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Five Real Estate Cliches That Are Actually True

Let us look into some real estate cliches that we have heard many times but are actually true. If you are into real estate, for sure you have heard of the clichés in the industry which may actually be true no matter how overused they may sound.

UK's Rising Property Values Help Commuting Homeowners Recoup Annual Rail Fares In Days

House prices are rising so fast that home-owning commuters earn capital gains enough to recover their annual rail fare in a matter of days, International Business Times reports.

JPMorgan: China's Real Esate Inventory Problem Is Poised For Correction

It's not looking great for Chinese equities this year, and an analyst is calling on China's real estate market, its most-feared sector, Bloomberg reports.

Smoking Ban In Public Housing Under Department of Housing and Urban Development

Expect to see 'No Smoking' signs to crop up in public housings under The Department of Housing and Urban development, Market Place reports.

Standard & Poors: No Other Way But Up For Boston Home Prices

There is no other way but up for home prices in Boston, Boston Globe reports. There is no other way but up for home prices in Boston, Boston Globe reports.

You Can Rent Airbnb CEO's Couch For $50

With more and more people travelling either for business or pleasure, Airbnb is becoming one of the most popular travel accommodations out there because of its unique concept and the more obvious which is that it's cheaper than booking an actual hotel. The business has definitely grown into a multi-million company, but Airbnb's CEO confesses that he still rents out his couch for $50 in a report by Fortune.

Voters To Decide New Orleans' $26.6M Property Tax Hike For Police Hiring And Firefighter Back Pay

With the election coming up, property owners in New Orleans may have to start saving a little extra if the $26.6 million tax increase - aimed to beef up police staffing and take care of a firefighter pension settlement - gets the voters' approval, The Times-Picayune reports.

Real Estate News: Real Estate Cliches Worth Knowing this 2016

Cliches also exist in the real estate world and knowing all these may give buyers and agents a top notch higher in getting that best deal. Domain shares three real estate cliches that buyers and home hunters must know.

Inventory Remains High In Edmonton's Real Estate Market

It continues to be a strong market considering the economic crisis and the slumped oil prices, says Realtors Association of Edmonton, CBC News reports.

Analysts Optimistic With China's Mid-sized Cities Property Market For 2016

China's medium-sized cities will see improvements in property prices this 2016, thanks to policy measures supplied by the government and the improving balance of supply and demand says analysts, South China Morning Post reports.

Lease Rental Tips: Five Questions you Should Ask Before Signing a Lease

Although the hunt for that great place is really time-consuming and grueling, a lessee should consider these five pointers detailed by Domain first before making that lease official.

An Ideal Year To Invest In Dubai Property

This 2016, Dubai's property market will see a surge of attention from investors who will take advantage of high yields on offer and a prospect of strong future growth, Select Property reports.

Celebrity Homes 2016: Andy Warhol, Sarah Palin Homes Hot on the Market

2016 might just be the year for you to spot the best homes where influential people once lived. Included in the market list are the homes of the iconic artist Andy Warhol, the former governor of Alaska Sarah Palin and the late "The Ten Commandments" actor Charlton Heston.

Mortgage Tips: How to Pay Off a Mortgage Faster in 2016

How can one pay a mortgage faster? How can one pay a mortgage faster? While paying a mortgage is not a likeable idea for anyone, decreasing your mortgage with advanced fees or approaching a great deal prove to make great convenience.

Royal Bank of Canada's Plans For Increased Mortgage Rates

In an attempt to cool the housing market, the mortgage industry has seen a series of changes, and the latest would be Royal Bank of Canada's plan to increase rates on several of its mortgages, The Globe and Mail reports.

It's a Family-financed Property Market In 2016

Family-funded house moves look like the most popular trend for 2016 as those who wish to acquire properties continue to seek help from loved ones in order to move up the housing ladder, predicts JMW Solictors in a report by Manchester Evening News.

Singapore-based Developer CapitaLand: We’re Sticking with China

Whether China's property sector is a bubble waiting to pop, CapitaLand, a developer based in Singapore is not looking at putting their investments somewhere else, CNBC reports.

Manhattan's Median Sale Price For Homes Hits $1.5 Million

Dreaming of your Manhattan home? You may want to spend a little more time dreaming as it's never been more expensive to buy a home in the area, CNN Money reports.

Hong Kong Property Market’s Gravity-defying Climb to Records May Reverse in 2016

Will Hong Kong's property market turn 180 degrees from its record breaking climb this 2016; Bloomberg reports.

Celebrity Real Estate Players: Who Cashed In And Who's Buying In 2016

It was a good 2015 for the high-end property market, and entertainment celebrities and financially fortunate sorts did not just watch that opportunity slip away and got busy changing their residential portfolios. Variety has the details on who cashed in and who will keep making profits this 2016.

Where To Look For Undervalued Property In 2016

Planning of buying a holiday home? Finding a home in the sun overseas will be an attractive proposition come April when buying second properties in the country means higher stamp duty rates, The Telegraph reports.