East Coast of Florida offering double digit returns

With the US property market showing signs of a gradual recovery, now could be the ideal time to snap up Floridian real estate, especially on the East Coast, with one agent promising double digit returns on investment in the area.

20 November 2012

Become Obama’s neighbour

An empty lot next to President Obama's Chicago home has gone on sale for $899,000, but potential buyers are going to have to undergo strict security checks, including submitting their financial information and ID to the secret service, before they can even attend the viewing.

19 November 2012

Rentals in high demand after Hurricane Sandy

Second home owners who have vacant properties in New Jersey and other areas affected by Hurricane Sandy are being urged to consider renting their property on a longer term basis to local residents who have had their homes destroyed.

15 November 2012

Versace villa drops by 20 per cent

A villa owned by the late fashion juggernaut Gianni Versace, listed just six months ago, has dropped in price by 20 per cent - to $100,000,000.

12 November 2012

Miami property sales up 40 per cent

Property sales in Miami have risen by 40 per cent in the last year, according to the Miami Association of Realtors.

8 November 2012

White House rises in value by over 62 million dollars

As well as another four years in office, there's more good news for President Obama this morning. Based on current and previous property prices, the White House has risen in value by a staggering $62,916,000 since 1800.

7 November 2012

Georgia on our mind

It's famed for its peaches, the home of Coca Cola and a couple of the Deep South's historic cities, yet have you thought about buying a home in Georgia, USA? Liz Rowlinson heads for the hills...

1 November 2012

New build houses in USA selling at two-year high

New build properties in the USA are selling at a two-year high according to a government report, as favourable market conditions mean domestic and international buyers are snapping up American homes.

29 October 2012

Scarface home renting for 30,000 USD a month

'Little Paradise', the iconic 10,000-square-foot mansion used in the 1983 film Scarface, has been put on the rental market.

24 October 2012

Thinking Florida? Consider Casey Key

Investors considering buying a property in Florida should look to the little known area of Casey Keys, an exclusive enclave located just off the sleepy mainland town of Nokomis in Sarasota County.

18 October 2012

US foreclosures fall to five-year low

The number of foreclosures available within the US property market has fallen to the lowest level in five years, according to the latest statistics released by RealtyTrac, an online marketer of foreclosed properties.

16 October 2012

Live in Elvis' former house

A four bedroom, five bathroom Beverly Hills mansion once owned by Elvis and Priscilla Presley has gone on sale for $12.995 million.

12 October 2012