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He Who Lives in This Glass House Should Always Wear Clothes

He Who Lives in This Glass House Should Always Wear Clothes

Realtor.com - A glass-and-steel box in East Hampton, NY, is looking for a special buyer who wants a human terrarium. The see-through structure is listed for $5.5 million. The post He Who Lives in This Glass Ho…

Why Are Blue State Buyers Investing in Red State Rentals?

Why Are Blue State Buyers Investing in Red State Rentals?

Realtor.com - Many blue state residents are putting politics aside to capitalize on the lower-price…

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  • The Most Affordable Cities for Renters
    The Most Affordable Cities for Renters SmartAsset

    Median annual housing costs in Provo are $9,504, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Since the median household income is $42,113, it’s possible for residents in the city to spend just 22.6% of their …

    The Most Affordable Cities for Renters

    Median annual housing costs in Provo are $9,504, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Since the median household income is $42,113, it’s possible for residents in the city to spend just 22.6% of their income on housing. With a very low unemployment rate, for the most part anyone moving to Provo can expect to find plenty …

  • Higher mortgage rates scuttle some sales
    Higher mortgage rates scuttle some sales CNBC

    The average contract rate on the popular 30-year fixed loan hit the highest level in more than a year on Friday and shows no sign of turning on its heels.

    Higher mortgage rates scuttle some sales

    The average contract rate on the popular 30-year fixed loan hit the highest level in more than a year on Friday and shows no sign of turning on its heels.

  • How Much Rent Can I Afford? Crunch Your Numbers Here
    How Much Rent Can I Afford? Crunch Your Numbers Here Realtor.com

    If you're looking to rent an apartment, you may be wondering, "How much rent can I afford?" It's definitely not something you want to leave to guesswork. The post How Much Rent Can I …

    How Much Rent Can I Afford? Crunch Your Numbers Here

    If you're looking to rent an apartment, you may be wondering, "How much rent can I afford?" It's definitely not something you want to leave to guesswork. The post How Much Rent Can I Afford? Crunch Your Numbers Here appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

  • How Do You Know If You’re Getting A Good Deal On An Apartment? Trulia

    When it comes to getting a good “deal” on a rental, checking out Trulia’s Market Overview for median rent prices in your city is a great starting point to confirm you aren’t overpaying. But there are other …

    How Do You Know If You’re Getting A Good Deal On An Apartment?

    When it comes to getting a good “deal” on a rental, checking out Trulia’s Market Overview for median rent prices in your city is a great starting point to confirm you aren’t overpaying. But there are other factors to consider when moving into that posh Philadelphia, PA, apartment. Although it may cost more to live […] The …

  • Hedge funds slow to adjust champagne tastes to beer budgets Reuters

    Hedge funds have struggled of late to keep up their reputation as the sports cars of the investment world, often overtaken in the race for returns by the public buses of portfolios, index funds. Hedge …

    Dalio, Chairman and Chief Investment Officer, Bridgewater Associates attends the session 'Where Is the Chinese Economy Heading?' of the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos

    Hedge funds have struggled of late to keep up their reputation as the sports cars of the investment world, often overtaken in the race for returns by the public buses of portfolios, index funds. Hedge fund operators still work out of trophy offices in Manhattan’s Plaza district, Greenwich, Connecticut or London’s Mayfair. …

  • New mortgage rules a boost for private lenders — but be careful Yahoo Finance Canada

    New mortgage “stress test” rules coming into play at the end of November may raise the bar on loan eligibility but unfortunately it isn’t stopping Canadians from turning to the unregulated, private mortgage …

    New mortgage rules a boost for private lenders — but be careful

    New mortgage “stress test” rules coming into play at the end of November may raise the bar on loan eligibility but unfortunately it isn’t stopping Canadians from turning to the unregulated, private mortgage lending market to top up the buying power. “I wouldn’t go as far as to say everybody is doing it but I’ve definitely …

  • Break Out the Bubbly: Bob Hope’s Palm Springs House Has a Buyer Realtor.com

    After three years on the market, the iconic structure designed by John Lautner and built for Bob Hope sold for a fraction of its original $50 million asking price. The post Break Out the Bubbly: Bob Hope’s …

    Break Out the Bubbly: Bob Hope’s Palm Springs House Has a Buyer

    After three years on the market, the iconic structure designed by John Lautner and built for Bob Hope sold for a fraction of its original $50 million asking price. The post Break Out the Bubbly: Bob Hope’s Palm Springs House Has a Buyer appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

  • The time to start planning your estate is now ... but don't overcomplicate it CNBC

    People put off building an estate plan due to time constraints or emotion, but the goal is to do proper planning while not complicating the process.

    The time to start planning your estate is now ... but don't overcomplicate it

    People put off building an estate plan due to time constraints or emotion, but the goal is to do proper planning while not complicating the process.

  • Beijing Soft Rock scraps asset-swap deal with Dalian Wanda Reuters

    Beijing Soft Rock Investment Group <000609.SZ> said on Monday it had scraped an asset-swap deal with Dalian Wanda Group, which is seeking a backdoor listing for its commercial property business in Shanghai. …

    Wang Jianlin, chairman of the Wanda Group, speaks during an interview in Beijing

    Beijing Soft Rock Investment Group <000609.SZ> said on Monday it had scraped an asset-swap deal with Dalian Wanda Group, which is seeking a backdoor listing for its commercial property business in Shanghai. Soft Rock, said in a statement it had been in discussions with Dalian Wanda Group, owned by China's richest man Wang …

  • Secrets Inside the Pantry: How the Kitchen Became Real Estate’s Most Valuable Room Realtor.com

    We took stock of America's obsession with the kitchen, how it shapes the features we want in our kitchens, and how it drives the prices that we're willing to pay. The post Secrets Inside the Pantry: …

    Secrets Inside the Pantry: How the Kitchen Became Real Estate’s Most Valuable Room

    We took stock of America's obsession with the kitchen, how it shapes the features we want in our kitchens, and how it drives the prices that we're willing to pay. The post Secrets Inside the Pantry: How the Kitchen Became Real Estate’s Most Valuable Room appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.c …

  • Exclusive: China's Anbang may buy $2.3 billion in Japanese property from Blackstone - sources Reuters

    By Junko Fujita TOKYO (Reuters) - China's Anbang Insurance Group Co [ANBANG.UL] is in talks to buy as much as $2.3 billion in Japanese residential property assets from Blackstone Group , two people involved …

    Blackstone CEO Stephen Schwarzman speaks during an interview at Schwarzman College of Tsinghua University in Beijing

    By Junko Fujita TOKYO (Reuters) - China's Anbang Insurance Group Co [ANBANG.UL] is in talks to buy as much as $2.3 billion in Japanese residential property assets from Blackstone Group , two people involved in the discussions said, in what would be Japan's biggest property deal since the global financial crisis. The …

  • AIG eyes 'direct investments' in mortgages: FT.com Reuters

    (Reuters) - Insurer American International Group, or AIG, is looking to move into residential property loans with plans to make what company representatives called direct investments in mortgages, the …

    The AIG logo is seen at its building in New York's financial district

    (Reuters) - Insurer American International Group, or AIG, is looking to move into residential property loans with plans to make what company representatives called direct investments in mortgages, the Financial Times reported Sunday.

  • Early morning fire displaces Edmonton tenants CBC

    An early-morning fire has forced several tenants from an Edmonton apartment building Sunday morning. Ten fire trucks and 40 firefighters were on-scene when the fire was declared under control less than …

    Early morning fire displaces Edmonton tenants

    An early-morning fire has forced several tenants from an Edmonton apartment building Sunday morning. Ten fire trucks and 40 firefighters were on-scene when the fire was declared under control less than an hour later. Edmonton Fire said there was heavy damage to several suites in the building.

  • Character clash: Vancouver's next big real estate debate CBC

    As Vancouver embarks on a process that could lead to the preservation of more older homes in the city, Siobhan Murphy says the story of her Commercial Drive bungalow is a warning about taking the notion …

    Character clash: Vancouver's next big real estate debate

    As Vancouver embarks on a process that could lead to the preservation of more older homes in the city, Siobhan Murphy says the story of her Commercial Drive bungalow is a warning about taking the notion of "character" too far. "I appreciate the character [of my home] but I'd like the freedom to have a little more livable …

  • From Reality TV to Real Life: Don’t Let a Renovation Ruin a Marriage Realtor.com

    Check out this week's worth of real estate reality TV and the hard-won lessons within, from what to do with design disagreements with your spouse to where to put all your kids' toys. The post …

    From Reality TV to Real Life: Don’t Let a Renovation Ruin a Marriage

    Check out this week's worth of real estate reality TV and the hard-won lessons within, from what to do with design disagreements with your spouse to where to put all your kids' toys. The post From Reality TV to Real Life: Don’t Let a Renovation Ruin a Marriage appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - re …

  • Forecast: A Purple Rain of Properties Owned by Prince Is Coming Realtor.com

    If you want to live like Prince, you’re in luck. Three Minnesota properties owned by the late, great purple one are now on the market with one more to come. The post Forecast: A Purple Rain of Properties …

    Forecast: A Purple Rain of Properties Owned by Prince Is Coming

    If you want to live like Prince, you’re in luck. Three Minnesota properties owned by the late, great purple one are now on the market with one more to come. The post Forecast: A Purple Rain of Properties Owned by Prince Is Coming appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

  • ‘Amityville Horror’ House in Long Island Sells After Being Listed for $850,000 The Wrap

    Were you inspired by “American Horror Story: Roanoke” to purchase your own possessed house? Well, some lucky homebuyers appeared to have been, as the house that inspired the original 1979 classic “The …

    ‘Amityville Horror’ House in Long Island Sells After Being Listed for $850,000

    Were you inspired by “American Horror Story: Roanoke” to purchase your own possessed house? Well, some lucky homebuyers appeared to have been, as the house that inspired the original 1979 classic “The Amityville Horror” has just been sold after it was listed for a bargain price of $850,00. 112 Ocean Avenue went into contract …

  • The One Thing Scott McGillivray Always Does Before Buying A House

    And he wants you to do it, too.

  • 7 of the Most Charming Red Houses for Sale Across America Country Living

    Short of the North Pole, these jolly red homes are the best spot to hunker down for the holidays.

    7 of the Most Charming Red Houses for Sale Across America

    Short of the North Pole, these jolly red homes are the best spot to hunker down for the holidays.

  • House of the Week: The Mansion With the Grandest Staircase Zillow

    The estate's ski bridge doubles as a hiking trail in the summer.

    House of the Week: The Mansion With the Grandest Staircase

    The estate's ski bridge doubles as a hiking trail in the summer.

 
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