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Real Estate News Aug 2008

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Morguard Real Estate Investment Trust reports Q2 profit of $14.4 million
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. - Morguard Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX: MRT.UN) reported a second-quarter profit of $14.4 million, down from a year ago when the trust earned $32.7 million. (Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:30:29 GMT)

Investing Easy in Miami Foreclosure Real Estate
A great way to invest in Miami real estate is through its foreclosure market, known to be one of the easiest ways to close a deal in such a cheap stake. Buying foreclosure properties and flipping them has become a popular way to invest in Miami real estate recently. (Fri, 01 Aug 2008 01:46:54 GMT)

Knowing Your Moves in Investing in Miami Real Estate
Are you looking for a home? A place where you and your family will have a good time and enjoy? Well, what is your basis or choice on a place? Actually putting its simple, you can find almost all of what you look for, for a real estate in Miami. (Fri, 01 Aug 2008 02:03:33 GMT)

Real estate sector fears rise in CMBS defaults
Defaults on commercial mortgage-backed securities issued at the height of the credit bubble will more than quadruple from their current levels under conditions in the US economy expected by the commercial real estate industry, according to a report from Fitch Ratings. (Fri, 01 Aug 2008 02:51:25 GMT)

Valley real estate slows
VAIL, Colorado — In May, Eagle County real estate saw its second-slowest month since 1996. There were 107 transactions for the month, according to an analysis released Monday by Land Title Guarantee Company in Eagle. That compares to 266 transactions in May of last year. (Fri, 01 Aug 2008 04:25:04 GMT)

Lawyer admits role in real estate fraud
A Monroe attorney who participated in what prosecutors have called an $80 million real estate fraud pleaded guilty in federal court yesterday to conspiracy to commit wire fraud. (Fri, 01 Aug 2008 04:27:42 GMT)

Lawyer admits role in real estate fraud
A Monroe attorney who participated in what prosecutors have called an $80 million real estate fraud pleaded guilty in federal court yesterday to conspiracy to commit wire fraud. (Fri, 01 Aug 2008 04:44:20 GMT)

Springfield real estate agents claim DOT jobs move would be $8 million hit
SPRINGFIELD - Springfield-area real estate agents say a controversial plan to move about 100 Illinois Department of Transportation workers to Southern Illinois could put an $8 million strain on the local housing market. (Fri, 01 Aug 2008 05:52:54 GMT)

Man gets 9 years for Upvalley real estate scam
A Yountville man who made more than $775,000 bilking two victims in a real estate scam has been sentenced to nine years in prison. (Fri, 01 Aug 2008 07:37:25 GMT)

Experts call for loosening of real estate credit
VietNamNet Bridge – Commercial banks have asked for reconsideration of policies on real estate credit in order to prevent a commodity shortage in the long term and avoid the risk of the domestic market being swallowed by foreign investors. (Fri, 01 Aug 2008 10:04:36 GMT)

Earn a Lot in Investing at Sarasota Real Estate Market
Do you want to get your properties in Miami real estate market? If so, a good real estate agent can help you out in finding the properties for you. Getting a home requires hard work, time, effort, preparation and patience. (Fri, 01 Aug 2008 10:39:34 GMT)

Buying or Selling in Today's Market? Internet Paves the Path to Real Estate Success
(ARA) - Home buyers and sellers - the relationship may seem like it should be more adversarial than ever, given the current market. Coming at the real estate equation from opposite sides, buyers and sellers may feel they have little in common. (Fri, 01 Aug 2008 10:59:39 GMT)

Local Real Estate Valuation Expert Invited to Talk About the Valuation of Distressed Real Estate
James MacCrate , a respected real estate valuation expert, author, and an Adjunct Professor at New York University was one of the first experts to forecast the collapse of the real estate markets beginning in 2005-2006. (Fri, 01 Aug 2008 11:43:00 GMT)

Valley real estate slows
VAIL, Colorado — In May, Eagle County real estate saw its second-slowest month since 1996. There were 107 transactions for the month, according to an analysis released Monday by Land Title Guarantee Company in Eagle. That compares to 266 transactions in May of last year. (Fri, 01 Aug 2008 11:44:01 GMT)

Shaky real estate market hits home
It doesn't take a Masters in economics or a license in real estate to know that the housing market is hurting. (Fri, 01 Aug 2008 12:13:13 GMT)

Real estate sector fears rise in CMBS defaults
Defaults on commercial mortgage-backed securities issued at the height of the credit bubble will more than quadruple from their current levels under conditions in the US economy expected by the commercial real estate industry, according to a report from Fitch Ratings. (Fri, 01 Aug 2008 12:58:50 GMT)

Allete 2nd-quarter profit dives 53 percent on lower real estate income
DULUTH, Minn. (AP) - Allete Inc., a coal, utility and real estate company, said Friday its second-quarter profit dropped by more than half, due in part to lower real estate income from its Florida land business, and widely missed Wall Street expectations. (Fri, 01 Aug 2008 14:45:31 GMT)

Cobbetts enters real estate redundancy talks
Cobbetts has entered redundancy consultations with staff in its real estate practice, including with partners. ... (Fri, 01 Aug 2008 14:56:13 GMT)

Real Estate and Development
The business community remains pessimistic about Southern Nevada's economy, and those in the real estate and finance fields hold the dimmest views, according to a third-quarter survey by UNLV's Center for Business and Economic Research. (Fri, 01 Aug 2008 16:00:51 GMT)

How To Purchase A Sarsota Real Estate Property When You're Far Away From The City
Sarasota real estate offers the best deals on quality residential properties for anyone who wants to settle down in the area. But how can you find the perfect home in the city when you're not even in it? (Fri, 01 Aug 2008 16:39:24 GMT)

Let’s Dig Deep with Miami Foreclosure Real Estate Investing
It is always a big deal on a real estate market to identify which specific market that will be feasible to invest with. The knowledge on it is pretty much simple when you try to dissect the facts on it. (Fri, 01 Aug 2008 17:09:24 GMT)

Valley real estate slows
VAIL, Colorado — In May, Eagle County real estate saw its second-slowest month since 1996. There were 107 transactions for the month, according to an analysis released Monday by Land Title Guarantee Company in Eagle. That compares to 266 transactions in May of last year. (Fri, 01 Aug 2008 19:59:38 GMT)

Federal pension agency solicits Wall Street's help for private equity, real estate investments
WASHINGTON (AP) - The federal agency that backs the retirement benefits of 44 million Americans is seeking financial firms to invest about $2.5 billion of its assets in private equity and real estate. (Fri, 01 Aug 2008 20:16:49 GMT)

Locating Miami Real Estate’s Hidden Potential
When we talk about Miami real estate we can always talk about potential. Be advised that housing is one of the most basic of human needs. (Fri, 01 Aug 2008 21:02:43 GMT)

Looping Holes on the Miami Foreclosure Real Estate
It’s funny that these days, Miami real estate investment can be an excellent way to increase your working capital, or just make an honest living for yourself. There are many ways of working real estate investment, but one of the most popular recently is investing in foreclosed real estate. (Fri, 01 Aug 2008 21:17:55 GMT)

Minot Real Estate Firm Buys Bank of ND Building
A Minot real estate investment company has bought the former Bank of North Dakota building for $2.22 million. The state-owned bank moved into its new headquarters in west Bismarck in January. (Fri, 01 Aug 2008 22:05:19 GMT)

ING's New Global Real Estate Fund Kicks Off with $300M Investment
London-based ING Real Estate Select has just introduced its Global Osiris Property Fund to the market. (Fri, 01 Aug 2008 22:33:29 GMT)

Furrowed Brows Are The New Black in Real Estate
Pessismism is back! Raymond Torto, global chief economist for CB Richard Ellis, gives an unvarnished perspective of the global real estate market in his August " Global Viewpoint ." Some choice tidbits: "The unwinding of the U.S. housing and mortgage market euphoria has produced tremors that, at mid-year 2008, have reached seismic proportions." (Editor's note: Yikes!) "...It is our ... (Fri, 01 Aug 2008 22:35:46 GMT)

Looking Close at Miami Foreclosure Real Estate
Let us keep up with the standard that the real estate market is asking too much from the investors and consumers alike. Over the years the growth of the market has seen its highs and lows and because of that, the conclusion of the markets emergence has really seen an overwhelming change. (Fri, 01 Aug 2008 23:02:42 GMT)

Valley real estate slows
VAIL, Colorado — In May, Eagle County real estate saw its second-slowest month since 1996. There were 107 transactions for the month, according to an analysis released Monday by Land Title Guarantee Company in Eagle. That compares to 266 transactions in May of last year. (Sat, 02 Aug 2008 00:40:45 GMT)

East Texas represents a good investment opportunity, real estate expert says
While Texas has not suffered as much from the subprime lending crisis as other places, a real estate expert said Friday in Lufkin, it certainly is not immune to it. (Sat, 02 Aug 2008 02:17:53 GMT)

Valley real estate slows
VAIL, Colorado — In May, Eagle County real estate saw its second-slowest month since 1996. There were 107 transactions for the month, according to an analysis released Monday by Land Title Guarantee Company in Eagle. That compares to 266 transactions in May of last year. (Sat, 02 Aug 2008 08:09:30 GMT)

Real estate broker to lead Kiwanis Club of La Mesa
LA MESA: La Mesa real estate broker Glenna Bloemen has been elected president of the Kiwanis Club of La Mesa. (Sat, 02 Aug 2008 10:07:23 GMT)

Brit real estate booms as 2nd homes sold
LONDON, Aug. 2 (UPI) -- British real estate agents say falling property prices are causing business to boom in rural and coastal areas as city dwellers sell off second homes. (Sat, 02 Aug 2008 11:02:05 GMT)

Brit real estate booms as 2nd homes sold
British real estate agents say falling property prices are causing business to boom in rural and coastal areas as city dwellers sell off second homes.The real estate agents said the recent economic downturn has led many urban residents to sell their vacation homes in more remote areas, often to local families that previously would have been unable to afford the properties, The Daily Telegraph ... (Sat, 02 Aug 2008 11:15:03 GMT)

County assessor updates board on declining real estate values
Assessed real estate values are decreasing for some Washington County residents due to drops in prices of neighboring properties. (Northwest Arkansas Times) (Sat, 02 Aug 2008 12:23:12 GMT)

Split threatens real estate body
Real Estate Institute of Victoria's biggest member threatens to withdraw over concerns. (Sat, 02 Aug 2008 14:03:23 GMT)

CCC expands real estate curriculum
Beginning in August, Cleveland Community College will offer the pre-licensing course along with a co-requisite of Real Estate Math on Saturdays, expanding on the school's real estate curriculum. (Sat, 02 Aug 2008 21:48:32 GMT)

REAL ESTATE: Downturn has led to surge in bankruptcies
Business bankruptcies in San Diego County have doubled from a year ago as the housing downturn has depleted real estate companies' assets. Major lenders tightened their underwriting toward the end of last year after defaults on risky loans jumped. Th (Sat, 02 Aug 2008 23:24:09 GMT)

REAL ESTATE: Downturn has led to surge in bankruptcies
Business bankruptcies in San Diego County have doubled from a year ago as the housing downturn has depleted real estate companies' assets. (Sat, 02 Aug 2008 23:29:59 GMT)

Delek's Indian real estate plans revealed
Delek Real Estate is closing in on a huge deal in India with expectations of double-digit returns. The company, headed by Ilik Rozanski, is near an agreement at the end of last week with Indian real estate firm Sigron. (Sat, 02 Aug 2008 23:37:18 GMT)

Valley real estate slows
VAIL, Colorado — In May, Eagle County real estate saw its second-slowest month since 1996. There were 107 transactions for the month, according to an analysis released Monday by Land Title Guarantee Company in Eagle. That compares to 266 transactions in May of last year. (Sun, 03 Aug 2008 02:25:11 GMT)

Hot Real Estate: Literally, 812 Degrees Hot!
At least one section of California real estate is hot -- red hot. Firefighters are guessing that an underground fire deep inside an oil field may be to blame for a patch of ground northwest of Santa Clarita that has climbed to a temperature of 812 degrees, it was reported Saturday. (Sun, 03 Aug 2008 03:05:36 GMT)

Greenwich Real Estate
Greenwich-Post.com's Real Estate section offers many new features for readers looking to buy or sell a home. Get tips for selling your home in How To... (Sun, 03 Aug 2008 04:01:09 GMT)

REAL ESTATE NOTES
NEW FACES Mike Madison, Brooke Chambers, Ray Crouch, Tom Burns, Rick Talley, Amy Talley and Debbie Martin are new agents at Oakstone Properties. Ryan Sanford, Russell Tyler, Kathleen Tyler and Megan McClung are new agents at Century 21 U.S. Realty. --Compiled by Trudy Knight Send information to Real Estate Notes, Richmond Times-Dispatch, P.O. Box 85333, Richmond, VA 23293-0001; e-mail ... (Sun, 03 Aug 2008 04:25:48 GMT)

Mideast real estate buyers sitting tight
Two Middle Eastern buyers recently snapped up New York's Chrysler Building and General Motors Building. But their acquisitions belie their waning interest in U.S. commercial real estate this year. (Sun, 03 Aug 2008 05:49:10 GMT)

Mideast real estate investment on the slide
Armed with oil profits, two Middle Eastern buyers recently snapped up New York's Chrysler Building and General Motors Building for an estimated $3.7 billion. But their acquisitions of the two trophy offices belies their waning interest in U.S. commercial real estate this year as the U.S. economy stumbles and property prices dip. (Sun, 03 Aug 2008 07:01:50 GMT)

Markaz Real Estate Fund up a record 10% in H1 2008
Kuwait Financial Centre 'Markaz', one of the Middle East's leading investment banking and asset management companies, announced that 'Markaz Real Estate Fund', an income generating and Shari'ah Compliant Fund which invests in real estate properties within the state of Kuwait, has achieved KD3.1m net profit translating to 10% returns since the beginning of the year, making it one of the highest ... (Sun, 03 Aug 2008 07:02:41 GMT)

Sign thieves cost Snohomish County real estate agents
Anyone looking for a home in Snohomish County can easily find signs pointing to open houses. These signs, however, often disappear from road sides, creating an expensive headache for real estate agents and developers. (Sun, 03 Aug 2008 07:09:31 GMT)

Tough real estate market opens doors for land preservationists
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Hard times for real estate developers means good times for conservationists as plummeting land values put tens of thousands of additional acres of historic and scenic property within their reach. (Sun, 03 Aug 2008 07:18:04 GMT)

Tight market a big topic at real estate show
They've seen the future of real estate and it looks an awful lot like Web 2.0. Real Estate Connect at San Francisco's ornate Palace Hotel in late July brought together real estate executives, brokers, agents, analysts, lenders, investors, bloggers, authors... (Sun, 03 Aug 2008 07:34:46 GMT)

Struggling real-estate market has 'green lining'
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Hard times for real-estate developers mean good times for conservationists as plummeting property values put tens of thousands of additional acres of historic and scenic property within their reach. (Sun, 03 Aug 2008 08:28:42 GMT)

Valley real estate slows
VAIL, Colorado — In May, Eagle County real estate saw its second-slowest month since 1996. There were 107 transactions for the month, according to an analysis released Monday by Land Title Guarantee Company in Eagle. That compares to 266 transactions in May of last year. (Sun, 03 Aug 2008 11:25:05 GMT)

Now is the Perfect Time for Real Estate Investing
(ARA) - We all understand the income potential of investing in real estate. Some people decide to buy apartments or commercial buildings to rent and manage themselves. This can be rewarding, but can also be a lot of work. (Sun, 03 Aug 2008 15:25:45 GMT)

Valley real estate slows
VAIL, Colorado — In May, Eagle County real estate saw its second-slowest month since 1996. There were 107 transactions for the month, according to an analysis released Monday by Land Title Guarantee Company in Eagle. That compares to 266 transactions in May of last year. (Sun, 03 Aug 2008 15:55:06 GMT)

Ministries collaborate on real estate
VietNamNet Bridge - Deputy Prime Minister Hoang Trung Hai (photo) has requested the Ministry of Construction and Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment to collaborate in clarifying the scope of responsibilities related to developing real estate and land for socio-economic purposes. (Sun, 03 Aug 2008 16:34:36 GMT)

Stating Facts about Miami Commercial Real Estate
Obvious facts states that in real estate development and investing there are a number of types in which we should be at least aware of or just have an idea of. (Sun, 03 Aug 2008 19:09:00 GMT)

Arrest in real estate kidnap
Police have arrested a Wellington man after a real estate agent was kidnapped, tied up and assaulted during a private viewing at a rural Wairarapa property. (Sun, 03 Aug 2008 20:27:47 GMT)

Arrest in real estate kidnap
Police have arrested a Wellington man after a real estate agent was kidnapped, tied up and assaulted during a private viewing at a rural Wairarapa property. (Sun, 03 Aug 2008 21:23:09 GMT)

Real estate agent attacked
A 38-year-old man is appearing in the Masterton District Court on Monday charged with the alleged assault and kidnapping of a local real estate agent. (Sun, 03 Aug 2008 22:55:17 GMT)

Real estate transactions August 4
COMMERCIAL Commercial real estate transactions filed with the Clark County Assessor from June 1-15. The information includes seller’s name, buyer’s name, property loc... (Sun, 03 Aug 2008 22:59:19 GMT)

Debate over real estate goes online
An increasingly familiar online debate is pitting real estate professionals against outside market observers who believe Seattle's market is overheated and the real estate industry is in turmoil. (Mon, 04 Aug 2008 01:04:57 GMT)

Real estate agent attack accused in court
4 August 2008 A man accused of assaulting and kidnapping a Wairarapa real estate agent has appeared in the Masterton District Court. Nigel Whakarau is charged with kidnapping, aggravated robbery, burglary and assault with a weapon. (Mon, 04 Aug 2008 01:22:49 GMT)

Valley real estate slows
VAIL, Colorado — In May, Eagle County real estate saw its second-slowest month since 1996. There were 107 transactions for the month, according to an analysis released Monday by Land Title Guarantee Company in Eagle. That compares to 266 transactions in May of last year. (Mon, 04 Aug 2008 02:24:47 GMT)

Turnaround seen in real estate market
EDWARDSVILLE - Real estate sales plummeted in counties across Illinois and the nation, but the Madison County market has suffered little in comparison, and local Realtors predict an upcoming turnaround. (Mon, 04 Aug 2008 03:26:59 GMT)

Greenwich Real Estate
Greenwich-Post.com's Real Estate section offers many new features for readers looking to buy or sell a home. Get tips for selling your home in How To... (Mon, 04 Aug 2008 04:01:09 GMT)

Surprise real-estate projects figure in lawsuit against bank
A Minnesota bank tanked in part due to a poor real estate investment in Surprise, a lawsuit alleges. (Mon, 04 Aug 2008 04:13:36 GMT)

Real-estate firms close city offices
NASHUA -- Partly because of the economy, partly because of industry changes, two real-estate offices in the city have either closed or will close this month. ... - By PATRICK MEIGHAN Staff Writer (Mon, 04 Aug 2008 04:22:18 GMT)

Pa. pension funds stick with risky real estate developments
Some high-risk real estate investments are seeing returns falter, but Pennsylvania’s big pension plans are sticking by them. (Mon, 04 Aug 2008 05:37:52 GMT)

Industrial real estate sector posts third straight quarter of positive absorption rate
While much of the nation is bemoaning a slow economy, it appears the Memphis industrial real estate market has remained steady, posting its third straight quarter of positive absorption. (Mon, 04 Aug 2008 05:55:27 GMT)

Office real estate market moving slowly in sluggish national economy
Halfway through 2008, Memphis' office real estate market appears to be moving steadily despite a slower national economy. (Mon, 04 Aug 2008 05:55:37 GMT)

Global Real Estate Serv Admission To AIM
LONDON -(Dow Jones)- Global Real Estate Services Corporation (GRES) said Monday that it seeks admission to AIM of up to 22,880,000 shares of common stock of $0.0001 per share and up to 20,000,000 warrants, each Warrant entitling the holder to subscribe for one Share, to raise up to $120,000,000 in mid-August. (Mon, 04 Aug 2008 08:20:24 GMT)

Real estate agent attacked
A 38-year-old man is appearing in the Masterton District Court on Monday charged with the alleged assault and kidnapping of a local real estate agent. (Mon, 04 Aug 2008 08:24:58 GMT)

Sign thieves cost Snohomish County real estate agents
Anyone looking for a home in Snohomish County can easily find signs pointing to open houses. These signs, however, often disappear from road sides, creating an expensive headache for real estate agents and developers. (Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:47:06 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 June 20. (Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:50:28 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 June 20. (Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:50:39 GMT)

Valley real estate slows
VAIL, Colorado — In May, Eagle County real estate saw its second-slowest month since 1996. There were 107 transactions for the month, according to an analysis released Monday by Land Title Guarantee Company in Eagle. That compares to 266 transactions in May of last year. (Mon, 04 Aug 2008 11:14:02 GMT)

Baltimore real estate firm tipped police of Mass. dad's whereabouts in daughter abduction case
BALTIMORE - The head of a Baltimore real estate company says her staff recognized a man accused in the abduction of his daughter in Massachusetts from news reports and called police. (Mon, 04 Aug 2008 15:46:52 GMT)

Valley real estate slows
VAIL, Colorado — In May, Eagle County real estate saw its second-slowest month since 1996. There were 107 transactions for the month, according to an analysis released Monday by Land Title Guarantee Company in Eagle. That compares to 266 transactions in May of last year. (Mon, 04 Aug 2008 16:19:21 GMT)

Report: Real estate agents willing to cut commission
When it comes to residential real estate these days, it seems everything's subject to negotiation. (Mon, 04 Aug 2008 17:25:46 GMT)

Fundamentals and Basic on Miami Real Estate Market Investing
Well let me tell you that sometimes when you're buying a new home, or trying to sell your old home, you feel like you need to take Miami real estate notes 101. It gets so complicated and time consuming! By finding a mortgage note buyer, the whole process can get very simple--and very fast. (Mon, 04 Aug 2008 17:56:38 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, 04 Aug 2008 19:23:07 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, 04 Aug 2008 19:25:18 GMT)

Former Real Estate Agent Sentenced
A federal judge has sentenced a former real estate agent to 50 years in prison for crimes against a child. (Mon, 04 Aug 2008 19:56:17 GMT)

Black real estate professionals express cautious optimism on passage of housing stimulus package
Speaking on behalf of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB), the country's oldest minority trade association, President Maria Kong expressed "cautious optimism" on the passage of the housing stimulus package. (Mon, 04 Aug 2008 20:05:52 GMT)

Survey: More real estate agents willing to cut commissions
When it comes to residential real estate these days, it seems everything is subject to negotiation. (Mon, 04 Aug 2008 21:49:24 GMT)

Real estate commission fees: it's good to haggle
Don't be shy about haggling over what you pay your real estate agent. A study released Monday by Consumer Reports found 71 percent of sellers who negotiated for lower commissions with their brokers were successful. (Mon, 04 Aug 2008 22:00:41 GMT)

Real estate co. called police about Rockefeller
BALTIMORE -- The staff of a Baltimore real estate company recognized Clark Rockefeller from reports about his daughter's abduction in Massachusetts and told police he'd bought a home in the city. (Mon, 04 Aug 2008 22:03:23 GMT)

Real Estate: Haggle on real-estate commissions -- you'll likely win savings
Don’t be afraid to ask your real estate agent for a lower commission -- chances are, your wish will be granted without affecting the quality of service. (Mon, 04 Aug 2008 22:13:08 GMT)

Debate Over Real Estate Goes Online
Real estate agent John "Mack" McCoy wasn't expecting an argument when he started blogging about housing and commenting on other posts and news stories online. (Mon, 04 Aug 2008 22:41:55 GMT)

Real estate tax ban group wants signatures OK'd
Backers of an initiative to ban real estate transfer taxes have gone to court to get more of their signatures recognized as valid. (Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:43:13 GMT)

Lincoln Alderman disagrees with real estate tax complaints
LINCOLN -- Lincoln Alderman Buzz Busby sent a message at Monday night’s City Council meeting to residents who complain about their real estate taxes. (Tue, 05 Aug 2008 03:20:26 GMT)

Study advises haggling over real estate commissions
Haggling over what you pay your real estate agent is worth it, a study released Monday says. (Tue, 05 Aug 2008 03:36:55 GMT)

Try haggling with real estate agents to cut fees
Don't be shy about haggling over what you pay your real estate agent. (Tue, 05 Aug 2008 04:25:56 GMT)

Valley real estate slows
VAIL, Colorado — In May, Eagle County real estate saw its second-slowest month since 1996. There were 107 transactions for the month, according to an analysis released Monday by Land Title Guarantee Company in Eagle. That compares to 266 transactions in May of last year. (Tue, 05 Aug 2008 04:27:15 GMT)

Haggling can pay off on real estate commissions
Don't be shy about haggling over what you pay your real estate agent. A study released yesterday by Consumer Reports found that 71 percent of sellers who negotiated for lower commissions with their brokers were successful. But only 46 percent of sellers surveyed tried. Those who paid commissions of 3 percent were just as satisfied with their broker's performance as those who paid 6 percent, the ... (Tue, 05 Aug 2008 05:43:40 GMT)

Real estate agent, developer donate big to Moreno Valley campaign group
MORENO VALLEY - A real estate agent and the development company behind the Aquabella and Skechers projects have combined to contribute $164,500 to a campaign committee seeking to oust incumbent city Councilmen Charles White and Frank West in the Nov. 4 election. (Tue, 05 Aug 2008 06:12:58 GMT)

REAL-ITY ESTATE
THE title of this Bravo series "Flipping Out" would make a lot more sense if the star of the show, real estate investor Jeff Lewis, would actually flip out once in a while. The truth is, Lewis is many things, but he's not really a flipper-outer... (Tue, 05 Aug 2008 07:01:11 GMT)

Negotiating real estate fees often succeeds
New York- Don't be shy about haggling over what you pay your real estate agent. A study released Monday by Consumer Reports found 71 percent of sellers who negotiated for lower commissions with their brokers were successful. But only 46 percent of sellers surveyed tried. (Tue, 05 Aug 2008 08:53:19 GMT)

Chinese market closes lower, led by real estate developers and metal producers
(RTTNews) - The Chinese market closed lower Tuesday, led by real estate developers and metal producers. The benchmark Shanghai Composite index closed down 50.99 points or 1.86% at 2,690.75. (Tue, 05 Aug 2008 09:42:32 GMT)

Real estate companies invest in Nha Trang
VietNamNet Bridge - Real estate enterprises have recently made huge investments into high-grade apartments and resorts in the central coastal city of Nha Trang , Khanh Hoa province. (Tue, 05 Aug 2008 10:37:18 GMT)

Real estate commission fees: It's good to haggle
NEW YORK - Don't be shy about haggling over what you pay your real estate agent. (Tue, 05 Aug 2008 11:12:15 GMT)

FDIs in real estate may touch $25 bn in 10 yrs
NEW DELHI: Foreign direct investment in the country's real estate sector is likely to rise to $25 billion in the next 10 years from the current $4 billion, even as the industry faces a slowdown in the short term due to rising interest rates, an Assocham study said. (Tue, 05 Aug 2008 11:38:44 GMT)

In real estate, haggling couldn't hurt
Don't be shy about haggling over what you pay your real estate agent. (Tue, 05 Aug 2008 13:29:08 GMT)

Virus threat halts Orange online real estate searches
The register of deeds office, which maintains the real estate records, said the virus did not infect the computers of those who used the Web site last week. But the online system is currently unavailable to the public while authorities resolve the security concerns. (Tue, 05 Aug 2008 13:42:53 GMT)

Feds: South Dakota farm real estate value jumps
South Dakota farm real estate averaged $990 an acre on Jan. 1, an increase of 21 percent -- or $170 an acre -- from a year earlier. (Tue, 05 Aug 2008 15:46:15 GMT)

Report: Real estate agents willing to cut commission
When it comes to residential real estate these days, it seems everything's subject to negotiation. (Tue, 05 Aug 2008 18:01:47 GMT)

GE Real Estate Names New President, Plans Expansion of Arden Realty
REal Talk with Adam Perrotta-Tuesday August 05, 2008 By Adam Perrotta, News Writer --Apparently undeterred by the recent problems in the real estate-backed securities market, Inland American has plans to invest as much as $100 million into an entity which acquires just such instruments. (Tue, 05 Aug 2008 18:20:50 GMT)

Valley real estate slows
VAIL, Colorado — In May, Eagle County real estate saw its second-slowest month since 1996. There were 107 transactions for the month, according to an analysis released Monday by Land Title Guarantee Company in Eagle. That compares to 266 transactions in May of last year. (Tue, 05 Aug 2008 18:52:33 GMT)

Christians in Real Estate luncheon event set for Aug. 28
Christians in Real Estate will hold a lunch event, "Steadfastness in Changing Times," beginning at 11:15 p.m. Aug. 28 in the Waikiki Ballroom at the Hale Koa Hotel. (Tue, 05 Aug 2008 18:54:26 GMT)

Forum: Surviving Real Estate Storm
Fifth Third Bank, Freddie Mac and the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce are partnering to help real estate professionals identify business opportunities, gain useful tips and close important business deals from experts in the field at the Surviving the Storm Realtor Forum, 8:30 a.m., Thurs. (Tue, 05 Aug 2008 19:21:42 GMT)

Real estate company UDR reaffirms 2008 outlook
UDR Inc., a real estate investment trust focusing on apartment homes, on Tuesday reaffirmed its 2008 forecast for funds from operations of between $1.50 and $1.55 per share. (Tue, 05 Aug 2008 20:15:26 GMT)

Weyerhouser Swings To a Loss On Real Estate Impairments
Weyerhouser Swings To a Loss On Real Estate Impairments (Tue, 05 Aug 2008 20:16:59 GMT)

Market Report / Real estate jumps 6.6%; Chemicals takes a beating
The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, particularly the real estate index, showed nice gains yesterday, despite sharp drops for The Israel Corporation and its Israel Chemicals subsidiary. (Tue, 05 Aug 2008 23:18:39 GMT)

Vancouver real estate values drop
It's official: it's now becoming cheaper to buy a home in Vancouver, according to figures released Tuesday by the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver. (Wed, 06 Aug 2008 01:10:40 GMT)

Crisp & Cole Real Estate Hearings Conclude
BAKERSFIELD -- The hearings held by the Department of Real Estate against David Crisp and Carl Cole came to a close Tuesday afternoon, with one of the accused defending himself on the witness stand. (Wed, 06 Aug 2008 01:40:29 GMT)

Real estate commission fees: it's good to haggle
NEW YORK -- Don't be shy about haggling over what you pay your real estate agent. (Wed, 06 Aug 2008 01:40:42 GMT)

Real estate bust cost: $153B
The bursting of the Florida real-estate bubble now has a price tag: $153 billion. That's the loss in market value of all Florida properties, from houses to businesses, between 2007 and 2008. (Wed, 06 Aug 2008 04:07:32 GMT)

Real estate transactions August 6
Residential real estate transactions over $150,000 filed with the Clark County Assessor from June 1-15.  The information includes seller’s name, buyer’s name, property location, d... (Wed, 06 Aug 2008 04:10:13 GMT)

Valley real estate slows
VAIL, Colorado — In May, Eagle County real estate saw its second-slowest month since 1996. There were 107 transactions for the month, according to an analysis released Monday by Land Title Guarantee Company in Eagle. That compares to 266 transactions in May of last year. (Wed, 06 Aug 2008 07:49:43 GMT)

King Abdullah Economic City hosts region's leading real estate developers
Emaar, The Economic City (Emaar.E.C), the Tadawul-listed company developing King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC), recently, hosted a workshop for the region's leading real estate developers to highlight the development opportunities in the 168 million sq m mixed-use mega-project. (Wed, 06 Aug 2008 09:17:19 GMT)

S.D. firm buys bank's troubled real estate loans
A San Diego real estate investment firm has purchased a group of troubled residential development loans for less than 40 cents on the dollar – a sign that private investors are starting to smell bargains coming from lenders who made loans to builders. (Wed, 06 Aug 2008 10:06:25 GMT)

Real estate bust cost to Florida: $153B
The bursting of the Florida real-estate bubble now has a price tag: $153 billion. That's the loss in market value of all Florida properties, from houses to businesses, between 2007 and 2008. (Wed, 06 Aug 2008 11:19:03 GMT)

QIB and Barwa Real Estate sign finance deal for QR1.1bn
Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB) and real estate conglomerate Barwa announced a Murabaha Sharia'-compliant financing deal worth QR1.1bn, which has become a part of Barwa's strategic financial structure. (Wed, 06 Aug 2008 12:02:32 GMT)

Man faces trial in killing of real estate agent
MUSKEGON, Mich. (AP) — A 73-year-old man accused of fatally shooting a real estate agent at the agent's Muskegon-area office has been bound over for trial on a first-degree murder charge. (Wed, 06 Aug 2008 12:13:16 GMT)

Hudson's Bay Hires Brookfield to Sell Real Estate, Post Says
Aug. 6 (Bloomberg) -- Hudson's Bay Co. , the Canadian department-store chain bought by NRDC Equity Partners LLC, has hired a unit of Brookfield Asset Management Inc. to try to sell some of its real-estate portfolio, the National Post reported. (Wed, 06 Aug 2008 12:16:27 GMT)

Chinese real estate boom over, says official media
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- The huge profits experienced by China's real estate market in the past decade have come to an end, according to National Bureau of Statistics findings cited by state-run Xinhua News Agency in a report Wednesday. (Wed, 06 Aug 2008 12:27:59 GMT)

New Bay owner considers selling real estate assets
The new owner of Hudson's Bay Co. has hired a unit of Brookfield Asset\ Management Inc. to shop some of its flagship downtown Bay stores and former headquarters to potential real estate buyers. (Wed, 06 Aug 2008 13:54:45 GMT)

BizTimes Real Estate Weekly: Local housing market may have hit bottom
Has the Milwaukee housing market bottomed out? A new report indicates that the local residential market may be finally turning the corner. Read more in the new edition of the BizTimes Real Estate Weekly . (Wed, 06 Aug 2008 16:50:51 GMT)

Aber Group’s investments in real estate touch AED 1.5 billion
Aber Group, the prime real estate developer in the UAE and Middle East today said that its current investments in the sector have touched AED 1.5 billion. (Wed, 06 Aug 2008 17:39:34 GMT)

Forestar Real Estate Group Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2008 Results
Forestar Real Estate Group Inc. (NYSE: FOR) today reported second quarter 2008 net income of $9.6 million, or $0.27 per diluted share, compared with second quarter 2007 net income of $14.4 million, or $0.41 per diluted share, and a first quarter 2008 net loss of ($0.2 million), or ($0.01) per basic share outstanding. Results for second quarter 2008 include a net after-tax charge of $2.3 million, ... (Wed, 06 Aug 2008 17:41:39 GMT)

Real estate bust cost: $153B
The bursting of the Florida real-estate bubble now has a price tag: $153 billion. (Wed, 06 Aug 2008 18:32:36 GMT)

Real estate slump lowers Forestar's profit
Forestar Real Estate Group Inc.'s second-quarter earnings fell 33 percent on lower revenue from real estate activities. (Wed, 06 Aug 2008 19:21:50 GMT)

Man faces trial in killing of real estate agent
MUSKEGON - A 73-year-old man accused of fatally shooting a real estate agent at the agent's Muskegon-area office has been bound over for trial on a first-degree murder charge. (Wed, 06 Aug 2008 19:36:52 GMT)

Real estate prices set to skyrocket
Real estate developers in the city have warned of an imminent hike in the prices of residential apartments to offset the sharp rise in construction cost. (Wed, 06 Aug 2008 21:19:53 GMT)

Cyprus real estate firms woo investors from the Gulf
DOHA • Prospective buyers from the Gulf are being tracked in order to allow them to invest in Cyprus' growing real estate sector. Roadshows are being held throughout the GCC countries in order to attract wealthy nationals from the region to put their money into real estate in the island nation. (Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:24:20 GMT)

Valley real estate slows
VAIL, Colorado — In May, Eagle County real estate saw its second-slowest month since 1996. There were 107 transactions for the month, according to an analysis released Monday by Land Title Guarantee Company in Eagle. That compares to 266 transactions in May of last year. (Thu, 07 Aug 2008 02:34:18 GMT)

First installment of real estate tax bills now overdue
Payments of the 2007 real estate tax may be made at the Grundy County Treasurer's Office in the courthouse, at local banks listed on the reverse side of the tax bill, on line at www.grundyco.org or via the automated telephone line (866) 755-7834. (Thu, 07 Aug 2008 03:58:32 GMT)

Commercial Real Estate Financing Becomes Needle in Haystack
It is getting increasingly difficult to secure financing for commercial real estate, and the crisis in the credit market and dislocation of the capital markets is having a dramatic effect on investment sales. Through the second quarter of this year, sales activity for Manhattan properties worth at least $10 million dropped 59%, to $13.8 billion, compared with the period a year ago, according to ... (Thu, 07 Aug 2008 03:59:53 GMT)

Investing in Commercial Real Estate
In my previous article, I talked about buying residential foreclosures. In the final installment of my series, I'm focusing on buying commercial real estate. Many people start out investing in residential real estate simply because they're more accustomed to buying homes, but commercial real estate can be a great way to balance your portfolio. You just need to bone up on the different rules and ... (Thu, 07 Aug 2008 07:27:04 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) 07.08.2008 Release of a Voting Rights announcement, transmitted by DGAP - a company of EquityStory AG. (Thu, 07 Aug 2008 08:09:30 GMT)

Former municipal attorney charged with theft in real estate transaction
WOODSTOCK – A former municipal attorney on probation for child pornography charges was arrested for allegedly keeping $9,500 he was holding in escrow in a real estate transaction. (Thu, 07 Aug 2008 08:28:25 GMT)

Va. farm real estate value grows
Anew government report shows that the value of Virginia's farm real estate grew 3.5 percent last year despite the sluggish economy. The estimate by the National Agricultural Statistics Service puts the average value of Virginia farm real estate, which includes land and buildings, at $5,900 per acre. Nationwide, farm real estate averaged a record $2,350 per acre Jan. 1, up $190 per acre, or 8.8 ... (Thu, 07 Aug 2008 08:44:30 GMT)

GE Real Estate International appoints president
LONDON, Aug 7 (Reuters) - GE Real Estate, the real estate arm of General Electric Co. , said on Thursday it had promoted Mark Hutchinson to the role of president of GE Real Estate International, covering operations in Europe and Asia. (Thu, 07 Aug 2008 08:59:36 GMT)

IDIS 2009 - bringing regional and international real estate investment opportunities to Saudi Arabia
The recent announcement of the creation of the International Development and Investment Show (IDIS 09) taking place at the Riyadh International Exhibition Centre from 11 - 13 January 2009 has been welcomed by local and international real estate companies. (Thu, 07 Aug 2008 09:02:39 GMT)

Real estate prices set to shoot up in Kolkata
Industry players expect real estate prices in the city to shoot up soon due to rising input costs. (Thu, 07 Aug 2008 10:00:12 GMT)

Valley real estate slows
VAIL, Colorado — In May, Eagle County real estate saw its second-slowest month since 1996. There were 107 transactions for the month, according to an analysis released Monday by Land Title Guarantee Company in Eagle. That compares to 266 transactions in May of last year. (Thu, 07 Aug 2008 10:19:17 GMT)

Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust Reports Second Quarter 2008 Results
PHILADELPHIA----Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust today reported results for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2008. (Thu, 07 Aug 2008 11:55:00 GMT)

Real estate agent denies trickery
A REAL estate agent has been accused of deceiving an elderly man into selling his Burwood East house to him for half its estimated value. (Thu, 07 Aug 2008 14:00:00 GMT)

Change Big Real Estate Can Apparently Believe In
From The Times on Barack Obama's most robust fund-raisers : At least 100 Obama bundlers are top executives or brokers from investment businesses: nearly two dozen work for financial titans like Lehman Brothers, Goldman Sachs or Citigroup. About 40 others come from the real estate industry. Apparently, none of the top real estate bundlers are based in New York. My colleague Dana ... (Thu, 07 Aug 2008 14:19:56 GMT)

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