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Property Investments that Might Earn Big in 2012
A survey of more than 360 internationally renowned real estate professionals, including investors, developers, property company representatives, lenders, brokers and consultants has revealed the emerging top earners for the real estate sector in 2012.
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Celebrities Suffer Investment Losses, Property Foreclosures
Not even wealth and fame could shield them from the financial crisis gripping homeowners in the United States. Celebrities were also victims of bank foreclosures and lost millions invested in properties acquired when real estate was booming.
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Australia's November Construction Index Improves, Rises 4.9%
The Australian Industry Group Australian Performance of Construction Index was 4.9 points stronger in November at 39.6, although it was still well below the 50 point level separating expansion from contraction.
Entertainment Celebrity
Kim Kardashian's Property Investment in Dubai: The Good and the Bad Side Explained
TV reality sensation Kim Kardashian has signified interest to purchase property in Dubai after her recent visit to the UAE with mom Kris Jenner. Will it be a good investment for Kim? Ibtimes.com.au tries to scrutinize the property investment scenario for the Kardashians in Dubai.
Entertainment Celebrity
Michael Jackson's Antique Art Collection, Rented Mansion Up for Auction
They want the auction to be as peaceful and as successful as possible. Hollywood's Julien's Catalogue.com would not want to brandish the name of the former owner of the antique pieces of furniture and other art works from a mansion in Holmby Hills Estate.
Real Estate News
Realcommercial.com.au Faces Tough Competition
Realcommercial.com.au has long been the dominant commercial real estate portal in Australia. However, this position is under threat, as they face increased competition from new entrants, the ending of guaranteed revenue agreements and improvements to competing portals.
Real Estate Finance & Mortgage
Brokers count the costs of consolidation
Compliance costs and lenders’ volume targets are pushing many broker groups into each other’s arms. MPA investigates the do and don’ts of consolidation.
Economy
Housing finance grows amid rate calm
A stable interest rate environment is working to turn consumer confidence around and sparking a recovery in housing, according to peak building and construction organisation Master Builders Australia.
Finance & Mortgage
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Commentaries
moreAt least in one region of the county at dinner parties, it's the question that's on the lips of prospective home buyers: will home mortgage interest rates fall more? The average fixed rate for a 30-year mortgage for...
Incredibly, U.S. home mortgage rates continue to trend lower -- the average 30-year, fixed rate is now 4.07 percent, and they could drop even lower. Still, given soft home prices, jumping into the housing market is hardly a s...
U.S. mortgage rates are falling to 50-year lows, even as existing home sales remains soft, with both stemming from uncertainty regarding the outlook for the U.S. economy. In this uncertain time, what should prospective home b...