I have always been an avid runner. There is a joy in running outdoors in good weather. There is a liberating feeling while running and once you have finished, a deep sense of accomplishment. Not to forget the health perspective! When I was in Philadelphia, Bala Cynwyd to be precise, I used to go running…

It is never an easy task to buy property in Mumbai. Congratulations! If you are the lucky few. You have finally decided on your Mumbai dream home. The earnest money/token has been paid. Now begins the process of piling up the paperwork. When you buy property in Mumbai be prepared to to deal with a…

Are you a Non-Resident Indian (NRI) and uninformed of your rights over making a real estate investment in India? And, are you completely aware of what kind of properties you can buy or sell in India? Well, several others like you who are looking forward to either make or exit their investments in India have…

To protect flat buyers from being short-changed by builders, the legal metrology department has, for the first time, prepared draft rules to regulate the construction industry. “It will curb unfair tradepractices and provide right delivery of area to consumers in terms of measurement and sale of usable/leased area,” Sanjay Pande (LMD controller and special inspector-general)…

Most home buyers are who rent a flat in Mumbai know that it wasn’t an easy task. A lot of Expats and Non Resident Indians (NRIs) relocating to Mumbai are unaware about the basic details on how to rent a flat in Mumbai. Unlike most of the major cities in western countries, renting a flat…

A general question that comes in the mind of first time home buyers is how much home loan can I afford in Mumbai? Let’s face it! Not everyone in Mumbai is uber rich to buy an apartment without a home loan. Most first time home buyers in Mumbai take a loan. Experts are of two…

Well buddy, don’t worry! If you are reading this, then you are probably a real estate agent. Well buddy, don’t worry! This concept is not new. It’s been there in the west for several years now. Check out   By Owner . It’s a US based website where owners list their properties directly. It has not…

You have decided to purchase a home. Stop! Stop! Have you taken care of 3 important things, indispensable for housing decision. A house is something we crave for because we share sadness, happiness, anger, fear, and surprise here. Housing is perhaps the biggest financial decision you take in life, so remember to explore the following three important…