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Us property recovery “more widespread”
Home values nationwide rose for the 16th straight month in February to a Zillow Home Value Index of $158,100.
Thu, Mar 21, 2013
Italy property sales down by one quarter
Italian property sales plummeted by almost one-quarter last year as the recession took its toll, according to new figures.
Thu, Mar 21, 2013
Watch - engineer can't leave china to rejoin family in USA
After an extended court case, Hu Zhicheng is still living in limbo in China -- free to go about his business in Shanghai, but not allowed to return to his family in the U.S. Meanwhile in California, his wife despairs of ever seeing him again.
Thu, Mar 21, 2013
Fully-booked greek hotel bucks national trend
With the eurozone climate remaining uncertain, Greece's tourism industry has been hit hard - especially in the hotels. Occupancy rates in Athens have dropped along with room rates, leaving some businesses forced to shut up shop.
Wed, Mar 20, 2013
Mamma mia? Greek villa gives birth to new life
Ever since the movie Mamma Mia, the Greek islands have been associated with romance, love and a healthy lifestyle. Karpathos is no exception, explains Huguette de Chassiron, who found that a four-bedroom villa gave birth to a life she never could have conceived.
Wed, Mar 20, 2013
R. Kelly’s foreclosed home sells for under $100k
R. Kelly will believe his home can fly after seeing the property go from under his feet, on to the auction house and into a buyer’s pocket for less than $100k.
Wed, Mar 20, 2013
Watch - south korea slum revamped with arts
South Korea's rapid economic boom has left much of the country looking like a concrete jungle. Now architects are pushing a new development style, which aims to preserve the old while introducing new concepts. Al Jazeera's Harry Fawcett reports from Busan, where the shanty town of Gamcheon has been turned into an arts neighbourhood.
Wed, Mar 20, 2013
Guide to buying luxury property in portugal: coimbra
Luxury real estate portal FinestGlobal.com offer tips and advice on the world's top high-end real estate hotspots.
Tue, Mar 19, 2013
Two dream investments in one
Everyone has a dream home in their mind: a place where they would love to grow old. But what if your dream home is different to someone else's? Dr. Bjorn Wenngren and his business partner Per Tamm had a simple solution: split it in two.
Tue, Mar 19, 2013
Watch - the hoff protests berlin wall property development
From "Knight Rider" to "Baywatch", David Hasselhof has always been a hero. And now life is imitating art once more. The US actor is back in Berlin, ironically to help save the wall he once helped destroy. The longest standing strech is under threat from property developers who want to build luxury flats on the site. After years wanting it torn down, the feeling now is that it should be left standing. "The Wall has become a symbol and its image has a huge meaning for Berlin's image and its tourism industry. I think it's pretty ridiculous how Berlin damages its reputation." one woman told reporters. And a man nearby was of the same opininon:"I don't think the Wall should disappear, no way, for historical reasons and also because of the people who suffered here. It should be kept as a monument." Demolition work was suspended after activisists formed a human chain around the threatened section. It remains to be seen if the Hoff can add any clout to the calls for it to remain.
Tue, Mar 19, 2013