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Real Estate News Jun 2008

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Bay Area real estate figure bolsters fight to end rent control
n Bay Area real estate figure becomes single largest contributor to Proposition 98 (Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:17:21 GMT)

Real Estate 101: Buying and Selling Tips
Whether you're looking to buy a home or sell one, the process can be confusing. But to help ease the fear, a group of real estate experts held a seminar on Saturday to help sort out the decision making process, and offer financing options for potential buyers. FOX6 News reporter Tiffany Bittner explains some of the best advice that was given... (Sun, 01 Jun 2008 02:31:45 GMT)

Watchdog loosens newspaper's grip on city real estate market
THE Wentworth Courier has lost its 15-year hold on real estate advertising in the eastern suburbs after the competition watchdog upheld complaints lodged by Fairfax Media that the rival publication's deals were anti-competitive. (Sun, 01 Jun 2008 03:16:47 GMT)

UAE's Abyaar Real Estate set to list on DFM
UAE's Abyaar Real Estate set to list on DFM (Sun, 01 Jun 2008 06:29:33 GMT)

UAE's DAMAC training Saudis for real estate projects
UAE's DAMAC training Saudis for real estate projects (Sun, 01 Jun 2008 06:34:09 GMT)

Ashland seeks to raise tax rate on real estate
Ashland town officials propose raising the real estate tax rate by 2 cents. The new rate would be 9 cents per $100 of assessed value, on top of Hanover County's 81 cent tax rate. The county is not raising its tax rate, but because of higher assessments, the average county homeowner would pay 7.2 percent more in taxes than last year. (Sun, 01 Jun 2008 06:59:05 GMT)

Real estate agent honored for sales
Aimee Cox, real estate agent for Exit Realty Associates in Bellingham, was recognized as the second highest agent in closed transaction sides and the No. 1 agent in sales volume out of all Exit Realty agents in the Northwest Region. (Sun, 01 Jun 2008 07:05:53 GMT)

Zender Thurston adds business, real estate specialist
Bryan Page has been hired as an associate at Zender Thurston, P.S., and will primarily practice in the areas of business and real estate, including litigation. (Sun, 01 Jun 2008 07:06:48 GMT)

Letters to Real Estate
Showcased house doesn't fit story line Editor - My wife and I own the house that was pictured in the Real Estate section on May 25 ("San Francisco's winding road to renovation"). I will admit that seeing our award-winning and frequently praised house... (Sun, 01 Jun 2008 07:44:38 GMT)

Raveis Real Estate Pursues Aggressive Growth Strategy
By Aglaia Pikounis Five years after beginning an aggressive expansion in Massachusetts, William Raveis Real Estate & Home Services has opened 15 offices and plans to launch at least two more this year. (Sun, 01 Jun 2008 09:45:09 GMT)

Sign points to new name for Tremaine GMAC Real Estate
Fenton - April 1 is a red-letter day in the life of one local business in Fenton, and it's not because it's April Fool's Day. This important date in 2008 marks the exact day that Tremaine Real Estate added the GMAC designation to its name - exactly 20 years to the day that Mary Ann Tremaine founded the business in 1988. (Sun, 01 Jun 2008 17:39:24 GMT)

Unusual place for a real estate sale
VIEW SLIDESHOW DENVER – Twenty six years ago, Ken Durgin never thought he'd be selling prime real estate in one of Denver's most prestigious gated communities. (Sun, 01 Jun 2008 23:26:08 GMT)

Market share name of real estate game
Home sales have fallen by 25 to 30 percent each month this year and real estate companies are retooling their strategies. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 04:28:51 GMT)

Going green means business for real estate agents
This month, Jennifer Spivey is launching local eco-training sessions for real estate agents. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 04:35:02 GMT)

DJ DGAP-Adhoc: Colonia Real Estate and Merrill Lynch acquire residential portfolio for c. EUR 103mn from Wohnbau GmbH, ...
Colonia Real Estate AG / Joint Venture/Miscellaneous 02.06.2008 Release of an Ad hoc announcement according to § 15 WpHG, transmitted by DGAP - a company of EquityStory AG. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 06:25:02 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. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 07:02:18 GMT)

DJ DGAP-PVR: Hypo Real Estate Holding AG: Release according to Article 26, Section 1 of the WpHG [the German ...
Hypo Real Estate Holding AG / Release of an announcement according to Article 21, Section 1 of the WpHG [the German Securities Trading Act] (share) 02.06.2008 Release of a Voting Rights announcement, transmitted by DGAP - a company of EquityStory AG. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 07:56:43 GMT)

New Resort MLS Launches National Resort Real Estate Network
Nationally-known resort real estate guru Jim Olin has joined forces with residential real estate veteran Buddy Boone to launch Resort Connection, the only national real estate network focused exclusively on resort real estate, including condominiums, vacation homes, undeveloped property, and urban resort condos. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 09:09:00 GMT)

Rasyat Real Estate reached Dhs400m in sales at Cityscape Abu Dhabi 2008
Rasyat Real Estate, a subsidiary of the leading Saudi company, Mohammed Al Nahdi Real Estate Group, announced a record sale of Dhs400m as a result of its recent participation in Cityscape Abu Dhabi 2008 which ran from May 13 to 16 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 09:14:33 GMT)

A&O takes on Lehman real estate chief
#Allen & Overy (A&O) has recruited Lehman Brothers head of global real estate as a partner in its New York office. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 09:55:39 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 18. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 10:40:26 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 18. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 11:01:34 GMT)

Aventura Real Estate – The Positive Aspects Of Owning A Home
The perks of buying an Aventura real estate property do not simply end with the prospect of living in a wonderful neighborhood. In point of fact, there are a few other plus sides to owning a home in this part of Florida. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 16:15:11 GMT)

Miami Real Estate: Some Helpful Tips About Lease/Options
Buying a residential property is not a likely prospect for everyone. Perhaps it could be due to lack of funds or maybe because of the need to relocate frequently. Whatever the reason may be, you still have a myriad of rental options in the Miami real estate market. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 16:15:19 GMT)

Apax founder seeks £500m for real estate fund
Sir Ronald Cohen, founder of Apax Partners, is hoping to raise up to £500m for a new fund that will invest in real estate securities. The private equity pioneer now runs a business called Portland Capital, which is backed by Lord Jacob Rothschild, the financier. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 18:49:57 GMT)

Martin County real estate tax value sees large decline
According to the preliminary estimate, the value of Martin County’s real estate dropped by $1.5 billion to $21.2 billion between Jan. 1. 2007, and Jan. 1, 2008, Property Appraiser Laurel Kelly said. “It’s the largest decrease I’ve seen in the 20 years I’ve been here.” (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 19:16:36 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, 02 Jun 2008 20:17:54 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, 02 Jun 2008 20:19:57 GMT)

Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust to Present at REITWeek(TM) 2008 NAREIT Investor Forum
Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust (NYSE: PEI) announced today that Chairman and CEO Ronald (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 20:24:14 GMT)

Downtown real estate projects prepare to open
Two Denver real estate projects -- the Monroe Pointe condos and 1001 17th Street office building -- are scheduled for grand openings in the next few weeks. (Q) (NFX) (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 20:30:42 GMT)

Ottawa mayor to marry real estate agent
Ottawa Mayor Larry O'Brien will marry one of the city's top real estate agents at Blessed Sacrament Church on June 28, with a champagne reception to follow at city hall. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 21:14:12 GMT)

BRT Realty Trust Provides Updated Information with Respect to Real Estate Owned and Non Earning Loans
BRT REALTY TRUST (NYSE:BRT) today provided the following updated information with respect to its real estate portfolio and non-earning loans: (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 22:11:36 GMT)

Man Sentenced In Real Estate Scam
One of three men who ran a real estate agency was sentenced to two years in jail and 10 years probation for his part in a scheme that involved scamming several investors out of millions of dollars. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 23:08:17 GMT)

HOUSING: New real estate MLS system off to rocky start, agents say
It just became slightly more difficult for home buyers to find the perfect house because of technological glitches and a learning curve associated with a new listing service system, real estate agents said this week. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 23:57:11 GMT)

HOUSING: New real estate MLS system off to rocky start, agents say
It just became slightly more difficult for home buyers to find the perfect house because of technological glitches and a learning curve associated with a new listing service system, real estate agents said this week. The listing service, known as San (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:05:54 GMT)

Commercial Real Estate Is Weathering The Storm
Commercial real estate didn't get more than a few minutes at a six-hour regional economic outlook presentation last week in Boston. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 01:58:17 GMT)

Carlyle Raises 2.2 Billion Euros for Real Estate Fund, FT Says
June 3 (Bloomberg) -- Carlyle Group has raised Europe's biggest private equity real estate fund, which proposes to deploy as much as 9 billion euros ($14 billion), the Financial Times reported. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:04:52 GMT)

Martin County real estate taxable value drops by 7%
The taxable value of Martin County's real estate dropped by 7 percent in 2007, the largest decline in recent memory, Property Appraiser Laurel Kelly said Monday. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 04:17:48 GMT)

Prices for real estate rise over past year
The price of residential real estate is rising in Milwaukee when measured by the square foot, according to an index... (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 05:49:53 GMT)

Web Site Seeks To Take Real Estate Networking Online
Ryan Slack was waiting in the coat-check line last year following a networking event ? a real estate mixer sponsored by the Web site PropertyShark.com ? when he overheard a conversation between two men ahead of him. The men, who were each holding a stack of business cards, said the party was the best networking event they'd ever been to, Mr. Slack, who at the time was PropertyShark's chief ... (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 06:02:37 GMT)

Real Estate by Christie Smythe: Precise data on market aids realty agents
Housing news hasn't gotten any less grim, but some real estate agents are trying to keep the Tucson market from being painted in gloom and doom with a broad statistical brush. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 07:21:05 GMT)

Business buzz: Real estate company hires retail chief
Charles Parker, former real estate executive at Casto Southeast, Paradise Development and Rubin Interests, has joined Bradenton-based Sperry Van Ness Blackpoint Realty to head its retail division. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 08:39:56 GMT)

UC real estate reloads
The University of Cincinnati has "reloaded" its real estate program after losing longtime director Norm Miller to retirement last year. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 09:46:08 GMT)

Kuwaiti GIH launches real estate firm
Kuwaiti GIH launches real estate firm (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 10:06:02 GMT)

Hanoi real estate market enters hibernation
VietNamNet Bridge – The ‘virtual fever’ of the Hanoi real estate market has ended, and the hibernation period of the market has begun. There are very few transactions with the prices down by 20-30%. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 10:20:01 GMT)

STOCKWATCH Seloger.com lower amid fall in real estate trading volumes UPDATE
(updates to mention Merrill Lynch downgrade) PARIS (Thomson Financial) - Shares in Seloger.com fell after a warning of a 20 percent plunge in transaction volumes by real estate agents using the online accommodation agency, traders said. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 10:44:44 GMT)

Xinyuan Real Estate Co., Ltd. Announces First Quarter 2008 Results
Xinyuan Real Estate Co., Ltd. , a fast-growing residential real estate developer with a focus on strategically selected Tier II cities in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 11:43:00 GMT)

Real estate market continues to cool
The real estate market in Calgary continues to slow. Figures from the Calgary Real Estate Board show sales and prices dropped for both single-family homes and condos last month, compared to the same time ... (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 13:34:34 GMT)

John Glascock to lead UC real estate program
After a year-long search, the University of Cincinnati has hired John Glascock to lead its nationally ranked real estate department. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 15:01:43 GMT)

How To Pick Out An Agent For Your Fort Lauderdale Real Estate Acquisition
In acquiring a Fort Lauderdale real estate, it would always be best to let a professional help you out. The twists and turns of real estate acquisitions can practically drive you wild, especially the legalities and conditions that comes with it. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 18:00:37 GMT)

Florida Commercial Real Estate – The Potential Expenses Of Owning A Commercial Property
If you have grown weary of putting money into the lease of your existing business space, or if you have thought about buying a Florida commercial real estate property as a long-term investment, you need to know a number of essential factors that can help you get the most of your financial opportunities. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 18:00:57 GMT)

ECONOMY: Credit crunch hits commercial real estate
A credit crunch that has severely limited the ability of banks to make loans struck the nation's commercial real estate market in the first quarter, slashing the number of loan originations, according to a report released Tuesday by an industry association. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 19:12:11 GMT)

City real estate investor to plead guilty to rigging bids
Case is first to stem from federal criminal investigation into tax sales process A veteran Baltimore real estate investor has agreed to plead guilty to a federal charge of conspiring to rig bids at tax sales in Baltimore and five other Maryland counties. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 19:12:12 GMT)

ECONOMY: Credit crunch hits commercial real estate
A credit crunch that has severely limited the ability of banks to make loans struck the nation's commercial real estate market in the first quarter, slashing the number of loan originations, according to a report released Tuesday by an industry assoc (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 19:35:44 GMT)

Real Estate: Do retail chains boost home values?
Do retail chains really boost real estate values? (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:25:05 GMT)

Real estate tax bills mailed
Second-half 2007 real estate tax bills have been mailed by Tuscarawas County Treasurer Jeff Mamarella and payment is due by July 18. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 03:20:29 GMT)

County real estate to be auctioned
Muskogee County real estate for which property taxes remain unpaid will be sold at auction Monday. County Treasurer Glen Scott said the June auction is an annual event. Anyone interested in bidding may review the list of tax-delinquent properties scheduled to be auctioned inside his office. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 04:13:48 GMT)

Council looking at 3-cent hike in real estate tax
City council arrives at increase in real estate tax rate (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 04:56:51 GMT)

ECONOMY: Credit crunch hits commercial real estate
A credit crunch that has severely limited the ability of banks to make loans struck the nation's commercial real estate market in the first quarter, slashing the number of loan originations, according to a report released Tuesday by an industry association. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 06:43:23 GMT)

DJ DGAP-PVR: Colonia Real Estate AG: Release according to Article 26, Section 1 of the WpHG [the German Securities ...
Colonia Real Estate AG / Release of an announcement according to Article 21, Section 1 of the WpHG [the German Securities Trading Act] (share) 04.06.2008 Release of a Voting Rights announcement, transmitted by DGAP - a company of EquityStory AG. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 07:55:40 GMT)

Abyaar Real Estate Selects SAP to Support its Developments and Regional Expansion
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - June 4, 2008 - SAP today announced that Abyaar, one of the Middle East's premier real estate developers, is implementing SAP's Engineering, Construction & Operations (EC&O) and ERP solution to enable the company to integrate its expanding regional operations. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 08:10:58 GMT)

Victory for online real-estate brokers opens door for consumers
Victory for online real-estate brokers opens door for consumers (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 10:05:04 GMT)

Terms That You Need To Know Regarding Florida Residential Real Estate Properties
Despite the existence of rules and guidelines regarding the acquisition of real estate properties in Florida, not everyone is familiar with the various terms used by experts in dealing with property selling and acquisition. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 10:15:37 GMT)

First Financial Network, Inc. to Sell $80 Million Performing Commercial Real Estate Loan Portfolio
First Financial Network, Inc., the nation's leading loan sale advisor, announced the offering of $80 million in performing commercial real estate loans today. The portfolio is being marketed on behalf of a national commercial lender. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 12:00:00 GMT)

Wachovia: Faltering Housing Market and Sluggish Economy Finally Taking Toll on Commercial Real Estate Market
(RTTNews) - Mark Vitner and Anika Khan from Wachovia remarked on Wednesday that the faltering housing market and generally sluggish pace of the overall economy are finally taking a toll on the commercial real estate market. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 12:11:48 GMT)

Abyaar Real Estate selects SAP to support its developments and regional expansion
SAP announced that Abyaar, one of the Middle East's premier real estate developers, is implementing SAP's Engineering, Construction & Operations (EC&O) and ERP solution to enable the company to integrate its expanding regional operations. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 12:44:36 GMT)

Consumers Identify Top Real Estate Firms
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif., June 4, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Quality Service Certification, Inc. and Leading Research Corporation have identified 20 companies and offices in North America that, according to consumers, deliver the best service quality and customer satisfaction. The 2008 QE Award recipients are recognized as real estate's leading companies and individual offices in delivering ... (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:00:00 GMT)

Curb Appeal for Your Sarasota Real Estate Home
In getting a good impression, you only have one chance, so make sure to grab that chance. If you wish to sell your home in Sarasota real estate, you can’t afford to let potential buyers just drive by and not stop to look what you offer them. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:45:12 GMT)

Israel Stocks: Israel stocks trade lower; real estate and financials hammered
Israeli stocks feel selling pressure as investors sell down Bank Hapoalim and Paz Oil. Indexes on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange tracking the financial and real-estate sectors get hammered. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 14:04:43 GMT)

RioCan Real Estate Investment to acquire 10-property portfolio in central and eastern Canada - Quick Facts
(RTTNews) - RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (REI_U.TO) announced that it has agreed to acquire a 10-property portfolio located in central and eastern Canada. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 14:26:59 GMT)

The new way to make money in real estate
The secret to successful real estate investing over the past decade has been simple: buy property, then sit back and watch it rocket up in value. With prices shooting skyward at double-digit rates in many Canadian cities, how could you not make money? (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 14:48:02 GMT)

RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust acquire 10 properties for $156 million
TORONTO - Shopping mall owner RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) says it has agreed to acquire a 10-property portfolio located in central and eastern Canada in a joint venture deal valued at $156 million. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 15:16:59 GMT)

Wed: Real estate stocks slide
The TASE succumbed to the global trend today, with the real estate sector leading the way down. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 16:08:49 GMT)

BizTimes Real Estate Weekly: AmeriSuites will become Hyatt Place hotels
The two AmeriSuites hotels in Milwaukee are being converted to Hyatt Place hotels. Renovation work is underway at both hotels. Read more in the latest edition of the BizTimes Real Estate Weekly . (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 16:36:44 GMT)

Israeli real estate firm buys solar energy empire by Madrid for NIS 163 million
The Israeli real estate and construction firm Gelats has reported a huge deal in Spain, agreeing to buy a 72,600-square-meter solar energy park under construction in the Cuenca Region 150 km from Madrid. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 23:13:08 GMT)

Market report / Real estate whimpers, chemicals roar
Tel Aviv stocks retreated yesterday in a session marked by sharply falling real estate stocks. While the leading indexes were mixed with a negative bias, the Real Estate-15 index tumbled 4.3%, led south by large-cap stocks Africa Israel (down nearly 5%) and Elbit Medical Imaging, which lost 4.5%. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 23:14:21 GMT)

Brooklyn DA Warns Homebuyers Of Real Estate Fraud
With housing prices skyrocketing in recent years, swindlers are stepping in, fraudulently acquiring property. CBS 2 reveals how it's done and steps to prevent it. It was a series of arsons in Crown Heights that made investigators suspicious of mortgage and real estate fraud. The Brooklyn DA on Wednesday indicted two suspects for swindling eager home buyers, charging them with grand larceny, ... (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 23:39:10 GMT)

Public wants answers about mayor's real estate deal
On May 27, a group of residents from Long Branch presented a number of pointed ethical questions to Mayor Adam Schneider and the City Council, looking for simple answers. The mayor was asked about his involvement in a $2.4 million real estate deal transacted in February 2007, and financed by Central Jersey Bank. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 00:07:08 GMT)

Kurdistan's real estate sector worth $10bn
The real estate industry in Kurdistan is now worth about $10bn, reported Gulf News. The chairman of the Kurdistan investment board says there are about 40,000 housing units under construction in the country in conjunction with Italian, German and American companies. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 04:29:16 GMT)

Real estate growth impacted due to high rates
Leading home loan lender ICICI Bank today said that growth in the real estate sector has been impacted due to high interest rates and prices but maintained that there was no asset bubble in the sector. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 05:53:17 GMT)

Your Summer Real Estate Guide
Real Estate News and Trends on NYSun.com Roosevelt Island Tram Disruption Coincides With Residential Boom Roosevelt Islanders who rely on the aerial tramway connecting the island to Manhattan will soon have to find an alternative route. The tramway is expected to be closed between June 10 and June 18, which will give residents a taste of the transportation woes they will face next year, when it ... (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 06:33:57 GMT)

Legislators to try again on real estate conveyance tax extension
The legislature's Democratic majority in the final days of the session last month avoided extending higher real estate conveyance tax rates to prevent debate on a Republican budget proposal. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 07:00:29 GMT)

Real estate deals steals, says DA, as 3 suspects indicted
Three Brooklyn con men who allegedly exploited lax rules and unsuspecting friends were indicted yesterday in mortgage and real estate fraud schemes, authorities said. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 08:06:43 GMT)

Blight resigns as CEO of ING Real Estate IM
One of the world's largest property investors, ING Real Estate Investment Management, said on Thursday that Chief Executive Officer David Blight has resigned, citing family reasons. ING said Blight was returning to his native Australia and would leave the company at the end of August. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 08:51:38 GMT)

'Real estate growth impacted due to high interest rates'
MUMBAI: ICICI Bank on Thursday said that growth in the real estate sector has been impacted due to high interest rates and prices but maintained that there was no asset bubble in the sector. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 11:58:56 GMT)

A Small Business Marketing Success Story: Teresa Boardman, Real Estate Agent
The real estate industry has a bad rap in the upper levels of search marketing. We deplore the SEM agencies that sell ineffective and/or shady tactics to the real estate industry. We criticize the agents and brokers who are victimized by their own ignorance or indifference. I've called real estate SEO a "joke," and it's hard to argue the point when you see real estate professionals paying ... (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 12:08:07 GMT)

Vail Resorts 3Q profit up on real estate revenue
Vail Resorts Inc. said Thursday its fiscal third-quarter profit rose 11 percent on increased mountain and real estate revenue, but significantly missed analysts' estimates. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 17:50:35 GMT)

El Fenix restaurant chain sold to real estate developer 12:38 PM CT
Nearly 90 years of family ownership of the El Fenix restaurant chain has come to an end, the family said Thursday in announcing the sale of the company to a Dallas-based real estate developer. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 17:54:12 GMT)

Foreigners to Storm Manhattan This Fall, Gobble Real Estate
Investors, their pockets bulging with foreign capital, will set down in Manhattan this September to eye local real estate investment opportunities, rub shoulders, and draw American investment overseas. Cityscape -- the firm that put on a popular Dubai convention last year -- will host the the Cityscape USA exhibition on Sept. 10 and 11 at the Jacob Javits Center.  read more » (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 18:33:26 GMT)

Seligman Will Host Global Real Estate Conference Call on June 18, 2008
J. & W. Seligman & Co. Incorporated will host a conference call on global real estate securities, (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 19:39:22 GMT)

Fort Collins commercial real estate market "stagnant"
Driving around Fort Collins, residents may see a lot of dark store fronts but industry experts say don’t be fooled by the signs out front – commercial real estate isn’t as bad as it looks. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 19:47:05 GMT)

2 real-estate firms merge, will target NE Valley
In a merger of old and new, two real estate companies have joined forces to corral a big chunk of the Northeast Valley's luxury residential market. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 19:47:16 GMT)

Seligman Will Host Global Real Estate Conference Call on June 18, 2008
J. & W. Seligman & Co. Incorporated will host a conference call on global real estate securities, featuring portfolio managers from LaSalle Investment Management (Securities), L.P., one of the subadvisors of Seligman LaSalle Global Real Estate Fund and Seligman LaSalle International Real Estate Fund, Inc. (NYSE: SLS). On the call, they will discuss the current global real estate securities ... (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 19:56:40 GMT)

Abyaar Real Estate to roll out SAP solutions
Abyaar Real Estate Development Company is set to deploy SAP ERP, CRM and Engineering, Construction & Operations (EC&O) solutions, to help it manage its growing regional business. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 20:03:57 GMT)

Petra Real Estate Opportunity Trust files for IPO
Newly formed commercial real estate finance company Petra Real Estate Opportunity Trust filed Wednesday for an initial public offering with the Securities and Exchange Commission. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 20:18:44 GMT)

Real Estate agents doubt 13% price drop
The Real Estate Institute says it will be surprising if house prices fall 13 percent from their peak six months ago. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 21:28:01 GMT)

Fort Lauderdale Real Estate: On The Road To Recovery
The mortgage crisis that hit Florida greatly affected the real estate market of Fort Lauderdale. The U.S. currency devaluation made a huge impact on the economy of the city. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 23:45:07 GMT)

Real estate fund investors build house of rising returns
Real estate mutual funds are faring surprisingly well in the worst real estate market in decades. One reason: Real estate funds invest in commercial properties, which march to a different drummer than the residential market. Will the commercial real estate rally continue? Probably but it wouldn't hurt to move in slowly. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 01:05:37 GMT)

Police Searching for Real Estate Con Artist
Round Rock Police are asking for help finding a man they say was running an elaborate real estate scam. Investigators say 25-year-old timothy Nero posed as a realtor who got five people to sign leases and pay him money to rent the same property. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 03:11:43 GMT)

Round Rock police say man posed as real estate agent
Timothy Alonzo Nero did everything he could to convince customers he was a legitimate real estate agent, Round Rock police say. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 03:27:58 GMT)

Turkey's Dogan buys Russian real estate firm
ISTANBUL, June 6 - Turkey's Dogan Holding has decided to buy D Stroy Limited in Russia to develop real estate investment projects, the holding said in a statement to the Istanbul Stock Exchange on Friday. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 06:36:13 GMT)

Real estate agent who dumped her friend not much of either
DEAR AMY: I have a close friend ("Sarah") who is a real estate agent. Last year, I began searching for a home. At the time I was ready to buy, Sarah was going through major work upheavals and was between agencies. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 07:21:16 GMT)

Chilly May for Puget Sound-area real estate; prices keep sliding
As housing sales tanked last winter, local real-estate pros waited anxiously for the traditional spring sales surge to revive the troubled... (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 08:18:28 GMT)

Retail sales grow while real estate slips
Economic data collected by the city of Aspen show that the local retail and lodging sectors have stayed strong despite a flagging national economy, although it’s a different story in the real estate market. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 08:19:56 GMT)

Real estate authority could see 'surge' in complaints
There could be a "surge" in the number of complaints received about the real estate industry with the establishment of a new complaints and disciplinary regime, a parliamentary committee believes. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 08:58:10 GMT)

Real estate agents, loan brokers seek other ways to make a living
Jobs in the housing industry have plunged in the last few years amid sluggish home sales and crippled credit markets, leaving thousands of real estate agents and mortgage brokers struggling to make a living. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 09:11:56 GMT)

For real estate agents, economics of a slow market
FOR REAL ESTATE AGENTS, ECONOMICS OF SLOW MARKET • Just 4,398 home sales closed in the first four months of 2008 in Santa Clara County, down 40 percent from the same period in 2007. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 09:12:06 GMT)

H&R Real Estate closes Public Offering of $272.5 mln at $19.75 per unit - Quick Facts
(RTTNews) - H&R Real Estate Investment Trust (HR_U.TO) announced that it has successfully completed its previously announced offering of 8.7 million trust units at a price of $19.75 per unit for total aggregate gross proceeds of $272 million. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 12:57:17 GMT)

Buy Your Second Home in Miami Beach Real Estate
Are you considering buying a second home in Miami Beach real estate? Yes, there are lots of people out there who wish to buy homes in Miami Beach because it is one of the great places in US. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 14:14:56 GMT)

Sarasota Real Estate – Tips For Out-Of-Town Buyers
In this day and age, the Internet has managed to spawn a plethora of opportunities for people who are planning to invest on real estate. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 14:15:06 GMT)

Real estate market heats up for June
The Sault Ste. Marie real estate market is heating up with the arrival of summer heat. Nearly $25 million worth of activity reported by the Salt Ste. Marie Real Estate Board for May brings year-to-date values to more than $71 million, a more than $3 million increase from the [...] (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 19:19:23 GMT)

The new way to make money in real estate
The secret to successful real estate investing over the past decade has been simple: buy property, then sit back and watch it rocket up in value. With prices shooting skyward at double-digit rates in many Canadian cities, how could you not make money? (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 20:01:39 GMT)

Fitch Affirms Concord Real Estate CDO 2006-1
Fitch Ratings has affirmed all classes of Concord Real Estate CDO 2006-1 (Concord 2006-1) as follows: (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 20:57:26 GMT)

Summit real estate, ski visits part of VR's record profits
Resort real estate at Breckenridge and record skier visits at Keystone and Breckenridge were key pieces of Vail Resorts best-ever $87.3 million third-quarter (February -April) profits announced earlier this week. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 21:50:56 GMT)

DWS RREEF Real Estate Fund, Inc. (SRQ) and DWS RREEF Real Estate Fund II, Inc. (SRO) Declare Distribution
The Boards of Directors of DWS RREEF Real Estate Fund, Inc. (AMEX: SRQ) and DWS RREEF Real Estate Fund II, Inc. (AMEX: SRO), declared a regular quarterly distribution. The following dates and dollar amounts apply: (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 22:11:59 GMT)

DWS RREEF World Real Estate & Tactical Strategies Fund, Inc. (DRP) Declares Monthly Distribution
DWS RREEF World Real Estate & Tactical Strategies Fund, Inc. (NYSE: DRP) declared a distribution of (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 22:24:12 GMT)

DWS RREEF World Real Estate & Tactical Strategies Fund, Inc. (DRP) Declares Monthly Distribution
DWS RREEF World Real Estate & Tactical Strategies Fund, Inc. (NYSE: DRP) declared a distribution of $0.134 per share, payable on June 30, 2008 to shareholders of record on June 16, 2008. The ex-date is June 12, 2008. The previous monthly distribution amount was $0.134 per share. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 22:26:36 GMT)

Real estate networking site
Attention, investors, homeowners and professionals. BiggerPockets.com is a real estate social networking site with a focus on deal making, networking and educating. The special-interest media and publishing company offers free tools and resources on real-estate investing throughout the country, educating and uniting the community. Interactive resources include forums, blogs, an online ... (Sat, 07 Jun 2008 04:10:37 GMT)

LandStar Real Estate adds residential sales associate
Tiffany Jaecke has joined LandStar Real Estate, 2911 W Wilshire Blvd., as a residential real estate sales associate. She has two years of real estate experience. She holds an advertising degree from the University of Central Oklahoma and has six years of experience advertising. read more (Sat, 07 Jun 2008 05:06:59 GMT)

Tharian joins AdvantEdge as real estate sales associate
Tom Tharian has joined AdvantEdge Real Estate Group, 10900 Hefner Pointe, as a real estate sales associate. He was born in Kerala, India, and came to the United States to attend Ozark Christian College in Arkansas. He furthered his education at Eastern State University in New Mexico and earned a bachelor's degree in business administration. He later earned a master's degree in business ... (Sat, 07 Jun 2008 05:10:00 GMT)

Luxury real-estate companies upbeat over new brand
In a merger of old and new, two real estate companies have joined forces to corral a big chunk of the Northeast Valley's luxury residential market. (Sat, 07 Jun 2008 05:23:14 GMT)

Summer's almost here and real estate heats up
The Sault Ste. Marie real estate market is heating up with the rise in temperatures. Nearly $25-million worth of activity reported by the Sault Ste. Marie Real Estate Board for May brings year-to-date values to more than $71 million, a more than $3-million increase from the first five [...] (Sat, 07 Jun 2008 12:19:04 GMT)

Hutchison sees Clarksville's real estate pluses
Clarksville's proximity to Nashville, as well as its cost of living, "value-driven" housing market, and ongoing economic development all point to a strong future for the local real estate market, in the eyes of Realtor Mary Hutchison of Exit Realty Clarksville. (Sat, 07 Jun 2008 13:33:53 GMT)

Local real estate prices on the rise
DURANT — Nationally, real estate may be suffering, but recent local figures show that Bryan County real estate sales are doing quite well. (Sat, 07 Jun 2008 17:55:33 GMT)

Real estate developer pledges $200,000 to Gilda’s Club
Billionaire real estate developer Leonard Stern has pledged $200,000 to Gilda’s Club Northern New Jersey to save social refuge for cancer patients from closing, a spokesman said today. (Sat, 07 Jun 2008 19:57:09 GMT)

Races run on real estate cash
As the candidates for Horry County Council spar over the best way to manage growth in the county, campaign finance reports show many hopefuls received significant donations from developers, builders, engineers and others involved in the real estate industry. (Sun, 08 Jun 2008 04:24:45 GMT)

County real estate
Real estate sales of $100,000 and above, as recorded by the office of Cleveland County Clerk Tammy HowardMa... (Sun, 08 Jun 2008 04:41:18 GMT)

Real estate: Sellers sweeten the pot
No one needs to tell Bob and Ann Corsillo that the real estate market is slow. The part-time Brevard County residents started trying to sell their Merritt Island condominium at $325,000, the going rate at the time. (Sun, 08 Jun 2008 06:46:02 GMT)

Real estate-related businesses adjust to slow sales
The sluggish numbers in home sales over the winter and this spring have meant adjustment time for many local real estate agents. But that hasn’t necessarily been the case for others in related businesses. (Sun, 08 Jun 2008 07:06:53 GMT)

NBAD & Das Real Estate Sign AED 708 Million Loan
08 June 2008 Abu Dhabi: National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD) National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD) , The Number One Bank in the UAE, and Das Real Estate, a UAE based leading developer, have signed TODAY an agreement for a term loan facility of AED 708 Million to finance the "Sea View Club Hotel & Apartments Complex Project" located on The Palm Jumeirah, Dubai. (Sun, 08 Jun 2008 10:56:19 GMT)

Islamic Global Real Estate Securities Fund, NBK unique and unmatched Shariah compliant fund started investing globally
National Bank of Kuwait successfully launched in April 2008 the first real estate securities fund of its kind targeting sophisticated investors in the region, the Islamic Global Real Estate Securities Fund. (Sun, 08 Jun 2008 10:59:39 GMT)

UAE's Ajman to build AED 13b real estate city.
AJMAN, June 8th, 2008: H.H Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, UAE Supreme Council member and ruler of Ajman and Ajman Oasis signed an agreement to build a fully integrated real estate city in Al-Tallah area along Emirates Road between Ajman and Sharjah. (Sun, 08 Jun 2008 11:40:57 GMT)

NBAD & Das Real Estate sign Dhs708m loan
National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD) and Das Real Estate, a UAE based leading developer, have signed an agreement for a term loan facility of Dhs708m to finance the 'Sea View Club Hotel & Apartments Complex Project' located on The Palm Jumeirah, Dubai. (Sun, 08 Jun 2008 11:59:58 GMT)

UAE- NBAD & Das Real Estate sign AED708m Loan
UAE- NBAD & Das Real Estate sign AED708m Loan (Sun, 08 Jun 2008 13:06:48 GMT)

How To Properly Communicate With The Visitors Of Your Real Estate Blog
Many real estate companies, brokers, and agents are now putting up their own real estate blog to help their business grow into a global scale. (Sun, 08 Jun 2008 14:03:54 GMT)

Case registered against Chennai-based real estate owner
Madurai, June 08: Police registered a case against four persons including a real estate owner based at Chennai for selling 4.80 acre of land through "fake power of attorney document." (Sun, 08 Jun 2008 16:26:53 GMT)

Sperry Van Ness Enters into 10-Year Area Development Agreement with Coast Real Estate Services
Seattle--Sperry Van Ness has signed a 10-year area development agreement with Tom and Shawn Hoban, the owners of Coast Real Estate Services, an Everett, Wash.-based real estate company. (Sun, 08 Jun 2008 23:10:00 GMT)

Real estate transactions
Selected commercial real estate transactions in the Houston area. (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 05:50:26 GMT)

Real estate agents alter work habits to cope with rising gas prices
Some real estate agents are coping with $4-a-gallon gas by changing their driving routines and scrutinizing prospective clients to make sure they're serious about buying or selling. (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 06:15:07 GMT)

Real estate people
David Murphy, Carl Faanes-Blakey, and Rian Carver have joined Rooks Morris Real Estate as licensed real estate agents. Gail Grimley, a broker associate with the company, has earned certified international property specialist designation. (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 08:35:25 GMT)

PRESS: No real estate bubble in Romania - central bank governor
BUDAPEST. JUNE 9. INTERFAX CENTRAL EUROPE - There is no bubble on the Romanian real estate market, according to Romanian central bank governor Mugur Isarescu, as there are major price discrepancies within the country, Romanian national daily Ziarul Financiar reported on Monday. (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 09:00:52 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 25. (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 10:55:43 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 25. (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 10:55:53 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 25. (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 11:03:16 GMT)

LandSource real estate partnership files for bankruptcy
LandSource Communities Development LLC, a real estate partnership involving the nation's largest public employees pension fund, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 11:11:12 GMT)

Tips For Miami Real Estate Agents – Priming Home Sellers For Showings
Perhaps you’ve already spoken to your sellers regarding the physical labor involved in getting a house ready to show. Then again, have you brought up other occurrences that may come to pass while their Miami real estate property is on the market? (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 11:15:57 GMT)

15,000-acre Calif. real estate business files for Chap. 11; Public pension is main investor
LOS ANGELES - A 15,000-acre California real estate partnership that has the nation's largest public employees pension fund as its main investor has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 11:22:47 GMT)

The Business of New York Real Estate: Timely Information, Trusted Analysis and Valuable Resources Online
NEW YORK CITY-Locally based North River Investment Management LLC has launched its first commercial real estate private equity fund, North River Opportunity Partners I LP, with $100 million of committed capital. (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 11:37:27 GMT)

Real estate partnership involving CalPERS files for bankruptcy
LOS ANGELES - A 15,000-acre California real estate partnership that has the nation's largest public employees pension fund as a big investor has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 12:30:45 GMT)

Huge California real estate partnership files for bankruptcy
LandSource Communities Development, a real estate partnership involving the nation's largest public employees pension fund, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 15:49:03 GMT)

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