News And Articles About Real Estate

  • Lisa Simpson |
  • Jan 30,2010

Bernanke Holds his Fort Against Criticism Targeting his Handling of the Real Estate Crisis

Ben Bernanke, the chairman of the Federal Reserve, is holding his own facing a barrage of criticism targeting his handling of the real estate crisis. He continues to work all through the week but lately he took two days rest – it being a record for him since the last two years. He had to [...]

  • Lisa Simpson |
  • Jan 3,2010

Recovery in housing has not been of much help the agents and brokers

There has been a sharp increase in purchases made by first time nest builders. But this surge has not helped the agents and brokers who link the deals. In 2009 the commissions dropped to record levels – the lowest since the last seven years. This has been because of the drop in house prices. The [...]

  • Lisa Simpson |
  • Dec 18,2009

In a Decreasing Rental Market Pet Shops are Finding Space to Expand

The rental market is getting squeezed with landlords finding tenants getting scarce. But this is giving an opportunity for pet shops to expand. The residents of New York may be shy to purchase luxuries but they are not hesitating to meet the needs of their pets. Consequently according to reports coming [...]

  • Lisa Simpson |
  • Dec 16,2009

Home Prices Increase in the Second Quarter

The real estate sector is in the throes of a crisis. Home prices have increased in the second quarter. But prices are still lower by 9 per cent. This was pointed out by a housing market number. Across the nation, prices increased by 3.1 per cent in the quarter ending September [...]

  • Lisa Simpson |
  • Dec 14,2009

Foreclosures Have Led to an Increase of Homeless Students

Foreclosures have led to an increase of homeless public school students especially in Indiana. In the past few years the figures have jumped thanks to heavy foreclosure and high unemployment figures. More and more parents are finding it difficult to provide their children with stable homes.
In the school year of 2005/2006 [...]

  • Lisa Simpson |
  • Nov 30,2009

Thanks to Brad Pitt New Orleans Real Estate Takes on a New Colour

Thanks to Brad Pitt, New Orleans real estate has taken on a new colour. Al Andrew, a resident of Tennessee Street of New Orleans does not object to the touring buses cruising through his locality. His only wish is that the tourists “would give some of what they pay to the [...]

  • Lisa Simpson |
  • Nov 9,2009

Recession Comes to a Close Followed by Anxiety

Recession has officially come to a close with GDP having gone up by 3.5%. But it is being dogged by anxiety and fear. On 29th October 2009 the Commerce Department announced the growth of the economy and it was received with cheers in Wall Street. The Dow Jones surged ahead.
But in Main [...]

  • Lisa Simpson |
  • Oct 22,2009

Condominiums Carry a Hefty Price Tag

The condominiums in Miami carry a hefty price tag of $1.3 million to $7 million. But they surely ooze opulence what with Italian style cabinets, pool decks and fridges stacked with wine. All the 200 of them offer a dramatic view of the ocean.
The condominiums have been developed by the high-profile consultants [...]