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Real Estate News Aug 2006

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Hypo Real Estate 2Q In-Line - Analyst
0810 GMT [Dow Jones] Hypo Real Estate's (HRX.XE) 2Q figures are in-line and show the company in a more relaxed position, an analyst says. "It's more interesting to take a look at individual business. The stagnation in international business stands out particularly. (Wed, 09 Aug 2006 09:48:02 GMT)

Hypo Real Estate Shares Slide as It Misses Estimates (Update1)
Aug. 9 (Bloomberg) -- Hypo Real Estate Holding AG, a German commercial property lender, said second-quarter profit rose 23 percent. The shares fell after interest income increased by less than some analysts were expecting. (Wed, 09 Aug 2006 10:03:36 GMT)

Hypo Real Estate loses ground after H1 numbers miss forecast
Shares in Hypo Real Estate, the German property lender, fell 4.8 per cent to €43.15 having slightly missed expectations with a 21.7 per cent gain in second-quarter net profit. (Wed, 09 Aug 2006 10:22:05 GMT)

Commerzbank, Hypo Real Estate Sour Sentiment
0932 GMT [Dow Jones] Disappointing Commerzbank (CBK.XE) and Hypo Real Estate (HRX.XE) figures are weighing on the German banking sector, says a trader. Notes shares in Hypo Real Estate seem to have stabilized around EUR43, while Commerzbank is extending early morning losses. (Wed, 09 Aug 2006 11:02:28 GMT)

Alexandria Real Estate Equities "outperform," estimates raised
NEW YORK, August 9 (newratings.com) - Analysts at Ryan Beck & Co maintain their "outperform" rating on Alexandria Real Estate Equities ( ARE.NYS ), while raising their estimates for the company. The target price is set to $102. (Wed, 09 Aug 2006 14:18:07 GMT)

Commercial real estate market cools slightly
Ottawa's commercial real estate market posted a slight decline during the first six months of 2006, both in terms of the number of transactions and the dollar value of deals completed. (Wed, 09 Aug 2006 14:53:57 GMT)

Hypo Real Estate Shares Slide as It Misses Estimates (Update2)
Aug. 9 (Bloomberg) -- Hypo Real Estate Holding AG, a German commercial property lender, said second-quarter profit rose 23 percent. The shares fell after interest income increased by less than some analysts were expecting. (Wed, 09 Aug 2006 16:04:27 GMT)

Foreigners, OFWs prop up real estate sector
Real estate in Davao City is at a its best performance this year compared to previous years, this according to brokers. Brokers credit the city's flourishing of the real estate industry to Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and foreigners who marry Filipinas, particulary Dabawenyas. (Wed, 09 Aug 2006 17:16:36 GMT)

Real estate transactions
Residential real estate transactions over $200,000 filed with the Clark County Assessor from June 1-15. The information includes seller's name, buyer's name, property location, description, price and closing date. Listed below are some of the 1,034 June sales. (Wed, 09 Aug 2006 18:10:05 GMT)

Selling up: A home stager can help you get top dollar on your next real estate deal
If you're looking to score on the real estate market, your best investment may not be a home or condo, but an hour with Debra Gould. She dispenses design advice to home owners who want their property to sell faster and for more money — with stunning results. (Wed, 09 Aug 2006 18:20:25 GMT)

Building shortage holding back commerical real estate: report
A shortage of good buildings, not a shortage of funds, is holding the commercial real estate business back in Canada's major centres, according to a study by CB Richard Ellis Ltd. (Wed, 09 Aug 2006 18:50:25 GMT)

Property Video Podcasting: Creating a Revolution in Real Estate Technology
MIAMI, Aug. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Real Estate Sales Force, a turn-key sales and marketing real estate firm, is creating a revolution in real estate technology by pioneering the use of the latest Internet craze to promote their properties and gain more listings ... VIDEO PODCASTING. (Wed, 09 Aug 2006 20:05:54 GMT)

Q: A:Antoinette Matisoo What is the real estate market like in our area now?
Q: A:Antoinette Matisoo What is the real estate market like in our area now? Is it a good time to sell? How about buy? What did your neighbor’s home sell for? (Wed, 09 Aug 2006 23:32:07 GMT)

Property Video Podcasting: Creating a Revolution in Real Estate Technology
Real Estate Sales Force, a turn-key sales and marketing real estate firm, is creating a revolution in real estate technology by pioneering the use of the latest Internet craze to promote their properties and gain more listings ... VIDEO PODCASTING. (Wed, 09 Aug 2006 23:34:41 GMT)

Que. real estate agent accused of selling grow-ops
A Quebec real estate agent is under fire for allegedly refusing to disclose marijuana grow operations to prospective home buyers. (Thu, 10 Aug 2006 00:03:36 GMT)

SCOSS Capital Corp. Completes Conversion To Instorage Real Estate Investment Trust
SCOSS Capital Corp. (the 'Corporation') (TSX VENTURE: SCP) and InStorage Real Estate Investment Trust ('InStorage REIT') (TSX VENTURE: IS.UN) announced today that the plan of arrangement to convert the Corporation into InStorage REIT was completed on August 4, 2006. InStorage REIT and the Corporation further confirmed that final approval of the conversion was granted by the TSX Venture Exchange (Thu, 10 Aug 2006 03:51:24 GMT)

TODAY'S REAL ESTATE by Janice Mitchell of Janice Mitchell Real Estate, Inc.
TODAY'S REAL ESTATE by Janice Mitchell of Janice Mitchell Real Estate, Inc. EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY Notary Public TIME FOR A TRIM! Whether the architectural style of your home is traditional or contemporary, decorative wood finishing can set your home apart and increase its perceived value. (Thu, 10 Aug 2006 04:17:48 GMT)

SCOSS Capital Corp. Completes Conversion To Instorage Real Estate Investment Trust
SCOSS Capital Corp. (the 'Corporation') (TSX VENTURE: SCP) and InStorage Real Estate Investment Trust ('InStorage REIT') (TSX VENTURE: IS.UN) announced today that the plan of arrangement to convert the Corporation into InStorage REIT was completed on August 4, 2006. InStorage REIT and the Corporation further confirmed that final approval of the conversion was granted by the TSX Venture Exchange (Thu, 10 Aug 2006 05:21:15 GMT)

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UBS Lowers Hypo Real Estate Target, EPS
0616 GMT [Dow Jones] UBS cuts Hypo Real Estate's (HRX.XE) price target to EUR60 from EUR66, reduces '06 EPS estimate to EUR3.33 from EUR3.41 and '07 EPS to EUR4.12 from EUR4.34. Says net profit is below its own forecast. (Thu, 10 Aug 2006 07:47:28 GMT)

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Retirement Residences Real Estate Investment Trust Reports 2006 Second Quarter Results
TORONTO, ONTARIO-- - Retirement Residences Real Estate Investment Trust today released its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2006: (Thu, 10 Aug 2006 10:00:16 GMT)

Lehman Adjusts Hypo Real Estate Target
1010 GMT [Dow Jones] Lehman Brothers lowers Hypo Real Estate (HRX.XE) price target to EUR50 from EUR51 and trims '06 EPS estimate to EUR3.28 from EUR3.29, on back of 2Q figures. (Thu, 10 Aug 2006 11:47:37 GMT)

Make your real estate investment more successful
For years we have been hearing the real estate mantra of "location, location, location," but is that really what drives the success of an investment? I agree with the pundits that you can charge more rent at a better location and potentially have more return. (Thu, 10 Aug 2006 12:21:05 GMT)

Retirement Residences Real Estate Investment Trust Reports 2006 Second Quarter Results
Retirement Residences Real Estate Investment Trust ('Retirement REIT') (TSX: RRR.UN)(TSX: RRR.DB.B) (TSX: RRR.DB.C) today released its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2006: (Thu, 10 Aug 2006 14:49:47 GMT)

Foreign buyers attracted to Berlin real estate
With some of the lowest real estate prices in Europe, Berlin is an attractive option for foreign investors interested in buying property. Maren Martell looks at the American and British buyers wanting a piece of the German capital. (Thu, 10 Aug 2006 15:02:02 GMT)

Perry County Real Estate Tax Bills Total $12.1 Million
Over $12.1 million in real estate taxes have been billed to Perry County taxpayers this year. While property owners will see relief in some areas, many are receiving higher tax bills this week. (Thu, 10 Aug 2006 15:21:48 GMT)

Bill Velto gets real about I.E. real estate
Bill Velto has been involved with professional real estate for more than 16 years and has been manager of Tarbell Realtors in Upland for the past 14. He has managed, coached and trained more than 5,000 real estate agents. (Thu, 10 Aug 2006 16:17:36 GMT)

Foreigners, OFWs prop up real estate sector
Real estate in Davao City is at a its best performance this year compared to previous years, this according to brokers. Brokers credit the city's flourishing of the real estate industry to Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and foreigners who marry Filipinas, particulary Dabawenyas. (Thu, 10 Aug 2006 16:45:12 GMT)

Inland Real Estate Auctions to Sell Otsego Club Hotel & Resort
OAK BROOK, Ill.----Aug. 10, 2006--Inland Real Estate Auctions, Inc. today announced that it will be auctioning the renowned Otsego Club Hotel & Resort -- home to The Tribute Golf Course, which Sports Illustrated called one of the world's top 10 new golf courses in 2001. (Thu, 10 Aug 2006 17:34:00 GMT)

View ALL Sponsors WestProp Real Estate
The WestProp Companies were formed nearly a decade ago with a commitment to providing premium service to clients for their real estate and mortgage needs. (Thu, 10 Aug 2006 17:58:13 GMT)

National Real Estate Magazine Enforces Its Trademarks
Homes & Land Affiliates, LLC has received a favorable settlement in a trademark infringement lawsuit brought against a real estate brokerage and its principals with multiple offices in Florida. (Thu, 10 Aug 2006 19:06:00 GMT)

Real estate boom shatters East Europeans' dreams
Real estate prices have risen as much as 100 percent in the eight former communist states that joined the European Union in 2004, driven by buyers from Western Europe, leaving many local residents locked out of the market. (Thu, 10 Aug 2006 20:26:45 GMT)

Cirelli Real Estate 20 COMMON STREET TATMAN HOUSE Barre, MA 01005 E-mail:
Cirelli Real Estate 20 COMMON STREET TATMAN HOUSE Barre, MA 01005 E-mail: re_brianc@hotmail.com 978 355-2700 View listings and virtual tours at www.cirellirealestate.com Barre- 15 rm Colonial with 5 BRs, 4,400+ sf and 2 baths. Stu-dio & library with vaulted ceil-ings. (Thu, 10 Aug 2006 20:47:07 GMT)

NRT buys Hamptons real-estate firm
Realogy Corp.'s NRT, the largest U.S. residential real-estate brokerage, bought Allan M. Schneider Associates in Bridgehampton, N.Y., the largest real-estate company in the Hamptons, on the eastern tip of Long Island. (Thu, 10 Aug 2006 20:54:07 GMT)

Boca real estate ‘bubble’ not likely to inflate soon
Editor's note: A story in the Boca Raton News last week contained misinformation that gave readers the wrong impression of the local real estate market. The story has been rewritten and appears today. (Thu, 10 Aug 2006 20:54:58 GMT)

Real estate agent should have told buyers
A Hamilton real estate agent who sold a property described as “out of the hustle and bustle” should have told buyers that an apartment complex was going to be built next door, the Commerce Commission said in a formal warning today. (Fri, 11 Aug 2006 02:50:34 GMT)

Laramie real estate market healthy
Laramie and Albany County don’t normally follow the national trend in most areas of business, including real estate. The Associated Press is reporting that the five-year housing boom across the nation is now over, due to increased interest rates and a “sizeable inventory glut.” (Fri, 11 Aug 2006 05:06:04 GMT)

I.E. real estate boosts area economy
ONTARIO - If you can't make money in real estate in the Inland Empire, get a job. That was the message from keynote speaker John Husing at Thursday's RealShare Inland Empire Conference at the Ontario Convention Center. (Fri, 11 Aug 2006 07:05:18 GMT)

Real Estate Agents Turn Their Attention to Atlanta’s Growing Minority Population
In Atlanta, 54% of the population is African American, making this group the largest economic force in the city. Smart businesses are recognizing the potential for reaching this market – and real estate agents are no exception. (PRWEB Aug 11, 2006) Trackback URI: http://www.prweb.com/zingpr.php/RmFsdS1Qcm9mLUNvdXAtTWFnbi1JbnNlLVplcm8= (Fri, 11 Aug 2006 07:14:22 GMT)

REAL ESTATE WEB SITE INAUGURATED IN TAIPEI
Taipei, Aug. 11 (CNA) Taipei Mayor Ma Ying-jeou presided over a ceremony Friday marking the launch of a Taipei City real estate Web site. (Fri, 11 Aug 2006 08:21:09 GMT)

HSBC Cuts Hypo Real Estate Target Price
0755 GMT [Dow Jones] HSBC cuts Hypo Real Estate's (HRX.XE) notional target price to EUR59.66 from EUR64.75 due to an interest rate-driven higher cost of equity. But the brokerage says 2Q results confirm its positive stance on business trends, despite investor concerns over volumes and margins. (Fri, 11 Aug 2006 09:32:27 GMT)

Claudia Wicks, Founder of AgentCEO.com Named One of Nation's Top 10 Women Real Estate Bloggers
Claudia Wicks, whose free real estate blog at AgentCEO.com is known for offering educational and proven, business-building 'how-to' tips geared to both new and established agents and brokers, has been named one of the nation's top 10 women real estate bloggers, according to SellsiusRealEstate.com (http://blog.sellsiusrealestate.com/?p=1595). (Fri, 11 Aug 2006 11:55:00 GMT)

Real estate agents add personal touch for better price
ZEPHYR COVE With the Lake Tahoe Basin median market topping $1.2 million and one estate listed for $100 million, real estate agents find themselves asking: How do you impress a billionaire? (Fri, 11 Aug 2006 13:02:19 GMT)

Merck Finck Trims Hypo Real Estate Target
1216 GMT [Dow Jones] Merck Finck trims Hypo Real Estate (HRX.XE) fair value to EUR55 from EUR56 to adjust for slightly lower margins in 1H. Also cuts 07 EPS to EUR3.79 from EUR3.88, 08 EPS to EUR4.19 from EUR4.25 accordingly. (Fri, 11 Aug 2006 13:47:58 GMT)

Claudia Wicks, Founder of AgentCEO.com Named One of Nation's Top 10 Women Real Estate Bloggers
Claudia Wicks, whose free real estate blog atAgentCEO.com is known for offering educational and proven,business-building 'how-to' tips geared to both new and established agentsand brokers, has been named one of the nation's top 10 women real estatebloggers, according to SellsiusRealEstate.com(http://blog.sellsiusrealestate.com/?p=1595). (Fri, 11 Aug 2006 16:21:27 GMT)

Foreigners, OFWs prop up real estate sector
Real estate in Davao City is at a its best performance this year compared to previous years, this according to brokers. Brokers credit the city's flourishing of the real estate industry to Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and foreigners who marry Filipinas, particulary Dabawenyas. (Fri, 11 Aug 2006 17:00:36 GMT)

Real estate transactions
Residential real estate transactions over $200,000 filed with the Clark County Assessor from June 1-15. The information includes seller's name, buyer's name, property location, description, price and closing date. Listed below are some of the 1,034 June sales. (Fri, 11 Aug 2006 17:41:52 GMT)

ING Clarion Real Estate Income Fund 'IIA' Declares Monthly Dividend for August
NEW YORK & PHILADELPHIA----Aug. 11, 2006--The Board of Directors of the ING Clarion Real Estate Income Fund , which trades on the American Stock Exchange under the symbol 'IIA', today declared a monthly dividend of $0.115 per share for the month of August 2006. (Fri, 11 Aug 2006 18:45:00 GMT)

ING Clarion Global Real Estate Income Fund 'IGR' Declares Monthly Dividend for August
NEW YORK & PHILADELPHIA----Aug. 11, 2006--The Board of Directors of the ING Clarion Global Real Estate Income Fund , which trades on the American Stock Exchange under the symbol 'IGR', today declared a monthly dividend of $0.115 per share for the month of August 2006. (Fri, 11 Aug 2006 18:55:00 GMT)

Fitch Rates Resource Real Estate Funding CDO 2006-1, Ltd./LLC
CHICAGO----Aug. 11, 2006--Fitch assigns the following ratings to Resource Real Estate Funding CDO 2006-1, Ltd. and Resource Real Estate Funding CDO 2006-1, LLC : $129,370,000 class A-1 senior secured floating-rate term notes due 2046 'AAA'; $17,420,000 class A-2-FL second priority senior secured floating- rate term notes due 2046 'AAA'; $5,000,000 class A-2-FX second priority senior secured (Fri, 11 Aug 2006 19:03:00 GMT)

Real-estate sites at a glance
A look at some of the sites offering a wide range of real estate information. (Fri, 11 Aug 2006 20:15:04 GMT)

Perry County Real Estate Tax Bills Total $12.1 Million
Over $12.1 million in real estate taxes have been billed to Perry County taxpayers this year. While property owners will see relief in some areas, many are receiving higher tax bills this week. (Fri, 11 Aug 2006 20:21:28 GMT)

Bubble in real estate inventory helps buyers
The Newburyport real estate market is faring better than Essex County or the state as a whole, but homes here are staying on the market longer, creating an inventory bubble that is giving buyers more negotiating power, according to market data and real estate experts. (Fri, 11 Aug 2006 20:59:25 GMT)

Scott's Real Estate Investment Trust announces August distribution
Scott's Real Estate Investment Trust , owner of 192 retail and restaurant properties in seven provinces across Canada, today announced a cash distribution for the month of August 2006 of $0.0708 per unit payable on September 15, 2006 to Unitholders of record on August 31, 2006. (Fri, 11 Aug 2006 22:04:00 GMT)

How to Hire a Real Estate Agent in Brazil Part 1
By Boris Goldshmit Anyone could pose as a real estate agent in Brazil. In fact, selling real estate appears to be the third most favorite national past-time after soccer and Carnival. (Fri, 11 Aug 2006 22:30:10 GMT)

Real estate agent censured for 'deceptive conduct'
The Commerce Commission's findings against one of the country's top real estate agents is not the end for a Hamilton family. (Sat, 12 Aug 2006 01:16:37 GMT)

Oklahoma Realtors Create Website to Bring Together Real Estate Agents and Property Owners
By Kevan Goff-Parker Inspired by eBay, Realtor Ross Willingham and Richard English have created a Web site at www.mainstreetbids.com designed to bring together real estate agents and property owners in the competitive bid process. (Sat, 12 Aug 2006 04:17:06 GMT)

County real estate
Real Estate Sales of $75,000 and above, as recorded by the office of Cleveland County Clerk, Dorinda Harvey.... (Sat, 12 Aug 2006 04:28:26 GMT)

Real Estate Transfers
Real Estate Transfers The following property transactions, those most recently released to the Centre Daily Times, were recorded from July 17, 2006, through July 21, 2006, in the office of the Centre County Recorder of Deeds. (Sat, 12 Aug 2006 07:08:51 GMT)

REAL ESTATE: In this market, go full service
Q. My wife and I are thinking about listing our $425,000 home for sale with a real estate agency that charges a $1,995 commission. They will list our home for 30 days. During the 30 days, we can sell the home ourselves or if they sell it, we owe only $1,995. If another broker sells the home during the 30 days, he would write in his sales commission on the offer, subject to our approval. During (Sat, 12 Aug 2006 07:18:18 GMT)

Web reveals once-secret world of real-estate data
As consumers embrace online real-estate sources, more companies are creating innovative ways to stand out and to draw in buyers, sellers and renters. (Sat, 12 Aug 2006 07:18:19 GMT)

East Bay real estate fixture collapses
In yet another sign of the region's cooling housing market and rapidly changing real estate landscape, prominent East Bay firm Century 21 Heritage shut at the end of last month. (Sat, 12 Aug 2006 09:42:26 GMT)

Slowdown restores balance in home real estate market
Residential real estate, a shining star of the national economy that seemed unflappable over the past couple of years, has hit a speed bump. (Sat, 12 Aug 2006 10:16:18 GMT)

Foreigners, OFWs prop up real estate sector
Real estate in Davao City is at a its best performance this year compared to previous years, this according to brokers. Brokers credit the city's flourishing of the real estate industry to Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and foreigners who marry Filipinas, particulary Dabawenyas. (Sat, 12 Aug 2006 17:01:49 GMT)

Real estate notes, 8/13
Denver's first Square: The last standing Four Square by Denver's first licensed architect is on the market for $1.1 million. Real estate maven Dana Crawford is listing the home at 722 Clarkson St. (Sat, 12 Aug 2006 20:34:21 GMT)

Real estate mogul Donald Bren named most powerful person in Southern California
LOS ANGELES - Real estate mogul Donald Bren was named the most powerful person in Southern California Saturday by West, the Los Angeles Times Sunday magazine. (Sun, 13 Aug 2006 00:16:42 GMT)

State real estate official charged with malpractice
COLUMBIA, S.C. - In a rare move, a state oversight board for real estate appraisers has accused one of its own members of malpractice. (Sun, 13 Aug 2006 04:16:11 GMT)

RAK sets up new real estate company RAKEEN Development
The Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah has announced the establishment of a new private joint stock company, RAKEEN Development, to further expand its forays in the emirate's fast growing real estate and property development sectors. (Sun, 13 Aug 2006 05:44:08 GMT)

Real estate developer Dunham injured in crash
A Siouxland real estate developer was airlifted to a Sioux Falls hospital after he and a passenger on his motorcycle were rear-ended by a van Thursday near Larchwood, Iowa. (Sun, 13 Aug 2006 06:25:33 GMT)

Real estate agents in danger at work
The murder of a McKinney, Texas, real estate saleswoman this month brought back painful memories for Joan Malone. In 1997, the Coppell, Texas, Realtor was attacked and left for dead while showing a home. (Sun, 13 Aug 2006 07:17:33 GMT)

Online real estate broker finds success
With six months under its belt, it was time to check in with Redfin to see how the Seattle-based online real estate brokerage viewed the initial two quarters of its discount realty service. (Sun, 13 Aug 2006 07:28:17 GMT)

The flip side of real estate
Anyone thinking of investing in real estate with an eye toward quick profits, be forewarned: It can be like a ride on the Patriot at Worlds of Fun. There are plenty of thrills, but riders sometimes may wonder which way is up. (Sun, 13 Aug 2006 07:29:26 GMT)

On Personal Finance | How not to get popped by the deflating real estate bubble
Experts quibble over whether the soaring real estate prices of the last few years were really a bubble, but there's no question the market is cooling. Recent statistics show houses are taking longer to sell, causing the inventory of homes on the market to grow. (Sun, 13 Aug 2006 07:31:17 GMT)

DFSA introduces Real Estate Investment Trusts
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) announced today, that rules to permit the operation of Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITS) within the DIFC have been introduced with effect from 6th August 2006. (Sun, 13 Aug 2006 09:29:09 GMT)

New online real estate portal for UAE launched
Keynet Information Technology launched today, the 13th of August, an online real estate center - Real24.ae. (Sun, 13 Aug 2006 09:44:19 GMT)

Real estate baron started out cutting 'cots
Commercial real estate dealmaker Ralph Borelli grew up in East San Jose next to an apricot orchard where his job was to cut open the succulent fruit and lay it out for drying. (Sun, 13 Aug 2006 10:19:34 GMT)

US BPO company eyes JV with big real estate developers
Global business process outsourcing firm Intellirisk Management Corporation is exploring the possibility of entering into joint venture agreements with real estate firms including the Ayalas and the Aboitizes of the Philippines. (Sun, 13 Aug 2006 16:21:09 GMT)

National Real Estate Magazine Enforces Its Trademarks
Homes & Land Affiliates, LLC has received a favorable settlement in a trademark infringement lawsuit brought against Florida real estate brokerage (Sun, 13 Aug 2006 17:06:48 GMT)

Foreigners, OFWs prop up real estate sector
Real estate in Davao City is at a its best performance this year compared to previous years, this according to brokers. Brokers credit the city's flourishing of the real estate industry to Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and foreigners who marry Filipinas, particulary Dabawenyas. (Sun, 13 Aug 2006 17:15:30 GMT)

Real estate transactions
Residential real estate transactions over $200,000 filed with the Clark County Assessor from June 1-15. The information includes seller's name, buyer's name, property location, description, price and closing date. Listed below are some of the 1,034 June sales. (Sun, 13 Aug 2006 18:25:45 GMT)

Malaysia eyes Mideast funds for real estate
Malaysia is seeking to attract more investment from Middle Eastern countries by approving an Islamic currency swap and the world's first publicly traded real-estate investment trust that complies with Muslim law. (Sun, 13 Aug 2006 18:27:16 GMT)

New name for NZ’s biggest real estate website
New Zealand’s biggest and most popular real estate site is being transformed. (Sun, 13 Aug 2006 21:49:53 GMT)

Real estate group claims national title
After almost 50 years and several guises, the Independent Property Group can lay claim to being the country's leading real estate agency. (Sun, 13 Aug 2006 22:35:54 GMT)

New real estate portal for UAE
Keynet Information Technology has launched an online real estate portal, Real24.ae. The site improves access to online real estate data and resources and aims to centralise all UAE property offers to one location. (Mon, 14 Aug 2006 04:15:09 GMT)

DBJ hires Buchholz to tackle real estate beat
Veteran reporter and freelance journalist Jan Buchholz has joined the Denver Business Journal to cover real estate, development and related industries. (Mon, 14 Aug 2006 04:54:53 GMT)

Real estate investors team up to buy North San Jose office space
Opportunistic real estate investor JER Partners has teamed with newly formed real estate firm Lane Partners LLC of Menlo Park to acquire nearly 300,000 square feet of mostly empty office and R&D space in the heart of North San Jose's Golden Triangle. (Mon, 14 Aug 2006 04:59:06 GMT)

Wells Real Estate launching new $3.4B REIT
Atlanta real estate investor Leo F. Wells III, who has raised billions in recent years, is once again dipping into the money well. (Mon, 14 Aug 2006 05:03:57 GMT)

Briefing - Asia Real Estate - Aug 14, 2006
An executive briefing on real estate for Aug 14, 2006, prepared by Asia Pulse (http://www.asiapulse.com), the real-time, Asia-based wire with exclusive news, commercial intelligence and business opportunities. (Mon, 14 Aug 2006 06:25:00 GMT)

Real estate developer Dunham injured in crash
A Siouxland real estate developer was airlifted to a Sioux Falls hospital after he and a passenger on his motorcycle were rear-ended by a van Thursday near Larchwood, Iowa. (Mon, 14 Aug 2006 06:25:28 GMT)

Real Estate Investment Trusts
Real estate investment trusts or REITs have been one of the hottest investment products in Asia over the last few years and more investors are expected to pour money into REITs despite rising interest rates and the underlying risks involved. (Mon, 14 Aug 2006 07:16:40 GMT)

Dubai financial free zone permits real estate trust funds
Dubai International Financial Centre, the premier financial free zone in Dubai has given the go-ahead to real estate investment trusts that use pooled investors' funds to acquire and purchase property within its precincts. The zone's regulator issued a statement to this effect on Aug 13, 2006. (Mon, 14 Aug 2006 08:18:11 GMT)

Top Blagojevich fundraiser sued over real estate deal
CHICAGO — A real estate investor is suing a top fundraiser for Gov. Rod Blagojevich for allegedly failing to live up to a contract and pay more than $330,000 for a deal on Chicago's northwest side. (Mon, 14 Aug 2006 08:43:05 GMT)

REAL ESTATE
1. Real-estate adviser in Landmark lease (Mon, 14 Aug 2006 09:29:53 GMT)

American Financial to sell some New York real estate
American Financial Corp. said Monday that it has an agreement sell some of its real estate assets in New York. (Mon, 14 Aug 2006 13:47:57 GMT)

American Financial to Sell Real Estate
American Financial Group Inc., a company that sells property and casualty insurance, said Monday it will sell some of its New York real estate assets in a deal that will net about $29 million. (Mon, 14 Aug 2006 14:19:30 GMT)

Ethiopia: Question of Finance in the Real Estate Sector
One of the most challenging issues for our development agenda today is meeting Ethiopia's ever-increasing housing needs that accompany its rapid urbanization. Taking this into account, the government has licensed a total of 130 real estate companies to invest in Ethiopia. (Mon, 14 Aug 2006 14:38:09 GMT)

Real estate mood could shift from worry to wonder
A few years from now, people will be wondering why Tucson’s real estate industry was concerned about the future. That’s the forecast of retail specialist Pete Villaescusa, first vice president CB Richard Ellis Tucson. (Mon, 14 Aug 2006 15:45:02 GMT)

Marylhurst University offering real estate BS degree online
Beginning this fall, Marylhurst University will offer its bachelor of science in real estate studies program online. (Mon, 14 Aug 2006 16:40:47 GMT)

Real estate transactions
Commercial real estate transactions filed with the Clark County Assessor for June 16-30. The information includes seller's name, buyer's name, property location, description, price and closing date. (Mon, 14 Aug 2006 16:41:42 GMT)

Marylhurst University to Launch Accelerated Online BS in Real Estate Studies Degree This Fall
Beginning this fall, Marylhurst University will deliver its unique brand of liberal arts business education to students around the country by offering its Bachelor of Science in Real Estate Studies program online. Not only is the program one of a handful of real estate bachelor degrees offered in the United States, but it is also delivered in an accelerated format that can be completed in as (Mon, 14 Aug 2006 18:24:00 GMT)

China Spending on Factories, Real Estate Likely Slowed in July
Aug. 14 (Bloomberg) -- Investment in China's factories, real estate and other fixed assets likely grew at a slower pace in July as the government moved to curb expansion. (Mon, 14 Aug 2006 20:09:58 GMT)

Chinese real estate fund begins investment roadshow in UAE
DUBAI — NCL Fund Management, a Chinese real estate fund management company yesterday met high networth individuals and institutions from the UAE in Dubai and presented investment opportunities in a $400 million real estate investment fund in China. (Tue, 15 Aug 2006 03:12:08 GMT)

Downtown Fort Worth A Real Estate 'Hot Spot'
While Dallas struggles to revitalize its’ downtown, Fort Worth’s city center is finding itself in one of the most successful markets in the country. Currently downtown Fort Worth is a commercial real estate hot spot. Businesses and residents are moving to the area to be in the city's center and to take advantage of a bustling downtown Fort Worth. As a result, the influx has created a competitive (Tue, 15 Aug 2006 03:28:53 GMT)

Real estate developer Dunham injured in crash
A Siouxland real estate developer was airlifted to a Sioux Falls hospital after he and a passenger on his motorcycle were rear-ended by a van Thursday near Larchwood, Iowa. (Tue, 15 Aug 2006 05:25:27 GMT)

Briefing - Asia Real Estate - Aug 15, 2006
An executive briefing on real estate for Aug 15, 2006, prepared by Asia Pulse (http://www.asiapulse.com), the real-time, Asia-based wire with exclusive news, commercial intelligence and business opportunities. (Tue, 15 Aug 2006 06:11:00 GMT)

Sheehan Land Deal Spurs Debate in Real Estate Circles
By Mike Copeland, Waco Tribune-Herald, Texas Aug. 13--Peace mom Cindy Sheehan plunked down $52,500 for five acres in Crawford, causing some real estate agents and appraisers to gasp at her spendthrift ways. (Tue, 15 Aug 2006 07:07:44 GMT)

Bill Velto gets real about I.E. real estate
Bill Velto has been involved with professional real estate for more than 16 years and has been manager of Tarbell Realtors in Upland for the past 14. He has managed, coached and trained more than 5,000 real estate agents. (Tue, 15 Aug 2006 07:51:28 GMT)

Colonia Real Estate: Deutliche Gewinnsteigerung im zweiten Quartal
Köln (aktiencheck.de AG) - Der Immobilienkonzern Colonia Real Estate AG (ISIN DE0006338007/ WKN 633800) meldete am Dienstag, dass er im zweiten Quartal 2006 erneut sämtliche Ergebnisgrößen deutlich gesteigert hat. (Tue, 15 Aug 2006 08:07:16 GMT)

Big Island Real Estate Site Offers MLS Access, Local Real Estate Updates, Buyer and Seller Guidelines and New Photos of
Kailua-Kona, HI (PRWEB) August 15, 2006 -- Top Producer and Top Listing Agent Roxy Van Bockel, Realtor(s) from Century 21 All Islands in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii has updated her popular real estate website at www. (Tue, 15 Aug 2006 12:00:00 GMT)

Edgewater Villa Condos Prove Real Estate Buyers Are Not Purchasing Just Any Property Available
Pembroke Pines, FL (PRWEB) August 15, 2006 -- Real estate buyers are not out purchasing every property available on the market anymore. (Tue, 15 Aug 2006 12:00:00 GMT)

InnVest Real Estate Investment Trust announces monthly distribution
InnVest Real Estate Investment Trust announced today that a distribution of $0.09375 per unit has been declared to the unitholders of record as at the close of business on August 31, 2006, payable on September 15, 2006. (Tue, 15 Aug 2006 12:00:00 GMT)

Real estate mood could shift from worry to wonder
A few years from now, people will be wondering why Tucson’s real estate industry was concerned about the future. That’s the forecast of retail specialist Pete Villaescusa, first vice president CB Richard Ellis Tucson. (Tue, 15 Aug 2006 15:45:03 GMT)

Real estate transactions
Land real estate transactions filed with the Clark County Assessor for June 16-30. The information includes seller's name, buyer's name, description, price and closing date. (Tue, 15 Aug 2006 16:57:02 GMT)

RealPlus' Real Estate Listings System Picks Up Speed, Goes Mobile With IBM
Linux World Conference and Expo -- IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced that New York City's RealPlus LLC, a residential real estate software development firm, has upgraded its IBM software to significantly improve information access in mobility and faster response times. (Tue, 15 Aug 2006 18:00:00 GMT)

City personal and real estate property taxes increased
Chillicothe City Council members voted 4-1 to increase the tax rate for personal and real estate property during their regular meeting Monday night in the council chambers at City Hall. (Tue, 15 Aug 2006 19:36:07 GMT)

Real estate sales still in funk
Southern California's residential real estate market remained in a funk during July as sales fell for the eighth straight time to their lowest level for the month in nine years, an industry tracker said today. (Tue, 15 Aug 2006 19:56:24 GMT)

BofA, National City offer bleak view of real estate, economy
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- On the same day a report showed the confidence of U.S. home builders collapsed to a 15-year low, Bank of America and National City executives offered their own bleak views of the real-estate market and economy on Tuesday, even as they sounded reassuring about their own companies' prospects. (Tue, 15 Aug 2006 20:21:08 GMT)

Perry County Real Estate Tax Bills Total $12.1 Million
Over $12.1 million in real estate taxes have been billed to Perry County taxpayers this year. While property owners will see relief in some areas, many are receiving higher tax bills this week. (Tue, 15 Aug 2006 20:21:18 GMT)

Now, own your piece of real estate action
Real Estate Mutual Funds are expected to give investors their share from the real estate boom. (Tue, 15 Aug 2006 20:44:30 GMT)

Will sites like Zillow.com shake up the real estate industry?
Video: Will sites like Zillow.com shake up the real estate industry?. Steve Chainey bought his dream home using Zillow.com, a Web 2.0 site that combines satellite mapping imagery with home valuation analysis. This site and others like it provide consumers with research tools that have been difficult to access in the past, potentially disrupting the traditional real estate paradigm. (Tue, 15 Aug 2006 22:19:18 GMT)

Will sites like Zillow.com shake up the real estate industry?
Steve Chainey bought his dream home using Zillow.com, a Web 2.0 sitethat combines satellite mapping imagery with home valuation analysis.This site and others like it provide consumers with research tools thathave been difficult to access in the past, potentially disrupting thetraditional real estate paradigm. (Tue, 15 Aug 2006 22:41:21 GMT)

RealPlus' Real Estate Listings System Picks Up Speed, Goes Mobile With IBM
IBM(NYSE: IBM) today announced that New York City's RealPlus LLC, aresidential real estate software development firm, has upgraded its IBMsoftware to significantly improve information access in mobility and fasterresponse times. Queries on the multiple listings service that originallytook two to three minutes now produced results in less than six seconds. (Tue, 15 Aug 2006 23:05:43 GMT)

NAR Forms Joint Venture with Mexican Real Estate Organization
The relationship is expected to provide greater uniformity of standards of practice in real estate between the two countries (Wed, 16 Aug 2006 02:50:49 GMT)

Century 21 Real Estate Adds 80 Companies to its Global Network of Franchisees
Largest residential real estate franchisor grows by 160 offices (Wed, 16 Aug 2006 02:51:58 GMT)

Real Estate Practice Gains New Ground With Top Firms
Centro Watt's purchase of Heritage Property Investment Trust: $3.2 billion. GE Real Estate's acquisition of Arden Realty: $4.8 billion. Kimco Realty Corp. and Pan Pacific Retail Properties merger: $4 billion. (Wed, 16 Aug 2006 04:14:10 GMT)

Lilburn council approves market and real estate study
LILBURN — Lilburn’s downtown, U.S. Highway 29 overlay district and the former Readymix Concrete property on Killian Hill will be the focus of a real estate and market study approved by the Lilburn City Council Monday night. (Wed, 16 Aug 2006 04:20:30 GMT)

Top Real Estate Websites
A ranking of the top New Zealand websites for the week ending 13 August 2006 from Nielsen//NetRatings' Market Intelligence service for the Real Estate category. (Wed, 16 Aug 2006 05:50:05 GMT)

Briefing - Asia Real Estate - Aug 16, 2006
An executive briefing on real estate for Aug 16, 2006, prepared by Asia Pulse (http://www.asiapulse.com), the real-time, Asia-based wire with exclusive news, commercial intelligence and business opportunities. (Wed, 16 Aug 2006 05:53:00 GMT)

Sarawak seeks collaboration with Singapore on real estate and tourism
KUCHING: Sarawak wants Singapore to work with the state to develop its real estate and tourism sectors. (Wed, 16 Aug 2006 07:52:44 GMT)

German Stocks Pare Gains; E.ON, Hypo Real Estate Lead Declines
Aug. 16 (Bloomberg) -- Germany's main stock index pared gains, led by a drop in shares of E.ON, the world's largest utility by sales, and Hypo Real Estate Holding AG, the mortgage bank spun off from HVB Group. (Wed, 16 Aug 2006 08:18:32 GMT)

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS - North Common MMA-CJN
Clermont County real estate transfer information is provided as a public service by the office of Clermont County Auditor Linda L. Fraley. Some listings may not include complete information. (Wed, 16 Aug 2006 09:22:41 GMT)

Landmark Properties expands real estate services
Landmark Properties, one of the United Arab Emirates leading property consultants, is expanding its business inline with the rapid growth in Dubai's real estate market. (Wed, 16 Aug 2006 10:14:10 GMT)

Isle real estate priced near top of market
Hawai'i's residential real estate remains among the priciest in the nation, though sales transactions are slowing, new data from the National Association of Realtors show. (Wed, 16 Aug 2006 12:24:22 GMT)

Real Estate Companies Increase Productivity With AltiGen IP Phone Systems
AltiGen(R) Communications, Inc. a pioneering manufacturer of VoIP business phone systems and call center solutions is pleased to announce that two real estate customers, SimplySold(R) and CPS Real Estate (CPS) are achieving increased productivity and enhanced mobility for their real estate agents while reducing telecom expenses with AltiGen phone systems. (Wed, 16 Aug 2006 15:20:08 GMT)

After outpacing real estate, Equity Residential gets a downgrade
BOSTON (MarketWatch) -- Merrill Lynch downgraded shares of apartment owner Equity Residential Properties Trust on Wednesday, citing the stock's outperformance of the real-estate pack. (Wed, 16 Aug 2006 16:50:58 GMT)

Rent Finders USA, Inc. Elects Real Estate Industry Leader, Aaron A. Moss, to Board of Directors
Rent Finders USA, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: RFDU) is pleased to announce that Rent Finders USA, Inc., one of America'sfastest-growing real estate companies, has elected Aaron A. Moss to theCompany's Board of Directors. Mr. Moss is the current President and Brokerof Aaron A. Moss Real Estate, Inc., a recently acquired division of RentFinders USA, which is located in Skaneateles, New York. (Wed, 16 Aug 2006 16:51:52 GMT)

Las Cruces real estate firm joins international consortium
Steinborn Inc. Realtors Commercial Division, a Las Cruces-based commercial real estate firm, has joined the international commercial real estate organization TCN Worldwide. Owned by Steinborn Inc. Realtors, one of the largest real estate firms in New Mexico, Steinborn/TCN Worldwide will represent TCN in the southern area of the state, with future plans to expand into the El Paso market. (Wed, 16 Aug 2006 18:11:17 GMT)

Real estate agents to get inside look at Frenchman's Creek development
For the first time, the folks at Frenchman's Creek are opening up the exclusive Palm Beach Gardens residential development to a hungry horde of real estate agents. (Wed, 16 Aug 2006 18:55:03 GMT)

Canadian Real Estate Invesment Trust Announces August 2006 Distribution
Canadian Real Estate Investment Trust ('CREIT') (TSX: REF.UN) today announced its August 2006 monthly distribution in the amount of 10.83 cents per unit (C$1.30 annualized). The August distribution will be payable on September 15, 2006 to Unitholders of record August 31, 2006. (Wed, 16 Aug 2006 19:19:36 GMT)

RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust Announces August 2006 Distribution
RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust ('RioCan')(TSX: REI.UN) today announced a distribution of 10.75 cents per unit for the month of August. The distribution will be payable on September 8, 2006 to unitholders of record as at August 31, 2006. (Wed, 16 Aug 2006 19:34:45 GMT)

FSBO Marin.com: A New Concept in Real Estate
FSBO Marin ( http://fsbomarin.com/ ), a new real estate firm serving both Marin County and San Francisco, formally launched today as one of the first businesses of its kind to combine professional a la carte real estate services, shared commissions and the guidance of a financial advisor for our clients. (Wed, 16 Aug 2006 19:49:18 GMT)

Murfreesboro Realtor joins Weichert Real Estate Affiliates
Carroll Real Estate Services in Murfreesboro has franchised with Weichert Real Estate Affiliates Inc. (Wed, 16 Aug 2006 20:01:04 GMT)

BofA, National City offer bleak view of real estate, economy
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- On the same day a report showed the confidence of U.S. home builders collapsed to a 15-year low, Bank of America and National City executives offered their own bleak views of the real-estate market and economy on Tuesday, even as they sounded reassuring about their own companies' prospects. (Wed, 16 Aug 2006 21:13:40 GMT)

Book Review: Trump University Real Estate 101
A few weeks ago I reviewed The Complete Idiot's Guide to Real Estate Investing Basics and praised it as a detailed manual for anyone just starting out in real estate investing. At the same time, I had gotten my hands on this new Trump University Real Estate 101 book, and as I picked it up, I wondered if I was just going to end up reading all the same information in a new package. I (Wed, 16 Aug 2006 22:16:27 GMT)

Real estate Q&A
The real estate market continues to soften, and yesterday it was reported that new home construction was down 7 percent in the Northeast in July, while in the nation it was down 2.5 percent. (See In Brief, Page A54.) (Thu, 17 Aug 2006 01:03:40 GMT)

China tightens bank lending to real estate sector
In the hope of fending off possible risks fuelled by sizzling property lending, China Banking Regulatory Commission (CBRC) has issued a new policy tightening bank credit in the real estate sector. (Thu, 17 Aug 2006 02:06:40 GMT)

Q: A:Antoinette Matisoo What is the real estate market like in our area now?
Q: A:Antoinette Matisoo What is the real estate market like in our area now? Is it a good time to sell? How about buy? What did your neighbor’s home sell for? (Thu, 17 Aug 2006 03:47:08 GMT)

Briefing - Asia Real Estate - Aug 17, 2006
An executive briefing on real estate for Aug 17, 2006, prepared by Asia Pulse (http://www.asiapulse.com), the real-time, Asia-based wire with exclusive news, commercial intelligence and business opportunities. (Thu, 17 Aug 2006 05:05:00 GMT)

China tightens bank lending to real estate sector
Beijing, Aug 17: To tighten bank credit to real estate sector, China has issued new rules which stipulates that financial institutions shall not grant loans to projects whose developers fail to raise 35 per cent of the investment from their own resources. (Thu, 17 Aug 2006 06:14:19 GMT)

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