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Americans’ Attitudes Toward the Housing Market Reflect Steady but Slow Recovery, “Normal” Housing Levels Still a Ways Off

WASHINGTON, July 7, 2014 (Korea Bizwire)–Consumer confidence in the housing market has trended upward significantly during the recovery but continues to be less than needed to return to “normal” housing levels, according to results from Fannie Mae’s June 2014 National Housing Survey. On average, consumers’ 12-month home price change expectation remained in positive territory in [...]

Siemens’ New Fire Alarm and Intelligent Voice Communication Systems Deliver Clear, Targeted Messaging

BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. June 9, 2014 (Korea Bizwire)–Siemens Industry, Inc., Building Technologies Division’s new Intelligent Voice Communication panels allow small and medium-size facilities to have full-featured protection sized for their everyday and emergency life safety and communication needs. With Siemens’ Intelligent Voice Communication systems, these facilities can now leverage a system that provides increased [...]

Explosion in US$1 Million-Plus Residential Property Sales Heralds a Resurgent Global Luxury Housing Market

For the second year in a row, London tops “Christie’s International Real Estate Index,” which ranks the top luxury property markets globally, followed by New York and Los Angeles NEW YORK, April 17, 2014 (Korea Bizwire) – The global luxury residential real estate market flourished in 2013, with exceptional increases in the volume of US$1 million-plus [...]

Economics and Eco-nomics Steered Asia Pacific Maritime 2014

Singapore, Mar 28, 2014 (Korea Bizwire) – The biennial Asia Pacific Maritime (APM), one of Asia’s largest and leading maritime shows, concluded with a forward-looking outlook. Three days of bustling business activity on the exhibition floor, including signed deals, announcement of new offices and facilities in Singapore, and the launch of new technology and products among [...]

Real Estate Rebound: 37.5 Million Americans Say They Plan to Move This Year

NEW YORK, Mar 19, 2014 (Korea Bizwire) – More Americans are planning to find a new nest to feather in 2014, with 16% planning to move (vs. 10% in 2012), according to the latest American Express Spending & Saving Tracker. Among those who plan to move, buying has become more popular than renting, with more than [...]