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A couple was chasing American dream until they realised it wasn’t making them happy, then they bought a Rs 12 lakh house in Italy that changed their idea of successAn American couple traded their fast-paced life for a serene Italian town, purchasing a two-storey home for approximately ₹12.2 lakh. Seeki...
Psychology says comparing your life with others online silently damages self-worth: Why someone else’s success can make your own progress feel invisiblePsychology does not encourage people to avoid inspiration or disregard the achievements of others. Rather, research suggests that self-wort...
Bengaluru techie earns Rs 1.7 lakh a month but still wants to sublet a room in his new home: 'Part of me feels trapped'A Bengaluru tech professional is experiencing significant financial stress after purchasing his first home. Despite a good salary, the home...
Land prices in Tier-2 & Tier-3 cities may surge 25-100% driven by govt's infra pushLand prices in India's Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities are projected to surge 25-100% in the next 2-4 years, driven by government infrastructure i...
Buying flat is easy but...: CA shares his laid-off Pune techie friend's storyYoung professionals in Pune face homeownership challenges. High-paying jobs lead to buying apartments. A Chartered Accountant shares cautio...
Policybazaar celebrates five years of ‘Jeeto Apna Ghar’: Turning homeownership dreams into realityPolicybazaar's Jeeto Apna Ghar (JAG) initiative concluded its fifth season, rewarding top-performing employees with houses, cars, and cash ...
5.44 lakh housing units registered in FY 2025, 77% increase from FY19Residential transactions in key Indian cities have surged by 77% between FY 2019 and FY 2025, reaching 5.44 lakh units, according to Square...
US may be staring at a housing crisis, thanks to Elon Musk and DOGEElon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency has halted affordable housing projects across the US, causing a surge in housing costs. The...
Residential transactions by women buyers grow by 14% year-on-yearWomen's residential transactions in key Indian cities grew by 14%, increasing their share to 22% in 2024. This growth is driven by factors ...
India home prices to climb faster than inflation this year, rents even more: Reuters pollIndia's home prices and rental costs are projected to surpass consumer inflation this year. Rising prices combined with slower economic gro...
Age 25, salary 20 LPA and still confused about buying or renting a flat? CA has the answerA tweet about whether a 25-year-old earning 20 LPA should buy or rent an apartment in a tier-1 city sparks social media debate. A Chartered...
By 2030, 60% of new home buyers will be Millennials and Gen Z in India: JLL ReportIndia's residential market sees a significant transformation, with Millennials and Gen Z projected to comprise 60% of homebuyers by 2030. U...
Economic Survey: Urbanisation to drive realty growth, half of India to live in cities by 2050The Economic Survey for 2023-24 indicates that the outlook for India's real estate sector is encouraging. With half of India's population e...
Canada's tax-free incentives for first time home-buyers: international students, foreign workers are eligible tooThe initiative aims to make homeownership more accessible and support newcomers in establishing themselves in the country. The eligibility ...
Should you invest in a house or stay on rent? Look at the pros and consIn India's real estate market, prospective homebuyers often face a dilemma of whether to rent or buy a property, given the emotional, finan...
Saudi property developer prices IPO at top of rangeThe book-building process generated orders of 90.3 billion riyals, in a sign of strong momentum for Saudi Arabia's IPO market that has defi...
Maharashtra offers 1% stamp duty concession to women homebuyersThe coronavirus pandemic had an unprecedented impact on the state's economy, said Pawar, informing that the tax revenue as per the revised ...
Better.com to hire for 300 positions in IndiaEmployees received a Rs 10,000 stipend when Covid-19 began to lad to a WFH setup, they also received an additional stipend to manage Wi-Fi ...
- Fannie, Freddie execs turned aside warnings
Top executives at mortgage finance companies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac ignored warnings that they were taking on too many risky loans long...
- New US mortgage plan may be far from perfect
The rate freeze offer will be available only to people who have not missed any mortgage payments. It will also apply only to loans taken ou...