For home buyers in northern California, speed is the name of the game. Of the top 10 fastest-moving housing markets, 8 are located in California, with San Francisco, San Jose and Oakland taking the top three spots, according to a report from Trulia. At least 70% of homes in these three areas sold in two […]
With mortgage rates back to rock-bottom lows and a larger selection of houses finally available, metro Detroit’s housing market is set to turn a corner this spring and become hotter for buyers and sellers. Buyers should find it easier to get a mortgage, with new low-down-payment programs and fewer paperwork requirements. And unlike the past […]
House prices shot up 10 per cent in March over a year ago driven largely by fierce competition, more demand for higher-end homes and a stunning 15.9 per cent jump in the price of detached homes in the City of Toronto. There is no relief in sight for beleaguered buyers as Toronto heads into what’s […]
The number of homes sold in the Bristol postcode encompassing Avonmouth nearly doubled in 2014 from the previous year, fuelling fears that Britain’s latest property hotspots could develop into regional house-price bubbles. Avonmouth, next to the Royal Edward Docks (a vibrant area that has benefitted from extensive regeneration) was the district with the biggest increase […]
House prices in Dubai fell slightly during the first three months of the year as thousands of new homes came on stream. Figures released by the property broker CBRE reveal that average house prices in the emirate fell 2 per cent compared with the previous quarter after 16,000 new homes were completed during 2014. The […]
House prices in the first quarter of 2015 were 2.6pc higher than the final three months of last year, as consumer confidence grows and interest rate rises still seem a far off reality. The Halifax’s house price index, released this morning, gave an early indication that the stagnant housing market, which slowed to a standstill […]
In most countries, land is a very desirable commodity. This is evidenced by sprawling cities and expanding commercial developments. Land is a limited non-renewable resource that plays a vital role in a country’s economy. Land resources and its management are of fundamental importance for sustainable, environmental, social and economic development. Open land is often […]
The spring home-selling season is off to a promising start in this military port city, sparking optimism here and in other cities that the market has finally gained momentum after a slow recovery and last year’s stall. The downturn was brutal for Jacksonville; home sales sank and foreclosures were running at high levels during the […]
The property market in Scotland works differently to other parts of the UK. On the one hand, it saves you from gazumping – but it also means making a commitment early on. How it works Properties are marketed for a specified period – usually two to three weeks. During this time, prospective buyers can view […]
Australia is at risk of an overvalued property market, according to a leading global investment bank. Credit Suisse argues that rising house prices become problematic when accompanied by rising household debt – which is presently the case in Australia. “Price increases are not yet necessarily a problem in themselves; the risk of overvaluation often arises […]
