Friday, September 30, 2005

Mississippi real estate frenzy in Katrina's wake (KRON 4 Bay Area)


Mississippi real estate frenzy in Katrina's wake (KRON 4 Bay Area)
BILOXI, Miss. Hurricane Katrina has created a real estate rush along the Mississippi coast. Prices of many homes -- even damaged properties -- have jumped 10 to 20 percent as realtors, speculators, and others jump at the chance to buy property near the water.

Monmouth Real Estate Investment Corporation Added To Standard & Poor's REIT Composite Index (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Monmouth Real Estate Investment Corporation is proud to announce that it has been added to the Standard & Poor's REIT Composite Index, effective after the close of trading on Friday, September 30, 2005.

Two Heritage Valley real estate companies merge (Santa Paula Times)
With a total of 56 years of combined real estate experience, brokers Muriel Mike Andrews and Kay Wilson-Bolton have merged their companies to become the largest firm in the Heritage Valley with 27 REALTORS .

WBAY-TV Green Bay-Fox Cities-Northeast Wisconsin News: Mississippi real estate frenzy in Katrina's wake (WBAY 2)
WBAY Home Weather Action 2... Health Entertainment Ask the Expert Get a Taste! BILOXI, Miss. Hurricane Katrina has created a real estate rush along the Mississippi coast.

First American Real Estate buys stake in LogicEase unit (bizjournals.com via Yahoo! Finance)


First American Real Estate buys stake in LogicEase unit (bizjournals.com via Yahoo! Finance)
First American Real Estate Solutions said Thursday it established a partnership and has acquired a minority share of financial services company ComplianceEase, a unit of LogicEase Solutions Inc.

Community Associations Hamper Homeowners' Renovations


Community Associations Hamper Homeowners' Renovations
Getting board approval for work on your home can be tough going and may add to a project's costs. To avoid problems, it's best to know what rules or restrictions you might face before you begin.

Realtors Fiddle As Real Estate Burns Hotter Than Ever
Technology should be making Realtors' work easier. But the classic middleman business model flourishes, like a hardy breed of insect.

Is Rubber Mulch a Safe Option For Backyard Landscaping?


Is Rubber Mulch a Safe Option For Backyard Landscaping?
June Fletcher examines the pros and cons of using this manmade material in place of the more traditional wood chip.

Community Associations Hamper Homeowners' Renovations
Getting board approval for work on your home can be tough going and may add to a project's costs. To avoid problems, it's best to know what rules or restrictions you might face before you begin.

Two Heritage Valley real estate companies merge (Santa Paula Times)


Two Heritage Valley real estate companies merge (Santa Paula Times)
With a total of 56 years of combined real estate experience, brokers Muriel Mike Andrews and Kay Wilson-Bolton have merged their companies to become the largest firm in the Heritage Valley with 27 REALTORS .

First American Real Estate buys stake in LogicEase unit (bizjournals.com via Yahoo! Finance)
First American Real Estate Solutions said Thursday it established a partnership and has acquired a minority share of financial services company ComplianceEase, a unit of LogicEase Solutions Inc.

WBAY-TV Green Bay-Fox Cities-Northeast Wisconsin News: Mississippi real estate frenzy in Katrina's wake (WBAY 2)
WBAY Home Weather Action 2... Health Entertainment Ask the Expert Get a Taste! BILOXI, Miss. Hurricane Katrina has created a real estate rush along the Mississippi coast.

Is Rubber Mulch a Safe Option For Backyard Landscaping?


Is Rubber Mulch a Safe Option For Backyard Landscaping?
June Fletcher examines the pros and cons of using this manmade material in place of the more traditional wood chip.

Fall Art Fairs Offer Diverse Buys From Furniture to Paintings
The sharp rise in demand for contemporary art in recent years has not only sent auction prices soaring: It has also increased the buzz at art fairs. We review some of the options for fall.

Thursday, September 29, 2005

Former Jaguar starts real estate company (BizJournals)


Former Jaguar starts real estate company (BizJournals)
Former Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Hardy Nickerson has started a real estate company focusing on professional athletes, entertainers and corporate executives.

U.S. firm to invest $1 bln in Indian real estate (Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News)
MUMBAI, Sept 29 (Reuters) - A U.S.-based firm has entered a strategic partnership with New York-based real estate investment banking firm, Greenwich Group International LLC, to raise $1 billion to finance commercial and residential projects in India.

Two Firms Aim To Be Force In Int'l Commercial Real Estate Market (Asia Pulse via Yahoo! Australia & NZ News)
Knight Frank LLP ("Knight Frank"), the largest privately owned global real estate consultancy, has entered into an agreement with Newmark, one of the largest full-service independent real estate firms based in the United States, to form a Global Real Estate Partnership ("Partnership").

NRI group plans biggest FDI in Indian real estate (India Daily)


NRI group plans biggest FDI in Indian real estate (India Daily)
A US-based infrastructure company on Thursday unveiled plans to invest $1 billion in Indian real estate in what is being billed as the largest foreign direct investment (FDI) in the newly liberalised sector.

Former Jaguar starts real estate company (BizJournals)
Former Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Hardy Nickerson has started a real estate company focusing on professional athletes, entertainers and corporate executives.

Former Jaguar starts real estate company (BizJournals)


Former Jaguar starts real estate company (BizJournals)
Former Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Hardy Nickerson has started a real estate company focusing on professional athletes, entertainers and corporate executives.

Real estate agent arrested in scam (The Journal News)
YONKERS A Mount Vernon real estate agent is accused of leasing another woman a two-bedroom apartment on the west side of Yonkers that she had no claim to, police said yesterday.

Community Associations Hamper Homeowners' Renovations


Community Associations Hamper Homeowners' Renovations
Getting board approval for work on your home can be tough going and may add to a project's costs. To avoid problems, it's best to know what rules or restrictions you might face before you begin.

Realtors Fiddle As Real Estate Burns Hotter Than Ever
Technology should be making Realtors' work easier. But the classic middleman business model flourishes, like a hardy breed of insect.

Threat of Base Closures in Norfolk Could Affect Local Housing Market
Despite the dark cloud on the local economy Norfolk is experiencing a higher number of sales and an increase in median home price.

Two Firms Aim To Be Force In Int'l Commercial Real Estate Market (Asia Pulse via Yahoo! Australia & NZ News)


Two Firms Aim To Be Force In Int'l Commercial Real Estate Market (Asia Pulse via Yahoo! Australia & NZ News)
Knight Frank LLP ("Knight Frank"), the largest privately owned global real estate consultancy, has entered into an agreement with Newmark, one of the largest full-service independent real estate firms based in the United States, to form a Global Real Estate Partnership ("Partnership").

NRI group plans biggest FDI in Indian real estate (India Daily)


NRI group plans biggest FDI in Indian real estate (India Daily)
A US-based infrastructure company on Thursday unveiled plans to invest $1 billion in Indian real estate in what is being billed as the largest foreign direct investment (FDI) in the newly liberalised sector.

Real estate agent arrested in scam (The Journal News)
YONKERS A Mount Vernon real estate agent is accused of leasing another woman a two-bedroom apartment on the west side of Yonkers that she had no claim to, police said yesterday.

PrivateTel Launches Click-and-Connect for Real Estate Web Sites (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
PrivateTel, a privacy-oriented telecommunications company, has launched Click-and-Connect, a customer relationship management technology for real estate firms that lets online home buyers connect by telephone with real estate agents, with the click of a mouse.

Northeastern Retreats For Fall Leaf-Peeping


Northeastern Retreats For Fall Leaf-Peeping
A look at three getaways in mountain locales where autumn views are a big attraction. Large windows are a must for enjoying the surrounding woodland scenery.

Threat of Base Closures in Norfolk Could Affect Local Housing Market
Despite the dark cloud on the local economy Norfolk is experiencing a higher number of sales and an increase in median home price.

Federal Reserve Chairman Warns Of Reliance on Housing Loans
Alan Greenspan says consumers have become enormously dependent on borrowing against their homes to fuel their spending, and that a rise in mortgage rates could trigger a spending pullback. Meanwhile, existing-home sales climbed 2% in August.

U.S. firm to invest $1 bln in Indian real estate (Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News)


U.S. firm to invest $1 bln in Indian real estate (Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News)
MUMBAI, Sept 29 (Reuters) - A U.S.-based firm has entered a strategic partnership with New York-based real estate investment banking firm, Greenwich Group International LLC, to raise $1 billion to finance commercial and residential projects in India.

TGS North American Real Estate Investment Trust announces agreement to sell its interest in the Outlets at (CNW Group via Yahoo! Finance)
TGS North American Real Estate Investment Trust , announced today that it has entered into an unconditional purchase and sale agreement with its co-owner, Former TCE LLC , to sell its interest in the property known as the Outlets at Silverthorne in Colorado.

Community Associations Hamper Homeowners' Renovations


Community Associations Hamper Homeowners' Renovations
Getting board approval for work on your home can be tough going and may add to a project's costs. To avoid problems, it's best to know what rules or restrictions you might face before you begin.

Federal Reserve Chairman Warns Of Reliance on Housing Loans
Alan Greenspan says consumers have become enormously dependent on borrowing against their homes to fuel their spending, and that a rise in mortgage rates could trigger a spending pullback. Meanwhile, existing-home sales climbed 2% in August.

PrivateTel Launches Click-and-Connect for Real Estate Web Sites (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)


PrivateTel Launches Click-and-Connect for Real Estate Web Sites (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
PrivateTel, a privacy-oriented telecommunications company, has launched Click-and-Connect, a customer relationship management technology for real estate firms that lets online home buyers connect by telephone with real estate agents, with the click of a mouse.

Neuberger Berman Real Estate Income Fund Announces Monthly Distributions (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
The Board of Directors of Neuberger Berman Real Estate Income Fund Inc. , which trades on the New York Stock Exchange under ticker symbol NRL, has declared monthly distributions of $0.115 per share payable on October 31, 2005, November 30, 2005, and December 30, 2005, to shareholders of record on October 14, 2005, November 14, 2005 and December 15, 2005, respectively.

First American Real Estate buys stake in LogicEase unit (bizjournals.com via Yahoo! Finance)
First American Real Estate Solutions said Thursday it established a partnership and has acquired a minority share of financial services company ComplianceEase, a unit of LogicEase Solutions Inc.

Wednesday, September 28, 2005

Buyer of a Budget Condo Makes A Small, But Tangible Return


Buyer of a Budget Condo Makes A Small, But Tangible Return
A first-time investor pockets $11,770 in three months on a condominium in a low-income neighborhood.

Two Industry Leaders to Become A Primary Force in the Global Commercial Real Estate Market (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)


Two Industry Leaders to Become A Primary Force in the Global Commercial Real Estate Market (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Newmark, one of the largest full- service independent real estate firms based in the United States, has entered into an agreement with the largest privately owned global real estate consultancy, Knight Frank LLP , to form a Global Real Estate Partnership .

TSX Venture Exchange - Trading Halt - Westfield Real Estate Investment Trust - WRT.UN (CNW Group via Yahoo! Finance)
WESTFIELD REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST

The Donald says real estate will always be a trump card (The State)
Developer Donald Trump said real estate values will continue to rise because of low interest rates and demand from overseas buyers.

Washington Real Estate Investment Trust Announces 3rd Quarter 2005 Earnings Release Date and Conference Call Information (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
Washington Real Estate Investment Trust will announce 3rd Quarter 2005 Earnings in a Press Release issued on Wednesday, October 26, 2005, after the market close.

Federal Reserve Chairman Warns Of Reliance on Housing Loans


Federal Reserve Chairman Warns Of Reliance on Housing Loans
Alan Greenspan says consumers have become enormously dependent on borrowing against their homes to fuel their spending, and that a rise in mortgage rates could trigger a spending pullback. Meanwhile, existing-home sales climbed 2% in August.

Hitting a Profit 'Sweet Spot' From Property Flipping


Hitting a Profit 'Sweet Spot' From Property Flipping
A new study pinpoints how long you should hold a property before selling for a quick gain.

Buyer of a Budget Condo Makes A Small, But Tangible Return
A first-time investor pockets $11,770 in three months on a condominium in a low-income neighborhood.

The Donald says real estate will always be a trump card (The State)


The Donald says real estate will always be a trump card (The State)
Developer Donald Trump said real estate values will continue to rise because of low interest rates and demand from overseas buyers.

Two Industry Leaders to Become A Primary Force in the Global Commercial Real Estate Market (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)


Two Industry Leaders to Become A Primary Force in the Global Commercial Real Estate Market (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Newmark, one of the largest full- service independent real estate firms based in the United States, has entered into an agreement with the largest privately owned global real estate consultancy, Knight Frank LLP , to form a Global Real Estate Partnership .

PM defends minister over real-estate scandal (Baltic Times)
TALLINN - In response to a letter by three former prime ministers who requested that Economy Minister Edgar Savisaar be dismissed over a shady real-estate deal, Prime Minister Andrus Ansip said he would take no action in the run-up to the Oct. 16 local elections.

Hedge funds make tentative steps in real estate (International Herald Tribune)
Hedge fund managers seeking to lift flagging returns turned toward the real estate market at an industry forum in Monaco on Wednesday, a major step toward longer-term and relatively illiquid investment in property.

The Donald says real estate will always be a trump card (The State)
Developer Donald Trump said real estate values will continue to rise because of low interest rates and demand from overseas buyers.

Greater Boston Real Estate Board names Vasil CEO (BizJournals)


Greater Boston Real Estate Board names Vasil CEO (BizJournals)
Gregory P. Vasil will take the helm as chief executive officer of the Greater Boston Real Estate Board.

Buyer of a Budget Condo Makes A Small, But Tangible Return


Buyer of a Budget Condo Makes A Small, But Tangible Return
A first-time investor pockets $11,770 in three months on a condominium in a low-income neighborhood.

Threat of Base Closures in Norfolk Could Affect Local Housing Market
Despite the dark cloud on the local economy Norfolk is experiencing a higher number of sales and an increase in median home price.

Where to Stash the Stilton? Storage Options for Cheese Fans


Where to Stash the Stilton? Storage Options for Cheese Fans
Americans' growing appetite for cheese at home is presenting a stinky challenge: How to keep Goudas to Ricottas from molding, smelling or drying out between meals.

Buyer of a Budget Condo Makes A Small, But Tangible Return
A first-time investor pockets $11,770 in three months on a condominium in a low-income neighborhood.

Threat of Base Closures in Norfolk Could Affect Local Housing Market
Despite the dark cloud on the local economy Norfolk is experiencing a higher number of sales and an increase in median home price.

Threat of Base Closures in Norfolk Could Affect Local Housing Market


Threat of Base Closures in Norfolk Could Affect Local Housing Market
Despite the dark cloud on the local economy Norfolk is experiencing a higher number of sales and an increase in median home price.

Buyer of a Budget Condo Makes A Small, But Tangible Return
A first-time investor pockets $11,770 in three months on a condominium in a low-income neighborhood.

Federal Reserve Chairman Warns Of Reliance on Housing Loans
Alan Greenspan says consumers have become enormously dependent on borrowing against their homes to fuel their spending, and that a rise in mortgage rates could trigger a spending pullback. Meanwhile, existing-home sales climbed 2% in August.

Northeastern Retreats For Fall Leaf-Peeping
A look at three getaways in mountain locales where autumn views are a big attraction. Large windows are a must for enjoying the surrounding woodland scenery.

Hitting a Profit 'Sweet Spot' From Property Flipping


Hitting a Profit 'Sweet Spot' From Property Flipping
A new study pinpoints how long you should hold a property before selling for a quick gain.

Online Sites to Help You Track Your Energy Use
With utility bills set to soar this winter it's a good time to do an 'energy audit' of your home.

PM defends minister over real-estate scandal (Baltic Times)


PM defends minister over real-estate scandal (Baltic Times)
TALLINN - In response to a letter by three former prime ministers who requested that Economy Minister Edgar Savisaar be dismissed over a shady real-estate deal, Prime Minister Andrus Ansip said he would take no action in the run-up to the Oct. 16 local elections.

Greater Boston Real Estate Board names Vasil CEO (BizJournals)
Gregory P. Vasil will take the helm as chief executive officer of the Greater Boston Real Estate Board.

Chapman: $13M for Real Estate Study (Orange County Business Journal)
Two donors have given $13 million toward the creation of an institute for real estate at Chapman University, the school said Wednesday.

Washington Real Estate Investment Trust Announces 3rd Quarter 2005 Earnings Release Date and Conference Call Information (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)


Washington Real Estate Investment Trust Announces 3rd Quarter 2005 Earnings Release Date and Conference Call Information (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
Washington Real Estate Investment Trust will announce 3rd Quarter 2005 Earnings in a Press Release issued on Wednesday, October 26, 2005, after the market close.

Two Industry Leaders to Become A Primary Force in the Global Commercial Real Estate Market (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Newmark, one of the largest full- service independent real estate firms based in the United States, has entered into an agreement with the largest privately owned global real estate consultancy, Knight Frank LLP , to form a Global Real Estate Partnership .

Hedge funds make tentative steps in real estate (International Herald Tribune)
Hedge fund managers seeking to lift flagging returns turned toward the real estate market at an industry forum in Monaco on Wednesday, a major step toward longer-term and relatively illiquid investment in property.

TSX Venture Exchange - Trading Halt - Westfield Real Estate Investment Trust - WRT.UN (CNW Group via Yahoo! Finance)
WESTFIELD REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST

The Donald says real estate will always be a trump card (The State)


The Donald says real estate will always be a trump card (The State)
Developer Donald Trump said real estate values will continue to rise because of low interest rates and demand from overseas buyers.

PM defends minister over real-estate scandal (Baltic Times)
TALLINN - In response to a letter by three former prime ministers who requested that Economy Minister Edgar Savisaar be dismissed over a shady real-estate deal, Prime Minister Andrus Ansip said he would take no action in the run-up to the Oct. 16 local elections.

Washington Real Estate Investment Trust Announces 3rd Quarter 2005 Earnings Release Date and Conference Call Information (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)


Washington Real Estate Investment Trust Announces 3rd Quarter 2005 Earnings Release Date and Conference Call Information (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
Washington Real Estate Investment Trust will announce 3rd Quarter 2005 Earnings in a Press Release issued on Wednesday, October 26, 2005, after the market close.

PM defends minister over real-estate scandal (Baltic Times)
TALLINN - In response to a letter by three former prime ministers who requested that Economy Minister Edgar Savisaar be dismissed over a shady real-estate deal, Prime Minister Andrus Ansip said he would take no action in the run-up to the Oct. 16 local elections.

Buyer of a Budget Condo Makes A Small, But Tangible Return


Buyer of a Budget Condo Makes A Small, But Tangible Return
A first-time investor pockets $11,770 in three months on a condominium in a low-income neighborhood.

Hitting a Profit 'Sweet Spot' From Property Flipping
A new study pinpoints how long you should hold a property before selling for a quick gain.

Northeastern Retreats For Fall Leaf-Peeping
A look at three getaways in mountain locales where autumn views are a big attraction. Large windows are a must for enjoying the surrounding woodland scenery.

Federal Reserve Chairman Warns Of Reliance on Housing Loans
Alan Greenspan says consumers have become enormously dependent on borrowing against their homes to fuel their spending, and that a rise in mortgage rates could trigger a spending pullback. Meanwhile, existing-home sales climbed 2% in August.

Buyer of a Budget Condo Makes A Small, But Tangible Return


Buyer of a Budget Condo Makes A Small, But Tangible Return
A first-time investor pockets $11,770 in three months on a condominium in a low-income neighborhood.

Where to Stash the Stilton? Storage Options for Cheese Fans
Americans' growing appetite for cheese at home is presenting a stinky challenge: How to keep Goudas to Ricottas from molding, smelling or drying out between meals.

Northeastern Retreats For Fall Leaf-Peeping
A look at three getaways in mountain locales where autumn views are a big attraction. Large windows are a must for enjoying the surrounding woodland scenery.

Federal Reserve Chairman Warns Of Reliance on Housing Loans
Alan Greenspan says consumers have become enormously dependent on borrowing against their homes to fuel their spending, and that a rise in mortgage rates could trigger a spending pullback. Meanwhile, existing-home sales climbed 2% in August.

Threat of Base Closures in Norfolk Could Affect Local Housing Market


Threat of Base Closures in Norfolk Could Affect Local Housing Market
Despite the dark cloud on the local economy Norfolk is experiencing a higher number of sales and an increase in median home price.

Online Sites to Help You Track Your Energy Use
With utility bills set to soar this winter it's a good time to do an 'energy audit' of your home.

Tuesday, September 27, 2005

Official suggests real estate control policy not to be loosened (People's Daily)


Official suggests real estate control policy not to be loosened (People's Daily)
The macro-control policy in real estate industry should not be loosened in the near future, the Economic Information Daily quoted an official with the Ministry of Construction as saying.

DGAP-Ad hoc: Colonia Real Estate AG : Ad hoc announcement 15 WpHG / Capital increase (vwd.de)
Ad hoc announcement transmitted by DGAP. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. Cologne, September 28th 2005 - The Rights Issue including preemtive rights of Colonia Real Estate AG has been successfully closed.

Hilton Head Real Estate Investor Bequeaths $25 Million to Kelley School of Business (Newswise)
Indiana University's Kelley School of Business announced today (Sept. 27) the naming of its Graduate and Executive Education Center in honor of William J. Godfrey, an IU alumnus who has gone from humble beginnings in Fish Lake, Ind., to great success in real estate and health products.

Embattled real estate director resigns (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Sep. 27 (UNION-TRIBUNE): The head of San Diego's Real Estate Assets Department resigned yesterday, three days after three City Council members called for his ouster following questions about the agency's handling of city property and leases.

Real-estate sales cool in South Florida even as median prices rise (Sun-Sentinel)


Real-estate sales cool in South Florida even as median prices rise (Sun-Sentinel)
A cooling in the South Florida real estate sales market continued in Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties in August as median prices continued to rise slightly statewide, new figures by the Florida Association of Realtors indicate.

American Skiing Company Names Stan Hansen Senior Vice President of Real Estate and Planning (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
American Skiing Company announced that it has named Stan Hansen to the position of Senior Vice President of Real Estate.

San Diego's real estate assets director resigns under pressure (San Diego Daily Transcript via Yahoo! News)
William Griffith, the city of San Diego's real estate assets director, has submitted his resignation effective Oct. 28. Griffith has been criticized for his department's handling of the Gibbs Flying Service lease at Montgomery Field and how the department accounted for its real estate assets.

The Big Real Estate Riddle -- Is Now a Good Time?: Chet Currier (Bloomberg.com)
The Big Real Estate Riddle -- Is Now a Good Time?: Sept. 27 (Bloomberg) -- To all would-be home sellers who aim to time the top in real estate prices, best of luck.

The Big Real Estate Riddle -- Is Now a Good Time?: Chet Currier (Bloomberg.com)


The Big Real Estate Riddle -- Is Now a Good Time?: Chet Currier (Bloomberg.com)
The Big Real Estate Riddle -- Is Now a Good Time?: Sept. 27 (Bloomberg) -- To all would-be home sellers who aim to time the top in real estate prices, best of luck.

Hilton Head Real Estate Investor Bequeaths $25 Million to Kelley School of Business (Newswise)


Hilton Head Real Estate Investor Bequeaths $25 Million to Kelley School of Business (Newswise)
Indiana University's Kelley School of Business announced today (Sept. 27) the naming of its Graduate and Executive Education Center in honor of William J. Godfrey, an IU alumnus who has gone from humble beginnings in Fish Lake, Ind., to great success in real estate and health products.

Portland Home Prices Continue to Climb as Competition for Real Estate Heats Up (Smart Growth Online)
Last month's median home price across the Portland region is up 14.8 percent since August 2004, the city is in the midst of another condo construction surge, the competition for suburban real estate ''is turning into a brawl,'' and the notion of where the suburbs end ''is steadily expanding, as homebuyers canvass farther-flung areas in search of bigger houses at better prices'' and suburban

Appliances Are Going Hollywood With TV Product Placements


Appliances Are Going Hollywood With TV Product Placements
Furniture and home-appliance companies are seeking out celebrity connections and airtime on popular television programs.

Northeastern Retreats For Fall Leaf-Peeping
A look at three getaways in mountain locales where autumn views are a big attraction. Large windows are a must for enjoying the surrounding woodland scenery.

Hilton Head Real Estate Investor Bequeaths $25 Million to Kelley School of Business (Newswise)


Hilton Head Real Estate Investor Bequeaths $25 Million to Kelley School of Business (Newswise)
Indiana University's Kelley School of Business announced today (Sept. 27) the naming of its Graduate and Executive Education Center in honor of William J. Godfrey, an IU alumnus who has gone from humble beginnings in Fish Lake, Ind., to great success in real estate and health products.

Real estate crime out of control in Peel (Mississauga News)
While Peel Region already is home to 15 per cent of all real estate fraud in Canada, police, local lawyers and bank officials admit they are fighting a losing battle.

Real-estate sales cool in South Florida even as median prices rise (Sun-Sentinel)


Real-estate sales cool in South Florida even as median prices rise (Sun-Sentinel)
A cooling in the South Florida real estate sales market continued in Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties in August as median prices continued to rise slightly statewide, new figures by the Florida Association of Realtors indicate.

The Big Real Estate Riddle -- Is Now a Good Time?: Chet Currier (Bloomberg.com)
The Big Real Estate Riddle -- Is Now a Good Time?: Sept. 27 (Bloomberg) -- To all would-be home sellers who aim to time the top in real estate prices, best of luck.

Embattled real estate director resigns (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Sep. 27 (UNION-TRIBUNE): The head of San Diego's Real Estate Assets Department resigned yesterday, three days after three City Council members called for his ouster following questions about the agency's handling of city property and leases.

Real estate crime out of control in Peel (Mississauga News)
While Peel Region already is home to 15 per cent of all real estate fraud in Canada, police, local lawyers and bank officials admit they are fighting a losing battle.

Embattled real estate director resigns (San Diego Union-Tribune)


Embattled real estate director resigns (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Sep. 27 (UNION-TRIBUNE): The head of San Diego's Real Estate Assets Department resigned yesterday, three days after three City Council members called for his ouster following questions about the agency's handling of city property and leases.

Hilton Head Real Estate Investor Bequeaths $25 Million to Kelley School of Business (Newswise)
Indiana University's Kelley School of Business announced today (Sept. 27) the naming of its Graduate and Executive Education Center in honor of William J. Godfrey, an IU alumnus who has gone from humble beginnings in Fish Lake, Ind., to great success in real estate and health products.

Official suggests real estate control policy not to be loosened (People's Daily)
The macro-control policy in real estate industry should not be loosened in the near future, the Economic Information Daily quoted an official with the Ministry of Construction as saying.

Real-estate sales cool in South Florida even as median prices rise (Sun-Sentinel)
A cooling in the South Florida real estate sales market continued in Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties in August as median prices continued to rise slightly statewide, new figures by the Florida Association of Realtors indicate.

Where to Stash the Stilton? Storage Options for Cheese Fans


Where to Stash the Stilton? Storage Options for Cheese Fans
Americans' growing appetite for cheese at home is presenting a stinky challenge: How to keep Goudas to Ricottas from molding, smelling or drying out between meals.

Online Sites to Help You Track Your Energy Use
With utility bills set to soar this winter it's a good time to do an 'energy audit' of your home.

Appliances Are Going Hollywood With TV Product Placements
Furniture and home-appliance companies are seeking out celebrity connections and airtime on popular television programs.

Northeastern Retreats For Fall Leaf-Peeping
A look at three getaways in mountain locales where autumn views are a big attraction. Large windows are a must for enjoying the surrounding woodland scenery.

Roh Repeats Pledge To Contain Real Estate Prices (Asia Pulse via Yahoo! Australia & NZ News)


Roh Repeats Pledge To Contain Real Estate Prices (Asia Pulse via Yahoo! Australia & NZ News)
South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun Tuesday reiterated his pledge to contain rising real estate prices, saying the government will present follow-up measures soon after its anti-realty speculation bill is approved by the National Assembly.

Real-estate sales cool in South Florida even as median prices rise (Sun-Sentinel)
A cooling in the South Florida real estate sales market continued in Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties in August as median prices continued to rise slightly statewide, new figures by the Florida Association of Realtors indicate.

The Big Real Estate Riddle -- Is Now a Good Time?: Chet Currier (Bloomberg.com)
The Big Real Estate Riddle -- Is Now a Good Time?: Sept. 27 (Bloomberg) -- To all would-be home sellers who aim to time the top in real estate prices, best of luck.

Portland Home Prices Continue to Climb as Competition for Real Estate Heats Up (Smart Growth Online)
Last month's median home price across the Portland region is up 14.8 percent since August 2004, the city is in the midst of another condo construction surge, the competition for suburban real estate ''is turning into a brawl,'' and the notion of where the suburbs end ''is steadily expanding, as homebuyers canvass farther-flung areas in search of bigger houses at better prices'' and suburban

Where to Stash the Stilton? Storage Options for Cheese Fans


Where to Stash the Stilton? Storage Options for Cheese Fans
Americans' growing appetite for cheese at home is presenting a stinky challenge: How to keep Goudas to Ricottas from molding, smelling or drying out between meals.

Hitting a Profit 'Sweet Spot' From Property Flipping
A new study pinpoints how long you should hold a property before selling for a quick gain.

Real estate crime out of control in Peel (Mississauga News)


Real estate crime out of control in Peel (Mississauga News)
While Peel Region already is home to 15 per cent of all real estate fraud in Canada, police, local lawyers and bank officials admit they are fighting a losing battle.

Hitting a Profit 'Sweet Spot' From Property Flipping


Hitting a Profit 'Sweet Spot' From Property Flipping
A new study pinpoints how long you should hold a property before selling for a quick gain.

Online Sites to Help You Track Your Energy Use
With utility bills set to soar this winter it's a good time to do an 'energy audit' of your home.

Should New Orleans Homeowners Stick It Out or Sell Their Property?
Columnist June Fletcher offers advice to a New Orleans couple who are considering putting their home, only slightly damaged by Hurricane Katrina, on the market.

Northeastern Retreats For Fall Leaf-Peeping
A look at three getaways in mountain locales where autumn views are a big attraction. Large windows are a must for enjoying the surrounding woodland scenery.

Embattled real estate director resigns (San Diego Union-Tribune)


Embattled real estate director resigns (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Sep. 27 (UNION-TRIBUNE): The head of San Diego's Real Estate Assets Department resigned yesterday, three days after three City Council members called for his ouster following questions about the agency's handling of city property and leases.

Buyer of a Budget Condo Makes A Small, But Tangible Return


Buyer of a Budget Condo Makes A Small, But Tangible Return
A first-time investor pockets $11,770 in three months on a condominium in a low-income neighborhood.

Northeastern Retreats For Fall Leaf-Peeping
A look at three getaways in mountain locales where autumn views are a big attraction. Large windows are a must for enjoying the surrounding woodland scenery.

Online Sites to Help You Track Your Energy Use
With utility bills set to soar this winter it's a good time to do an 'energy audit' of your home.

Should New Orleans Homeowners Stick It Out or Sell Their Property?
Columnist June Fletcher offers advice to a New Orleans couple who are considering putting their home, only slightly damaged by Hurricane Katrina, on the market.

Embattled real estate director resigns (San Diego Union-Tribune)


Embattled real estate director resigns (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Sep. 27 (UNION-TRIBUNE): The head of San Diego's Real Estate Assets Department resigned yesterday, three days after three City Council members called for his ouster following questions about the agency's handling of city property and leases.

American Skiing Company Names Stan Hansen Senior Vice President of Real Estate and Planning (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
American Skiing Company announced that it has named Stan Hansen to the position of Senior Vice President of Real Estate.

Hilton Head Real Estate Investor Bequeaths $25 Million to Kelley School of Business (Newswise)
Indiana University's Kelley School of Business announced today (Sept. 27) the naming of its Graduate and Executive Education Center in honor of William J. Godfrey, an IU alumnus who has gone from humble beginnings in Fish Lake, Ind., to great success in real estate and health products.

Appliances Are Going Hollywood With TV Product Placements


Appliances Are Going Hollywood With TV Product Placements
Furniture and home-appliance companies are seeking out celebrity connections and airtime on popular television programs.

Northeastern Retreats For Fall Leaf-Peeping
A look at three getaways in mountain locales where autumn views are a big attraction. Large windows are a must for enjoying the surrounding woodland scenery.

Where to Stash the Stilton? Storage Options for Cheese Fans


Where to Stash the Stilton? Storage Options for Cheese Fans
Americans' growing appetite for cheese at home is presenting a stinky challenge: How to keep Goudas to Ricottas from molding, smelling or drying out between meals.

Should New Orleans Homeowners Stick It Out or Sell Their Property?
Columnist June Fletcher offers advice to a New Orleans couple who are considering putting their home, only slightly damaged by Hurricane Katrina, on the market.

Should New Orleans Homeowners Stick It Out or Sell Their Property?


Should New Orleans Homeowners Stick It Out or Sell Their Property?
Columnist June Fletcher offers advice to a New Orleans couple who are considering putting their home, only slightly damaged by Hurricane Katrina, on the market.

Hitting a Profit 'Sweet Spot' From Property Flipping
A new study pinpoints how long you should hold a property before selling for a quick gain.

Online Sites to Help You Track Your Energy Use
With utility bills set to soar this winter it's a good time to do an 'energy audit' of your home.

Should New Orleans Homeowners Stick It Out or Sell Their Property?


Should New Orleans Homeowners Stick It Out or Sell Their Property?
Columnist June Fletcher offers advice to a New Orleans couple who are considering putting their home, only slightly damaged by Hurricane Katrina, on the market.

Northeastern Retreats For Fall Leaf-Peeping
A look at three getaways in mountain locales where autumn views are a big attraction. Large windows are a must for enjoying the surrounding woodland scenery.

Online Sites to Help You Track Your Energy Use


Online Sites to Help You Track Your Energy Use
With utility bills set to soar this winter it's a good time to do an 'energy audit' of your home.

Buyer of a Budget Condo Makes A Small, But Tangible Return
A first-time investor pockets $11,770 in three months on a condominium in a low-income neighborhood.

Should New Orleans Homeowners Stick It Out or Sell Their Property?
Columnist June Fletcher offers advice to a New Orleans couple who are considering putting their home, only slightly damaged by Hurricane Katrina, on the market.

Northeastern Retreats For Fall Leaf-Peeping
A look at three getaways in mountain locales where autumn views are a big attraction. Large windows are a must for enjoying the surrounding woodland scenery.

Where to Stash the Stilton? Storage Options for Cheese Fans


Where to Stash the Stilton? Storage Options for Cheese Fans
Americans' growing appetite for cheese at home is presenting a stinky challenge: How to keep Goudas to Ricottas from molding, smelling or drying out between meals.

Appliances Are Going Hollywood With TV Product Placements
Furniture and home-appliance companies are seeking out celebrity connections and airtime on popular television programs.

Northeastern Retreats For Fall Leaf-Peeping
A look at three getaways in mountain locales where autumn views are a big attraction. Large windows are a must for enjoying the surrounding woodland scenery.

San Diego's real estate assets director resigns under pressure (San Diego Daily Transcript via Yahoo! News)


San Diego's real estate assets director resigns under pressure (San Diego Daily Transcript via Yahoo! News)
William Griffith, the city of San Diego's real estate assets director, has submitted his resignation effective Oct. 28. Griffith has been criticized for his department's handling of the Gibbs Flying Service lease at Montgomery Field and how the department accounted for its real estate assets.

Hilton Head Real Estate Investor Bequeaths $25 Million to Kelley School of Business (Newswise)
Indiana University's Kelley School of Business announced today (Sept. 27) the naming of its Graduate and Executive Education Center in honor of William J. Godfrey, an IU alumnus who has gone from humble beginnings in Fish Lake, Ind., to great success in real estate and health products.

Real-estate sales cool in South Florida even as median prices rise (Sun-Sentinel)


Real-estate sales cool in South Florida even as median prices rise (Sun-Sentinel)
A cooling in the South Florida real estate sales market continued in Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties in August as median prices continued to rise slightly statewide, new figures by the Florida Association of Realtors indicate.

Portland Home Prices Continue to Climb as Competition for Real Estate Heats Up (Smart Growth Online)
Last month's median home price across the Portland region is up 14.8 percent since August 2004, the city is in the midst of another condo construction surge, the competition for suburban real estate ''is turning into a brawl,'' and the notion of where the suburbs end ''is steadily expanding, as homebuyers canvass farther-flung areas in search of bigger houses at better prices'' and suburban

American Skiing Company Names Stan Hansen Senior Vice President of Real Estate and Planning (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
American Skiing Company announced that it has named Stan Hansen to the position of Senior Vice President of Real Estate.

Monday, September 26, 2005

CalSTRS venture underscores real estate's continuing appeal (BizJournals)


CalSTRS venture underscores real estate's continuing appeal (BizJournals)
More money is finding a home in real estate.

Real estate inducements could add to deal after the sale (KOTA)
You could always get a better deal on your home from seller incentives, and bargaining with your real estate agent to lower their commission during the sale. But now, a few KOTA Territory agents are looking to sweeten the deal after the sale.

USAA Real Estate hires ex-Clinton appointee to lead government group (BizJournals)


USAA Real Estate hires ex-Clinton appointee to lead government group (BizJournals)
USAA Real Estate Co. appointed Ken Kimbrough as an assistant vice president of the company's public sector development team. He will be based at the firm's Arlington, Va., office.

Real estate daughters follow in their fathers' footsteps (BizJournals)
Twelve years ago, developer Shannon Underwood was just getting into the family real estate business, helping her father John Underwood and brother-in-law Craig Johnson manage the business parks they had developed.

'Off the Grid' Homes That Save Energy


'Off the Grid' Homes That Save Energy
Looking to beat higher fuel costs? A sampling of three homes that generate their own power from solar, wind or other energy source. These retreats aren't connected to traditional utilities. Their remote locations might appeal to buyers who want to get away from it all.

Where to Stash the Stilton? Storage Options for Cheese Fans
Americans' growing appetite for cheese at home is presenting a stinky challenge: How to keep Goudas to Ricottas from molding, smelling or drying out between meals.

Real estate now hot commodity in St. John (L'Observateur)


Real estate now hot commodity in St. John (L'Observateur)
LAPLACE -- The expected rush for real estate in St. John Parish, both residential and commercial, continues to move at a red hot pace.

Houston's summer sales tally brings more real estate records (BizJournals)
The Houston real estate market closed out the summer with solid increases across-the-board, according to statistics released by the Houston Association of Realtors Multiple Listing Service.

City's embattled real estate overseer resigns (San Diego Union-Tribune)
SAN DIEGO, 4:20 p.m. Sept. 26 (SIGNONSANDIEGO): The director of San Diego's Real Estate Assets Department announced his resignation today, effective Oct. 28, amid allegations of mishandling of records of city-owned land.

Real Estate Plan Would Boost Tax on Elderly Households (donga.com)
Analysis indicates that the August 31 Comprehensive Real Estate Plan would increase the possession tax imposed on elderly households by 2.2 times.

Real estate inducements could add to deal after the sale (KOTA)


Real estate inducements could add to deal after the sale (KOTA)
You could always get a better deal on your home from seller incentives, and bargaining with your real estate agent to lower their commission during the sale. But now, a few KOTA Territory agents are looking to sweeten the deal after the sale.

Real Estate Plan Would Boost Tax on Elderly Households (donga.com)


Real Estate Plan Would Boost Tax on Elderly Households (donga.com)
Analysis indicates that the August 31 Comprehensive Real Estate Plan would increase the possession tax imposed on elderly households by 2.2 times.

Naples Florida Real Estate Brokers and Agents Are About To See Dramatic Market Changes (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
Real Estate Search Marketing www.realestatesearchmarketing.com sees dramatic change coming to the real estate business for all Naples brokers and agents. "The Internet is bringing tremendous change to the real estate business as it has all other industries," said Ray Whitmer, CEO.

Real-estate sales cool in South Florida even as median prices rise (Sun-Sentinel)
A cooling in the South Florida real estate sales market continued in Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties in August as median prices continued to rise slightly statewide, new figures by the Florida Association of Realtors indicate.

Real estate daughters follow in their fathers' footsteps (BizJournals)


Real estate daughters follow in their fathers' footsteps (BizJournals)
Twelve years ago, developer Shannon Underwood was just getting into the family real estate business, helping her father John Underwood and brother-in-law Craig Johnson manage the business parks they had developed.

Should You Tip The Contractor?


Should You Tip The Contractor?
Should you tip the employees (and the contractor) or is the amount you pay for the project all that is expected? The answer: In many cases, you needn't shell out extra cash.

Appliances Are Going Hollywood With TV Product Placements
Furniture and home-appliance companies are seeking out celebrity connections and airtime on popular television programs.

Should You Tip The Contractor?


Should You Tip The Contractor?
Should you tip the employees (and the contractor) or is the amount you pay for the project all that is expected? The answer: In many cases, you needn't shell out extra cash.

Appliances Are Going Hollywood With TV Product Placements
Furniture and home-appliance companies are seeking out celebrity connections and airtime on popular television programs.

Wallpaper Gets Creative To Lure Back Homeowners
Coming soon to a store near you: wallpaper that turns your wall into a giant Hawaiian beachscape or a mural of floor-to-ceiling roses.

'Off the Grid' Homes That Save Energy


'Off the Grid' Homes That Save Energy
Looking to beat higher fuel costs? A sampling of three homes that generate their own power from solar, wind or other energy source. These retreats aren't connected to traditional utilities. Their remote locations might appeal to buyers who want to get away from it all.

Buyer of a Budget Condo Makes A Small, But Tangible Return
A first-time investor pockets $11,770 in three months on a condominium in a low-income neighborhood.

Where to Stash the Stilton? Storage Options for Cheese Fans
Americans' growing appetite for cheese at home is presenting a stinky challenge: How to keep Goudas to Ricottas from molding, smelling or drying out between meals.

Where to Stash the Stilton? Storage Options for Cheese Fans


Where to Stash the Stilton? Storage Options for Cheese Fans
Americans' growing appetite for cheese at home is presenting a stinky challenge: How to keep Goudas to Ricottas from molding, smelling or drying out between meals.

Buyer of a Budget Condo Makes A Small, But Tangible Return
A first-time investor pockets $11,770 in three months on a condominium in a low-income neighborhood.

Body found behind real estate office (WBBH)


Body found behind real estate office (WBBH)
FORT MYERS Deputies are investigating the discovery of a body behind a Palm Beach Boulevard real estate office. The body of a male was discovered around 10 a.m. behind Speer & Associates Realty.

City's embattled real estate overseer resigns (San Diego Union-Tribune)
SAN DIEGO, 4:20 p.m. Sept. 26 (SIGNONSANDIEGO): The director of San Diego's Real Estate Assets Department announced his resignation today, effective Oct. 28, amid allegations of mishandling of records of city-owned land.

Real Estate Plan Would Boost Tax on Elderly Households (donga.com)


Real Estate Plan Would Boost Tax on Elderly Households (donga.com)
Analysis indicates that the August 31 Comprehensive Real Estate Plan would increase the possession tax imposed on elderly households by 2.2 times.

Real estate now hot commodity in St. John (L'Observateur)
LAPLACE -- The expected rush for real estate in St. John Parish, both residential and commercial, continues to move at a red hot pace.

Real estate inducements could add to deal after the sale (KOTA)
You could always get a better deal on your home from seller incentives, and bargaining with your real estate agent to lower their commission during the sale. But now, a few KOTA Territory agents are looking to sweeten the deal after the sale.

Real estate daughters follow in their fathers' footsteps (BizJournals)
Twelve years ago, developer Shannon Underwood was just getting into the family real estate business, helping her father John Underwood and brother-in-law Craig Johnson manage the business parks they had developed.

Naples Florida Real Estate Brokers and Agents Are About To See Dramatic Market Changes (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)


Naples Florida Real Estate Brokers and Agents Are About To See Dramatic Market Changes (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
Real Estate Search Marketing www.realestatesearchmarketing.com sees dramatic change coming to the real estate business for all Naples brokers and agents. "The Internet is bringing tremendous change to the real estate business as it has all other industries," said Ray Whitmer, CEO.

USAA Real Estate hires ex-Clinton appointee to lead government group (BizJournals)
USAA Real Estate Co. appointed Ken Kimbrough as an assistant vice president of the company's public sector development team. He will be based at the firm's Arlington, Va., office.

Real estate inducements could add to deal after the sale (KOTA)
You could always get a better deal on your home from seller incentives, and bargaining with your real estate agent to lower their commission during the sale. But now, a few KOTA Territory agents are looking to sweeten the deal after the sale.

Real estate now hot commodity in St. John (L'Observateur)
LAPLACE -- The expected rush for real estate in St. John Parish, both residential and commercial, continues to move at a red hot pace.

City's embattled real estate overseer resigns (San Diego Union-Tribune)


City's embattled real estate overseer resigns (San Diego Union-Tribune)
SAN DIEGO, 4:20 p.m. Sept. 26 (SIGNONSANDIEGO): The director of San Diego's Real Estate Assets Department announced his resignation today, effective Oct. 28, amid allegations of mishandling of records of city-owned land.

Real estate daughters follow in their fathers' footsteps (BizJournals)
Twelve years ago, developer Shannon Underwood was just getting into the family real estate business, helping her father John Underwood and brother-in-law Craig Johnson manage the business parks they had developed.

USAA Real Estate hires ex-Clinton appointee to lead government group (BizJournals)
USAA Real Estate Co. appointed Ken Kimbrough as an assistant vice president of the company's public sector development team. He will be based at the firm's Arlington, Va., office.

Where to Stash the Stilton? Storage Options for Cheese Fans


Where to Stash the Stilton? Storage Options for Cheese Fans
Americans' growing appetite for cheese at home is presenting a stinky challenge: How to keep Goudas to Ricottas from molding, smelling or drying out between meals.

How to Protect Yourself If the Market Goes South
Go figure Follow these precautions to prepare for a possible housing downturn.

Wallpaper Gets Creative To Lure Back Homeowners


Wallpaper Gets Creative To Lure Back Homeowners
Coming soon to a store near you: wallpaper that turns your wall into a giant Hawaiian beachscape or a mural of floor-to-ceiling roses.

Appliances Are Going Hollywood With TV Product Placements
Furniture and home-appliance companies are seeking out celebrity connections and airtime on popular television programs.

'Off the Grid' Homes That Save Energy
Looking to beat higher fuel costs? A sampling of three homes that generate their own power from solar, wind or other energy source. These retreats aren't connected to traditional utilities. Their remote locations might appeal to buyers who want to get away from it all.

Should You Tip The Contractor?
Should you tip the employees (and the contractor) or is the amount you pay for the project all that is expected? The answer: In many cases, you needn't shell out extra cash.

Buyer of a Budget Condo Makes A Small, But Tangible Return


Buyer of a Budget Condo Makes A Small, But Tangible Return
A first-time investor pockets $11,770 in three months on a condominium in a low-income neighborhood.

Real estate inducements could add to deal after the sale (KOTA)


Real estate inducements could add to deal after the sale (KOTA)
You could always get a better deal on your home from seller incentives, and bargaining with your real estate agent to lower their commission during the sale. But now, a few KOTA Territory agents are looking to sweeten the deal after the sale.

Real estate now hot commodity in St. John (L'Observateur)
LAPLACE -- The expected rush for real estate in St. John Parish, both residential and commercial, continues to move at a red hot pace.

Naples Florida Real Estate Brokers and Agents Are About To See Dramatic Market Changes (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
Real Estate Search Marketing www.realestatesearchmarketing.com sees dramatic change coming to the real estate business for all Naples brokers and agents. "The Internet is bringing tremendous change to the real estate business as it has all other industries," said Ray Whitmer, CEO.

'Off the Grid' Homes That Save Energy


'Off the Grid' Homes That Save Energy
Looking to beat higher fuel costs? A sampling of three homes that generate their own power from solar, wind or other energy source. These retreats aren't connected to traditional utilities. Their remote locations might appeal to buyers who want to get away from it all.

Should You Tip The Contractor?
Should you tip the employees (and the contractor) or is the amount you pay for the project all that is expected? The answer: In many cases, you needn't shell out extra cash.

Buyer of a Budget Condo Makes A Small, But Tangible Return
A first-time investor pockets $11,770 in three months on a condominium in a low-income neighborhood.

Where to Stash the Stilton? Storage Options for Cheese Fans
Americans' growing appetite for cheese at home is presenting a stinky challenge: How to keep Goudas to Ricottas from molding, smelling or drying out between meals.

Real Estate Plan Would Boost Tax on Elderly Households (donga.com)


Real Estate Plan Would Boost Tax on Elderly Households (donga.com)
Analysis indicates that the August 31 Comprehensive Real Estate Plan would increase the possession tax imposed on elderly households by 2.2 times.

Real estate inducements could add to deal after the sale (KOTA)
You could always get a better deal on your home from seller incentives, and bargaining with your real estate agent to lower their commission during the sale. But now, a few KOTA Territory agents are looking to sweeten the deal after the sale.

Real estate daughters follow in their fathers' footsteps (BizJournals)


Real estate daughters follow in their fathers' footsteps (BizJournals)
Twelve years ago, developer Shannon Underwood was just getting into the family real estate business, helping her father John Underwood and brother-in-law Craig Johnson manage the business parks they had developed.

Real Estate Plan Would Boost Tax on Elderly Households (donga.com)
Analysis indicates that the August 31 Comprehensive Real Estate Plan would increase the possession tax imposed on elderly households by 2.2 times.

Body found behind real estate office (WBBH)
FORT MYERS Deputies are investigating the discovery of a body behind a Palm Beach Boulevard real estate office. The body of a male was discovered around 10 a.m. behind Speer & Associates Realty.

Body found behind real estate office (WBBH)


Body found behind real estate office (WBBH)
FORT MYERS Deputies are investigating the discovery of a body behind a Palm Beach Boulevard real estate office. The body of a male was discovered around 10 a.m. behind Speer & Associates Realty.

Real estate inducements could add to deal after the sale (KOTA)
You could always get a better deal on your home from seller incentives, and bargaining with your real estate agent to lower their commission during the sale. But now, a few KOTA Territory agents are looking to sweeten the deal after the sale.

City's embattled real estate overseer resigns (San Diego Union-Tribune)
SAN DIEGO, 4:20 p.m. Sept. 26 (SIGNONSANDIEGO): The director of San Diego's Real Estate Assets Department announced his resignation today, effective Oct. 28, amid allegations of mishandling of records of city-owned land.

'Off the Grid' Homes That Save Energy


'Off the Grid' Homes That Save Energy
Looking to beat higher fuel costs? A sampling of three homes that generate their own power from solar, wind or other energy source. These retreats aren't connected to traditional utilities. Their remote locations might appeal to buyers who want to get away from it all.

How to Protect Yourself If the Market Goes South
Go figure Follow these precautions to prepare for a possible housing downturn.

'Off the Grid' Homes That Save Energy


'Off the Grid' Homes That Save Energy
Looking to beat higher fuel costs? A sampling of three homes that generate their own power from solar, wind or other energy source. These retreats aren't connected to traditional utilities. Their remote locations might appeal to buyers who want to get away from it all.

Buyer of a Budget Condo Makes A Small, But Tangible Return


Buyer of a Budget Condo Makes A Small, But Tangible Return
A first-time investor pockets $11,770 in three months on a condominium in a low-income neighborhood.

Where to Stash the Stilton? Storage Options for Cheese Fans
Americans' growing appetite for cheese at home is presenting a stinky challenge: How to keep Goudas to Ricottas from molding, smelling or drying out between meals.

Should You Tip The Contractor?
Should you tip the employees (and the contractor) or is the amount you pay for the project all that is expected? The answer: In many cases, you needn't shell out extra cash.

How to Protect Yourself If the Market Goes South
Go figure Follow these precautions to prepare for a possible housing downturn.

City's embattled real estate overseer resigns (San Diego Union-Tribune)


City's embattled real estate overseer resigns (San Diego Union-Tribune)
SAN DIEGO, 4:20 p.m. Sept. 26 (SIGNONSANDIEGO): The director of San Diego's Real Estate Assets Department announced his resignation today, effective Oct. 28, amid allegations of mishandling of records of city-owned land.

Wallpaper Gets Creative To Lure Back Homeowners


Wallpaper Gets Creative To Lure Back Homeowners
Coming soon to a store near you: wallpaper that turns your wall into a giant Hawaiian beachscape or a mural of floor-to-ceiling roses.

Should You Tip The Contractor?
Should you tip the employees (and the contractor) or is the amount you pay for the project all that is expected? The answer: In many cases, you needn't shell out extra cash.

Wallpaper Gets Creative To Lure Back Homeowners


Wallpaper Gets Creative To Lure Back Homeowners
Coming soon to a store near you: wallpaper that turns your wall into a giant Hawaiian beachscape or a mural of floor-to-ceiling roses.

Appliances Are Going Hollywood With TV Product Placements
Furniture and home-appliance companies are seeking out celebrity connections and airtime on popular television programs.

'Off the Grid' Homes That Save Energy


'Off the Grid' Homes That Save Energy
Looking to beat higher fuel costs? A sampling of three homes that generate their own power from solar, wind or other energy source. These retreats aren't connected to traditional utilities. Their remote locations might appeal to buyers who want to get away from it all.

WASHINGTON--A real estate trade group reports that sales of existing homes rose by 2 percent in August to the (The Herald-Sun)


WASHINGTON--A real estate trade group reports that sales of existing homes rose by 2 percent in August to the (The Herald-Sun)
A real estate trade group reports that sales of existing homes rose by 2 percent in August to the second-highest level on record.

Real estate now hot commodity in St. John (L'Observateur)


Real estate now hot commodity in St. John (L'Observateur)
LAPLACE -- The expected rush for real estate in St. John Parish, both residential and commercial, continues to move at a red hot pace.

WASHINGTON--A real estate trade group reports that sales of existing homes rose by 2 percent in August to the (The Herald-Sun)
A real estate trade group reports that sales of existing homes rose by 2 percent in August to the second-highest level on record.

Wallpaper Gets Creative To Lure Back Homeowners


Wallpaper Gets Creative To Lure Back Homeowners
Coming soon to a store near you: wallpaper that turns your wall into a giant Hawaiian beachscape or a mural of floor-to-ceiling roses.

City's embattled real estate overseer resigns (San Diego Union-Tribune)


City's embattled real estate overseer resigns (San Diego Union-Tribune)
SAN DIEGO, 4:20 p.m. Sept. 26 (SIGNONSANDIEGO): The director of San Diego's Real Estate Assets Department announced his resignation today, effective Oct. 28, amid allegations of mishandling of records of city-owned land.

USAA Real Estate hires ex-Clinton appointee to lead government group (BizJournals)
USAA Real Estate Co. appointed Ken Kimbrough as an assistant vice president of the company's public sector development team. He will be based at the firm's Arlington, Va., office.

Body found behind real estate office (WBBH)
FORT MYERS Deputies are investigating the discovery of a body behind a Palm Beach Boulevard real estate office. The body of a male was discovered around 10 a.m. behind Speer & Associates Realty.

Naples Florida Real Estate Brokers and Agents Are About To See Dramatic Market Changes (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
Real Estate Search Marketing www.realestatesearchmarketing.com sees dramatic change coming to the real estate business for all Naples brokers and agents. "The Internet is bringing tremendous change to the real estate business as it has all other industries," said Ray Whitmer, CEO.

Where to Stash the Stilton? Storage Options for Cheese Fans


Where to Stash the Stilton? Storage Options for Cheese Fans
Americans' growing appetite for cheese at home is presenting a stinky challenge: How to keep Goudas to Ricottas from molding, smelling or drying out between meals.

Wallpaper Gets Creative To Lure Back Homeowners
Coming soon to a store near you: wallpaper that turns your wall into a giant Hawaiian beachscape or a mural of floor-to-ceiling roses.

Buyer of a Budget Condo Makes A Small, But Tangible Return
A first-time investor pockets $11,770 in three months on a condominium in a low-income neighborhood.

Appliances Are Going Hollywood With TV Product Placements


Appliances Are Going Hollywood With TV Product Placements
Furniture and home-appliance companies are seeking out celebrity connections and airtime on popular television programs.

'Off the Grid' Homes That Save Energy
Looking to beat higher fuel costs? A sampling of three homes that generate their own power from solar, wind or other energy source. These retreats aren't connected to traditional utilities. Their remote locations might appeal to buyers who want to get away from it all.

City's embattled real estate overseer resigns (San Diego Union-Tribune)


City's embattled real estate overseer resigns (San Diego Union-Tribune)
SAN DIEGO, 4:20 p.m. Sept. 26 (SIGNONSANDIEGO): The director of San Diego's Real Estate Assets Department announced his resignation today, effective Oct. 28, amid allegations of mishandling of records of city-owned land.

WASHINGTON--A real estate trade group reports that sales of existing homes rose by 2 percent in August to the (The Herald-Sun)
A real estate trade group reports that sales of existing homes rose by 2 percent in August to the second-highest level on record.

CalSTRS venture underscores real estate's continuing appeal (BizJournals)
More money is finding a home in real estate.

Real estate now hot commodity in St. John (L'Observateur)
LAPLACE -- The expected rush for real estate in St. John Parish, both residential and commercial, continues to move at a red hot pace.

Where to Stash the Stilton? Storage Options for Cheese Fans


Where to Stash the Stilton? Storage Options for Cheese Fans
Americans' growing appetite for cheese at home is presenting a stinky challenge: How to keep Goudas to Ricottas from molding, smelling or drying out between meals.

Wallpaper Gets Creative To Lure Back Homeowners
Coming soon to a store near you: wallpaper that turns your wall into a giant Hawaiian beachscape or a mural of floor-to-ceiling roses.

Buyer of a Budget Condo Makes A Small, But Tangible Return
A first-time investor pockets $11,770 in three months on a condominium in a low-income neighborhood.

Real estate now hot commodity in St. John (L'Observateur)


Real estate now hot commodity in St. John (L'Observateur)
LAPLACE -- The expected rush for real estate in St. John Parish, both residential and commercial, continues to move at a red hot pace.

Real estate daughters follow in their fathers' footsteps (BizJournals)
Twelve years ago, developer Shannon Underwood was just getting into the family real estate business, helping her father John Underwood and brother-in-law Craig Johnson manage the business parks they had developed.

USAA Real Estate hires ex-Clinton appointee to lead government group (BizJournals)
USAA Real Estate Co. appointed Ken Kimbrough as an assistant vice president of the company's public sector development team. He will be based at the firm's Arlington, Va., office.

Buyer of a Budget Condo Makes A Small, But Tangible Return


Buyer of a Budget Condo Makes A Small, But Tangible Return
A first-time investor pockets $11,770 in three months on a condominium in a low-income neighborhood.

Appliances Are Going Hollywood With TV Product Placements
Furniture and home-appliance companies are seeking out celebrity connections and airtime on popular television programs.

How to Protect Yourself If the Market Goes South
Go figure Follow these precautions to prepare for a possible housing downturn.

Where to Stash the Stilton? Storage Options for Cheese Fans
Americans' growing appetite for cheese at home is presenting a stinky challenge: How to keep Goudas to Ricottas from molding, smelling or drying out between meals.

USAA Real Estate hires ex-Clinton appointee to lead government group (BizJournals)


USAA Real Estate hires ex-Clinton appointee to lead government group (BizJournals)
USAA Real Estate Co. appointed Ken Kimbrough as an assistant vice president of the company's public sector development team. He will be based at the firm's Arlington, Va., office.

Wallpaper Gets Creative To Lure Back Homeowners


Wallpaper Gets Creative To Lure Back Homeowners
Coming soon to a store near you: wallpaper that turns your wall into a giant Hawaiian beachscape or a mural of floor-to-ceiling roses.

Should You Tip The Contractor?
Should you tip the employees (and the contractor) or is the amount you pay for the project all that is expected? The answer: In many cases, you needn't shell out extra cash.

Where to Stash the Stilton? Storage Options for Cheese Fans
Americans' growing appetite for cheese at home is presenting a stinky challenge: How to keep Goudas to Ricottas from molding, smelling or drying out between meals.

Appliances Are Going Hollywood With TV Product Placements


Appliances Are Going Hollywood With TV Product Placements
Furniture and home-appliance companies are seeking out celebrity connections and airtime on popular television programs.

Body found behind real estate office (WBBH)


Body found behind real estate office (WBBH)
FORT MYERS Deputies are investigating the discovery of a body behind a Palm Beach Boulevard real estate office. The body of a male was discovered around 10 a.m. behind Speer & Associates Realty.

CalSTRS venture underscores real estate's continuing appeal (BizJournals)
More money is finding a home in real estate.

Where to Stash the Stilton? Storage Options for Cheese Fans


Where to Stash the Stilton? Storage Options for Cheese Fans
Americans' growing appetite for cheese at home is presenting a stinky challenge: How to keep Goudas to Ricottas from molding, smelling or drying out between meals.

How to Protect Yourself If the Market Goes South
Go figure Follow these precautions to prepare for a possible housing downturn.

Should You Tip The Contractor?
Should you tip the employees (and the contractor) or is the amount you pay for the project all that is expected? The answer: In many cases, you needn't shell out extra cash.

Buyer of a Budget Condo Makes A Small, But Tangible Return
A first-time investor pockets $11,770 in three months on a condominium in a low-income neighborhood.