Home sales under contract plummet to 12-year low in US Pending sales dropped in all 50 states The Independent UK · Oct 12
SP Legal Advisors: Real Estate Counsel Without the Billable Hour SP Legal Advisors is a fixed-fee boutique built for commercial transactions, including real estate transactions. International Business Times · Oct 12
Utility Tower Easement Dispute: Washington couple sue OPALCO over taller tower; case tests upgrade rights Liz Covert and Denis Goudie are taking a stand against the Orcas Power and Light Cooperative’s recent installation of a steel tower on their property. They claim that the easement permits only minor landscaping and not major installations. Furthermore, they contend that they received no prior notification regarding the construction… The Times of India · Oct 12
Inches, not just percentages: India’s GDP is rising, but a four-inch gap with China tells another story Current debates in India often focus on GDP growth figures, which can misrepresent the actual development landscape. While GDP is a useful measure, it does not adequately reflect the quality of life improvements. Recent data shows a persistent height gap between Indian and Chinese teenagers, indicating nutritional disparities. Poverty rates… The Economic Times · Oct 12
How To Sell Your Parents’ House Selling your parents’ house starts with one question: Who has the legal authority to sell it? If your parents still own the property and can make their own decisions, they generally control the sale. If a parent has died, the answer depends on the deed, the will, any trust, and… The Free Financial Advisor · Oct 12
Would You Sell Your House Today if Someone Offered You Twice What You Paid? Selling a house for twice its purchase price sounds like an easy decision until you start shopping for the place you would live next. A buyer might offer $500,000 for a home purchased for $250,000, creating a tempting opportunity to cash in on years of ownership. Yet that offer does… The Free Financial Advisor · Oct 12
3 REITs That May Win in a Higher Interest Rate Environment Realty Income, American Tower, and Public Storage may be positioned to benefit if Treasury yields decline, with analysts offering mixed Buy and Hold ratings on each REIT. MarketBeat · Oct 12
Moment two off-duty police officers pounce on burglar armed with crowbar during east London break-in The officers wrestled the suspect to the ground and waited for uniformed colleagues to arrive to arrest the man Evening Standard · Oct 12
You Rent a House for 3 Years Hoping to Buy It — What Happens to Your Money If You Can’t Get the Mortgage? Imagine spending three years renting a house, believing every payment brings you closer to owning it. You’ve paid extra each month, handed over thousands upfront, and planned your family’s future around staying there. Everybody Loves Your Money · Oct 12
Karoline Leavitt Says 'Not Planned' After Husband Nicholas Riccio Appears in Intimate Bathroom Video Karoline Leavitt shared an Instagram video showing her husband, Nicholas Riccio, unexpectedly appearing in the background as she prepared for a friend's wedding International Business Times UK · Oct 12
Rent-tech platforms sidestepping credit card surcharge ban with new fees and paid ‘memberships’ Tenants encouraged to seek free options after online property platforms respond to Reserve Bank’s credit card payment reform The Guardian - AU · Oct 12
Auto and Credit Card Delinquencies Remain Elevated — What It Says About Household Balance Sheets A household can have a steady paycheck, a reliable car, and a refrigerator full of groceries while still running short of financial breathing room. Elevated auto loan and credit card delinquencies offer a glimpse into that uncomfortable middle ground, where the bills keep arriving but the budget has little room… The Free Financial Advisor · Oct 12
Ex-director who oversaw Grenfell cost-cutting leaves council housing role after backlash Survivors had criticised ‘outrageous’ appointment of Laura Johnson to £150,000 job with Barnet Group The Guardian - UK · Oct 12
Tribunal Orders Claim Reassessment: Qld body told to revisit defect case; payout cap may leave $200k gap A homeowner in Brisbane encountered severe hurdles when dealing with a building plagued by significant structural flaws. The Queensland Building and Construction Commission initially denied his claim, but a tribunal later overturned this ruling. With nine major defects needing repairs estimated at over $500,000, any compensation may still fall short… The Times of India · Oct 12
Times Life · Oct 12 How to Register a Rent Agreement in India and Why 11 Months Is the Magic Number The 11-Month Rule Is Not a Tradition, It Is a Legal WorkaroundUnder the Registration Act, 1908, any lease agreement for immovable property that runs for 12 months or longer must be compulsorily registered with the Sub-Registrar's office. An unregistered lease of 12 months or more is not merely informal, it…
The Times of India · Oct 11 Lakefront Pricing Factors: Jericho’s Florida moves frame study findings; clarity and milfoil drive values Chris Jericho bought a lakefront estate in Odessa, Florida for over three million dollars. He then listed his previous home in Lake Breckenridge for just over one million dollars. The new estate covers 6.5 acres and features several luxurious amenities including five bedrooms and a tennis court. Meanwhile, the Lake…
The Times of India · Oct 11 Renovation Skews Price Indices: FHFA flags up to 15% distortion; case uses Mike ‘The Miz’ Mizanin In 2012, Mike The Miz Mizanin made a splash by purchasing a home in Hollywood Hills, which he then transformed through various renovations. Originally priced at $3.65 million following these updates, the unique property highlighted the significant impact of renovations on real estate valuations. Ultimately, it sold for just over…
MarketBeat · Oct 11 Home Depot and Lowe’s Hit 52-Week Lows—But Analysts Aren’t Giving Up Home Depot and Lowe's shares hit 52-week lows amid a frozen housing market, but both posted strong earnings and carry Moderate Buy ratings with notable upside targets.
We Got This Covered · Oct 11 Accused Chinese agent arrested at LAX over alleged spying on Taiwan president’s son. Then the FBI raised questions about who may have helped her The FBI allegedly identified her accomplice as a Chinese-born construction worker in California.
The Times of India · Oct 11 Australian developer sues for A$100 million after rail project stalls 218-apartment construction An Australian property developer has sued Victoria's Suburban Rail Loop Authority for at least A$100 million after a railway project stalled construction of 218 apartments in Melbourne for two years. The dispute concerns the government's acquisition of underground land, leaving more than 100 homebuyers waiting for their apartments.
The Economic Times · Oct 11 Brigade Enterprises aims 21pc rise in FY27 pre-sales at Rs 9,000 cr on strong housing demand: MD Pavitra Shankar Brigade Enterprises expects pre-sales to grow 21% to Rs 9,000 crore in FY27, driven by strong demand for mid-income and premium homes, particularly in the Rs 1-3 crore segment. The Bengaluru-based real estate developer has 16 million sq ft of upcoming launches and plans to invest Rs 40,000 crore over…
France 24 · Oct 11 Spanish PM Sanchez kicks off election campaign amid housing crisis protests Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez launched his campaign for a snap November election on Saturday. The vote comes as a deepening housing crisis is driving protests and putting pressure on his left-wing coalition.
AAP · Oct 11 Tax changes 'crack the nut' on housing affordability Property investors and real estate agents are reeling as Australia's housing downturn deepens, but for young Australians the positives are growing.
Saving Advice · Oct 10 Your Parents Leave You Their House — These States Could Make It Expensive to Keep Inheriting your parents’ house might seem like a financial blessing, especially if the mortgage is already paid off. But imagine opening your first property tax...
The Independent UK · Oct 10 A dead pensioner, a snap election and protesters camping in tents: Inside Spain’s housing crisis IN FOCUS: Some 20,000 people turned out across Spain following the death of a woman evicted from her flat after an investment firm tried to increase her rent 230%. Critics say the time has come for serious reform, writes Maira Butt