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Chinese in bid to buy icelandic land
A Chinese millionaire wants to buy 300sq km of wilderness in Iceland, raising fears that Beijing is trying to extend its influence into the North Atlantic.
Tue, Aug 30, 2011
European stocks advance for second day amid speculation growth to continue
European stocks advanced for a second day amid speculation the global economy will continue to grow.
Tue, Aug 30, 2011
Video: the best questions for your realtor
Selling a home can be stressful, but choosing the right realtor can provide you with useful advice and help you find a buyer. What are the questions you should ask a realtor?
Tue, Aug 30, 2011
White house may back proposal to refinance mortgages - ny times
The Obama administration is working on proposals to prop up the weak U.S. housing market and may back a plan to refinance government-backed mortgages at today's lower interest rates, the New York Times said, citing two people briefed on the discussions.
Fri, Aug 26, 2011
Sarkozy's financial struggle prompts billionaires to offer more in tax
As the French government struggles to get a handle on its finances, 16 billionaires have signed a letter demanding to pay more tax. One of the signatories is the L'Oréal heiress Liliane Bettencourt, who was involved in a tax-evasion scandal last year.
Fri, Aug 26, 2011
Foreign buyers increase their activity in singapore property market
Chinese buyers are the main buyers of private homes in Singapore after domestic buyers, according to figures for the second quarter of 2011.
Fri, Aug 26, 2011
Elijah wood: buy my house and tear it down
Elijah Wood has placed his Santa Monica house up for sale for $1.85 million (£1.12 million) – offering developers the chance to pull the house down and build a new property.
Fri, Aug 26, 2011
Bank-owned u.s. Home sales stay high in q2-report
The number of sales of bank-owned U.S. homes remained high in the second quarter, while sales of homes in default or scheduled for auction rose compared to the previous quarter, a RealtyTrac report said on Thursday.
Fri, Aug 26, 2011
Foreign investors 'returning to thai property market'
There has been an increase in foreign buyers on the Thai real estate market since the country held peaceful elections earlier this month, it has been noted.
Fri, Aug 26, 2011
Video: david handschuh on travel insurance
People don't buy travel insurance when they should, advises property journalist David Handschuh. Why is it worth the investment?
Fri, Aug 26, 2011