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Real Estate News: Disbarred Attorney Made Over $1 Million on Real Estate Scam

A disbarred lawyer is being indicted for allegedly making over $1 million in a scam that targeted an investor, potential home buyers, and a title insurance company.

The Reason Why Private Real Estate Investing is Better than Publicly-Traded Real Estate Investment Trust

According to the United States Census Bureau, 40 million Americans have passed the traditional retirement age at present. These figures are expected to double in the coming decades, Ajay Gupta of Gupta Wealth Management, says that these people will need a place to stay and live but the supply has not kept up.

Terreno Realty Continues to Get Down to Business according to Research Analysts

Terreno Realty Corporation can make the decisions in granting properties and all with its operation.

Luxury Real Estate: Massive and Unkempt Kent Island Mansion Listed for $2.5 Million

A massive mansion on Kent Island in Maryland is listed on the market for $2.5M. The four-storey property is set on 18 acres of land, with a 180-degree waterfront view.

TPG Hits $2 Billion in Real-Estate Fund

TGP's fundraising for their real estate fund began in the first half of 2014. Having a goal of at least $1.5 billion to $2 billion in mind.

UK Watchdogs Set to Investigate Suspicious Mortgage Rejections

United Kingdom's watchdog is now starting to investigate suspicious mortgage rejections of various home buyers.

Real Estate Crime Group Nabbed Over Fraud Investments Worth $400,000

A real estate crime group has been finally nabbed after months of terrorizing potential property buyers. The group was able to defraud victims with more than $400,000.

Mortgage Application Surges with 25.5% Due to New Mortgage Rules

Mortgage application increased with 25.5 percent as mortgage rates lowers and borrowers rushed to file their applications before loan disclosure changes again.

Cameron County Real Estate: “Operation Surreal Estate” Dismantled $400,000 County-wide Real Estate Scheme

Cameron County District Attorney's Office's 'Operation Surreal Estate' was launched in July 2015 as a response to the complaints of a real estate defrauding scheme. As of recent, it has dismantled the county-wide real estate scheme that defrauded almost $400,000 from its victim.

Celebrity Real Estate: Retired Cubs Pitcher Kerry Wood Buys Winnetka Mansion Worth $4.2 Million

Former Cubs slinger Kerry Wood recently purchased a six-bedroom, 11,000-square-foot mansion in the North Shore suburb of Winnetka. The retired Cubs pitcher paid $4.225 million for the property.

Rise in Mortgage Rates Will Cause Unaffordability Among Canadians

Bank of Montreal's Wealth Institute released a survey showing that one in six Canadians will not be able to pay their monthly mortgage payments should interest rates increase which can add another C$500 into their monthly payments.

Fifth Third Bank Set to Pay $84.9 Million Over Civil Fraud Lawsuits

Fifth Third bank is set to pay more than $84.9 million to settle US civil fraud lawsuits after failing to report defects in more than 1,400 mortgage loans.

Owners of "The Conjuring" House Sue Warner Bros. Over Trespassing Claims

Homeowners of "The Conjuring" house are being haunted again. This time though, the hauntings are not paranormal activities, but "tresspassing" fans.

3 Tips in Making Use of the Awkward Kitchen Cabinet Space

Listed below are a few tips on how to make use of the awkward kitchen cabinet space. There's always that space gab between the kitchen cabinet and the roof, and it usually gathers dust.

Atlanta Real Estate: Atlanta a Go-To Place for Middle Eastern Real Estate Investors

In the recent research analysis of CBRE Inc., the worldwide leader in real estate services, Atlanta is the ninth most preferred global destination for Middle Eastern investors worldwide. Atlanta is the second largest destination of Middle Eastern investors in the United States following New York.

United Kingdom Real Estate: Prime Minister David Cameron Pledge to a ‘Crusade’ to Build 200,000 ‘Starter Homes’

United Kingdom's Prime Minister, David Cameron, has announced that he is planning to launch a 'crusade' to transform "generation rent" into "generation buy."

New Mortgage Rules Made Applications Easier for Lenders and Home Buyers

New mortgage rules has taken effect starting this month providing home buyers two new forms from their lenders detailing their loan terms.

South Sound Real Estate Group Recovers from Housing Market Slowdown

Northwest Multiple Listing Service data released a report showing that South Sound real estate group has been recovering from August's cool down in the housing market.

Real Estate Celebrities: Easy To Sell Real Estate Properties of Famous Personalities In Hollywood

Celebrity real estate properties are listed in the market everyday for several reasons, and one of these reasons is the big D-- divorce.

Rhode Island Real Estate: Experts Warn Property Buyers of a Scam that Victimized a Local Couple

Real estate experts in Rhode Island have issued a consumer alert about the apparent real estate scam that have already victimized a local couple.

Saudi Arabia Real Estate: Officials Planning to Convert State Real Estate Development Fund into a Bank to Address Shortage of Affordable Homes

Saudi Arabia is planning to convert the state-owned Real Estate Development Fund to a bank, in the hopes of addressing the shortage of affordable homes in the country.
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