Americans and Australians Increasingly Looking to Buy Second Homes in Italy
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An Iconic House in New Orleans, Which Saw a 10-Year Renovation
Cornstalk Fence Mansion, as it’s known locally, is in the heart of this bustling Southern city. Read More
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Designing with Midcentury Modern Decor
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China’s March New Home Prices Saw Their Slowest Growth Rate in Two Years New home prices in China’s major cities rose 4.5% year-over-year in March, down from a 5.2% growth rate in February, and the slowest annual pace of growth since March 2016. However, month-to-month, new home prices rose 0.4%, up from 0.2% in February. A housing slowdown is widely expected for the second quarter of the year, and sales growth declined by nearly 5% last month. Financial Times
China Vanke Offers Decade of No Rent Raises in Exchange for Up-Front Payment Developer China Vanke is set to roll out various long-term leasing options in a new project in Beijing, with options including no monthly rent increases on a 10-year lease for residents willing to pay an up-front fee. The Emerald College project will offer around 1,000 units for long-term rent, which will be completed in 2020. The shortest lease available will be a three-year option. South China Morning Post
First-Time U.K. Buyers Mull Extreme Options in Quest to Save for Down Payments New research from Santander Bank shows that more than 40% of first-time buyers in the U.K. are turning to non-traditional methods to scrounge up a security deposit, from crowdfunding to selling bonds and paying interest to investors. A number of survey respondents said they would consider moving back home to save, while others would give up alcohol, health food, and gym memberships. The average Briton needs to save £20,478 (US$29,096) for a down payment. City A.M.
Australia’s Rental Market Saw Slower Growth in Q1 2018 Australia’s residential rents rose by 0.3% in March and 1.1% in the first quarter, compared to a monthly growth of 0.4% and quarterly growth of 1.5% for the same period in 2017, according to CoreLogic. All told, first quarter rents were 2.2% higher than the previous year. Regional markets are outperforming capital cities, with respective annual growth rates of 3.1% and 1.9% for the quarter. PropertyWire
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Cubby Houses a Selling Point for Sydney Families [news.com.au]
Michelle Pfeiffer and David E. Kelly List Bay Area Home for $29.5M [New York Post]
Are You an Extrovert? Live Out Loud With These 6 Home Decor Ideas [realtor.com]