Real Estate Live (Washington Post)

Real Estate Live (Washington Post)
Post staff writer Kirstin Downey fills in for Post Real Estate editor Maryann Haggerty and takes your questions about the local housing market.

Residents of Eastern Seaboard Need Hurricane Insurance, Too

Residents of Eastern Seaboard Need Hurricane Insurance, Too
Policy changes may leave homeowners vulnerable without their realizing it. As storms grow in frequency and ferocity -- and threaten areas not usually associated with hurricanes -- weather and insurance experts are suggesting that all Eastern Seaboard residents make sure they have adequate coverage.

Real-estate event a hot ticket (Tallahassee Democrat)

Real-estate event a hot ticket (Tallahassee Democrat)
Florida State University's Real Estate Trends & Networking Conference is apparently one of those must-attend events of the year. There are already more than 500 registered to attend the sold-out two-day event, which kicks off this evening at the University Center Club.

Real estate titles still backed up (New Orleans Times-Picayune)
Abstractors are frustrated, heads of real estate companies are growing furious and the title insurance industry is saying that something has to be done.

Real Estate Interests Spread the Wealth in Governor's Race (Washington Post)
Developers pack the list of top Fairfax County contributors to this year's Virginia gubernatorial race, with real estate interests handing out big bucks to all three candidates, according to data compiled by the Virginia Public Access Project.

Shopping for a Home in Winter: A Strategy for Bargain Hunters

Shopping for a Home in Winter: A Strategy for Bargain Hunters
If you want to get the most house for the money, start your legwork now. Come spring, you'll have more competition for the best deals.

Is It Time to Remodel The Homeowner Tax Break?
One suggestion from President Bush's tax-reform advisory panel -- restricting the deduction for mortgage interest -- raises the question: How far should the U.S. government go in encouraging homeownership?

Famed Poinsettia Family Wants to Sell to Developers
A posh San Diego suburb is roiled as one of its founding families -- and one of the nation's largest poinsettia growers -- plays political hardball trying to cash in on one of the nation's frothiest real estate bubbles.

Four Key Factors to Consider When Hiring a Listing Broker
June Fletcher on why you should be choosy when selecting a professional to sell your home and what questions you should pose to the real-estate agents you consider.

Canada Moves Inches Forward on Real Estate Allocation Plan (Commercial Property News)

Canada Moves Inches Forward on Real Estate Allocation Plan (Commercial Property News)
Within two weeks, the government of Canada will announce who will conduct its real estate study to determine the best strategy for managing the country's real estate holdings, Tim McGrath of Public Works and Government Services Canada told the audience at real estate luncheon hosted by Blake, Cassels & Graydon L.L.P.

Real Estate Demand Is Steady; Inventory Rises In Sales, Rentals (Vineyard Gazette)
A swelling inventory of unsold Vineyard properties is translating into choosier buyers and tenants. Demand remains alive for real estate on the Island.

San Diego ranks as top real estate investment market (San Diego Daily Transcript via Yahoo! News)
Although a continuous flow of capital has kept the real estate industry stable overall, growth over the next year is likely to be more moderate compared to the robust levels of recent months, according to Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2006, just released by the Urban Land Institute (ULI) and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.

Next Stop: Vacation Getaways At the End of the Rail Line

Next Stop: Vacation Getaways At the End of the Rail Line
Looking to get away from the hustle and bustle but don't want to spend a lot getting there? These homes are in towns that are less than three hours away by train from major cities.

Philadelphia Housing Snapshot Spotlights a Healthy Market
Both prices and sales are increasing in the city but so is inventory. Condo construction is expected to more than double in 2006.

Real-estate event a hot ticket (Tallahassee Democrat)

Real-estate event a hot ticket (Tallahassee Democrat)
Florida State University's Real Estate Trends & Networking Conference is apparently one of those must-attend events of the year. There are already more than 500 registered to attend the sold-out two-day event, which kicks off this evening at the University Center Club.

Philadelphia Housing Snapshot Spotlights a Healthy Market

Philadelphia Housing Snapshot Spotlights a Healthy Market
Both prices and sales are increasing in the city but so is inventory. Condo construction is expected to more than double in 2006.

Shopping for a Home in Winter: A Strategy for Bargain Hunters
If you want to get the most house for the money, start your legwork now. Come spring, you'll have more competition for the best deals.

Is It Time to Remodel The Homeowner Tax Break?
One suggestion from President Bush's tax-reform advisory panel -- restricting the deduction for mortgage interest -- raises the question: How far should the U.S. government go in encouraging homeownership?

Next Stop: Vacation Getaways At the End of the Rail Line
Looking to get away from the hustle and bustle but don't want to spend a lot getting there? These homes are in towns that are less than three hours away by train from major cities.

San Diego ranks as top real estate investment market (San Diego Daily Transcript via Yahoo! News)

San Diego ranks as top real estate investment market (San Diego Daily Transcript via Yahoo! News)
Although a continuous flow of capital has kept the real estate industry stable overall, growth over the next year is likely to be more moderate compared to the robust levels of recent months, according to Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2006, just released by the Urban Land Institute (ULI) and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.

Baird & Warner Hits HomeFinder High Mark As Real Estate Industry Enters 10th Year of Internet Usage (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
In a year of company milestones, Baird & Warner hit another one recently. For the first time, the real estate firm surpa

California real-estate investment fund buys Tetco Tower (San Antonio Business Journal)
Equastone purchased the Tetco Tower office building in Northeast San Antonio -- the company's first real estate acquisition in Texas.

Real Estate Activity in Fallbrook and Bonsall Levels off in October, Says Kalman (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
"Real estate activity in the prime North San Diego County communities of Fallbrook and Bonsall tapered off, as expected,

Is It Time to Remodel The Homeowner Tax Break?

Is It Time to Remodel The Homeowner Tax Break?
One suggestion from President Bush's tax-reform advisory panel -- restricting the deduction for mortgage interest -- raises the question: How far should the U.S. government go in encouraging homeownership?

Real estate titles still backed up (New Orleans Times-Picayune)

Real estate titles still backed up (New Orleans Times-Picayune)
Abstractors are frustrated, heads of real estate companies are growing furious and the title insurance industry is saying that something has to be done.

Sox purchases not real estate values (Boston Herald)
John Henry s Red Sox ownership group is adopting stealth real estate tactics as it quietly snaps up properties around Fenway Park, from a radio station building to a taxi cab garage. Even as the...

Canada Moves Inches Forward on Real Estate Allocation Plan (Commercial Property News)
Within two weeks, the government of Canada will announce who will conduct its real estate study to determine the best strategy for managing the country's real estate holdings, Tim McGrath of Public Works and Government Services Canada told the audience at real estate luncheon hosted by Blake, Cassels & Graydon L.L.P.

Baird & Warner Hits HomeFinder High Mark As Real Estate Industry Enters 10th Year of Internet Usage (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
In a year of company milestones, Baird & Warner hit another one recently. For the first time, the real estate firm surpa

Is It Time to Remodel The Homeowner Tax Break?

Is It Time to Remodel The Homeowner Tax Break?
One suggestion from President Bush's tax-reform advisory panel -- restricting the deduction for mortgage interest -- raises the question: How far should the U.S. government go in encouraging homeownership?

Philadelphia Housing Snapshot Spotlights a Healthy Market
Both prices and sales are increasing in the city but so is inventory. Condo construction is expected to more than double in 2006.

San Diego ranks as top real estate investment market (San Diego Daily Transcript via Yahoo! News)

San Diego ranks as top real estate investment market (San Diego Daily Transcript via Yahoo! News)
Although a continuous flow of capital has kept the real estate industry stable overall, growth over the next year is likely to be more moderate compared to the robust levels of recent months, according to Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2006, just released by the Urban Land Institute (ULI) and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.

Real estate titles still backed up (New Orleans Times-Picayune)
Abstractors are frustrated, heads of real estate companies are growing furious and the title insurance industry is saying that something has to be done.

Real-estate event a hot ticket (Tallahassee Democrat)
Florida State University's Real Estate Trends & Networking Conference is apparently one of those must-attend events of the year. There are already more than 500 registered to attend the sold-out two-day event, which kicks off this evening at the University Center Club.

California real-estate investment fund buys Tetco Tower (San Antonio Business Journal)
Equastone purchased the Tetco Tower office building in Northeast San Antonio -- the company's first real estate acquisition in Texas.

California real-estate investment fund buys Tetco Tower (San Antonio Business Journal)

California real-estate investment fund buys Tetco Tower (San Antonio Business Journal)
Equastone purchased the Tetco Tower office building in Northeast San Antonio -- the company's first real estate acquisition in Texas.

Real Estate Activity in Fallbrook and Bonsall Levels off in October, Says Kalman (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
"Real estate activity in the prime North San Diego County communities of Fallbrook and Bonsall tapered off, as expected,

Real-estate event a hot ticket (Tallahassee Democrat)

Real-estate event a hot ticket (Tallahassee Democrat)
Florida State University's Real Estate Trends & Networking Conference is apparently one of those must-attend events of the year. There are already more than 500 registered to attend the sold-out two-day event, which kicks off this evening at the University Center Club.

Next Stop: Vacation Getaways At the End of the Rail Line

Next Stop: Vacation Getaways At the End of the Rail Line
Looking to get away from the hustle and bustle but don't want to spend a lot getting there? These homes are in towns that are less than three hours away by train from major cities.

Famed Poinsettia Family Wants to Sell to Developers
A posh San Diego suburb is roiled as one of its founding families -- and one of the nation's largest poinsettia growers -- plays political hardball trying to cash in on one of the nation's frothiest real estate bubbles.

Sox purchases not real estate values (Boston Herald)

Sox purchases not real estate values (Boston Herald)
John Henry s Red Sox ownership group is adopting stealth real estate tactics as it quietly snaps up properties around Fenway Park, from a radio station building to a taxi cab garage. Even as the...

Real Estate Income Fund Inc. Announces Financial Position as of September 30, 2005 (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)

Real Estate Income Fund Inc. Announces Financial Position as of September 30, 2005 (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
Real Estate Income Fund Inc., which is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "RIT," today announced the

Canada Moves Inches Forward on Real Estate Allocation Plan (Commercial Property News)
Within two weeks, the government of Canada will announce who will conduct its real estate study to determine the best strategy for managing the country's real estate holdings, Tim McGrath of Public Works and Government Services Canada told the audience at real estate luncheon hosted by Blake, Cassels & Graydon L.L.P.

San Diego ranks as top real estate investment market (San Diego Daily Transcript via Yahoo! News)
Although a continuous flow of capital has kept the real estate industry stable overall, growth over the next year is likely to be more moderate compared to the robust levels of recent months, according to Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2006, just released by the Urban Land Institute (ULI) and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.

Real estate titles still backed up (New Orleans Times-Picayune)
Abstractors are frustrated, heads of real estate companies are growing furious and the title insurance industry is saying that something has to be done.

Four Key Factors to Consider When Hiring a Listing Broker

Four Key Factors to Consider When Hiring a Listing Broker
June Fletcher on why you should be choosy when selecting a professional to sell your home and what questions you should pose to the real-estate agents you consider.

Next Stop: Vacation Getaways At the End of the Rail Line
Looking to get away from the hustle and bustle but don't want to spend a lot getting there? These homes are in towns that are less than three hours away by train from major cities.

California real-estate investment fund buys Tetco Tower (San Antonio Business Journal)

California real-estate investment fund buys Tetco Tower (San Antonio Business Journal)
Equastone purchased the Tetco Tower office building in Northeast San Antonio -- the company's first real estate acquisition in Texas.

Canada Moves Inches Forward on Real Estate Allocation Plan (Commercial Property News)
Within two weeks, the government of Canada will announce who will conduct its real estate study to determine the best strategy for managing the country's real estate holdings, Tim McGrath of Public Works and Government Services Canada told the audience at real estate luncheon hosted by Blake, Cassels & Graydon L.L.P.

Real estate titles still backed up (New Orleans Times-Picayune)
Abstractors are frustrated, heads of real estate companies are growing furious and the title insurance industry is saying that something has to be done.

Canada Moves Inches Forward on Real Estate Allocation Plan (Commercial Property News)

Canada Moves Inches Forward on Real Estate Allocation Plan (Commercial Property News)
Within two weeks, the government of Canada will announce who will conduct its real estate study to determine the best strategy for managing the country's real estate holdings, Tim McGrath of Public Works and Government Services Canada told the audience at real estate luncheon hosted by Blake, Cassels & Graydon L.L.P.

Real Estate Activity in Fallbrook and Bonsall Levels off in October, Says Kalman (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
"Real estate activity in the prime North San Diego County communities of Fallbrook and Bonsall tapered off, as expected,

Real estate titles still backed up (New Orleans Times-Picayune)
Abstractors are frustrated, heads of real estate companies are growing furious and the title insurance industry is saying that something has to be done.

Real Estate Income Fund Inc. Announces Financial Position as of September 30, 2005 (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)

Real Estate Income Fund Inc. Announces Financial Position as of September 30, 2005 (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
Real Estate Income Fund Inc., which is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "RIT," today announced the

Shopping for a Home in Winter: A Strategy for Bargain Hunters

Shopping for a Home in Winter: A Strategy for Bargain Hunters
If you want to get the most house for the money, start your legwork now. Come spring, you'll have more competition for the best deals.

Four Key Factors to Consider When Hiring a Listing Broker
June Fletcher on why you should be choosy when selecting a professional to sell your home and what questions you should pose to the real-estate agents you consider.

Residents of Eastern Seaboard Need Hurricane Insurance, Too
Policy changes may leave homeowners vulnerable without their realizing it. As storms grow in frequency and ferocity -- and threaten areas not usually associated with hurricanes -- weather and insurance experts are suggesting that all Eastern Seaboard residents make sure they have adequate coverage.

Real Estate Activity in Fallbrook and Bonsall Levels off in October, Says Kalman (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)

Real Estate Activity in Fallbrook and Bonsall Levels off in October, Says Kalman (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
"Real estate activity in the prime North San Diego County communities of Fallbrook and Bonsall tapered off, as expected,

Real-estate event a hot ticket (Tallahassee Democrat)
Florida State University's Real Estate Trends & Networking Conference is apparently one of those must-attend events of the year. There are already more than 500 registered to attend the sold-out two-day event, which kicks off this evening at the University Center Club.

Baird & Warner Hits HomeFinder High Mark As Real Estate Industry Enters 10th Year of Internet Usage (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
In a year of company milestones, Baird & Warner hit another one recently. For the first time, the real estate firm surpa

Sox purchases not real estate values (Boston Herald)
John Henry s Red Sox ownership group is adopting stealth real estate tactics as it quietly snaps up properties around Fenway Park, from a radio station building to a taxi cab garage. Even as the...

Four Key Factors to Consider When Hiring a Listing Broker

Four Key Factors to Consider When Hiring a Listing Broker
June Fletcher on why you should be choosy when selecting a professional to sell your home and what questions you should pose to the real-estate agents you consider.

Shopping for a Home in Winter: A Strategy for Bargain Hunters
If you want to get the most house for the money, start your legwork now. Come spring, you'll have more competition for the best deals.

Is It Time to Remodel The Homeowner Tax Break?

Is It Time to Remodel The Homeowner Tax Break?
One suggestion from President Bush's tax-reform advisory panel -- restricting the deduction for mortgage interest -- raises the question: How far should the U.S. government go in encouraging homeownership?

Residents of Eastern Seaboard Need Hurricane Insurance, Too
Policy changes may leave homeowners vulnerable without their realizing it. As storms grow in frequency and ferocity -- and threaten areas not usually associated with hurricanes -- weather and insurance experts are suggesting that all Eastern Seaboard residents make sure they have adequate coverage.

Is It Time to Remodel The Homeowner Tax Break?

Is It Time to Remodel The Homeowner Tax Break?
One suggestion from President Bush's tax-reform advisory panel -- restricting the deduction for mortgage interest -- raises the question: How far should the U.S. government go in encouraging homeownership?

Famed Poinsettia Family Wants to Sell to Developers

Famed Poinsettia Family Wants to Sell to Developers
A posh San Diego suburb is roiled as one of its founding families -- and one of the nation's largest poinsettia growers -- plays political hardball trying to cash in on one of the nation's frothiest real estate bubbles.

Is It Time to Remodel The Homeowner Tax Break?
One suggestion from President Bush's tax-reform advisory panel -- restricting the deduction for mortgage interest -- raises the question: How far should the U.S. government go in encouraging homeownership?

Next Stop: Vacation Getaways At the End of the Rail Line

Next Stop: Vacation Getaways At the End of the Rail Line
Looking to get away from the hustle and bustle but don't want to spend a lot getting there? These homes are in towns that are less than three hours away by train from major cities.

Four Key Factors to Consider When Hiring a Listing Broker
June Fletcher on why you should be choosy when selecting a professional to sell your home and what questions you should pose to the real-estate agents you consider.

Famed Poinsettia Family Wants to Sell to Developers

Famed Poinsettia Family Wants to Sell to Developers
A posh San Diego suburb is roiled as one of its founding families -- and one of the nation's largest poinsettia growers -- plays political hardball trying to cash in on one of the nation's frothiest real estate bubbles.

Philadelphia Housing Snapshot Spotlights a Healthy Market

Philadelphia Housing Snapshot Spotlights a Healthy Market
Both prices and sales are increasing in the city but so is inventory. Condo construction is expected to more than double in 2006.

Famed Poinsettia Family Wants to Sell to Developers
A posh San Diego suburb is roiled as one of its founding families -- and one of the nation's largest poinsettia growers -- plays political hardball trying to cash in on one of the nation's frothiest real estate bubbles.

Next Stop: Vacation Getaways At the End of the Rail Line
Looking to get away from the hustle and bustle but don't want to spend a lot getting there? These homes are in towns that are less than three hours away by train from major cities.

Residents of Eastern Seaboard Need Hurricane Insurance, Too
Policy changes may leave homeowners vulnerable without their realizing it. As storms grow in frequency and ferocity -- and threaten areas not usually associated with hurricanes -- weather and insurance experts are suggesting that all Eastern Seaboard residents make sure they have adequate coverage.

Residents of Eastern Seaboard Need Hurricane Insurance, Too

Residents of Eastern Seaboard Need Hurricane Insurance, Too
Policy changes may leave homeowners vulnerable without their realizing it. As storms grow in frequency and ferocity -- and threaten areas not usually associated with hurricanes -- weather and insurance experts are suggesting that all Eastern Seaboard residents make sure they have adequate coverage.

Is It Time to Remodel The Homeowner Tax Break?
One suggestion from President Bush's tax-reform advisory panel -- restricting the deduction for mortgage interest -- raises the question: How far should the U.S. government go in encouraging homeownership?

Four Key Factors to Consider When Hiring a Listing Broker
June Fletcher on why you should be choosy when selecting a professional to sell your home and what questions you should pose to the real-estate agents you consider.

Shopping for a Home in Winter: A Strategy for Bargain Hunters
If you want to get the most house for the money, start your legwork now. Come spring, you'll have more competition for the best deals.

Canada Moves Inches Forward on Real Estate Allocation Plan (Commercial Property News)

Canada Moves Inches Forward on Real Estate Allocation Plan (Commercial Property News)
Within two weeks, the government of Canada will announce who will conduct its real estate study to determine the best strategy for managing the country's real estate holdings, Tim McGrath of Public Works and Government Services Canada told the audience at real estate luncheon hosted by Blake, Cassels & Graydon L.L.P.

Principal Real Estate Investors Announces Management Changes at Principal Commercial Acceptance (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
Principal Real Estate Investors, the real estate investment arm of Principal Global Investors, a member of the Principal

Real estate titles still backed up (New Orleans Times-Picayune)

Real estate titles still backed up (New Orleans Times-Picayune)
Abstractors are frustrated, heads of real estate companies are growing furious and the title insurance industry is saying that something has to be done.

Real-estate event a hot ticket (Tallahassee Democrat)
Florida State University's Real Estate Trends & Networking Conference is apparently one of those must-attend events of the year. There are already more than 500 registered to attend the sold-out two-day event, which kicks off this evening at the University Center Club.

San Diego ranks as top real estate investment market (San Diego Daily Transcript via Yahoo! News)
Although a continuous flow of capital has kept the real estate industry stable overall, growth over the next year is likely to be more moderate compared to the robust levels of recent months, according to Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2006, just released by the Urban Land Institute (ULI) and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.

Shopping for a Home in Winter: A Strategy for Bargain Hunters

Shopping for a Home in Winter: A Strategy for Bargain Hunters
If you want to get the most house for the money, start your legwork now. Come spring, you'll have more competition for the best deals.

Real-estate event a hot ticket (Tallahassee Democrat)

Real-estate event a hot ticket (Tallahassee Democrat)
Florida State University's Real Estate Trends & Networking Conference is apparently one of those must-attend events of the year. There are already more than 500 registered to attend the sold-out two-day event, which kicks off this evening at the University Center Club.

Real Estate Activity in Fallbrook and Bonsall Levels off in October, Says Kalman (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
"Real estate activity in the prime North San Diego County communities of Fallbrook and Bonsall tapered off, as expected,

Real estate titles still backed up (New Orleans Times-Picayune)
Abstractors are frustrated, heads of real estate companies are growing furious and the title insurance industry is saying that something has to be done.

Real Estate Income Fund Inc. Announces Financial Position as of September 30, 2005 (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
Real Estate Income Fund Inc., which is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "RIT," today announced the

Is It Time to Remodel The Homeowner Tax Break?

Is It Time to Remodel The Homeowner Tax Break?
One suggestion from President Bush's tax-reform advisory panel -- restricting the deduction for mortgage interest -- raises the question: How far should the U.S. government go in encouraging homeownership?

Next Stop: Vacation Getaways At the End of the Rail Line

Next Stop: Vacation Getaways At the End of the Rail Line
Looking to get away from the hustle and bustle but don't want to spend a lot getting there? These homes are in towns that are less than three hours away by train from major cities.

Shopping for a Home in Winter: A Strategy for Bargain Hunters
If you want to get the most house for the money, start your legwork now. Come spring, you'll have more competition for the best deals.

Residents of Eastern Seaboard Need Hurricane Insurance, Too

Residents of Eastern Seaboard Need Hurricane Insurance, Too
Policy changes may leave homeowners vulnerable without their realizing it. As storms grow in frequency and ferocity -- and threaten areas not usually associated with hurricanes -- weather and insurance experts are suggesting that all Eastern Seaboard residents make sure they have adequate coverage.

Shopping for a Home in Winter: A Strategy for Bargain Hunters
If you want to get the most house for the money, start your legwork now. Come spring, you'll have more competition for the best deals.

Philadelphia Housing Snapshot Spotlights a Healthy Market

Philadelphia Housing Snapshot Spotlights a Healthy Market
Both prices and sales are increasing in the city but so is inventory. Condo construction is expected to more than double in 2006.

Next Stop: Vacation Getaways At the End of the Rail Line
Looking to get away from the hustle and bustle but don't want to spend a lot getting there? These homes are in towns that are less than three hours away by train from major cities.

Real Estate Income Fund Inc. Announces Financial Position as of September 30, 2005 (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)

Real Estate Income Fund Inc. Announces Financial Position as of September 30, 2005 (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
Real Estate Income Fund Inc., which is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "RIT," today announced the

Four Key Factors to Consider When Hiring a Listing Broker

Four Key Factors to Consider When Hiring a Listing Broker
June Fletcher on why you should be choosy when selecting a professional to sell your home and what questions you should pose to the real-estate agents you consider.

Philadelphia Housing Snapshot Spotlights a Healthy Market
Both prices and sales are increasing in the city but so is inventory. Condo construction is expected to more than double in 2006.

Next Stop: Vacation Getaways At the End of the Rail Line
Looking to get away from the hustle and bustle but don't want to spend a lot getting there? These homes are in towns that are less than three hours away by train from major cities.

Is It Time to Remodel The Homeowner Tax Break?
One suggestion from President Bush's tax-reform advisory panel -- restricting the deduction for mortgage interest -- raises the question: How far should the U.S. government go in encouraging homeownership?

Is It Time to Remodel The Homeowner Tax Break?

Is It Time to Remodel The Homeowner Tax Break?
One suggestion from President Bush's tax-reform advisory panel -- restricting the deduction for mortgage interest -- raises the question: How far should the U.S. government go in encouraging homeownership?

Famed Poinsettia Family Wants to Sell to Developers
A posh San Diego suburb is roiled as one of its founding families -- and one of the nation's largest poinsettia growers -- plays political hardball trying to cash in on one of the nation's frothiest real estate bubbles.

Philadelphia Housing Snapshot Spotlights a Healthy Market
Both prices and sales are increasing in the city but so is inventory. Condo construction is expected to more than double in 2006.

Four Key Factors to Consider When Hiring a Listing Broker

Four Key Factors to Consider When Hiring a Listing Broker
June Fletcher on why you should be choosy when selecting a professional to sell your home and what questions you should pose to the real-estate agents you consider.

Famed Poinsettia Family Wants to Sell to Developers
A posh San Diego suburb is roiled as one of its founding families -- and one of the nation's largest poinsettia growers -- plays political hardball trying to cash in on one of the nation's frothiest real estate bubbles.

Philadelphia Housing Snapshot Spotlights a Healthy Market
Both prices and sales are increasing in the city but so is inventory. Condo construction is expected to more than double in 2006.

Real-estate event a hot ticket (Tallahassee Democrat)

Real-estate event a hot ticket (Tallahassee Democrat)
Florida State University's Real Estate Trends & Networking Conference is apparently one of those must-attend events of the year. There are already more than 500 registered to attend the sold-out two-day event, which kicks off this evening at the University Center Club.

Baird & Warner Hits HomeFinder High Mark As Real Estate Industry Enters 10th Year of Internet Usage (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
In a year of company milestones, Baird & Warner hit another one recently. For the first time, the real estate firm surpa

Real Estate Interests Spread the Wealth in Governor's Race (Washington Post)
Developers pack the list of top Fairfax County contributors to this year's Virginia gubernatorial race, with real estate interests handing out big bucks to all three candidates, according to data compiled by the Virginia Public Access Project.

Real Estate Income Fund Inc. Announces Financial Position as of September 30, 2005 (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
Real Estate Income Fund Inc., which is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "RIT," today announced the

Real estate titles still backed up (New Orleans Times-Picayune)

Real estate titles still backed up (New Orleans Times-Picayune)
Abstractors are frustrated, heads of real estate companies are growing furious and the title insurance industry is saying that something has to be done.

Real Estate Interests Spread the Wealth in Governor's Race (Washington Post)
Developers pack the list of top Fairfax County contributors to this year's Virginia gubernatorial race, with real estate interests handing out big bucks to all three candidates, according to data compiled by the Virginia Public Access Project.

San Diego ranks as top real estate investment market (San Diego Daily Transcript via Yahoo! News)
Although a continuous flow of capital has kept the real estate industry stable overall, growth over the next year is likely to be more moderate compared to the robust levels of recent months, according to Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2006, just released by the Urban Land Institute (ULI) and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.

Is It Time to Remodel The Homeowner Tax Break?

Is It Time to Remodel The Homeowner Tax Break?
One suggestion from President Bush's tax-reform advisory panel -- restricting the deduction for mortgage interest -- raises the question: How far should the U.S. government go in encouraging homeownership?

Four Key Factors to Consider When Hiring a Listing Broker
June Fletcher on why you should be choosy when selecting a professional to sell your home and what questions you should pose to the real-estate agents you consider.

Famed Poinsettia Family Wants to Sell to Developers
A posh San Diego suburb is roiled as one of its founding families -- and one of the nation's largest poinsettia growers -- plays political hardball trying to cash in on one of the nation's frothiest real estate bubbles.

Shopping for a Home in Winter: A Strategy for Bargain Hunters

Shopping for a Home in Winter: A Strategy for Bargain Hunters
If you want to get the most house for the money, start your legwork now. Come spring, you'll have more competition for the best deals.

Philadelphia Housing Snapshot Spotlights a Healthy Market
Both prices and sales are increasing in the city but so is inventory. Condo construction is expected to more than double in 2006.

Real-estate event a hot ticket (Tallahassee Democrat)

Real-estate event a hot ticket (Tallahassee Democrat)
Florida State University's Real Estate Trends & Networking Conference is apparently one of those must-attend events of the year. There are already more than 500 registered to attend the sold-out two-day event, which kicks off this evening at the University Center Club.

Real Estate Income Fund Inc. Announces Financial Position as of September 30, 2005 (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
Real Estate Income Fund Inc., which is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "RIT," today announced the

Real estate titles still backed up (New Orleans Times-Picayune)
Abstractors are frustrated, heads of real estate companies are growing furious and the title insurance industry is saying that something has to be done.

Canada Moves Inches Forward on Real Estate Allocation Plan (Commercial Property News)

Canada Moves Inches Forward on Real Estate Allocation Plan (Commercial Property News)
Within two weeks, the government of Canada will announce who will conduct its real estate study to determine the best strategy for managing the country's real estate holdings, Tim McGrath of Public Works and Government Services Canada told the audience at real estate luncheon hosted by Blake, Cassels & Graydon L.L.P.

San Diego ranks as top real estate investment market (San Diego Daily Transcript via Yahoo! News)
Although a continuous flow of capital has kept the real estate industry stable overall, growth over the next year is likely to be more moderate compared to the robust levels of recent months, according to Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2006, just released by the Urban Land Institute (ULI) and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.

California real-estate investment fund buys Tetco Tower (San Antonio Business Journal)
Equastone purchased the Tetco Tower office building in Northeast San Antonio -- the company's first real estate acquisition in Texas.

Principal Real Estate Investors Announces Management Changes at Principal Commercial Acceptance (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
Principal Real Estate Investors, the real estate investment arm of Principal Global Investors, a member of the Principal

Residents of Eastern Seaboard Need Hurricane Insurance, Too

Residents of Eastern Seaboard Need Hurricane Insurance, Too
Policy changes may leave homeowners vulnerable without their realizing it. As storms grow in frequency and ferocity -- and threaten areas not usually associated with hurricanes -- weather and insurance experts are suggesting that all Eastern Seaboard residents make sure they have adequate coverage.

Real Estate Activity in Fallbrook and Bonsall Levels off in October, Says Kalman (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)

Real Estate Activity in Fallbrook and Bonsall Levels off in October, Says Kalman (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
"Real estate activity in the prime North San Diego County communities of Fallbrook and Bonsall tapered off, as expected,

Principal Real Estate Investors Announces Management Changes at Principal Commercial Acceptance (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
Principal Real Estate Investors, the real estate investment arm of Principal Global Investors, a member of the Principal

Canada Moves Inches Forward on Real Estate Allocation Plan (Commercial Property News)
Within two weeks, the government of Canada will announce who will conduct its real estate study to determine the best strategy for managing the country's real estate holdings, Tim McGrath of Public Works and Government Services Canada told the audience at real estate luncheon hosted by Blake, Cassels & Graydon L.L.P.

Real Estate Interests Spread the Wealth in Governor's Race (Washington Post)
Developers pack the list of top Fairfax County contributors to this year's Virginia gubernatorial race, with real estate interests handing out big bucks to all three candidates, according to data compiled by the Virginia Public Access Project.

Famed Poinsettia Family Wants to Sell to Developers

Famed Poinsettia Family Wants to Sell to Developers
A posh San Diego suburb is roiled as one of its founding families -- and one of the nation's largest poinsettia growers -- plays political hardball trying to cash in on one of the nation's frothiest real estate bubbles.

Is It Time to Remodel The Homeowner Tax Break?
One suggestion from President Bush's tax-reform advisory panel -- restricting the deduction for mortgage interest -- raises the question: How far should the U.S. government go in encouraging homeownership?

Four Key Factors to Consider When Hiring a Listing Broker
June Fletcher on why you should be choosy when selecting a professional to sell your home and what questions you should pose to the real-estate agents you consider.

Shopping for a Home in Winter: A Strategy for Bargain Hunters
If you want to get the most house for the money, start your legwork now. Come spring, you'll have more competition for the best deals.

San Diego ranks as top real estate investment market (San Diego Daily Transcript via Yahoo! News)

San Diego ranks as top real estate investment market (San Diego Daily Transcript via Yahoo! News)
Although a continuous flow of capital has kept the real estate industry stable overall, growth over the next year is likely to be more moderate compared to the robust levels of recent months, according to Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2006, just released by the Urban Land Institute (ULI) and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.

Principal Real Estate Investors Announces Management Changes at Principal Commercial Acceptance (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
Principal Real Estate Investors, the real estate investment arm of Principal Global Investors, a member of the Principal

Real Estate Interests Spread the Wealth in Governor's Race (Washington Post)

Real Estate Interests Spread the Wealth in Governor's Race (Washington Post)
Developers pack the list of top Fairfax County contributors to this year's Virginia gubernatorial race, with real estate interests handing out big bucks to all three candidates, according to data compiled by the Virginia Public Access Project.

Principal Real Estate Investors Announces Management Changes at Principal Commercial Acceptance (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
Principal Real Estate Investors, the real estate investment arm of Principal Global Investors, a member of the Principal

Next Stop: Vacation Getaways At the End of the Rail Line

Next Stop: Vacation Getaways At the End of the Rail Line
Looking to get away from the hustle and bustle but don't want to spend a lot getting there? These homes are in towns that are less than three hours away by train from major cities.

Is It Time to Remodel The Homeowner Tax Break?
One suggestion from President Bush's tax-reform advisory panel -- restricting the deduction for mortgage interest -- raises the question: How far should the U.S. government go in encouraging homeownership?

Wells Fargo real estate unit to buy Secured Capital (Los Angeles Business)

Wells Fargo real estate unit to buy Secured Capital (Los Angeles Business)
Wells Fargo & Co. said Wednesday that its real estate investment banking unit, Eastdil Realty LLC, will buy Secured Capital Corp.

Analysis: China's Real Estate Sector (Asia Pulse via Yahoo! Australia & NZ News)
China's real estate sector will grow at an annual rate of not lower than 10 per cent in the coming 15 years even under the macro-control policy, said Huang Yu, vice president of China Indicator Research Institute.

ANALYSIS: CHINA'S REAL ESTATE SECTOR (Asia Pulse via Yahoo! Australia & NZ Finance)

ANALYSIS: CHINA'S REAL ESTATE SECTOR (Asia Pulse via Yahoo! Australia & NZ Finance)
Statistics China's real estate sector will grow at an annual rate of not lower than 10 per cent in the coming 15 years even under the macro-control policy, said Huang Yu, vice president of China Indicator Research Institute.

Wells Fargo real estate unit to buy Secured Capital (bizjournals.com via Yahoo! Finance)
Wells Fargo & Co. said Wednesday that its real estate investment banking unit, Eastdil Realty LLC, will buy Secure

Cendant Real Estate Services Acquires Coldwell Banker Pacific Properties, Ltd. (Real Estate News)
RISMEDIA, Nov. 3 Cendant Corporation (NYSE:CD) announced that its real estate services subsidiary, NRT Incorporated, has acquired Coldwell Banker Pacific Properties, Ltd. and Coldwell Banker Commercial Pacific Properties, Ltd. in Honolulu. With this announcement, Coldwell Banker Pacific Properties, the largest residential real estate brokerage in Hawaii, will now be owned and operated by NRT.

Is It Time to Remodel The Homeowner Tax Break?

Is It Time to Remodel The Homeowner Tax Break?
One suggestion from President Bush's tax-reform advisory panel -- restricting the deduction for mortgage interest -- raises the question: How far should the U.S. government go in encouraging homeownership?

How to Bargain for a House As the Real-Estate Market Cools
After years of soaring prices, inventories of homes for sale are rising in some areas. As a result, some buyers are regaining long-lost bargaining power. Want an Audi with that condo?

Real estate firm in hot water (The Mercury)

Real estate firm in hot water (The Mercury)
A HOBART real estate agency yesterday admitted falsely advertising a property as "virtual waterfront". Glendean Investments, trading as PRD Nationwide Eastern Shore, pleaded guilty yesterday to making a false or misleading statement in the advertisement for a Sandford property, east of Hobart.

Wells Fargo real estate unit to buy Secured Capital (Los Angeles Business)
Wells Fargo & Co. said Wednesday that its real estate investment banking unit, Eastdil Realty LLC, will buy Secured Capital Corp.

ANALYSIS: CHINA'S REAL ESTATE SECTOR (Asia Pulse via Yahoo! Australia & NZ Finance)
Statistics China's real estate sector will grow at an annual rate of not lower than 10 per cent in the coming 15 years even under the macro-control policy, said Huang Yu, vice president of China Indicator Research Institute.

San Diego ranks as top real estate investment market (San Diego Daily Transcript via Yahoo! News)
Although a continuous flow of capital has kept the real estate industry stable overall, growth over the next year is likely to be more moderate compared to the robust levels of recent months, according to Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2006, just released by the Urban Land Institute (ULI) and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.

Next Stop: Vacation Getaways At the End of the Rail Line

Next Stop: Vacation Getaways At the End of the Rail Line
Looking to get away from the hustle and bustle but don't want to spend a lot getting there? These homes are in towns that are less than three hours away by train from major cities.

Philadelphia Housing Snapshot Spotlights a Healthy Market

Philadelphia Housing Snapshot Spotlights a Healthy Market
Both prices and sales are increasing in the city but so is inventory. Condo construction is expected to more than double in 2006.

Four Key Factors to Consider When Hiring a Listing Broker
June Fletcher on why you should be choosy when selecting a professional to sell your home and what questions you should pose to the real-estate agents you consider.

Residents of Eastern Seaboard Need Hurricane Insurance, Too
Policy changes may leave homeowners vulnerable without their realizing it. As storms grow in frequency and ferocity -- and threaten areas not usually associated with hurricanes -- weather and insurance experts are suggesting that all Eastern Seaboard residents make sure they have adequate coverage.

Next Stop: Vacation Getaways At the End of the Rail Line

Next Stop: Vacation Getaways At the End of the Rail Line
Looking to get away from the hustle and bustle but don't want to spend a lot getting there? These homes are in towns that are less than three hours away by train from major cities.

Is It Time to Remodel The Homeowner Tax Break?
One suggestion from President Bush's tax-reform advisory panel -- restricting the deduction for mortgage interest -- raises the question: How far should the U.S. government go in encouraging homeownership?

Philadelphia Housing Snapshot Spotlights a Healthy Market
Both prices and sales are increasing in the city but so is inventory. Condo construction is expected to more than double in 2006.

Cendant Real Estate Services Acquires Coldwell Banker Pacific Properties, Ltd. (Real Estate News)

Cendant Real Estate Services Acquires Coldwell Banker Pacific Properties, Ltd. (Real Estate News)
RISMEDIA, Nov. 3 Cendant Corporation (NYSE:CD) announced that its real estate services subsidiary, NRT Incorporated, has acquired Coldwell Banker Pacific Properties, Ltd. and Coldwell Banker Commercial Pacific Properties, Ltd. in Honolulu. With this announcement, Coldwell Banker Pacific Properties, the largest residential real estate brokerage in Hawaii, will now be owned and operated by NRT.

Real estate firm in hot water (The Mercury)
A HOBART real estate agency yesterday admitted falsely advertising a property as "virtual waterfront". Glendean Investments, trading as PRD Nationwide Eastern Shore, pleaded guilty yesterday to making a false or misleading statement in the advertisement for a Sandford property, east of Hobart.

San Diego ranks as top real estate investment market (San Diego Daily Transcript via Yahoo! News)
Although a continuous flow of capital has kept the real estate industry stable overall, growth over the next year is likely to be more moderate compared to the robust levels of recent months, according to Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2006, just released by the Urban Land Institute (ULI) and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.

Lead Theory Releases Lead*R Lead Capture and Management Products for Real Estate Brokers (Real Estate News)
RISMEDIA, Nov. 3 Lead Theory, provider of lead generation and management solutions for real estate brokers, has announced the release of its Lead*R product line. The release includes a choice of three lead capture and management solutions built to accommodate brokers of all sizes and their varying needs.

Cendant Real Estate Services Acquires Coldwell Banker Pacific Properties, Ltd. (Real Estate News)

Cendant Real Estate Services Acquires Coldwell Banker Pacific Properties, Ltd. (Real Estate News)
RISMEDIA, Nov. 3 Cendant Corporation (NYSE:CD) announced that its real estate services subsidiary, NRT Incorporated, has acquired Coldwell Banker Pacific Properties, Ltd. and Coldwell Banker Commercial Pacific Properties, Ltd. in Honolulu. With this announcement, Coldwell Banker Pacific Properties, the largest residential real estate brokerage in Hawaii, will now be owned and operated by NRT.

DOJ Encourages the New Mexico Real Estate Commission to Maintain Consumer Choice in Real Estate Brokerage Services (U.S. Newswire via Yahoo! News)
The Department of Justice in a letter today advised the New Mexico Real Estate Commission to reject proposed amendments to the New Mexico administrative code that would limit a consumer's freedom to choose which real estate services to buy and could cause New Mexico consumers to pay more for real estate brokerage services.

Analysis: China's Real Estate Sector (Asia Pulse via Yahoo! Australia & NZ News)
China's real estate sector will grow at an annual rate of not lower than 10 per cent in the coming 15 years even under the macro-control policy, said Huang Yu, vice president of China Indicator Research Institute.

Residents of Eastern Seaboard Need Hurricane Insurance, Too

Residents of Eastern Seaboard Need Hurricane Insurance, Too
Policy changes may leave homeowners vulnerable without their realizing it. As storms grow in frequency and ferocity -- and threaten areas not usually associated with hurricanes -- weather and insurance experts are suggesting that all Eastern Seaboard residents make sure they have adequate coverage.

Wells Fargo real estate unit to buy Secured Capital (bizjournals.com via Yahoo! Finance)

Wells Fargo real estate unit to buy Secured Capital (bizjournals.com via Yahoo! Finance)
Wells Fargo & Co. said Wednesday that its real estate investment banking unit, Eastdil Realty LLC, will buy Secure

San Diego ranks as top real estate investment market (San Diego Daily Transcript via Yahoo! News)
Although a continuous flow of capital has kept the real estate industry stable overall, growth over the next year is likely to be more moderate compared to the robust levels of recent months, according to Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2006, just released by the Urban Land Institute (ULI) and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.

ANALYSIS: CHINA'S REAL ESTATE SECTOR (Asia Pulse via Yahoo! Australia & NZ Finance)
Statistics China's real estate sector will grow at an annual rate of not lower than 10 per cent in the coming 15 years even under the macro-control policy, said Huang Yu, vice president of China Indicator Research Institute.

Lead Theory Releases Lead*R Lead Capture and Management Products for Real Estate Brokers (Real Estate News)
RISMEDIA, Nov. 3 Lead Theory, provider of lead generation and management solutions for real estate brokers, has announced the release of its Lead*R product line. The release includes a choice of three lead capture and management solutions built to accommodate brokers of all sizes and their varying needs.

ANALYSIS: CHINA'S REAL ESTATE SECTOR (Asia Pulse via Yahoo! Australia & NZ Finance)

ANALYSIS: CHINA'S REAL ESTATE SECTOR (Asia Pulse via Yahoo! Australia & NZ Finance)
Statistics China's real estate sector will grow at an annual rate of not lower than 10 per cent in the coming 15 years even under the macro-control policy, said Huang Yu, vice president of China Indicator Research Institute.

San Diego ranks as top real estate investment market (San Diego Daily Transcript via Yahoo! News)
Although a continuous flow of capital has kept the real estate industry stable overall, growth over the next year is likely to be more moderate compared to the robust levels of recent months, according to Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2006, just released by the Urban Land Institute (ULI) and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.

Cendant Real Estate Services Acquires Coldwell Banker Pacific Properties, Ltd. (Real Estate News)

Cendant Real Estate Services Acquires Coldwell Banker Pacific Properties, Ltd. (Real Estate News)
RISMEDIA, Nov. 3 Cendant Corporation (NYSE:CD) announced that its real estate services subsidiary, NRT Incorporated, has acquired Coldwell Banker Pacific Properties, Ltd. and Coldwell Banker Commercial Pacific Properties, Ltd. in Honolulu. With this announcement, Coldwell Banker Pacific Properties, the largest residential real estate brokerage in Hawaii, will now be owned and operated by NRT.

Residents of Eastern Seaboard Need Hurricane Insurance, Too

Residents of Eastern Seaboard Need Hurricane Insurance, Too
Policy changes may leave homeowners vulnerable without their realizing it. As storms grow in frequency and ferocity -- and threaten areas not usually associated with hurricanes -- weather and insurance experts are suggesting that all Eastern Seaboard residents make sure they have adequate coverage.

Is It Time to Remodel The Homeowner Tax Break?
One suggestion from President Bush's tax-reform advisory panel -- restricting the deduction for mortgage interest -- raises the question: How far should the U.S. government go in encouraging homeownership?

Four Key Factors to Consider When Hiring a Listing Broker
June Fletcher on why you should be choosy when selecting a professional to sell your home and what questions you should pose to the real-estate agents you consider.

How to Bargain for a House As the Real-Estate Market Cools

How to Bargain for a House As the Real-Estate Market Cools
After years of soaring prices, inventories of homes for sale are rising in some areas. As a result, some buyers are regaining long-lost bargaining power. Want an Audi with that condo?

Real estate firm in hot water (The Mercury)

Real estate firm in hot water (The Mercury)
A HOBART real estate agency yesterday admitted falsely advertising a property as "virtual waterfront". Glendean Investments, trading as PRD Nationwide Eastern Shore, pleaded guilty yesterday to making a false or misleading statement in the advertisement for a Sandford property, east of Hobart.

Analysis: China's Real Estate Sector (Asia Pulse via Yahoo! Australia & NZ News)
China's real estate sector will grow at an annual rate of not lower than 10 per cent in the coming 15 years even under the macro-control policy, said Huang Yu, vice president of China Indicator Research Institute.

Wells Fargo real estate unit to buy Secured Capital (bizjournals.com via Yahoo! Finance)

Wells Fargo real estate unit to buy Secured Capital (bizjournals.com via Yahoo! Finance)
Wells Fargo & Co. said Wednesday that its real estate investment banking unit, Eastdil Realty LLC, will buy Secure

Cendant Real Estate Services Acquires Coldwell Banker Pacific Properties, Ltd. (Real Estate News)
RISMEDIA, Nov. 3 Cendant Corporation (NYSE:CD) announced that its real estate services subsidiary, NRT Incorporated, has acquired Coldwell Banker Pacific Properties, Ltd. and Coldwell Banker Commercial Pacific Properties, Ltd. in Honolulu. With this announcement, Coldwell Banker Pacific Properties, the largest residential real estate brokerage in Hawaii, will now be owned and operated by NRT.

Real estate firm in hot water (The Mercury)
A HOBART real estate agency yesterday admitted falsely advertising a property as "virtual waterfront". Glendean Investments, trading as PRD Nationwide Eastern Shore, pleaded guilty yesterday to making a false or misleading statement in the advertisement for a Sandford property, east of Hobart.

Real estate firm in hot water (The Mercury)

Real estate firm in hot water (The Mercury)
A HOBART real estate agency yesterday admitted falsely advertising a property as "virtual waterfront". Glendean Investments, trading as PRD Nationwide Eastern Shore, pleaded guilty yesterday to making a false or misleading statement in the advertisement for a Sandford property, east of Hobart.

Wells Fargo real estate unit to buy Secured Capital (bizjournals.com via Yahoo! Finance)
Wells Fargo & Co. said Wednesday that its real estate investment banking unit, Eastdil Realty LLC, will buy Secure

Lead Theory Releases Lead*R Lead Capture and Management Products for Real Estate Brokers (Real Estate News)
RISMEDIA, Nov. 3 Lead Theory, provider of lead generation and management solutions for real estate brokers, has announced the release of its Lead*R product line. The release includes a choice of three lead capture and management solutions built to accommodate brokers of all sizes and their varying needs.

Residents of Eastern Seaboard Need Hurricane Insurance, Too

Residents of Eastern Seaboard Need Hurricane Insurance, Too
Policy changes may leave homeowners vulnerable without their realizing it. As storms grow in frequency and ferocity -- and threaten areas not usually associated with hurricanes -- weather and insurance experts are suggesting that all Eastern Seaboard residents make sure they have adequate coverage.

Next Stop: Vacation Getaways At the End of the Rail Line
Looking to get away from the hustle and bustle but don't want to spend a lot getting there? These homes are in towns that are less than three hours away by train from major cities.

Four Key Factors to Consider When Hiring a Listing Broker
June Fletcher on why you should be choosy when selecting a professional to sell your home and what questions you should pose to the real-estate agents you consider.

ANALYSIS: CHINA'S REAL ESTATE SECTOR (Asia Pulse via Yahoo! Australia & NZ Finance)

ANALYSIS: CHINA'S REAL ESTATE SECTOR (Asia Pulse via Yahoo! Australia & NZ Finance)
Statistics China's real estate sector will grow at an annual rate of not lower than 10 per cent in the coming 15 years even under the macro-control policy, said Huang Yu, vice president of China Indicator Research Institute.

Wells Fargo real estate unit to buy Secured Capital (Los Angeles Business)
Wells Fargo & Co. said Wednesday that its real estate investment banking unit, Eastdil Realty LLC, will buy Secured Capital Corp.

Real estate firm in hot water (The Mercury)

Real estate firm in hot water (The Mercury)
A HOBART real estate agency yesterday admitted falsely advertising a property as "virtual waterfront". Glendean Investments, trading as PRD Nationwide Eastern Shore, pleaded guilty yesterday to making a false or misleading statement in the advertisement for a Sandford property, east of Hobart.

DOJ Encourages the New Mexico Real Estate Commission to Maintain Consumer Choice in Real Estate Brokerage Services (U.S. Newswire via Yahoo! News)
The Department of Justice in a letter today advised the New Mexico Real Estate Commission to reject proposed amendments to the New Mexico administrative code that would limit a consumer's freedom to choose which real estate services to buy and could cause New Mexico consumers to pay more for real estate brokerage services.

DOJ Encourages the New Mexico Real Estate Commission to Maintain Consumer Choice in Real Estate Brokerage Services (U.S. Newswire via Yahoo! News)

DOJ Encourages the New Mexico Real Estate Commission to Maintain Consumer Choice in Real Estate Brokerage Services (U.S. Newswire via Yahoo! News)
The Department of Justice in a letter today advised the New Mexico Real Estate Commission to reject proposed amendments to the New Mexico administrative code that would limit a consumer's freedom to choose which real estate services to buy and could cause New Mexico consumers to pay more for real estate brokerage services.

Real estate firm in hot water (The Mercury)

Real estate firm in hot water (The Mercury)
A HOBART real estate agency yesterday admitted falsely advertising a property as "virtual waterfront". Glendean Investments, trading as PRD Nationwide Eastern Shore, pleaded guilty yesterday to making a false or misleading statement in the advertisement for a Sandford property, east of Hobart.

Real estate firm in hot water (The Mercury)

Real estate firm in hot water (The Mercury)
A HOBART real estate agency yesterday admitted falsely advertising a property as "virtual waterfront". Glendean Investments, trading as PRD Nationwide Eastern Shore, pleaded guilty yesterday to making a false or misleading statement in the advertisement for a Sandford property, east of Hobart.

Four Key Factors to Consider When Hiring a Listing Broker

Four Key Factors to Consider When Hiring a Listing Broker
June Fletcher on why you should be choosy when selecting a professional to sell your home and what questions you should pose to the real-estate agents you consider.

How to Bargain for a House As the Real-Estate Market Cools
After years of soaring prices, inventories of homes for sale are rising in some areas. As a result, some buyers are regaining long-lost bargaining power. Want an Audi with that condo?

Four Key Factors to Consider When Hiring a Listing Broker

Four Key Factors to Consider When Hiring a Listing Broker
June Fletcher on why you should be choosy when selecting a professional to sell your home and what questions you should pose to the real-estate agents you consider.

Next Stop: Vacation Getaways At the End of the Rail Line
Looking to get away from the hustle and bustle but don't want to spend a lot getting there? These homes are in towns that are less than three hours away by train from major cities.

Fed Lifts Funds Rate to 4% In 12th Straight Increase
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates lifting the key federal-funds rate by a quarter percentage point to 4%, as evidence grows that the central bank intends to slow the economy down to prevent inflation from rising.

Philadelphia Housing Snapshot Spotlights a Healthy Market
Both prices and sales are increasing in the city but so is inventory. Condo construction is expected to more than double in 2006.

Real estate firm in hot water (The Mercury)

Real estate firm in hot water (The Mercury)
A HOBART real estate agency yesterday admitted falsely advertising a property as "virtual waterfront". Glendean Investments, trading as PRD Nationwide Eastern Shore, pleaded guilty yesterday to making a false or misleading statement in the advertisement for a Sandford property, east of Hobart.

Lead Theory Releases Lead*R Lead Capture and Management Products for Real Estate Brokers (Real Estate News)
RISMEDIA, Nov. 3 Lead Theory, provider of lead generation and management solutions for real estate brokers, has announced the release of its Lead*R product line. The release includes a choice of three lead capture and management solutions built to accommodate brokers of all sizes and their varying needs.

Wells Fargo real estate unit to buy Secured Capital (Los Angeles Business)

Wells Fargo real estate unit to buy Secured Capital (Los Angeles Business)
Wells Fargo & Co. said Wednesday that its real estate investment banking unit, Eastdil Realty LLC, will buy Secured Capital Corp.

San Diego ranks as top real estate investment market (San Diego Daily Transcript via Yahoo! News)

San Diego ranks as top real estate investment market (San Diego Daily Transcript via Yahoo! News)
Although a continuous flow of capital has kept the real estate industry stable overall, growth over the next year is likely to be more moderate compared to the robust levels of recent months, according to Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2006, just released by the Urban Land Institute (ULI) and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.

DOJ Encourages the New Mexico Real Estate Commission to Maintain Consumer Choice in Real Estate Brokerage Services (U.S. Newswire via Yahoo! News)
The Department of Justice in a letter today advised the New Mexico Real Estate Commission to reject proposed amendments to the New Mexico administrative code that would limit a consumer's freedom to choose which real estate services to buy and could cause New Mexico consumers to pay more for real estate brokerage services.

How to Bargain for a House As the Real-Estate Market Cools

How to Bargain for a House As the Real-Estate Market Cools
After years of soaring prices, inventories of homes for sale are rising in some areas. As a result, some buyers are regaining long-lost bargaining power. Want an Audi with that condo?

Next Stop: Vacation Getaways At the End of the Rail Line
Looking to get away from the hustle and bustle but don't want to spend a lot getting there? These homes are in towns that are less than three hours away by train from major cities.

DOJ Encourages the New Mexico Real Estate Commission to Maintain Consumer Choice in Real Estate Brokerage Services (U.S. Newswire via Yahoo! News)

DOJ Encourages the New Mexico Real Estate Commission to Maintain Consumer Choice in Real Estate Brokerage Services (U.S. Newswire via Yahoo! News)
The Department of Justice in a letter today advised the New Mexico Real Estate Commission to reject proposed amendments to the New Mexico administrative code that would limit a consumer's freedom to choose which real estate services to buy and could cause New Mexico consumers to pay more for real estate brokerage services.

Fed Lifts Funds Rate to 4% In 12th Straight Increase

Fed Lifts Funds Rate to 4% In 12th Straight Increase
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates lifting the key federal-funds rate by a quarter percentage point to 4%, as evidence grows that the central bank intends to slow the economy down to prevent inflation from rising.

Philadelphia Housing Snapshot Spotlights a Healthy Market
Both prices and sales are increasing in the city but so is inventory. Condo construction is expected to more than double in 2006.

Four Key Factors to Consider When Hiring a Listing Broker
June Fletcher on why you should be choosy when selecting a professional to sell your home and what questions you should pose to the real-estate agents you consider.

Philadelphia Housing Snapshot Spotlights a Healthy Market

Philadelphia Housing Snapshot Spotlights a Healthy Market
Both prices and sales are increasing in the city but so is inventory. Condo construction is expected to more than double in 2006.

Wells Fargo real estate unit to buy Secured Capital (Los Angeles Business)

Wells Fargo real estate unit to buy Secured Capital (Los Angeles Business)
Wells Fargo & Co. said Wednesday that its real estate investment banking unit, Eastdil Realty LLC, will buy Secured Capital Corp.

Cendant Real Estate Services Acquires Coldwell Banker Pacific Properties, Ltd. (Real Estate News)
RISMEDIA, Nov. 3 Cendant Corporation (NYSE:CD) announced that its real estate services subsidiary, NRT Incorporated, has acquired Coldwell Banker Pacific Properties, Ltd. and Coldwell Banker Commercial Pacific Properties, Ltd. in Honolulu. With this announcement, Coldwell Banker Pacific Properties, the largest residential real estate brokerage in Hawaii, will now be owned and operated by NRT.

McGuire Real Estate First to Provide High Tech Map-Based Searching for Bay Area Home Buyers ''One Map is Worth a 1000 (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
McGuire Real Estate, the San Francisco-based firm specializing in luxury real estate, and RealBird, Inc., the Redwood Ci

Analysis: China's Real Estate Sector (Asia Pulse via Yahoo! Australia & NZ News)
China's real estate sector will grow at an annual rate of not lower than 10 per cent in the coming 15 years even under the macro-control policy, said Huang Yu, vice president of China Indicator Research Institute.

Fed Lifts Funds Rate to 4% In 12th Straight Increase

Fed Lifts Funds Rate to 4% In 12th Straight Increase
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates lifting the key federal-funds rate by a quarter percentage point to 4%, as evidence grows that the central bank intends to slow the economy down to prevent inflation from rising.

Four Key Factors to Consider When Hiring a Listing Broker
June Fletcher on why you should be choosy when selecting a professional to sell your home and what questions you should pose to the real-estate agents you consider.

Next Stop: Vacation Getaways At the End of the Rail Line
Looking to get away from the hustle and bustle but don't want to spend a lot getting there? These homes are in towns that are less than three hours away by train from major cities.

Philadelphia Housing Snapshot Spotlights a Healthy Market
Both prices and sales are increasing in the city but so is inventory. Condo construction is expected to more than double in 2006.

Philadelphia Housing Snapshot Spotlights a Healthy Market

Philadelphia Housing Snapshot Spotlights a Healthy Market
Both prices and sales are increasing in the city but so is inventory. Condo construction is expected to more than double in 2006.

How to Bargain for a House As the Real-Estate Market Cools
After years of soaring prices, inventories of homes for sale are rising in some areas. As a result, some buyers are regaining long-lost bargaining power. Want an Audi with that condo?

Philadelphia Housing Snapshot Spotlights a Healthy Market

Philadelphia Housing Snapshot Spotlights a Healthy Market
Both prices and sales are increasing in the city but so is inventory. Condo construction is expected to more than double in 2006.

McGuire Real Estate First to Provide High Tech Map-Based Searching for Bay Area Home Buyers ''One Map is Worth a 1000 (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)

McGuire Real Estate First to Provide High Tech Map-Based Searching for Bay Area Home Buyers ''One Map is Worth a 1000 (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
McGuire Real Estate, the San Francisco-based firm specializing in luxury real estate, and RealBird, Inc., the Redwood Ci

Real estate firm in hot water (The Mercury)
A HOBART real estate agency yesterday admitted falsely advertising a property as "virtual waterfront". Glendean Investments, trading as PRD Nationwide Eastern Shore, pleaded guilty yesterday to making a false or misleading statement in the advertisement for a Sandford property, east of Hobart.

DOJ Encourages the New Mexico Real Estate Commission to Maintain Consumer Choice in Real Estate Brokerage Services (U.S. Newswire via Yahoo! News)
The Department of Justice in a letter today advised the New Mexico Real Estate Commission to reject proposed amendments to the New Mexico administrative code that would limit a consumer's freedom to choose which real estate services to buy and could cause New Mexico consumers to pay more for real estate brokerage services.

Parrots, Chainsaws in High Stakes Real Estate Battle (WPMI 15)
The wild parrots of San Francisco's Telegraph Hill, those colorful birds made famous by a book and movie, may be evicted from towering trees where they like to spend their days, proving that in the cutthroat Bay Area real estate market, even feathered celebrities have it tough.

McGuire Real Estate First to Provide High Tech Map-Based Searching for Bay Area Home Buyers ''One Map is Worth a 1000 (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)

McGuire Real Estate First to Provide High Tech Map-Based Searching for Bay Area Home Buyers ''One Map is Worth a 1000 (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
McGuire Real Estate, the San Francisco-based firm specializing in luxury real estate, and RealBird, Inc., the Redwood Ci

Wells Fargo real estate unit to buy Secured Capital (bizjournals.com via Yahoo! Finance)
Wells Fargo & Co. said Wednesday that its real estate investment banking unit, Eastdil Realty LLC, will buy Secure

San Diego ranks as top real estate investment market (San Diego Daily Transcript via Yahoo! News)
Although a continuous flow of capital has kept the real estate industry stable overall, growth over the next year is likely to be more moderate compared to the robust levels of recent months, according to Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2006, just released by the Urban Land Institute (ULI) and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.

Real estate firm in hot water (The Mercury)
A HOBART real estate agency yesterday admitted falsely advertising a property as "virtual waterfront". Glendean Investments, trading as PRD Nationwide Eastern Shore, pleaded guilty yesterday to making a false or misleading statement in the advertisement for a Sandford property, east of Hobart.

Four Key Factors to Consider When Hiring a Listing Broker

Four Key Factors to Consider When Hiring a Listing Broker
June Fletcher on why you should be choosy when selecting a professional to sell your home and what questions you should pose to the real-estate agents you consider.

Residents of Eastern Seaboard Need Hurricane Insurance, Too
Policy changes may leave homeowners vulnerable without their realizing it. As storms grow in frequency and ferocity -- and threaten areas not usually associated with hurricanes -- weather and insurance experts are suggesting that all Eastern Seaboard residents make sure they have adequate coverage.