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Benefiting from Facebook’s flop

Posted on June 1, 2012 by admin

June 1, 2012 | Source: The Real Deal Amidst a storm of hype and conflicting expectations, Facebook went public last month, allowing average investors to buy a piece of the social networking juggernaut at $38 per share…http://therealdeal.com/issues_articles/the-optimism-debate/

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Ryan Seacrest Buys Ellen Degeneres and Portia de Rossi’s Beverly Hills Home

Posted on May 28, 2012 by admin

Ryan Seacrest, host of American Idol and executive producer of Keeping Up with the Kardashians has just bought the Beverly Hills A-list estate of Ellen Degeneres and Portia de Rossi. The house, which was worth $37 million, was first listed … Continue reading →

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Mortgage Applications Surge 9.2%

Posted on May 27, 2012 by admin

If you are thinking about financing or refinancing your home, you aren’t alone. Due to economic change in Europe, US mortgage rates have hit a record low. Home owners and home buyers alike are jumping at the opportunity to get … Continue reading →

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Hi-Res Photos May Be Next Seller’s Tool to Wow Buyers

Posted on May 26, 2012 by admin

(Click on the photo above to see an example of how detailed hi-res photos can be.) The real estate market is constantly changing. Selling a home is now tougher than ever, especially with this economic downturn. However, a good real … Continue reading →

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Luxury Tech for Your Home

Posted on May 24, 2012 by admin

A lot of capital has been invested into the interior design services within the Silicon Valley community within the last ten years. Apartment buildings and penthouses within the San Francisco area have received a bulk of this increase due investments … Continue reading →

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Lending Standards Slowing Housing Recovery

Posted on May 18, 2012 by admin

Uncertainty Reigns in Housing Forecast After several years of dreadful conditions, the housing market is finally showing signs of a recovery. Several factors are handicapping the rate at which it is happening. One critical component is the reluctance among many … Continue reading →

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Barry Manilow List Malibu Home for Sale

Posted on May 13, 2012 by admin

It may not be the Copa Cabana, but singer Barry Manilow has relisted his Malibu home for sale at $6.950 Million in order to sell his beachfront pad. The home has seen several price adjustments since originally being listed for … Continue reading →

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Jumbo Mortgage Home Buyers Having a Harder Time Getting Loans

Posted on May 12, 2012 by admin

Many mortgage brokers are reporting that there is virtually no financing above $1 Million for Jumbo mortgages, a huge shift from 2006. According to HousingWire, in 2006 Jumbo loans accounted for 50% of the mortgage market, now they represent a … Continue reading →

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House Where Babe Ruth Lived For Sale

Posted on May 11, 2012 by admin

The Sultan of Swat, baseball legend Babe Ruth lived in quiet suburban Sudbury, Massachusetts after he played for the Boston Red Sox and was infamously traded to the New York Yankees. Infamous trade was supposedly the curse that kept the … Continue reading →

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Fixed Rate Mortgage Markets Hit All-Time Record Lows

Posted on May 9, 2012 by admin

Mortgage markets in United States are well developed and have a wide range of mortgage products. Today, mortgage services in United States are being provided by a number of entities including mortgage lenders as well as banks and credit unions. … Continue reading →

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