Housing market: The leading measure of U.S. home prices – strong gains in the 1st quarter of 2013

U.S. home prices see strong gains in the first quarter of 2013, according to the S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Indices. The leading measure of U.S. home prices, showed that all three composites posted double-digit annual increases. The 10 -City and 20-City Composites increased by 10.3% and 10.9% in the year to March with the national composite … Read more

San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego luxury home market values increase year-over-year

Luxury home market values on the rise. Luxury home values increased in San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego in the first quarter of 2013 compared to a year ago, according to the First Republic Prestige Home Index by First Republic Bank, one of the leading private bank and wealth management company. “Luxury home prices … Read more

Real estate is the top industry among China’s female billionaires

China’s wealthiest women reflect the reality of China’s real estate market. The combined wealth of the top 15 wealthiest women in China exceeds US$30 billion, with real estate wealth dominating China’s female billionaires top compiled by Wealth-X. The wealthiest female billionaire in China, Huiyan Yang, vice chairman of Country Garden, is the youngest on the … Read more

Removal companies: tips & tricks

“We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we’re curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths”. (Walt Disney) The best way to do things is to constantly move forward. The relocation process is a constant of the journey. To relocate faster and easier a reputable mover is a must. … Read more

Fifth Avenue, Broadway post substantial asking price increases

Rising asking prices and heavy foot traffic in Manhattan’s high profile shopping corridors make the Manhattan retail real estate sector one of New York City‘s most robust, according to The Real Estate Board of New York’s (REBNY’s) Spring 2013 Retail Report, a report compiling data about asking rents for available space provided by a broad … Read more

Fendi Casa to provide designs in the Dubai Marina’s Damac Residenze

FENDI luxury house announced a new state-of-the-art project in the Middle East, proving that the real estate market in Dubai is again performing strongly, especially in the high-end sector. The luxury global brand will provide interior designs for DAMAC Properties, the largest private developer of luxury real estate in the Middle East. The two companies … Read more