Analysis

Is REA Group a Buy?

by Property Portal Watch on 15 May, 2013

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REA Group’s (ASX: REA) share price has more than doubled in the past year, comfortably beating the S&P/ASX 200 Index (Index: ^AXJO) (ASX: XJO) rise of 21.5%.

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MagicBricks National Property Index on the Rise

by Property Portal Watch on 10 May, 2013

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MagicBricks National Prop. Index rose 3% in Jan. to Mar. 2013 quarter compared to previous quarter, indicating an improvement in consumer sentiment.

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RealtyTrac Rates Flipping Home Markets

by Property Portal Watch on 3 May, 2013

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According to RealtyTrac, flipping homes — buying, rehabbing and reselling for a profit — will likely become more favorable for investors in 2013.

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The leading property portals in the UK and Australia have in the past few days broken through new levels of market capitalisation

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74% of Malaysians Want Better Home Financing Policies

by Property Portal Watch on 19 April, 2013

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With the 13th General Elections coming up, a survey by iProperty.com Malaysia, revealed that 74% of respondents want better home financing policies and interest rates.

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U.S. Foreclosure Higher for 2nd Straight Month

by Property Portal Watch on 16 April, 2013

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According to a report by RealtyTrac, 1Q foreclosure activity at lowest level since Q2 2007; average time to foreclose up to record 477 days nationwide.

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1st Grade teachers wrong: 3-1=3

by Property Portal Watch on 12 April, 2013

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According to an Edison Research and Arbitron study, heavy usage of one of the top three media (by reach) does not necessarily mean that less time is spent with the other media.

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Vietnam Experiences Huge Spike in Estate Sales in March

by Property Portal Watch on 11 April, 2013

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According to Vietnam’s Batdongsan.com.vn, in March, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City markets showed signs of upswing despite previously experiencing some difficulties.

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Who are the UK’s Property Addicts?

by Property Portal Watch on 9 April, 2013

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Rightmove’s survey reveals bankers, scientists and engineers are UK’s surprise lunch-break property addicts.

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Is the American Dream to Rent and Not Own?

by Property Portal Watch on 5 April, 2013

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Despite what experts say, 8 out of 10 Americans believe the housing crisis is going strong, and that maybe the worst is still to come.

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