real estate smarter dot com Real Estate Guide, Real Estate News and More!
Home
Real Estate News
Real Estate Guide
Real Estate Agents
Real Estate Resources
Real Estate News Archive
Mar 2010 | Feb 2010 | Jan 2010 | Dec 2009 | Nov 2009 | Oct 2009 | Sep 2009 | Aug 2009 | Jul 2009 | Jun 2009 | May 2009 | Apr 2009 | Mar 2009 | Feb 2009 | Jan 2009 | Dec 2008 | Nov 2008 | Oct 2008 | Sep 2008 | Aug 2008 | Jul 2008 | Jun 2008 | May 2008 | Apr 2008 | Mar 2008 | Feb 2008 | Jan 2008 | Dec 2007 | Nov 2007 | Oct 2007 | Sep 2007 | Aug 2007 | Jul 2007 | Jun 2007 | May 2007 | Apr 2007 | Mar 2007 | Feb 2007 | Jan 2007 | Dec 2006 | Nov 2006 | Oct 2006 | Sep 2006 | Aug 2006 | Jul 2006 | Jun 2006 | May 2006 | Apr 2006 | Mar 2006 | Feb 2006 | Jan 2006 | Dec 2005 | Nov 2005 | Oct 2005


Real Estate News Jan 2009

1 2 3 4 5 Next

Industry insiders call VN real estate market a sleeping giant
VietNamNet Bridge - The real estate downturn is emerging as a luctrative opportunity for savvy new investors, especially from foreign countries. Now is the time, say industry insiders, to pump money into the falling market - just before it recovers. (Thu, 01 Jan 2009 01:03:34 GMT)

Real estate agent jailed again in Santa Rosa
A former Sonoma County real estate agent convicted two years ago of stealing prescription medications from a home she was supposed to be showing is in trouble again, this time in both Sonoma and Marin counties. (Thu, 01 Jan 2009 02:10:41 GMT)

Merger creates new real estate company
A merger of two upstate real estate companies will create the largest residential real estate company in Central New York. (Thu, 01 Jan 2009 02:22:38 GMT)

Prime Scranton real estate opening
More prime downtown Scranton real estate will become vacant soon in a development-deprived block. (Thu, 01 Jan 2009 06:23:50 GMT)

Makkah and Madinah Real Estate Sector Buoyant Amid Global Financial Crisis - Alpha1Estates
Global Islamic real estate consultancy Alpha1Estates International said on January 1 and in the new Islamic new year of 1430 that property investment in the Holy Cities of Makkah and Madinah next year will continue to boom, despite the global financial crisis hitting most real estate markets around the world. (Thu, 01 Jan 2009 07:01:00 GMT)

ProAPOD® Real Estate Software Celebrates Its Ninth Anniversary
ProAPOD® has been providing superior real estate investment software solutions and support to real estate agents and investors successfully since 2000. (Thu, 01 Jan 2009 07:01:00 GMT)

Former real estate agent back in jail
A former Sonoma County real estate agent convicted two years ago of stealing prescription medications from a home she was supposed to be showing is in trouble again, this time in both Sonoma and Marin counties. (Thu, 01 Jan 2009 14:10:30 GMT)

Commercial Real Estate Market Cools
In the new year, many are predicting tougher times for commercial real estate. (Thu, 01 Jan 2009 16:08:59 GMT)

Indiabulls Real Estate Q2 net profit down 77%
Mumbai-based property developer Indiabulls Real Estate (IBREL) second-quarter group profit fell 77 per cent as it continued to invest in its power business and real estate business.The company posted a net profit of Rs 7.9 crore for the quarter ended September 30, 2008, compared with Rs 34.15 crore y-o-y. (Thu, 01 Jan 2009 18:42:38 GMT)

Real Estate Predictions For 2009
The year 2008 saw prices fall and foreclosures rise, but will 2009 see the real estate market get back on track? In a word, not likely. "We think 2009 is going to be a very difficult time," said Daniel Brodsky, Brodsky Organization. (Fri, 02 Jan 2009 05:27:25 GMT)

Real estate set for reforms
01 January 2009 Dubai: Last year started off with a bang in Dubai's real estate sector, with sky high sale prices and rents, and a series of attention-grabbing projects in the pipeline. (Fri, 02 Jan 2009 07:51:19 GMT)

Makkah and Madinah real estate sector buoyant amid global financial crisis - Alpha1Estates
02 January 2009 London, UK, 1 January 2009/ 4 Muharram 1430: Global Islamic real estate consultancy Alpha1Estates International said on January 1 and in the new Islamic new year of 1430 that property investment in the Holy Cities of Makkah and Madinah next year will continue to boom, despite the global financial crisis hitting most real estate markets around the world. (Fri, 02 Jan 2009 08:06:22 GMT)

Home Front: Sacramento-area real estate market befuddled the experts
So begins a new year in the Sacramento real estate market, remarkably making its case as the fourth straight year of a downturn. A slump that began with nervous whispers in the summer of 2005 has escalated into a prolonged economic crisis that promises to define 2009. Home Front spent time in the electronic library this week, looking at how experts misjudged the extent of this decline as ... (Fri, 02 Jan 2009 08:08:12 GMT)

Nigeria: Experts Say Financial Crisis Will Impact on Real Estate Devt in 2009
Real estate experts say that the future growth of the local industry will depend on the health of the international financial system. The experts said that future availability of credit lines to local developers would depend on the situation in the international financial system. (Fri, 02 Jan 2009 08:56:34 GMT)

No federal bailouts for commercial real estate developers
The federal government should refuse the latest group with a request for a federal bailout — commercial real-estate developers. The federal infusion of money to shore up financial institutions was reasonable because the potential domino effect of failure threatened international banking system. The U.S. Treasury cannot heal every economic ill, and it needs to draw the line well short of ... (Fri, 02 Jan 2009 10:14:49 GMT)

Nigeria: Financial Crisis Will Impact On Real Estate Devt - Experts
Some real estate experts have said that the future growth of the local industry will depend on the health of the international financial system. (Fri, 02 Jan 2009 10:19:15 GMT)

Tips in Getting a Miami Real Estate Property
Before buying any property in Miami real estate, you have to learn about the market first, you have to gain important information about the market. This is very important. The market changes every now and then, so it is wiser on your part to learn about it. (Fri, 02 Jan 2009 14:33:12 GMT)

Miami Real Estate - How To Avoid Stress When Buying A Home
Are you looking for a quality homes to stay on during your sojourn to Miami? Do you know where to find one? Are you familiar with the protocols regarding home acquisition? This is what you need to ask yourself when you're aiming to get a residential property in Miami real estate. (Fri, 02 Jan 2009 15:18:02 GMT)

Arlington real estate values better than thought
Arlington real estate property values for 2009 are higher than expected, with the total value of all property up 0.4 percent to $57.7 billion. (Fri, 02 Jan 2009 15:46:29 GMT)

Finding A Good Realty Broker For Your Home Purchase In Sarasota Real Estate
A realty broker is a handy expert to have around if you're planning to get a quality home in Sarasota real estate . The city is teeming with quality residential units that will be perfect for your stay -- and for whatever the purpose of your stay would be. (Fri, 02 Jan 2009 16:33:02 GMT)

Is The Performance Of Real Estate ETFs Skewed?
SAN DIEGO - Short and leveraged ETFs have become convenient scapegoats for CEOs of struggling companies. Are short ETFs causing massive swings in real estate ETFs? (Fri, 02 Jan 2009 16:39:43 GMT)

Hoboken real estate takes a hit
Byron Smith/ Journal photosTaxes and a shrinking economy are a double whammy to the Mile Square City's real estate market Hoboken's real estate market is softening. And a recent 47 percent hike in overall property taxes- 85 percent on the... (Fri, 02 Jan 2009 17:19:18 GMT)

Predictions '09: Real Estate Looks For Recovery Signs
After a year-long hangover in 2008, the real estate industry is hoping for some strong, black coffee in the new year. (Fri, 02 Jan 2009 17:24:55 GMT)

Overseas funding to boost real estate
The second economic stimulus package announced by the government has some good news for the troubled real estate sector. (Fri, 02 Jan 2009 20:04:34 GMT)

Sports, real estate, salaries dominate top databases of 2008
Visitors to LoHud.com made high schools sports stats, information about real estate sales in the region and public salaries their top choices among more than 140 databases viewed in 2008. (Fri, 02 Jan 2009 20:10:16 GMT)

Sports, real estate, salaries dominate top databases of 2008
Visitors to LoHud.com made high schools sports stats, information about real estate sales in the region and public salaries their top choices among more than 140 databases viewed in 2008. (Fri, 02 Jan 2009 20:11:57 GMT)

What's ahead for LI real estate
Here is what real estate experts say is in store for Long Island buyers and sellers in 2009. (Fri, 02 Jan 2009 23:04:24 GMT)

Real estate practices need overhaul, says Yukon judge
Real estate agents need to take a hard look at their use of a document commonly used in property sales, says a Yukon Territorial Court judge. (Sat, 03 Jan 2009 00:09:40 GMT)

Real estate prices in decline, but no collapse in sight
Toronto's red-hot real estate market started turning icy cold in October and November. The big question for any Toronto property owner is this: Will my home be worth more or less by this time in 2009? (Sat, 03 Jan 2009 00:15:01 GMT)

Prudential First merging with Hunt Real Estate
BUFFALO — Buffalo-based Hunt Real Estate Corporation will be merging with Prudential First Properties and taking over operations of both businesses. Hunt Real Estate operates two residential real estate brokerage offices in Syracuse with 85 agents affiliated with the firm. (Sat, 03 Jan 2009 03:17:02 GMT)

Commercial real estate in for tough 2009
In the commercial real estate market, the balance of power between landlords and tenants will shift dramatically in 2009. (Sat, 03 Jan 2009 04:16:35 GMT)

Local Real Estate Agent Helps Greenleaf Victims
A local real estate agent has taken the victims of what they're calling a mortgage scam under her wing. Many of these people thought they'd never be able to afford another home. (Sat, 03 Jan 2009 04:34:24 GMT)

Loose Change: Using IRAs for real estate investment
We are looking into self-directing our IRAs into real estate investment. Could you recommend resources available to us for our education? (Sat, 03 Jan 2009 06:14:22 GMT)

Makkah, Madinah real estate sector buoyant amid global financial crisis, Alpha1Estates reports
Global Islamic real estate consultancy Alpha1Estates International said on January 1 and in the new Islamic new year of 1430 that property investment in the Holy Cities of Makkah and Madinah next year will continue to boom, despite the global financial crisis hitting most real estate markets around the world. (Sat, 03 Jan 2009 06:29:07 GMT)

Real estate executive suggests seeking a lower interest rate when saving for a home
As a principal at Bender Commercial Realty, Michael Bender is well-versed in the local real estate market. And when it comes to getting the best value for your real estate buck, he suggests shopping around for a lower interest rate. (Sat, 03 Jan 2009 08:00:44 GMT)

Research firm ranks Prudential Real Estate highest in seller satisfaction
Prudential Real Estate Affiliates, Inc., a Prudential Financial Inc. company, and Prudential announced that Prudential Real Estate ranks "Highest Satisfaction for Home Sellers Among National Full Service Real Estate Firms" in J.D. Power and Associates' 2008 Home Buyer/Seller Study. (Sat, 03 Jan 2009 10:27:02 GMT)

Commercial real estate in for tough 2009
(By J.W. ELPHINSTONE, AP Real Estate Writer) The balance of power between landlords and tenants will shift dramatically in 2009. For landlords, this promises to be a year of intense competition, more bankrupt tenants, and tightfisted lenders. For renters, it looks like a time of abundant choices and tiny - if any - price increases. From apartments to shopping malls, office towers to dockyard ... (Sat, 03 Jan 2009 14:03:33 GMT)

Real estate: Land gifts go to good causes
Many people have donated cash to charity, many writing that last-minute check last week to get the income tax deduction on their 2008 return. For those who can afford to part with their profit, broker Terri Moore suggests another way to help their favorite charity: Donate real estate. (Sat, 03 Jan 2009 15:32:30 GMT)

Locals caught in collapse of "hard money" real estate fund
For about 20 years, monthly payments from a Paso Robles real estate investment fund arrived like clockwork. But last year, said Tehachapi resident Jack Girkins, 76, everything stopped cold. Interest payments from roughly $380,000 Girkins and his wife Sharon had invested with the company, Estate Financial Inc., dried up. "It was a good part of our income," he said. (Sat, 03 Jan 2009 20:12:23 GMT)

Are tax benefits on real estate income restricted to income from business?
The taxability of lease rentals earned by real estate developers has been a contentious issue between taxpayers and the revenue department. (Sat, 03 Jan 2009 20:39:52 GMT)

Real estate panels meeting on Maui
KAHULUI - Three committees of the state Real Estate Commission will hold meetings on Maui on Wednesday beginning at 9:30 a.m. at the office of the Realtors Association of Maui, 441 Ala Makani Place. (Sat, 03 Jan 2009 21:24:41 GMT)

Regional real estate activity declining for third consecutive year
James Wedgeworth cites an old country music song in describing the area's 2008 real estate business: "Thank God and Greyhound you're gone." (Sun, 04 Jan 2009 00:18:25 GMT)

REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS
The following real estate transactions were filed at the Onondaga County clerk's office. 602 Bellevue Ave. $10,000 Earl J. and Velma C. Reed to Carmen J. Perrotti and Philip C. Oropallo on Dec. 19. (Sun, 04 Jan 2009 05:12:03 GMT)

270,000-plus real estate records studied
The Richmond Times-Dispatch’s report on foreclosures in Virginia is based on an analysis of more than 270,000 real estate transfers recorded by the clerks of the circuit courts serving the state’s cities and counties during 2007 and the first 11 months of 2008. (Sun, 04 Jan 2009 05:12:42 GMT)

Economic crunch undercuts real estate projects
In the past few months, at least six multimillion-dollar commercial real estate projects have been put on hold or canceled, and the fates of others are far from certain. (Sun, 04 Jan 2009 06:23:27 GMT)

Top 10 events in 2008’s real estate market
1. Prices keep dropping This is the first time after many years, that the price of real estate market was strongly down after a long hot development. (Sun, 04 Jan 2009 09:17:46 GMT)

How to find a real-estate agent who's good for you
When picking a real-estate agent, think of yourself as an employer hiring for your company: Require a good résumé, check references and do a thorough interview. (Sun, 04 Jan 2009 10:15:39 GMT)

Survey: real estate industry has lowest credibility
In the eyes of Beijingers, real estate industry and food industry in China have lowest credibility, a recent survey finds. The School of Statistics at the Capital University of Economics and Business issued the "Eight Major Indexes of the Social Survey of Beijing in 2008." After the first two surveys in 2006 and 2007, this was the third time that social survey indexes of Beijing were ... (Sun, 04 Jan 2009 10:22:40 GMT)

Ashland County Real Estate
ASHLAND -- These real estate transfers were recorded Dec. 22 to 30 in Ashland County: (Sun, 04 Jan 2009 12:15:09 GMT)

When Finding A Home In Florida Real Estate Becomes A Problem
Many find it a good idea to invest in a home in Florida real estate. The tropical climate of the region is a good choice for those people who don’t like the cold or wet weather of some cities in United States. (Sun, 04 Jan 2009 20:18:02 GMT)

Global guidebook takes Lebanese real estate down a peg in terms of cost
The Global Property Guide's annual report on real estate investment trends around the world indicated that Lebanon ranked in 60th place globally, up from 62nd place in 2007, and 4th among 10 markets in the Middle East & North Africa in terms of "roundtrip transaction costs" (RTCs) which reflects all costs of buying. (Sun, 04 Jan 2009 21:04:10 GMT)

REAL ESTATE
The recession has thrown open the gates for a new real estate service – serviced office space providers. These firms offer ready-to-use office space, which can be used from day one. Companies seeking office space need not bind themselves to long term leases or invest in office infrastructure. (Sun, 04 Jan 2009 21:19:00 GMT)

Prudential First merging with Hunt Real Estate
BUFFALO — Buffalo-based Hunt Real Estate Corporation will be merging with Prudential First Properties and taking over operations of both businesses. Hunt Real Estate operates two residential real estate brokerage offices in Syracuse with 85 agents affiliated with the firm. (Sun, 04 Jan 2009 22:17:32 GMT)

Federal real estate fraud trial set to begin
The bubble is finally set to burst. After months of buildup, jury selection for the federal trial of a Fort Myers real estate agent charged with fraud is slated to begin Monday. The case of Samir Cabrera is set in the excesses of an overheated development market in Lee County, just as the bubble of speculation began to deflate. (Sun, 04 Jan 2009 22:33:05 GMT)

Locals caught in collapse of "hard money" real estate fund
For about 20 years, monthly payments from a Paso Robles real estate investment fund arrived like clockwork. But last year, said Tehachapi resident Jack Girkins, 76, everything stopped cold. Interest payments from roughly $380,000 Girkins and his wife Sharon had invested with the company, Estate Financial Inc., dried up. "It was a good part of our income," he said. (Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:24:02 GMT)

Real Estate Sales Training: Do You have What it Takes to Become a Top Agent?
A key to real estate sales success is filling your sales funnel through your marketing. Even many of the top agents do this rather poorly, so this is a huge opportunity for you to excel. (Mon, 05 Jan 2009 02:01:36 GMT)

Abu Dhabi to Establish Real Estate Regulatory Authority
ABU DHABI — A real estate regulatory authority will be established in Abu Dhabi within the next few months, Dr Jawaan bin Salem Al Dhahiri, Chairman of the Municipal Affairs Department in Abu Dhabi told Khaleej Times. (Mon, 05 Jan 2009 04:00:29 GMT)

REAL ESTATE
The recession has thrown open the gates for a new real estate service – serviced office space providers. These firms offer ready-to-use office space, which can be used from day one. Companies seeking office space need not bind themselves to long term leases or invest in office infrastructure. (Mon, 05 Jan 2009 04:49:20 GMT)

Global guidebook takes Lebanese real estate down a peg in terms of cost
BEIRUT: The Global Property Guide's annual report on real estate investment trends around the world indicated that Lebanon ranked in 60th place globally, up from 62nd place in 2007, and 4th among 10 markets in the Middle East & North Africa in terms of "roundtrip transaction costs" (RTCs) which reflects all costs of buying and reselling a residential property, expressed as a percentage of the ... (Mon, 05 Jan 2009 05:06:43 GMT)

Wells Fargo’s shift to impact real estate credit market
The New Year means change for one of the biggest banks operating in Tampa Bay. Wells Fargo & Co. will scale back the commercial real estate lending business it acquired from Wachovia Corp. (WFC) (BAC) (Mon, 05 Jan 2009 05:17:53 GMT)

Lenovo Lays Stake on Prime Screen Real-Estate with Industry’s First Dual Screen Mobile Workstation
Lenovo today is bringing users the highest levels of mobile workstation innovation and performance with the introduction of the ThinkPad W700ds mobile workstation. The ThinkPad W700ds gives users prime screen real-estate as the first mobile workstation in the industry with two screens. Lenovo combines a new balance of unique design with complex engineering and unparalleled performance to give ... (Mon, 05 Jan 2009 05:26:07 GMT)

Jacksonville real estate is in for a rough 2009
Last year was rough for the commercial and residential real estate market, and 2009 isn’t expected to get much better. (Mon, 05 Jan 2009 05:39:39 GMT)

Economic troubles shelve some real estate decisions
As expected, heightened national and global economic turmoil in the fourth quarter of 2008 hurt the local commercial real estate market — decreasing absorption of vacant space and new construction in most property types, and increasing vacancies and rents. (Mon, 05 Jan 2009 05:43:59 GMT)

Birmingham Economic Forecast: Commercial Real Estate
Nonexistent credit for companies and mounting job losses will make 2009 a tough year for the commercial real estate industry, experts say. (Mon, 05 Jan 2009 06:11:50 GMT)

Commercial real estate
Two years ago, the biggest problem for the commercial real estate industry was the construction cost for new buildings. For 2009, the problem might be no new buildings. (Mon, 05 Jan 2009 06:14:42 GMT)

Commercial real estate's 2008 ride was bumpy
After a year of "examining," the local market is projected to take a hit from the slow economy in 2009. The region's commercial real estate market had some ups and downs in 2008. (Mon, 05 Jan 2009 08:46:57 GMT)

Miami Real Estate Investing: Tips
Wondering how to obtain the information and knowledge you need about real estate investing. You can read books about real estate investing, there are lots of books that you can read and all of these can give you information and knowledge. (Mon, 05 Jan 2009 11:35:19 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 Nov. 21. (Mon, 05 Jan 2009 11:39:36 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 Nov. 21. (Mon, 05 Jan 2009 11:39:46 GMT)

Pacific Retail Capital Partners Views 2009 As Year Of Opportunity In Retail Real Estate
The global economic crisis has created unprecedented upheaval in the retail sector across the United States, toppling major retailers and exposing vulnerable shopping center owners. As shopping center owners and lenders come to terms with the new economic and retail environment, funds targeting retail real estate will begin to find acquisition opportunities at realistic values in the coming ... (Mon, 05 Jan 2009 12:04:38 GMT)

REAL ESTATE
The recession has thrown open the gates for a new real estate service – serviced office space providers. These firms offer ready-to-use office space, which can be used from day one. Companies seeking office space need not bind themselves to long term leases or invest in office infrastructure. (Mon, 05 Jan 2009 13:19:30 GMT)

Two top Dallas real estate execs switch firms
Two top Dallas residential sales execs have shifted their operation to another firm. David Nichols and Erin Mathews – who for the last few years have worked with Briggs-Freeman Real Estate – have joined Allie Beth Allman & Associates. (Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:05:28 GMT)

Maine real estate taxes down
The real estate slump is resulting in declining real estate transfer tax collections that county and state agencies rely on for revenues. (Mon, 05 Jan 2009 17:27:41 GMT)

Real Estate Radio
A local real estate expert is offering up his advice on buying, renting, and selling homes. It's free, all you need, is a radio. (Mon, 05 Jan 2009 17:55:23 GMT)

Maine, NH, real estate taxes down
Associated Press - January 5, 2009 1:05 PM ET PORTLAND, Maine (AP) - The real estate slump in Maine is resulting in declining real estate transfer tax collections that county and state agencies... (Mon, 05 Jan 2009 18:19:50 GMT)

Maine real estate taxes down
The real estate slump is resulting in declining real estate transfer tax collections across northern New England. (Mon, 05 Jan 2009 18:42:04 GMT)

Report: Tough commercial real estate market will linger
Grubb & Ellis Co. on Monday released its 2009 global forecast that predicts a troublesome year for commercial real estate in the U.S., including Greater Sacramento. (Mon, 05 Jan 2009 19:34:23 GMT)

Pecoraro Cos. adds real estate division
The Pecoraro Cos. in Albany, N.Y., has added a residential and commercial real estate division to its suite of services. (Mon, 05 Jan 2009 19:42:26 GMT)

Recession, Real Estate Slow Florida's Growth In 2008
Florida's population growth crawled to a near standstill last year, the result of a national recession and the downturn in the state real estate market. (Mon, 05 Jan 2009 19:44:44 GMT)

FE Editorial : Real estate, real mess
Union minister for urban development S Jaipal Reddy has called on private real estate developers to cut prices before the government offers them any more concessions. (Mon, 05 Jan 2009 21:08:22 GMT)

Maine, N.H. Real Estate Taxes Down
The real estate slump in Maine is resulting in declining real estate transfer tax collections that county and state agencies rely on for revenues, and the picture is similar in New Hampshire. (Mon, 05 Jan 2009 21:27:27 GMT)

Real Estate Council of Dallas names chairwoman
Both Michele Wheeler and The Real Estate Council of Dallas reached a milestone this year: She is the group’s first chairwoman in its 19-year history. A 22-year commercial real estate veteran, Wheeler is chief financial officer for Dallas developer Jackson-Shaw. (Mon, 05 Jan 2009 21:35:28 GMT)

Real estate mogul dead in apparent suicide
Steven Good, a major figure in Chicago real estate, was found shot dead in a Kane County wildlife preserve, police said Monday. Good, 52, appeared to be the victim of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said. They said his body was found in a car parked in the Max McGraw wildlife preserve near East Dundee. (Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:19:51 GMT)

Overheated Vancouver-area real estate market cools
A seven-year real estate bubble has burst in the greater Vancouver housing market. Sales of homes in 2008 dropped by over 35 per cent, compared to 2007 sales of more than 38,000 homes. (Mon, 05 Jan 2009 23:30:42 GMT)

Suburban real estate CEO found dead
The chairman and chief executive officer of a Chicago-based real estate firm was found dead of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound Monday in a Kane County Forest Preserve, police said. (Mon, 05 Jan 2009 23:40:28 GMT)

Maine real estate taxes down
The real estate slump is resulting in declining real estate transfer tax collections across northern New England. (Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:44:05 GMT)

Poly Real Estate 2008 Property Sales Rise to 20.5 Billion Yuan
Jan. 6 (Bloomberg) -- Poly Real Estate Group Co. , China’s second-largest publicly traded developer, said property sales rose 20.4 percent to 20.5 billion yuan ($3 billion) last year. (Tue, 06 Jan 2009 01:07:20 GMT)

China to Introduce Real Estate Investment Trusts, Qi Says
Jan. 6 (Bloomberg) -- China’s central bank and bank regulator are formulating a plan to allow developers to raise funds through real estate investment trusts, or REITs, said the country’s vice housing minister. (Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:23:03 GMT)

Photo Release: PREUKSA REAL ESTATE UNVEILS “IVY THONGLOR” A 5-STAR ART D?CO LUXURY CONDOMINIUM
Preuksa Real Estate Director and Chief Operating Officer Mr Prasert Taedullayasatit (right) together with Ivy Thonglor’s management unveil “IVY THONGLOR” – a 5-star art deco luxury condominium in Thon (Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:37:48 GMT)

China to Introduce Real-Estate Investment Trusts (Update1)
Jan. 6 (Bloomberg) -- China’s central bank and banking regulator are formulating a plan to allow developers to raise funds through real-estate investment trusts, or REITs, hoping to restart construction projects hamstrung by financing issues. (Tue, 06 Jan 2009 05:37:18 GMT)

Bravo Real Estate has eye on Tampa
Bravo Real Estate Inc. is in the midst of a $500,000 stock offer that will pay for an aggressive push into Tampa as the Sarasota-based company expands its network of Internet-enabled, discount-commission real estate sales. (Tue, 06 Jan 2009 06:09:52 GMT)

Commercial real estate: Manhattan sales slump
Manhattan commercial real estate sales fell 66 percent in 2008 to $17.09 billion, the lowest in four years. Only 20 property sales worth $5 million or more closed in the fourth quarter, and there were 250 such deals in the year, according to Real Capital Analytics Inc., a real estate data service based in New York. (Tue, 06 Jan 2009 08:10:17 GMT)

Maine real estate tax income falls
PORTLAND (AP) - The real estate slump is resulting in declining real estate transfer tax collections across northern New England. (Tue, 06 Jan 2009 10:06:40 GMT)

The law's loss is real estate's gain
ALTHOUGH Katie Knight wanted to study law 10 years ago when she finished school, a gentle steer towards real estate by her father Ian Knight has meant the 27-year-old has never looked back. (Tue, 06 Jan 2009 10:12:37 GMT)

Dubai Real Estate Institute to offer course on 'Implementing Dubai Strata Law'
Dubai Real Estate Institute (DREI), the first and leading comprehensive institute for real estate education in the Middle East offering high quality programmes, today announced a course on 'Implementing Dubai Strata Law', providing participants with an in-depth understanding of the law's key clauses, specifically on Shared Property Management. (Tue, 06 Jan 2009 10:28:47 GMT)

Chicago real estate executive kills himself
A Chicago commercial real estate broker committed suicide in a Kane County wildlife preserve, police said Monday. (Tue, 06 Jan 2009 12:47:50 GMT)

Tips on Miami Real Estate Home Buying
In buying a home in Miami real estate, the first thing you should do is settle your finances. You better find out your credit score and fix issues that can affect your credit. Then you have to secure your mortgage. (Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:18:05 GMT)

Prominent Real Estate Exec Dead In Apparent Suicide
EAST DUNDEE, Ill. (STNG) - The chairman and CEO of a Chicago real estate firm was found dead of an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound Monday in a car in a northwest suburban wildlife preserve. (Tue, 06 Jan 2009 14:31:12 GMT)

Learning Links Centers, a Socially Responsible Real Estate Investment Company, Purchases Its Second Dallas-Based ...
Learning Links Centers, LLC ® (LLC), a socially responsible Southern California-based real estate investment company purchased its second building in Dallas, Texas. Real Estate entrepreneurs and LLC co-founders Joe Killinger and George Pino announced today their acquisition of the “The Madeline,” a 14-acre, 292-unit apartment complex located at 9855 Shadow Way, Dallas, Texas 75243, further ... (Tue, 06 Jan 2009 14:45:08 GMT)

Chicago real estate exec found dead
A Chicago commercial real estate broker committed suicide in a Kane County wildlife preserve, police said Monday. (Tue, 06 Jan 2009 14:48:28 GMT)

Nabarro hires Dechert real estate head
Nabarro has made a significant hire in its property group, poaching Decherts UK real estate chief Ciaran Carvalho. ... (Tue, 06 Jan 2009 17:15:21 GMT)

Real estate woes continue for Calgary
The 2008 sales numbers have been made public by the Calgary Real Estate Board and they make it look like Calgary's big boom has gone on vacation. The numbers haven't been this low for over twelve years ... (Tue, 06 Jan 2009 19:23:00 GMT)

Planning Before The Purchase Of A Fisher Island Real Estate
A luxury residential property in Fisher Island real estate is what you need if you're looking for the best home in a popular location that will cater to all your leisure and recreation needs. (Tue, 06 Jan 2009 20:48:05 GMT)

Naperville real estate agent pleads to arsons
A Naperville real estate broker pleaded guilty to setting fire to several houses under construction and faces up to seven years in prison for his crimes. (Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:20:23 GMT)

Tom & Katie: NYC's Next Real Estate Moguls?
Are Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes trying to give Donald Trump a run for his New York City real estate money? (Tue, 06 Jan 2009 22:43:02 GMT)

Chicago Real Estate Executive Found Dead in Apparent Suicide
Jan. 6 (Bloomberg) -- Steven L. Good, who ran a company that specializes in real estate auctions, was found shot dead in a car in a Chicago suburb in an apparent suicide, police said. (Tue, 06 Jan 2009 23:09:15 GMT)

Tom & Katie: NYC's Next Real Estate Moguls?
Are Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes trying to give Donald Trump a run for his New York City real estate money? If a new report is to be believed, Cruise and Holmes have bought not one, not... (Tue, 06 Jan 2009 23:10:40 GMT)

Tom & Katie: NYC’s Next Real Estate Moguls?
http://images.eonline.com/resize/66/66/eol_images/Entire_Site/20090106/300.ad.KatieHolmes.TomCruise.010609.jpgAre Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes trying to give Donald Trump a run for his New York City real estate money? If a new report is to be believed, Cruise and Holmes have bought not one, not… http://feedads.googleadservices.com/~a/nJwjzgxi_V62K2kUNo8ZfK1V-Po/i ... (Tue, 06 Jan 2009 23:25:50 GMT)

Real estate icon Hal Ellis dies
A legend in the Bay Area real estate arena, longtime area developer Hal Ellis died today at 77. Ellis was chairman of Ellis Partners, a company he started in 1993. (Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:04:06 GMT)

Real estate prices hit bottom line
VietNamNet Bridge – As the real estate prices keep decreasing, real estate firms are not able to earn much profit from high-grade apartment projects anymore. However, investing in real estate still remains full of potential. (Wed, 07 Jan 2009 03:18:35 GMT)

Eastday-China mulls introducing real estate investment trusts
China is considering introducing real estate investment trusts (REITs) to help increase financing channels for real estate developers, Qi Ji, vice-minister of the housing and urban-rural development, told a press conference Tuesday. (Wed, 07 Jan 2009 03:43:01 GMT)

Pitkin County real estate transactions
A listing of real estate transactions recorded in Pitkin County in 2008 (updated through Dec. 31). (Wed, 07 Jan 2009 04:22:52 GMT)

NYC neighborhoods with best real estate bargains
The ever elusive real estate question: where can I find deals? (Wed, 07 Jan 2009 05:14:01 GMT)

Commercial real estate: Manhattan sales slump
Manhattan commercial real estate sales fell 66 percent in 2008 to $17.09 billion, the lowest in four years. Only 20 property sales worth $5 million or more closed in the fourth quarter, and there were 250 such deals in the year, according to Real Capital Analytics Inc., a real estate data service based in New York. (Wed, 07 Jan 2009 06:00:02 GMT)

Ajman establishes real estate regulator
The UAE emirate of Ajman has established a new real estate regulator for its fast-growing property sector. The Ajman government on Tuesday amended a law creating the Ajman Real Estate Regulatory Establishment. (Wed, 07 Jan 2009 06:14:07 GMT)

Business briefs: Real estate company moves to Dallas from San Diego
The Allen Group, the real estate company behind the Dallas Logistics Hub south of Dallas, has relocated its corporate headquarters to Dallas. The company was previously in San Diego. (Wed, 07 Jan 2009 06:15:12 GMT)

Real estate tax collections down across northern New England
PORTLAND, Maine - The real estate slump is resulting in declining real estate transfer tax collections across northern New England. (Wed, 07 Jan 2009 09:34:25 GMT)

GMAC Real Estate Northwest closes
COEUR d'ALENE -- GMAC Real Estate Northwest, a realty firm that has served North Idaho since 1984, has closed its doors. "I don't know what I can tell you," said owner Brad Jordan on Monday. "We made a business decision to close the business." (Wed, 07 Jan 2009 10:25:10 GMT)

Real Estate Brokerage CEO Found Dead In Forest
The chairman and CEO of a Chicago real estate firm was found dead of an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound Monday in a car in a northwest suburban wildlife preserve. (Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:05:31 GMT)

The Business of Florida Real Estate: Timely Information, Trusted Analysis and Valuable Resources Online
ORLANDO, FL-Locally based CNL Financial Group Inc. is launching a new REIT with Macquarie Group Ltd. to seek out commercial real estate investment opportunities across all sectors around the globe. (Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:30:26 GMT)

Action Real Estate Company signs a 2500 Sqm contract with Alghanim Electronics Showroom in 'Sahari Mall'
Action Real Estate Co. (AREC), a successful Kuwaiti real estate developer, signed a 2500 Sqm showroom contract with Alghanim Electronics Showroom, one of the biggest tenants in Sahari Mall located in the most important shopping address in Jahra - Marzouk Al Meteb Street. (Wed, 07 Jan 2009 12:58:47 GMT)

REAL ESTATE
The recession has thrown open the gates for a new real estate service – serviced office space providers. These firms offer ready-to-use office space, which can be used from day one. Companies seeking office space need not bind themselves to long term leases or invest in office infrastructure. (Wed, 07 Jan 2009 13:04:11 GMT)

Vietnam's Real Estate Market Feels Crisis
The Vietnamese real estate market could remain in limbo next year because of the global economic slowdown, property industry executives and other experts said at a recent conference here. (Wed, 07 Jan 2009 13:04:12 GMT)

Overheated Vancouver-area real estate market cools
A seven-year real estate bubble has burst in the greater Vancouver housing market. Sales of homes in 2008 dropped by over 35 per cent, compared to 2007 sales of more than 38,000 homes. (Wed, 07 Jan 2009 16:01:12 GMT)

Orlando-based CNL Financial to launch real estate investment trust
Orlando-based investment giant CNL Financial Group Inc. is planning to launch a new real estate investment trust investing in commercial property globally, in partnership with another company. (Wed, 07 Jan 2009 16:37:02 GMT)

Real estate activity rebounded in Nov.
Philadelphia-area real estate activity in November rebounded from a low point during the height of the global financial crisis in October, but was still 23 percent below November 2007 levels, according to the Prudential Fox & Roach Realtors HomExpert Pending Home Sales Index released Wednesday. (Wed, 07 Jan 2009 17:17:17 GMT)

Real estate broker dead of apparent suicide
One of Chicago’s most well-known real estate moguls appears to have shot himself to death, police said. The death comes amid great turmoil in the country’s real estate industry. http://feedproxy.google.com/~f/r http://feedproxy.google.com/~f/r http://feedproxy.google.com/~f/r http://feedproxy.google.com/~f/r ... (Wed, 07 Jan 2009 17:21:20 GMT)

Real estate power broker dead of apparent suicide
One of Chicago's most well-known real estate moguls appears to have shot himself to death, police said. (Wed, 07 Jan 2009 17:49:41 GMT)

RBI reviews banks commercial real estate exposure norms
The Reserve Bank Of India has released a draft on Wednesday, proposing to review the definition of commercial real estate exposure to be followed by banks to closely align it to Basel II definition. (Wed, 07 Jan 2009 20:14:19 GMT)

Chicago Real-Estate Executive Found Dead in Apparent Suicide
Real-estate executive Steven L. Good was found dead of an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound Monday in his Jaguar in a forest preserve outside Chicago. (Wed, 07 Jan 2009 20:18:45 GMT)

Can Facebook Save the Real Estate Market?
Can Facebook revive the real-estate market? (Wed, 07 Jan 2009 21:21:47 GMT)

Prominent real estate firm files bankruptcy
ASHEVILLE – One of the area’s largest real estate brokerages and a related development company have filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy. (Wed, 07 Jan 2009 22:52:07 GMT)

Vail's Sonnenalp Real Estate helps Salvation Army
VAIL - During a recent weekly broker meeting, the Sonnenalp Real Estate team decided to forego the annual holiday party and help a good cause. (Thu, 08 Jan 2009 03:15:18 GMT)

Real estate investors advised to inject money in low cost houses
VietNamNet Bridge – Purchasing cheap houses, leasing them to get money while waiting for opportunities, and selling them when the prices go up seems to be the best choice for many real estate developers in 2009. (Thu, 08 Jan 2009 05:04:12 GMT)

Harold A. Ellis Jr. dies at 77; co-founder of the Grubb & Ellis real estate company
Ellis also helped launch CataList Homes Inc. Harold "Hal" A. Ellis Jr., a founder of real estate services firm Grubb & Ellis Co. and one of the best known figures in U.S. real estate, died Monday of metastatic melanoma at his home in Piedmont, Calif. He was 77. (Thu, 08 Jan 2009 05:54:13 GMT)

Business in the Burbs: A real loser last year in real estate
Real estate companies in the Lower Hudson Valley followed the national trend in recording sharp stock price declines last year and struggling to navigate a slowing economy, rising vacancies and a credit crisis. (Thu, 08 Jan 2009 07:51:12 GMT)

Find The Miami Real Estate Home That You Are Looking For
Before you dive in to Miami real estate, do you have the finances needed to buy a new home? (Thu, 08 Jan 2009 11:48:23 GMT)

Property Report 2008 review 2008 pt2 - UAE real estate downturn
Phil Blizzard continues his Real Estate Review of 2008 - a year in which the first six months saw a frenzy of bullish activity. (Thu, 08 Jan 2009 11:59:07 GMT)

Real estate sales down in 2008
Waterloo Region's real estate market has seen a shake up in the last year. Sales dropped in 2008 nearly 11 per cent in Kitchener-Waterloo and 18 per cent in Cambridge. In 2007 the market was ... (Thu, 08 Jan 2009 12:05:09 GMT)

DJ DGAP-PVR: MAGNAT Real Estate Opportunities GmbH & Co. KGaA: Release according to Article 26, Section 1 of the WpHG ...
MAGNAT Real Estate Opportunities GmbH & Co. KGaA / Release of an announcement according to Article 21, Section 1 of the WpHG [the German Securities Trading Act] (share) 08.01.2009 Release of a Voting Rights announcement, transmitted by DGAP - a company of EquityStory AG. (Thu, 08 Jan 2009 12:24:27 GMT)

Real estate taxes due Feb. 6
BUCYRUS -- Crawford County first half real estate tax bills for 2008 have been mailed. If you have not received your bill by Jan. 20, call the Crawford County Treasurer's office at 419-562-7861 or 1-800-589-5744. The final date for payment of these bills is Feb. 6 and after that date, a 10 percent penalty will be added. (Thu, 08 Jan 2009 12:40:25 GMT)

MOVES-Abu Dhabi's ADIA appoints new real estate chief
ABU DHABI, Jan 8 (Reuters) - Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), the world's largest sovereign wealth fund, said on Thursday it has appointed Bill Schwab as Global Head of Real Estate. (Thu, 08 Jan 2009 13:14:40 GMT)

Real Estate Investors benefit from Green Building Momentum
Every year around this time, I get the itch to move far away from the cold, gray streets of Baltimore. It's not that I dislike Charm City, but when the mercury falls below 40 degrees Fahrenheit, the lure of warmer climates becomes overwhelming. So to ease the pain of last week's cold snap, I decided to browse the real estate listings in California. What I found blew me away. I ran a search for a ... (Thu, 08 Jan 2009 13:52:01 GMT)

Cushman & Wakefield exec to launch own real estate firm
Tere Blanca, a top commercial real estate executive in Florida and current chair of Miami-Dade County's economic development arm, The Beacon Council, is going out on her own. (Thu, 08 Jan 2009 17:58:59 GMT)

Greensboro real estate company makes new acquisition
GREENSBORO - Local real estate company Steven D. Bell & Co. has added to its extensive property holdings in the metro Atlanta area by buying an apartment community Bell bought the 206-unit Post Lenox Park property from Post Properties Inc. for approximately $23 million. It's located in Atlanta's prestigious Buckhead neighborhood. read more (Thu, 08 Jan 2009 18:14:45 GMT)

Real Estate Council names its new officers
The Real Estate Council of San Antonio (RECSA) has named its officer slate for 2009. (Thu, 08 Jan 2009 18:29:45 GMT)

2 big real estate firms merge
Two of the enduring names in Charlotte residential real estate are combining in a 150-agent firm that will have offices in SouthPark and Eastover. Cottingham-Chalk & Associates, started in 1983, and Bissell-Hayes Realtors, founded in 1971, will now operate as Cottingham-Chalk/Bissell-Hayes with three principals: John Chalk, Dan Cottingham and Baxter Hayes. The housing downturn has created ... (Thu, 08 Jan 2009 20:26:08 GMT)

2 big real estate firms merge
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Two of the enduring names in Charlotte residential real estate are combining in a 150-agent firm that will have offices in SouthPark and Eastover. (Thu, 08 Jan 2009 20:57:28 GMT)

Real Estate Resurrection Begins
While the data on prices and sales are still awful on a nationwide basis, there are rays of hope emerging for real estate. (Thu, 08 Jan 2009 20:59:16 GMT)

Real Estate Resurrection Begins
While the data on prices and sales are still awful on a nationwide basis, there are rays of hope emerging for real estate. (Thu, 08 Jan 2009 20:59:43 GMT)

1 2 3 4 5 Next

vehicle donation | elder care guide | pet loss site | weight loss | alternative med | lawyer site | 1clickgifts.net | nightlife resources | Mortgage | Real Estate Agent Directory | 101homesecurity.com | Plastic Surgery Guide | Bankruptcy Attorney Guide | accounting services | insurance services | alcohol addiction recovery | loans | airline travel | Attorney Helper | click here | mesothelioma treatment | auto dealer site | here
 

Home
Real Estate News
Real Estate Guide
Real Estate Agents
Real Estate Resources

Links | Site Map | About Us
© Copyright by RealEstateSmarter.com. All rights reserved.