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Real Estate News May 2008

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Real estate agents punished for 'under-quoting'
Thirteen Sydney real estate agents have been disciplined for under-quoting house prices after a New South Wales Government investigation. (Sat, 24 May 2008 03:01:00 GMT)

Ex-prosecutor pleads to real estate theft
A former Bucks County prosecutor who went to jail 10 years ago for embezzling real estate settlement fees admitted in court yesterday that he had used his job as a mortgage broker to steal from clients again. (Sat, 24 May 2008 05:41:36 GMT)

Dubai Real Estate Corporation launches 'wasl’, an Asset Management Group
Dubai Real Estate Corporation, announced the establishment of 'wasl’, an Asset Management Group to oversee its rapidly expanding asset portfolio. (Sat, 24 May 2008 07:14:46 GMT)

Real estate agents can share burden in housing downturn
I had my home priced under the market price and recently took it away from the brokers so I could lower the price even more. Why? Well, I have a beautiful, wonderfully priced home and did not get any offers. In this period of downturn in the real estate market, each week we are told, "Price your house under the market value or pull it off the market." (Sat, 24 May 2008 07:15:53 GMT)

Real Estate investment to touch USD 20 bn by 2010:Deloitte
The Indian real estate sector has emerged as one of the most appealing industries for both domestic and foreign investors and is presently the second largest employing sector... (Sat, 24 May 2008 08:55:48 GMT)

Another conviction of Sunnyvale man in real estate scheme
In a closing chapter of a long, drawn-out legal case, a 49-year-old ex-real estate agent from Sunnyvale will likely end up with a longer sentence for engineering a real estate scam. (Sat, 24 May 2008 08:58:29 GMT)

Alberta real estate still cooling down
Alberta's real estate market showed further signs of cooling as the province's resale market contracted well above the national average in April. Moreover, the average price of housing also dropped last month, the Canadian Real Estate Association reported yesterday. (Sat, 24 May 2008 09:32:38 GMT)

Real estate consultant told to turn himself in
Real estate consultant Donald Davidson, who was convicted earlier this year of wire fraud and conspiring to commit wire fraud, was ordered to surrender himself to a federal prison by noon May 30. (Sat, 24 May 2008 09:57:44 GMT)

Broker starts own real estate brokerage | The Reporter-Herald
Sharon Cook, former broker associate with RE/MAX Alliance, has started her own real estate brokerage, No-Co Realty Inc., specializing in ’menu-driven’ real estate services for home buyers and sellers in Northern Colorado (No-Co). (Sat, 24 May 2008 12:13:47 GMT)

Real Estate People
RICHARD DEMPSEY was recently appointed treasurer of the Lakeland Association of Realtors by the board of directors. Dempsey is a sales associate and Realtor with Coldwell Banker Commercial Saunders Real Estate, Lakeland. (Sat, 24 May 2008 13:43:24 GMT)

DOF backs bill on regulatory framework for real estate investment firms
The Department of Finance (DOF) is backing a bill that seeks to provide the regulatory framework for real estate investment companies but expressed some reservations on some provisions of the proposed measure. (Sat, 24 May 2008 16:34:09 GMT)

VCFs, FVCIs line up for real estate sector
The real estate sector has hogged the limelight among preferred investment avenues for a host of venture capital funds (VCFs) and foreign venture capital investors (FVCI) during the last fiscal. (Sat, 24 May 2008 21:11:58 GMT)

VCFs, FVCIs line up for real estate sector
The real estate sector has hogged the limelight among preferred investment avenues for a host of VCFs and FVCI during the last fiscal. (Sat, 24 May 2008 21:18:23 GMT)

Real Estate Blogs As An Internet Marketing Strategy
Many real estate agents are now putting up their own blogs to market their business. In truth, the competition on the real estate market is quite strict as more and more companies rise up to meet the others head on. (Sun, 25 May 2008 02:36:44 GMT)

Ras Al Khaimah Real Estate and Investment Show opens
RAS AL KHAIMAH — Shaikh Ahmed bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Chairman of Ras Al Khaimah Customs and Ports Department, inaugurated the second Ras Al Khaimah Real Estate & Investment Show (RAK REIS) at the Ras Al Khaimah Exhibition Centre yesterday. (Sun, 25 May 2008 03:44:22 GMT)

County real estate
Real estate sales of $100,000 and above, as recorded by the office of Cleveland County Clerk Tammy HowardMa... (Sun, 25 May 2008 04:25:42 GMT)

Real estate center established in Kuwait
KUWAIT, May 24 (KUNA) -- Al-Sanousi Real Estate Center Company, the first center specialized in the management of the real estate market in Kuwait and abroad, has been established as a broker for the sale and purchase of property for commercial and investment purposes, as well as blocks and large residential land plots. (Sun, 25 May 2008 04:55:57 GMT)

REAL ESTATE NOTES
PEOPLE IN THE NEWS John Brockwell of Weichert Realtors has been elected president of the Weichert Virginia Broker Council. --Compiled by Trudy Knight Send information to Real Estate Notes, Richmond Times-Dispatch, P.O. Box 85333, Richmond, VA 23293-0001; e-mail ldunham@timesdispatch.com; or fax (804) 775-8141. Notices must be submitted in writing. Deadline is 5 p.m. Wednesday, 10 days before ... (Sun, 25 May 2008 06:01:56 GMT)

Real Estate Exchange Becoming a Popular Option in Down Market
Across the country, the deteriorating real estate market has led many to realize that trading may be an extremely viable approach to selling one's real estate. One of the places where this is prevalent is in Western North Carolina. (Sun, 25 May 2008 07:01:00 GMT)

Shoura to discuss real estate regulations
25 May 2008 RIYADH - The Shoura Council is scheduled to discuss on Sunday a number of draft regulations affecting real estate financing, control of financing companies, leasing, and mortgaging of notarized real property. (Sun, 25 May 2008 07:10:57 GMT)

Real Estate Exchange Becoming a Popular Option in Down Market
Across the country, the deteriorating real estate market has led many to realize that trading may be an extremely viable approach to selling one's real estate. One of the places where this is prevalent is in Western North Carolina. (PRWeb May 25, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb968784.htm (Sun, 25 May 2008 07:21:01 GMT)

Al Balushi Investment plans new real estate projects
25 May 2008 MUSCAT -- Al Balushi Investment LLC, which currently manages a number of major real estate ventures in Oman and the United Arab Emirates, is planning to unveil several new developments in the near future. (Sun, 25 May 2008 07:40:57 GMT)

Cityscape real estate award raises Al Madina A'Zarqa's international credentials
In winning 'Best Real Estate Marketing Campaign 2008’ at the Cityscape Real Estate Awards 2008 for the Middle East held recently at Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi, Oman’s Al Madina A’Zarqa project has significantly raised its international profile. (Sun, 25 May 2008 08:14:52 GMT)

Real Estate and Investment event makes an impact in Ras Al Khaimah
Ras Al Khaimah Real Estate and Investment Show (Rak REIS) closed as prospective investors flock to this fast emerging emirate to purchase prime properties. (Sun, 25 May 2008 09:14:59 GMT)

No. of state real estate test-takers drops by 57%
The number of people taking state exams to be real estate agents has dropped 57 percent and Nashville area real estate schools are seeing enrollments cut in half. (Mon, 26 May 2008 04:10:32 GMT)

Japanese real estate firms seek big rent increases in central Tokyo
Mitsui Fudosan, the largest real estate developer in Japan, said it was in talks with tenants to raise office rents by an average 10 to 15 percent. (Mon, 26 May 2008 04:12:55 GMT)

Real estate partners spar over Cascades
A 25-year friendship and a multimillion-dollar real estate development are at the center of a recent lawsuit filed against Dallas real estate investor Bill Cawley. (Mon, 26 May 2008 04:18:33 GMT)

Year starts off slow in local commercial real estate market
There has been a significant drop in commercial real estate deals between first quarter 2007 and first quarter 2008, and Twin Cities companies are feeling the pinch. (Mon, 26 May 2008 05:33:12 GMT)

Real estate divide widens as data shows deal volume takes a big dip
Blame the disconnect between buyers and sellers along with the credit crunch for the sharp drop in commercial real estate deals, according to industry insiders. (Mon, 26 May 2008 05:40:14 GMT)

German Stocks Gain, Led by Hypo Real Estate, E.ON, ThyssenKrupp
May 26 (Bloomberg) -- Germany's DAX Index advanced, recovering earlier losses. Hypo Real Estate Holding AG, E.ON AG and ThyssenKrupp AG led the gain. The benchmark DAX added 11.44, or 0.2 percent, to 6,955.49 as of 10:55 a.m. in Frankfurt after falling as much as 0.4 percent. (Mon, 26 May 2008 09:28:56 GMT)

Real estate prices won’t follow interest rate increases
VietNamNet Bridge – Head of the HCM City Economics Institute Tran Du Lich said that real estate prices will not go up to follow the interest rate increases as virtual demand will decrease. (Mon, 26 May 2008 09:50:59 GMT)

Erie County Real Estate Transactions
Following are real estate transactions over $5,000 as listed in records of the Erie County clerk's office for the week ending April 11. (Mon, 26 May 2008 11:10:33 GMT)

Niagara County Real Estate Transactions
Following are real estate transactions over $5,000 as listed in records of the Niagara County clerk's office for the week ending April 11. (Mon, 26 May 2008 11:10:43 GMT)

Get the Right Agent When You Sell Your Home in Miami Real Estate
In today’s Miami real estate market, in order for you to get great results, hiring a real estate agent is important. There are lots of real estate agents that you can hire in a market, so how can you choose the right one for you? (Mon, 26 May 2008 11:14:56 GMT)

Real Estate Blog: How To Increase Site Traffic Without Any Problems
If you plan to put up a real estate blog, then it would be best to turn it into a big success on the first try, and this can be measured by the number of traffic that you get during its operation. (Mon, 26 May 2008 12:44:58 GMT)

UBS warns of losses to international real estate
UBS on Monday warned that that it may have to record losses on non-U.S. real estate as it seeks nearly $16 billion from shareholders to repair a dented balance sheet. (Mon, 26 May 2008 12:49:43 GMT)

German Stocks Advance, Led by Hypo Real Estate, E.ON and Merck
May 26 (Bloomberg) -- Germany's DAX Index gained, paced by shares of Hypo Real Estate Holding AG, E.ON AG and Merck KGaA. The benchmark DAX added 13.70, or 0.2 percent, to 6,957.75 as of 4:06 p.m. in Frankfurt after falling as much as 0.4 percent earlier. (Mon, 26 May 2008 14:43:26 GMT)

REAL ESTATE
Residential real estate In this section you can find different offers on residential real estate from the leading real estate agencies: Apartments for all tastes: standard to luxurious, short or long terms. (Mon, 26 May 2008 20:32:49 GMT)

REAL ESTATE CATALOGUE
In the nearest issue you will find the latest data on commercial, residential and trade premises in St. Petersburg. Fresh information about state of real estate market, tips from the leading consulting companies and much more! (Mon, 26 May 2008 20:34:59 GMT)

Convicted Real Estate Agent Must Give Himself up by Friday
A former real estate agent convicted of fraud and conspiracy is being given until the end of the week to report to prison. A judge rejected Donald Davidson's request to remain free until his appeal was heard. (Tue, 27 May 2008 02:34:08 GMT)

Timing Is Perfect for Real Estate Development Program Graduates
After two years in the University of Maryland's Masters in Real Estate Development (MRED) program -- teaching all aspects of ''green'' solutions, including energy efficiency, adaptive reuse, affordable housing, transit-oriented development and smart growth -- its first six graduates ''hit the street at a moment of great opportunity,'' said Program Director Margaret McFarland, ''just as the ... (Tue, 27 May 2008 04:11:26 GMT)

Hypo Real Estate Says Flowers' Bid Below Intrinsic Share Value
May 26 (Bloomberg) -- Hypo Real Estate Holding AG , Germany's second-biggest commercial property bank, said J.C. Flowers & Co.'s offer to buy up to 24.9 percent of the company is below the intrinsic value of the share price. (Tue, 27 May 2008 05:13:45 GMT)

USU team wins Utah real-estate competition
Business schools         Four students in Utah State University's business school won the $20,000 first-place prize at the 2007 Utah Real Estate Challenge. (Tue, 27 May 2008 06:42:37 GMT)

Real Estate by Christie Smythe: Apartment, office, industrial vacancies are up
Real estate executives, developers, bankers and other interested parties gathered for the Pima County Real Estate Research Council's quarterly meeting last week. The topics included higher vacancy rates in apartments as well as in office and industrial buildings. (Tue, 27 May 2008 07:16:57 GMT)

Lakewood squeezed by slowdown in real estate sales
Add Lakewood to the list of local governments adjusting their finances to the slumping real estate market. (Tue, 27 May 2008 08:30:47 GMT)

Brian Horst, real estate broker, dies
Longtime Mobile real estate broker Brian Keith Horst died after he fell from the roof of his Daphne home, his father said Monday. Horst had power-washed his house on Lake Circle in the early afternoon and climbed onto the roof to wash a dormer, according to his father, E. Kent Horst of Mobile. (Tue, 27 May 2008 09:31:07 GMT)

Hypo Real Estate Chief Says Stock Plunge Unjustified (Update1)
May 27 (Bloomberg) -- Hypo Real Estate Holding AG , the worst performing stock on Germany's benchmark DAX Index this year, defended the bank's communication of subprime-related writedowns, saying the plunge in shares was unjustified. (Tue, 27 May 2008 09:43:37 GMT)

Hypo Real Estate CEO says credit crisis eased slightly in April UPDATE
(adds further CEO comments on share price, J.C. Flower offer) MUNICH (Thomson Financial) - Hypo Real Estate Holdings AG.'s chief executive Georg Funke said the situation on global credit markets eased slightly in April, though markets remain "volatile and unpredictable". (Tue, 27 May 2008 09:59:07 GMT)

Taiwan real estate poised to climb on China buyers
TAIPEI - TAIWAN'S real estate market, an Asia laggard in recent years, is seeing new signs of life as developers and property owners hope a new, China-friendly government will open the island to mainland Chinese investors. (Tue, 27 May 2008 11:18:52 GMT)

Merrill Lynch to Start Real Estate Fund in Brazil, Valor Says
May 27 (Bloomberg) -- Merrill Lynch & Co . plans to start an investment fund for real estate in Brazil with partner MaxCap Real Estate Advisors, Valor Economico reported, citing a company statement. (Tue, 27 May 2008 12:00:03 GMT)

Hypo Real Estate Chief Says Stock Plunge Unjustified (Update2)
May 27 (Bloomberg) -- Hypo Real Estate Holding AG , the worst performing stock on Germany's benchmark DAX Index this year, defended the bank's communication of subprime-related writedowns, saying the plunge in shares was unjustified. (Tue, 27 May 2008 16:14:21 GMT)

Justice Department settles suit against real estate agents
The Justice Department has settled a lawsuit against a group of real estate agents who were accused of illegally blocking Internet-based brokers from accessing home listings. (Tue, 27 May 2008 18:15:46 GMT)

Settlement reached for online real estate agents
WASHINGTON - The Justice Department has settled a lawsuit against a group of real estate agents who were accused of illegally blocking Internet-based brokers from accessing... (Tue, 27 May 2008 18:29:39 GMT)

Fall of a New York real estate dynasty
It always seemed as if Harry Macklowe, the most famous of New York City's swashbuckling developers, was fated to lose it all one day. In good times, he borrowed heavily to expand his real estate empire. In bad times, Macklowe avoided catastrophe by sweet-talking his bankers - or battling them in court. (Tue, 27 May 2008 18:59:16 GMT)

Settlement opens access to home listings for online real estate agents
The Justice Department gave online real estate brokers and potentially their clients a boost Tuesday by forcing a new industry policy opening access to home listings the agents were previously denied. (Tue, 27 May 2008 19:06:20 GMT)

Settlement reached for online real estate agents
The Justice Department gave a boost today to online real estate brokers — and potentially their clients — by forcing new industry policies to give Internet-based agents access to home listings they were previously denied. (Tue, 27 May 2008 19:48:50 GMT)

Settlement reached for online real estate agents
The Justice Department gave a boost Tuesday to online real estate brokers — and potentially their clients — by forcing new industry policies that give Internet-based agents access to home listings they were previously denied. (Tue, 27 May 2008 20:03:56 GMT)

DOJ settles Internet complaint against real estate group
The U.S. Department of Justice and the National Association of Realtors (NAR) have reached a settlement on a 2005 antitrust complaint in which the DOJ accused the group of freezing out Internet-based real estate agents. The proposed settlement, which would be enforced for 10 years, requires the NAR to allow Internet-based brokers of residential real estate to compete with traditional ... (Tue, 27 May 2008 20:23:12 GMT)

Settlement reached for online real estate agents
The Justice Department gave online real estate brokers — and potentially their clients — a boost Tuesday by forcing a new industry policy opening access to home listings the agents were previously denied. (Tue, 27 May 2008 20:51:18 GMT)

Settlement reached for online real estate agents
The Justice Department gave a boost Tuesday to online real estate brokers — and potentially their clients — by forcing new industry policies that give Internet-based agents access to home listings they were previously denied. (Tue, 27 May 2008 21:10:45 GMT)

Do real estate bonds violate laws?
VietNamNet Bridge – More and more real estate developers are now seeking capital by issuing bonds. However, it remains unclear if the bond issuances violate current laws. (Tue, 27 May 2008 23:35:11 GMT)

Deal opens doors in online real estate
The Justice Department gave a boost Tuesday to online real estate salespeople -- and potentially their clients -- by forcing new industry policies that give Internet-based agents access to home listings they previously were denied. (Wed, 28 May 2008 00:15:26 GMT)

Win for online real estate brokers
Online real estate brokers will be guaranteed access to house listings that were previously kept off-limits to them by the National Association of Realtors following a settlement between the association and the Department of Justice’s antitrust division. (Wed, 28 May 2008 01:26:20 GMT)

Online real estate brokers gain from ruling
The Justice Department gave a boost Tuesday to online real estate brokers by forcing new industry policies that give Internet-based agents access to home listings they were previously denied. (Wed, 28 May 2008 05:53:11 GMT)

Online real estate agents get access to more listings
WASHINGTON — The Justice Department gave a boost Tuesday to online real estate brokers nationwide — and potentially their clients — by forcing new industry policies that give Internet-based agents access to home listings they were previously denied. (Wed, 28 May 2008 07:16:13 GMT)

Settlement reached on online listings / Internet-based real estate agents would gain access
The Justice Department gave a boost Tuesday to online real estate brokers - and potentially to their clients - by forcing new industry policies that give Internet-based agents access to home listings they were previously denied. The tentative settlement,... (Wed, 28 May 2008 07:26:11 GMT)

Settlement reached for online real-estate agents
The Justice Department gave a boost Tuesday to online real-estate brokers — and potentially their clients — by forcing new industry... (Wed, 28 May 2008 07:31:03 GMT)

Settlement to boost online real estate brokers
If approved, the decision would require all listings be released, which might reduce housing costs. The Justice Department gave a boost Tuesday to online real estate brokers — and potentially their clients — by forcing new industry policies that give Internet-based agents access to home listings they were previously denied. (Wed, 28 May 2008 08:16:41 GMT)

Online real estate agents win access to listings
WASHINGTON - The Justice Department gave a boost yesterday to online real estate brokers - and potentially their clients - by forcing new industry policies that give Internet-based agents access to home listings they were previously denied. (Wed, 28 May 2008 08:32:18 GMT)

Real Estate Ruling May Save Buyers Thousands
Web-based real estate brokers were handed a victory by the Department Of Justice that may save homebuyers thousands. (Wed, 28 May 2008 17:05:14 GMT)

Rockford real-estate companies gain on ranking list despite sales drop
Two Rockford real-estate companies reported significant declines in sales in 2007 yet moved up on a national ranking of the country’s largest real-estate companies. (Wed, 28 May 2008 17:38:48 GMT)

Settlement reached for online real estate agents
WASHINGTON – The Justice Department gave a boost Tuesday to online real estate brokers – and potentially their clients – by forcing new industry policies that give Internet-based agents access to home listings they were previously denied. (Wed, 28 May 2008 18:28:33 GMT)

Ruling Opens MLS to Online Real Estate Brokers
Online discount real estate brokers can now enjoy unfettered access to the nation’s Multiple Listing Service thanks to an antitrust lawsuit by the Department of Justice. (Wed, 28 May 2008 19:11:32 GMT)

Accord sparks renewed expat interest, resumption of real-estate projects
Interest in prime Beirut properties has risen since the election of a new president and the expected formation of a national unity government, real-estate companies said on Wednesday. "We expect more investors to contact us soon to buy or rent properties in Beirut Central District [BCD]. But it will take some time before. (Wed, 28 May 2008 19:38:10 GMT)

GBO Inc. Swings To Year Loss On Real Estate Market Slump
GBO Inc. (GBO.T) swung to a loss for the year on lower sales, mainly due to the U.S. real estate market slump. The window and door maker lost C$1.8 million or 5 Canadian cents a share in the latest year compared with earnings of C$2.2 million or 7 Canadian cents a year earlier. (Wed, 28 May 2008 21:12:07 GMT)

Selling Your Florida Real Estate Property At The Right Price
Every home seller wants to get the best deals in selling out their real estate properties. (Wed, 28 May 2008 22:30:16 GMT)

In down market, some real-estate agents call it a day
Gretchen Varkonyi began selling real estate in 2003. The market was hot, and Varkonyi, a mother of two, was also working full time as an administrative assistant. She hoped to learn the ropes and build a career in a competitive but lucrative business. (Wed, 28 May 2008 23:50:15 GMT)

Mixed-use real estate in demand
As Kyivans’ salaries grow, the demand for quality apartments is increasing and development companies are responding by building mixed-use real estate complexes that combine residential and commercial space in compact communities. (Thu, 29 May 2008 01:18:32 GMT)

Book Review: The Venus Approach to Real-Estate Investing by S. A. Philipp and Barbara Heil-Sonneck
Being a woman is an asset in the real-estate development business. This books tells and shows you how. "I know a lot of people are unable to realize their true potential because they are simply afraid to step outside the box. If I did, you can too!" - Kathy Kennebrook, Marketing Magic Lady."It takes determination to succeed at any endeavor that is worth your time and effort." - Joanne Musa, ... (Thu, 29 May 2008 01:38:30 GMT)

Makkah witnesses real estate boom
JEDDAH — With the demand for accommodation in Makkah increasing the real estate projects are booming in the holy city. Six real estate projects are being implemented in the central region of Makkah at a total cost of SR50 billion. (Thu, 29 May 2008 02:43:52 GMT)

City Prevents Trinity School's Exit From Real Estate Business
The elite Trinity School on Manhattan's Upper West Side would like to get out of the real estate business, but administrators are finding that is easier said than done. The school was attempting to sell a rent-controlled apartment building it owns to a private developer, Pembroke Properties, but the city's Department of Housing Preservation and Development is rejecting the sale. The building, an ... (Thu, 29 May 2008 02:55:45 GMT)

Dorothy P. Bruun of Mansfield, at 77, real estate broker
Dorothy P. "Dottie" (Anastas) Bruun of Mansfield, a real estate broker, died Monday at Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro. She was 77. Mrs. Bruun was born,... (Thu, 29 May 2008 04:27:22 GMT)

Softer market finds few bidders at real estate auction
At Wednesday's real estate auction, which was held in a meeting room of a northwest Houston hotel, the turnout was light and the bidding was thin. (Thu, 29 May 2008 05:50:55 GMT)

Sweet Homes eying a larger share of Dhs120bn Ajman real estate sector
Sweet Homes, a leading UAE-based developer and multi-service provider to the real estate sector, has announced that it will be launching a host of projects within the Dhs120bn Ajman real estate market, as part of its Dhs2bn investment plan for 2008. (Thu, 29 May 2008 06:44:49 GMT)

Del. unaffected by real estate ruling
Though the Justice Department ruled to give Internet-based real estate agents access to more home listings, the decision will have little impact on the real estate market in Delaware, real estate workers said Wednesday. (Thu, 29 May 2008 07:50:23 GMT)

The Benefits Of Using A Real Estate Attorney
Although using the services of an attorney can easily add several thousand dollars to the cost of a real estate transaction, it's often money well spent. Read on to find out how an attorney will help you close the deal, and the pitfalls that may end up costing a lot of money. (Thu, 29 May 2008 08:12:45 GMT)

Real estate sales indicate city's appeal
La Quinta continues to attract the most homebuyers looking to purchase in the upscale and luxury market, according to a new analysis of the Coachella Valley's real estate market from January through March. (Thu, 29 May 2008 08:24:20 GMT)

How to Sell Your Home Quickly in Sarasota Real Estate
Are you selling your home in Sarasota real estate? Nowadays, the real estate market is very active again. You need to go back to fundamentals, if you wish to sell your home successfully. (Thu, 29 May 2008 09:00:16 GMT)

Cross-border capital fuels fire in real estate
Cross-border capital flows and high domestic savings rates will continue to fuel surging real estate markets across the Asia-Pacific region, according to industry professionals attending the Asian off-shoot of the world’s largest real estate trade fair. (Thu, 29 May 2008 09:22:36 GMT)

EFI Retains Real Estate Advisory Firm
EFI (NASDAQ:EFII), the world leader in customer-focused digital printing innovation, today announced that it has retained Jones Lang LaSalle, a leading financial professional services firm specializing in real estate, to explore opportunities related to its Foster City, California campus. (Thu, 29 May 2008 11:00:02 GMT)

Real estate conveyance tax Legislature will address it June 11
A special session of the state legislature will convene on Wednesday, June 11, to vote on extending the increased real estate conveyance tax, which is due to sunset on June 30. If it is not extended, it would result in a loss of revenue for municipalities, including Redding. (Thu, 29 May 2008 14:45:15 GMT)

Real estate sinks bank earnings in first quarter: FDIC
The real estate sector is a major drag on banks in the first quarter, the FDIC says, as falling asset quality of real estate loan portfolios pull earnings down substantially to the lowest level in almost 20 years. (Thu, 29 May 2008 15:36:13 GMT)

Czech real estate broker RSCS sets up industry chamber to improvequality of practice
PRAGUE. MAY 29. INTERFAX CENTRAL EUROPE - Czech real estate agency Realitni spolecnost Ceske sporitelny (RSCS), a unit of Austria's Erste Bank-controlled lender Ceska sporitelna, hopes to have all of its brokers licensed within three years in an attempt to fight unprofessional real estate brokers, company representatives told journalists Thursday. (Thu, 29 May 2008 15:45:52 GMT)

W.Va. real estate market defies national trends
By Fred Pace THE REGISTER-HERALD (BECKLEY, W.V.) BECKLEY, W.Va. — Despite national news stories this weekend claiming doom and gloom in the real estate market, West Virginia’s housing market remains stable, according to the West Virginia Association of Realtors. (Thu, 29 May 2008 16:00:06 GMT)

Saratoga real estate agent starts modular home construction company
A real estate agent in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., has started a modular home construction company and said demand is strong despite the overall slowdown in the housing market. (Thu, 29 May 2008 17:35:24 GMT)

Did Real Estate's Wonkiest Web Site Inspire New Josh Hartnett/David Bowie Film?
Besides the thrill of watching David Bowie lean forward all Bond-villian-like and say, "We don't much like the way you conduct your business," the trailer for the new Josh Hartnett film August will thrill New York real estate wonks that use the research Web site PropertyShark . Mr. Hartnett plays Tom Sterling, a luxury car-driving, babe-bedding start-up mogul behind an Internet start-up ... (Thu, 29 May 2008 18:03:29 GMT)

Washington Real Estate Investment Trust Presents at the 2008 NAREIT Investor Forum
ROCKVILLE, Md.----Washington Real Estate Investment Trust announces that George "Skip" McKenzie, President and Chief Executive Officer of Washington Real Estate Investment Trust, will make a company presentation at the 2008 NAREIT Investor Forum in New York, New York. (Thu, 29 May 2008 19:12:00 GMT)

Washington Real Estate Investment Trust Presents at the 2008 NAREIT Investor Forum
Washington Real Estate Investment Trust (WRIT) (NYSE:WRE) announces that George "Skip" McKenzie, (Thu, 29 May 2008 19:24:53 GMT)

Washington Real Estate Investment Trust Presents at the 2008 NAREIT Investor Forum
Washington Real Estate Investment Trust (WRIT) (NYSE:WRE) announces that George "Skip" McKenzie, President and Chief Executive Officer of Washington Real Estate Investment Trust, will make a company presentation at the 2008 NAREIT Investor Forum in New York, New York. Mr. McKenzie is scheduled to present on Wednesday, June 4, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time. (Thu, 29 May 2008 19:27:23 GMT)

REAL ESTATE
Residential real estate In this section you can find different offers on residential real estate from the leading real estate agencies: Apartments for all tastes: standard to luxurious, short or long terms. (Thu, 29 May 2008 20:47:42 GMT)

REAL ESTATE CATALOGUE
In the nearest issue you will find the latest data on commercial, residential and trade premises in St. Petersburg. Fresh information about state of real estate market, tips from the leading consulting companies and much more! (Thu, 29 May 2008 20:49:57 GMT)

Real estate show to open
Real estate dealers have a chance to showcase innovative products in the burgeoning real-estate industry at the inaugural 2008 Real Estate Expo due July 31st to August 3rd at People’s Space, Hotel Africana. (Thu, 29 May 2008 21:14:30 GMT)

Jury convicts already jailed real estate agent of more fraud
The Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office announced last week that 49-year-old John Shaw, an ex-real estate agent, was found guilty by a jury of entering a false contract into evidence at his 2005 jury trial on multiple counts of real estate fraud. (Fri, 30 May 2008 03:29:06 GMT)

THREE PUBLCATIONS JOINTLY HOLD REAL ESTATE MALAYSIA 2008
KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 (Bernama) -- Nanyang Siang Pau, the China Press and Business & Financial magazine are jointly organising Real Estate Malaysia 2008 being held here from May 29 to June 1 to promote the property development industry. Nanyang Press Holding Bhd's executive chairman Datuk Paul Yong said this was the first time the three major publications were coming together ... (Fri, 30 May 2008 04:58:45 GMT)

Three Publcations Jointly Hold Real Estate Malaysia 2008 (Malaysian National News Agency
KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 (Bernama) -- Nanyang Siang Pau, the China Press and Business & Financial magazine are jointly organising Real Estate Malaysia 2008 being held here from May 29 to June 1 to promote the property development industry. (Fri, 30 May 2008 06:56:04 GMT)

ots.CorporateNews: Meinl European Land Limited to be renamed Atrium European Real Estate
ots.CorporateNews: Meinl European Land Limited to be renamed Atrium European Real Estate -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Fri, 30 May 2008 07:50:32 GMT)

Boost Your Real Estate Blogs Popularity With Interesting Posts
To stay above the competition of today's real estate market, real estate agents and firms are now resorting to the power of blogging to maximize their coverage and popularity to millions of potential clients and customers worldwide. (Fri, 30 May 2008 08:17:47 GMT)

Silicon Valley investors join in Vietnam's real estate frenzy
A half a world away from Silicon Valley's anemic real estate market, agent Cindy Nguyen has little time for sleep while she sniffs out deals in one of the world's hottest property markets. Slide show: Vietnam's real estate market (Fri, 30 May 2008 08:55:16 GMT)

Uganda: Real Estate Show to Open
Real estate dealers have a chance to showcase innovative products in the burgeoning real-estate industry at the inaugural 2008 Real Estate Expo due July 31st to August 3rd at People's Space, Hotel Africana. (Fri, 30 May 2008 08:58:34 GMT)

Online chat on real estate
Join staff writers Lori Weisberg, Roger Showley and Emmet Pierce at noon today for an online chat about real estate. They'll answer your questions about the housing market and related housing and development issues. (Fri, 30 May 2008 10:15:09 GMT)

Do you know about the Connecticut real estate conveyance tax?
The Connecticut real estate conveyance tax has two parts, a municipal tax and a state tax, and is charged on the sale price, not the (Fri, 30 May 2008 10:31:25 GMT)

Real estate pre-license course at HCC
Hagerstown Community College's Center for Continuing Education is offering an accelerated 60-hour real estate pre-licensing course, "Real Estate Principles and Practices," from June 23 through July 16. Classes will be held every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., in the Learning Resource Center on HCC's main campus. (Fri, 30 May 2008 10:47:23 GMT)

Raveis Real Estate Makes Mark in Massachusetts
At a time when some real estate firms are consolidating offices or closing up shop, William Raveis Real Estate & Home Services has grown in New England. (Fri, 30 May 2008 12:10:10 GMT)

GE Real Estate Joins BNP Paribas to Grow $1.5B French Hotel Fund
GE Real Estate Europe has jumped aboard the Capital France Hotel fund, joining BNP Paribas Assurance as a founding limited partner. (Fri, 30 May 2008 14:01:12 GMT)

Grandbridge Real Estate Capital gets boost from HUD
Grandbridge Real Estate Capital has received approval from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to operate as a "Multifamily Accelerated Processing" lender for multifamily and health-care programs. (BBT) (Fri, 30 May 2008 14:05:31 GMT)

Homex Gains as Morgan Stanley Names It a Top Real Estate Stock
May 30 (Bloomberg) -- Desarrolladora Homex SAB , Mexico's largest homebuilder, climbed to a record after Morgan Stanley named it one of the top real estate stocks and said investors should buy the shares as mortgage lending grows in the nation. (Fri, 30 May 2008 16:45:01 GMT)

Top Court overturns real estate fee ruling
The Supreme Court of Canada has clamped down on a Quebec real estate firm that charged its customers an annual “membership fee” regardless of whether the company sold their homes. (Fri, 30 May 2008 17:03:00 GMT)

Top Court overturns real estate fee ruling
The Supreme Court of Canada has clamped down on a Quebec real estate firm that charged its customers an annual “membership fee” regardless of whether the company sold their homes. (Fri, 30 May 2008 17:51:04 GMT)

Rockford real-estate agent sentenced in loan scheme
Rockford real-estate agent Raymond Talan was sentenced to 15 months in federal prison without parole Thursday on a count of wire fraud as part of a mortgage-scam investigation. (Fri, 30 May 2008 18:08:43 GMT)

Real Estate Live
Welcome to Real Estate Live, an online discussion of the Washington area housing market with Post Real Estate editor Maryann Haggerty. (Fri, 30 May 2008 18:32:14 GMT)

Focused Real Estate Investment Networking Summit to Take Place in California in July
Distress in the real estate portfolios of insured institutions, as described in the FDIC's First Quarter 2008 Quarterly Banking Profile, continues to create unprecedented opportunities in today's real estate markets. A powerful roster of key real estate industry players will come together to discuss the potential of these and other real estate related investments at Infocast's Distressed Real ... (Fri, 30 May 2008 19:13:00 GMT)

Noon Rotary Club hears the state of real estate
REDLANDS - Local real estate agent Shirley Harry spoke about the Redlands real estate market Thursday at the Rotary Club of Redlands. (Fri, 30 May 2008 21:41:09 GMT)

Bank Owned Real Estate Piles Up
Northwest Arkansas grapples with record foreclosures and banks and mortgage lenders find their real estate portfolios growing. It's a combination that has some buyers presenting lowball offers. (Sat, 31 May 2008 00:23:15 GMT)

Major Players in Real Estate Title Industry Hit by Suits
Four major real estate title and escrow companies face class actions filed for a variety of business practices, including allegedly charging customers for services performed by other companies. The suits also allege that two of the companies are earning interest from pooling clients' funds and steering customers to the companies' own higher-cost subsidiaries for unnecessary services. The new ... (Sat, 31 May 2008 00:53:51 GMT)

Federal probe scrutinizing judges' real estate dealings
Federal investigators are examining real estate transactions on Florida's Gulf Coast involving two Allegheny County judges and a former Monroeville high school tennis champion who is accused by one of the judges of forging documents. (Sat, 31 May 2008 02:36:26 GMT)

Many Re-Think Real Estate Career
Selling real estate conjures up images of fancy cars, lots of money, and short work hours. Of course, that's not always a reality, especially during this slow real estate market.  Across the mid-state, a lot of people are re-thinking a real estate career. (Sat, 31 May 2008 02:55:07 GMT)

Evaluating real estate market can be difficult
Unique position of Columbia, Greene counties creates challenges in reporting vitality of sales Is the real estate market in Greene and Columbia counties stronger, weaker or the same as in the rest of the Capital Region?That isn't an easy question to answer. Statistics from the New York State Association of Realtors Inc. show a declining number of sales in the counties -- but while the median ... (Sat, 31 May 2008 07:16:33 GMT)

Do I really need to pay for a home inspection? Shouldn't the real estate agent tell me about any problems?
A: A home inspection can uncover issues neither the seller nor the agent is aware of. The Kentucky Real Estate Commission says a listing agent only knows as much about the property as the seller has disclosed and as much as he or she can see. (Sat, 31 May 2008 08:51:27 GMT)

A roundup of real-estate books
"Protect Yourself From Real Estate and Mortgage Fraud: Preserving the American Dream of Homeownership" by Ralph R. Roberts and Rachel Dollar... (Sat, 31 May 2008 09:19:44 GMT)

Ajman's real estate valued at Dh120b
Ajman's real estate valued at Dh120b (Sat, 31 May 2008 11:08:06 GMT)

Top court overturns real-estate fee ruling
The Supreme Court of Canada has clamped down on a Quebec real-estate firm that charged its customers an annual "membership fee" regardless of whether the company sold their homes. (Sat, 31 May 2008 12:43:50 GMT)

Abyaar Real Estate set to list on DFM
DUBAI — Middle East property developer, Abyaar Real Estate Development Company, yesterday confirmed that it intends to pursue a capital increase and secondary listing on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM). (Sat, 31 May 2008 20:29:31 GMT)

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