‘Amityville Horror’ house on sale

Just in time for Halloween, a New Jersey home used in the shooting of the 1979 film 'Amityville Horror' is on sale for $955,000.

11 October 2012

Detroit woman raffles her house for 100 dollars a ticket

A Detroit woman who is desperate to sell her property has come up with a novel way to guarantee a quick sale – a raffle costing $100 a ticket.

5 October 2012

Rise in the number of US homes being constructed

The number of new homes being constructed in the US rose again in August, giving further evidence for a possible housing rebound.

5 October 2012

A Place in the Sun launches Florida buying guide

If you're thinking of joining the estimated 400,000 Brits who currently live in Florida, then make sure to check out A Place in the Sun's dedicated guide to buying in the Sunshine state, which is now available to download.

5 October 2012

Florida foreclosures falling

The number of foreclosure properties for sale across Florida are falling, signalling the beginning of the end for rock-bottom prices in the Sunshine State, say property experts in the area.

3 October 2012

P. Diddy selling New York penthouse

The rapper P. Diddy is selling his New York apartment for $8.5 million.

2 October 2012

Orlando offers best value for Brit buyers

UK overseas property buyers' money currently goes furthest in Orlando, USA, according to the first annual HSBC Overseas Property Report, which compared what buyers can get for three different budgets in ten popular relocation destinations.

24 September 2012

Take a sneak peak at some properties on sale at A Place in the Sun Live

Floridian based agents Berger Realty & Investments have shared with us some of the properties they will be promoting at A Place in the Sun Live, and we thought we'd give you a sneak peak.

20 September 2012

Reese Witherspoon selling Californian ranch

Reese Witherspoon has listed her impressive 1920s Californian ranch, the site of her marriage to second husband Jim Toth, for $10 million.

18 September 2012

Get help with your US move

Moving abroad can be a stressful time and while it's important to make sure you do your research and find your perfect property, there are plenty of other details that also need to be arranged.

14 September 2012

1/3 of Florida home owners in negative equity

1/3 of Floridian home owners are in negative equity according to an infographic released by Lender Processing Services (LPS), a leading US provider of mortgages and consumer loans.

13 September 2012

Recovery well under way in Florida

The Floridian property market is well on its way to recovery, according to one agent operating in the state, who has reported a 60 per cent rise in sales during 2012 compared with 2011 and an increased desire among developers to start buying land and building new projects.

3 September 2012