home Ownership Rate Fell; Merging Landlords Take Advantage of the Growing Property Rental Market

Merging landlors, large-scale or not, are taking advantage of the growing single family home rental market.

4 Reasons Why 2016 Is the Best Year To Buy A Home

It's literally better to buy now than later, when prices are much higher. Buying a home is definitely a big decision to make. Not only are there several factors to consider, but there's also the budget and location which makes people apprehensive about buying a new home.

Real Estate News: London, New York, Singapore Are Safe Havens For Real Estate Investments

London, New York, and Singapore are considered as the top cities for real estate investments. For those who are planning to invest in a real estate business in other parts of the world, New York City, London, and Singapore are the recommended cities for real estate investment.

Pharrell Williams Launches a Housing Project in Detroit

Grammy Award Winner Pharrell Williams is going to work with Alexander Gorlin, a housing developer, for a housing project in Detroit.

Rockford Fairgrounds CEO Finally Speaks Up About Violence in the Neighborhood

Last week, a woman was fatally shot at Fairgrounds Valley in Rockford leaving four children orphaned. The incident happened at around 4 in the afternoon and Rockford Housing Authority CEO gave his statement regarding the issue.

17 Nabbed in Fraudulent Claims of Housing Subsidiaries from Section 8

17 people had been arrested for scamming the government through fraudulent collections of subsidies from Section 8 housing program.

Real Estate Investment Tips: 3 Factors To Consider When Buying Real Estate For Investment

Real estate purchase can call for confusions and questions. Also, buying real estate means considering multiple variable. If you are wondering where to start in your real estate investment, here are a few tips for you to think about:

Central Ohio's Top 1 Real Estate Submarket Named

A yearly survey on local real estate developers, construction company operators, architectural firms, and other related experts is being conducted by the Urban Land Institute, Columbus chapter. This annual activity is aimed to predict the possibilities for the local real estate market in the coming year. Last Thursday, the 2015 report was presented and it shows significant changes from the responses in the past years, Walker Evans of Columbus Underground reports.

Real Estate News: American Residential Properties to Merge with American Homes 4 Rent

American Residential Properties and American Homes 4 Rent have signed a a definitive agreement to combine the two companies in a tax-free merger at a total transaction value of approximately $1.5 billion.

Manhattan Real Estate: Retail Rent Dip Nothing to Worry About

REBNY pointed out that the decreases, especially the notable 6 percent dip in the Madison Avenue 57th to 72nd corridor, is not to be taken as a sign of weakness or loss of interest. The decrease was only a result of the combination of supply available in the said area.

Is the Australian Real Estate Cooling After Years of High Valuations?

Home prices in big Australian cities are beginning to drop causing analysts to think that the Australian property market is cooling after years of elevated valuations.

Arizona's 5-Acre Equestrian Estate With Buried Vintage Railroad Cars Is On The Market For $727,885

Arizona's five-acre equestrian estate which includes vintage railroad cars is on the market for $727,885.

Home Design Tips: How to Choose a Proper Window Grill

A window is to a house and grill is to window. It would be more complete to see window having some grills on it, not only for protection but also for aesthetics purposes. After installing a window, the next probable step to do is to install a window grill.

Home Design Tips: Things to Consider in Choosing a Front Door

The door of a house would definitely say something about the house itself. Not just with the design of the house, but most importantly on the personality of the person who owns the house.

Tennessee Mortgage Lender Faces Real Estate Fraud Case worth $70 Million

Franklin American Mortgage Co., based in Franklin, Tennessee, is set to pay $70 million to settle a real estate fraud charge when they "knowingly misled the government about the quality of home loans it submitted for Federal Housing Administration insurance."

Celebrity Real Estate: Director Michelle MacLaren Re-lists L.A. Home With $400K Price Cut

One of the most sought-after television show director, Michelle MacLaren relists her home in Los Angeles with a smashing $400,000 price cut, according to Realtor, where the property is currently listed.

What Real Estate Local Markets Are Expected to Have Remarkable Progress by 2016?

In 2016, there will be an expected remarkable progress in housing markets according to a forecast released on Dec. 2.

Real Estate News: RE/MAX Affiliates to Receive Free Mobile-Friendly Websites and Lead Management System

All affiliate agents and brokers of RE/MAX, a global franchisor of real estate brokerage services, have been given free access to the all new version of responsive single page websites and a mobile-friendly lead management system.

Colorado Real Estate News: Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Welcomes BJ Adams and Company to its Network

Berkshire Hathaway Home Services gladly welcomed BJ Adams and Company to its real estate brokerage network.
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