Green Living In The City!
The most environmentally built block of flats in Britain is based in Leeds city centre and is known as Greenhouse. The building emits less than 45% carbon than it is expected under the most recent building regulations, these building regulations came into force in October 2010. The building is fitted with solar thermal panels on the roof which in turn heats the water for those inside.
Green Living In The City!
August 30, 2011 By
New-home sales down for fourth month
August 30, 2011 By
New-home sales down for fourth month
The number of people who bought new homes fell for the fourth straight month in July, putting sales on track to finish this year as the worst on records dating back half a century.
The Matrimonial Home after Divorce
August 30, 2011 By
The Matrimonial Home after Divorce
When couples divorce and their property is divided, their “matrimonial home” is considered a unique asset and special rules apply in all Canadian provinces. Here are some of the legal implications when the family home is sold after a divorce.
NYT: US may back refinance plan for mortgages
August 30, 2011 By
NYT: US may back refinance plan for mortgages
The Obama administration is considering further actions to strengthen the housing market, but the bar is high: plans must help a broad swath of homeowners, stimulate the economy and cost next to nothing.
Is Your Property Green?
August 29, 2011 By
Is Your Property Green?
Everyone is talking about “green”, and you are probably inspired to “green” your property to follow the latest trend in the market. Making your property “green” is good for the value of your property due to the increasing drive towards this direction, and even if it is not for value adding, making your property “green” is also a good investment for your own health and well-being.
NYT: US may back refinance plan for mortgages
August 29, 2011 By
NYT: US may back refinance plan for mortgages
The Obama administration is considering further actions to strengthen the housing market, but the bar is high: plans must help a broad swath of homeowners, stimulate the economy and cost next to nothing.
Foreclosures made up 31 pct. of home sales in 2Q
August 29, 2011 By
Foreclosures made up 31 pct. of home sales in 2Q
Foreclosures made up roughly one-third of all home sales this spring. While that’s a smaller share of sales from the previous quarter, it’s six times the percentage of foreclosures in a healthy housing market.
Real Estate Outlook: Affordability Remains High
August 29, 2011 By
Real Estate Outlook: Affordability Remains High
When it comes to home affordability, levels are at near record generational highs. How are other segments of the market playing out? Columnist Carla Hill shares the week’s real estate highlights.
Cities where buying is cheaper than renting
August 29, 2011 By
Cities where buying is cheaper than renting
While it’s cheaper to buy than to rent in most of America’s big cities, access to mortgages is tough in the wake of tighter credit standards from banks.