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Find a roof in Navi Mumbai

Did you know that commuting from Vashi to Wadala takes approximately 30-40 minutes by train and roughly an hour by road? Or that the Vashi-Panvel belt boasts of a fashion institute, a hospitality college and a cricket stadium?

The discussion on the Union Budget goes on...

The Union Budget is a topic of heated debate. And it's also one that is beyond the understanding of the common man. Keeping this in mind, the Estate Agents Association of India (EAAI) held a seminar at Catholic Gymkhana, Marine Drive, to discuss the

Is your building about to collapse?

There is no dearth of old, dilapidated buildings in Mumbai. Forget about living in them, you should not even be standing in their shadow.

A home for my wife

The thought of buying a home for his newly-wedded wife prompted Edwin Fernandes, a businessman, to go house hunting in 2008.

Of budgets and home-buyers

Finally, the much awaited Union Budget 2009 has been declared. Most of us are happy with the fact that it's largely a people's budget that provides for the common man.

What a steal!

Krishna Suvarna shifted with his family from Kandivali to a brand new flat in Amboli, Andheri (W), a year back. "We wanted to move into a bigger home as my mother-in-law was moving in with us.

Name does matter...

Walk down any street in Mumbai and you'll find buildings with exotic sounding names staring back at you.

Get cosy

If you wish your home looked cosy and comfortable, here are some quick tips to help get the desired look:

A house with a 'vision'

Actress Delnaz Paul was aghast when her husband, actor Rajev Paul, told her that he had seen a beautiful flat in an under construction building bang opposite a garbage dump in Malad

Decorating a teenager's den

Today's teenagers crave for freedom and space. They want their room to reflect their independence. So here are some tips for doing up your teenager's room:

'Thane is one of the best places to buy a home'

Mumbai's real estate market has stabilised to a great extent and people are looking at making real purchases.

Affordable homes on display

Your dreams of an affordable home, in a decent locality might soon come true. Thane - Mumbai's next housing destination is to host a four-day property exhibition from May 1 to May 4.

Five on five

Model and actor Khalid Siddique says it was love at first sight when he first saw this 2BHK in Versova. Khalid, who started out as a model in the Cadbury Perk ads with Preity Zinta, is a known face in the ad world today

The best of Navi Mumbai

Navi Mumbai's real estate market has been a pretty stable one so far. However, it hasn't escaped from the impact of recession and property prices have come down in almost every area.

Hitch in your home-buying?

Your heart and mind is all set on a particular house. The deal is almost done. And when you go to pay the token amount, the seller suddenly does a turnabout.

'Prices should stabilise by this year end'

I think Mumbai's real estate market is very different as compared to the rest of the cities.

A stroke of Gudhi-fortune

Gudhi Padwa is here. Since it's traditionally considered to be an auspicious time for home-buying, developers are looking forward to a bright month ahead

What makes Thane hot...

Wide roads, good connectivity, involvement of major developers, developing infrastructure, malls and a number of recreational spots is what makes Thane a hot destination to live in.

'Mumbai deserves the best'

J S Augustine, associate director, Everest Developers, tells us why...

Bring home spring

Here comes the New Year. And the beginning of spring. As the weather turns warm and trees start blooming, it's time to brighten up your home too