We all know that the housing market is competitive right now amongst home sellers. There are more sellers than buyers and the large inventory of homes is enough to make any seller more than a bit nervous. So, what can

The Vadodara Estate Brokers' Association (VEBA) has started issuing identity card to its members in an attempt to avoid fraud in the real estate business. Along with the identity cards, the members will also carry a form with comprehensive details

The real estate sector, which has been languishing for some time, appears to have found its feet with focus on affordable housing and this may reflect in the June quarter results of the companies. The move has led to higher

ICICI Venture is launching a Rs 1,000Cr real estate fund, which will focus on commitments from domestic investors. Amidst a series of departures of senior officials, India's leading private equity firm ICICI Venture Funds Management Co. Ltd is in the

After long lull, there is flurry of activities in the realty sector. The large NRI community, especially Malyali and Punjabi, are on rampage. If the recent study of Assocham on the real estate scene in India is any indication, the

India's legendary Lake Palace, a favourite hotel of the rich and famous and known as one of the most romantic retreats in the world, has lost its lake. Guests at the five-star hotel, which is normally reachable only by boat,

The government department responsible for the promotion of industry is proposing easier rules to allow overseas investors to be part of smaller real estate projects and lower capitalisation norms for those which involve facilities related to hospitality or tourism. The

No frills, Simple homes" reads the banner hanging in the Delhi headquarters of Unitech, India's leading property developer. It's a mantra that has been taken up by realtors across the country with a new-found passion for affordable housing that owes

Malaysia-based hospital chain Columbia Asia Hospitals plans to set up 15 new multi-speciality hospitals in India in three years. It plans to invest around $100 million for the expansion which will take up bed strength from 570-odd beds now to

If you are thinking of buying a Metro Detroit home through a short sale and want the you need to get going. Many short sales take up to 4 months to complete. And sometimes after the four monthes the bank

The CB Richard Ellis international consulting agency has recently published a review of office property market in the EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) region. The report is based on the summary of Q1 2009.

In Q2 2009, sales of local secondary housing have increased by 31.5% nationwide, quarter-on-quarter. On annualized basis the growth works out 1.4%.

In January-May 2009, the quantity of closed property deals and warranty documents confirming the transaction has reduced by 52.4% compared to the same period last year.

A growing number of condominium developers are trying to stave off the effect of the growing number of discounted properties on by auctioning off and offering discounts on properties.

Investors and prospective home buyers can take a look at the nearly 300 , .

City officials of , are planning to develop a 20-acre property on into 400 apartments for low-income families. The foreclosed property was once intended for market-rate houses in the southeast and southwest quadrants of the city.

With rising every day in and in , local officials have decided to expand assistance initiatives provided to distressed homeowners who are facing the threat of losing their homes to foreclosures.

Market data showed that the number of properties on continues to climb in June.

The main events of the morning were soaring producer prices, a better-than-expected retail sales report (driven, however, by fuel costs), slipping business inventories, and record profits from Goldman Sachs in the second quarter. Market reaction to the mixed news has

A major drop in mortgage rates helped demand for loans move up yet again, including a surge of refinance activity.The Market Composite Index a weekly survey of mortgage applications conducted for almost 20 years climbed 4.3% in the week ending