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Finding and purchasing the perfect home for you can be one of the most important decisions to make in life. It is also one of the most exciting decisions. Your home is an extension of you. It is not just a roof over your head, but it is also where memories are made and families grow together. This makes finding …

There’s no place like home. That’s especially true if you live in a tropical paradise like Penang. Known for being a foodie haven with its fusion of Chinese and Malay cuisine, Penang island has long been a favorite among local beach lovers. Sandy shores lined with palm trees and charming fishing villages provide a refreshing backdrop to the Old-Asia vibe …

Alright, you’ve saved up enough money to make the down-payment on a house and you have a stable job that allows you to easily make the payments. You’re probably thinking that now is all about looking for which new house on DDProperty is the best looking and fits your budget. Before you proceed it is important to note that while …

By Vania Cao While Asians make up a still modest slice of the American population, their role in the American real estate market is growing.  According to RealtorMag, the California Association of REALTORS® reported that Asian-American buyers accounted for 26 percent of all residential properties sold in the state in 2011, and other cities around the country such as Houston, …

By Jenny Chen Despite the recession recovery, luxury home buying is enjoying an increase in attention. Aside from international Asians who have been snapping up real estate across world (Asian Fortune reported on this April 2013), many Asian Americans also have acquired a taste for luxury goods. At the 2014 Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA) summit, AREAA President …

Roger Lin’s push for low cost, high performance homes    By Suchi Rudra These days, building a net zero energy home isn’t exactly a cutting edge idea. But what about an entire community of net zero homes, each moderately priced for the average consumer? This is exactly what real estate investor and entrepreneur Roger Lin has in mind for the …

By: Jenny Chen Washington, D.C. – In 2006 the U.S. housing market spiraled to an all time low, throwing roughly four million families into foreclosure. But our loss was another’s gain. Although the housing market is still merely 52% as strong as it was prior to the housing crash, according to the house sales website Trulia, Asian investors are snapping …