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Wanted: real estate watchdog boss
24 January 2009 The hunt is on for a person to lead the newly established Real Estate Agents Authority which is replacing the regulatory role of the Real Estate Institute. (Fri, 23 Jan 2009 18:41:27 GMT)

Will commercial real estate crunch spark more bank mergers?
Interesting piece in the New York Times Thursday looking at the prospects for more consolidation among small and mid-sized banks in the months to come, as the commercial real estate market sours. (Fri, 23 Jan 2009 19:07:46 GMT)

Retail real estate pros have to get creative
Rent concessions, local government assistance and reduced maintenance costs are going to be the new way to make retail real estate deals stick in 2009, according to panelists at an International Council of Shopping Centers event. (REG) (Fri, 23 Jan 2009 19:18:51 GMT)

Coral Springs Real Estate - Surefire Tips For Easy Home Selling
Having your very own home in Coral Springs real estate to sell will surely grant you a tidy profit without having to wait for years to have it sold off. (Fri, 23 Jan 2009 19:46:34 GMT)

Manazel Real Estate to Postpone Projects
ABU DHABI - Abu Dhabi’s third largest property developer, Manazel Real Estate, is postponing and reconsidering its new projects until the nation’s depressing property market recovers, said its chairman Mohammed Muhanna Al Qubaisi. (Fri, 23 Jan 2009 20:07:30 GMT)

Real Estate Development and Valuation
You will learn the 5 key steps in investment appraisal and development. We will take you through the top financing and modelling techniques to analyse real estate development in any sector including: residential, office, retail and leisure sector investments. (Fri, 23 Jan 2009 20:30:32 GMT)

Moody’s: Honolulu commercial real estate market 4th in nation
Honolulu’s commercial real estate market is among the top five in the nation, according to a new report. (Fri, 23 Jan 2009 21:50:53 GMT)

Lehman sues NY real estate developer
NEW YORK, Jan 23 (Reuters) - Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc , the bankrupt investment bank, has sued a New York city real estate developer for more than $350 million, claiming the developer defaulted on loans for two buildings in downtown Manhattan, according to court documents. (Sat, 24 Jan 2009 02:42:47 GMT)

Lehman sues NY real estate developer
NEW YORK, Jan 23 (Reuters) - Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc , the bankrupt investment bank, has sued a New York city real estate developer for more than $350 million, claiming the developer defaulted on loans for two buildings in downtown Manhattan, according to court documents. (Sat, 24 Jan 2009 02:42:47 GMT)

Lehman sues NY real estate developer
NEW YORK, Jan 23 (Reuters) - Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc , the bankrupt investment bank, has sued a New York city real estate developer for more than $350 million, claiming the developer defaulted on loans for two buildings in downtown Manhattan, according to court documents. (Sat, 24 Jan 2009 02:42:47 GMT)

(AFX UK Focus) 2009-01-24 02:57 Lehman sues NY real estate developer
NEW YORK, Jan 23 (Reuters) - Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc , the bankrupt investment bank, has sued a New York city real estate developer for more than $350 million, claiming the developer defaulted on loans for two buildings in downtown Manhattan, according to court documents. Lehman filed two separate lawsuits on the matter in New York State Supreme Court on Thursday. The bank alleges that Swig ... (Sat, 24 Jan 2009 03:33:35 GMT)

Real estate agent holds 72 hour open house online
With Metro Vancouver's real estate market on a slide, real estate agents are being forced to get creative. Here's the latest, high tech way agents are trying to get your attention. (Sat, 24 Jan 2009 03:55:39 GMT)

Area real estate agents upbeat
JONESBORO — While real estate values continue to decline or remain stagnant in other parts of the country and Arkansas, the Jonesboro area remains strong, several local real estate brokers and others in the industry say. (Sat, 24 Jan 2009 05:53:02 GMT)

UAE's Manazel Real Estate to postpone projects
UAE's Manazel Real Estate to postpone projects (Sat, 24 Jan 2009 06:57:17 GMT)

Real estate — Hot (and not)
The Bay Area real estate market may be relatively stable in comparison to other parts of the country, but it is clear that San Mateo County is no longer enjoying a housing boom. Local data suggests that all but a few cities are experiencing lower home prices and an increase in foreclosures. (Sat, 24 Jan 2009 07:50:43 GMT)

Compared to US, real estate market here is fine
Enough has been said about how the real estate market got where it is today. For a change, let's look at three observations of 2008 to show how the year ended and how we are positioned for 2009. (Sat, 24 Jan 2009 09:08:14 GMT)

real estate assessments flat, some depreciation
The 2009 real estate assessments are now available online. A spot check around the neighborhood shows flat values and, for the first time in many years, some small depreciation. Previous years: 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 Along North 23rd Street in Fairmont values have held steady. Higher valued properties on the 2700 block of [...] (Sat, 24 Jan 2009 13:33:42 GMT)

Lehman's Japan real estate assets now on sale: report
Bidding began on Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc's real-estate assets in Japan over the past week, The Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday, citing people familiar with the matter. (Sat, 24 Jan 2009 19:53:56 GMT)

(AFX UK Focus) 2009-01-24 19:59 Lehman's Japan real estate assets now on sale-WSJ
CHICAGO, Jan 24 (Reuters) - Bidding began on Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc's real-estate assets in Japan over the past week, The Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday, citing people familiar with the matter. When Lehman filed for bankruptcy protection in September, so did its Lehman Brothers Japan Inc. unit, which filed in Tokyo. According to the Journal, two of Lehman Brothers Japan's ... (Sat, 24 Jan 2009 20:33:52 GMT)

Real estate assessments are available online
Courtesy of John Murden at Church Hill People’s News: The 2009 real estate assessments are now available online. A spot check around the neighborhood shows flat values and, for the first time in many years, some small depreciation. Previous years: 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 (Sat, 24 Jan 2009 21:33:42 GMT)

(AFX UK Focus) 2009-01-24 21:28 UPDATE 1-Lehman's Japan real estate assets now on sale-WSJ
CHICAGO, Jan 24 (Reuters) - Bidding began on Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc's real-estate assets in Japan over the past week, The Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday, citing people familiar with the matter. When Lehman filed for bankruptcy protection in September, so did its Lehman Brothers Japan Inc unit, which filed in Tokyo. According to the Journal, two of Lehman Brothers Japan's ... (Sat, 24 Jan 2009 22:03:22 GMT)

Rural real estate booming
While urban house prices slump, it seems there is no let up in the demand for rural real estate. (Sun, 25 Jan 2009 00:18:20 GMT)

Real estate agent holds 72 hour open house online
With Metro Vancouver's real estate market on a slide, real estate agents are being forced to get creative. Here's the latest, high tech way agents are trying to get your attention. (Sun, 25 Jan 2009 02:25:39 GMT)

Articles in "Commercial Real Estate Monthly"
As real estate developers and investors do business throughout 2009, they may face complex tax issues that can strain resources and drain profits. Grant Thornton, a national accounting firm, said developers should keep in mind these tax tips that can possibly help them save money in the long run. (Sun, 25 Jan 2009 04:49:08 GMT)

Real estate people
Do you have real estate news? Send it to business@citizen-times.com, with “real estate people” in the subject line. We will publish real estate items as soon as possible, in the order in which they were received. (Sun, 25 Jan 2009 05:27:39 GMT)

Bahrain real estate market is stable
Bahrain real estate market is stable (Sun, 25 Jan 2009 07:09:51 GMT)

Awali Real Estate announces its full support to develop the property sector in Ajman
In the wake of orders by H.H Sheikh Humaid Bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Ruler of Ajman and Member of the UAE Supreme Council, to establish the Ajman Real Estate Regulation Authority, Awali Real Estate Investments has announced its full support for the steps taken by the government of Ajman to develop the property sector in the emirate. (Sun, 25 Jan 2009 07:30:28 GMT)

Commercial Real Estate: Monroe County market seen as 'healthy'
CB Richard Ellis says the Rochester commercial real estate market is "healthy." (Sun, 25 Jan 2009 08:17:51 GMT)

Economic Forecast: Residential Real Estate
Real estate markets, like politics, are local in nature. The Pacific Northwest was the last region to enter this unprecedented recession and it will be the first to move out of it. That recovery,... (Sun, 25 Jan 2009 09:08:49 GMT)

Demand still outstrips supply in Abu Dhabi which will continue to ignite the real estate sector
This is the best time for buying properties in Abu Dhabi says MD Real Estate (MDRE), an Abu Dhabi based real estate company specialising in commercial and residential sales and acquisitions in the UAE capital's real estate market. (Sun, 25 Jan 2009 09:30:38 GMT)

Miami Real Estate: Selling a Home
Selling a home comes with lots of preparation, time, effort and patience to come up with the best deal ever. No doubt, you would want to have the best deal in selling your Miami real estate home, so you have to prepare your home properly before advertising it for sale. (Sun, 25 Jan 2009 12:31:41 GMT)

Gain Success In Siesta Key Real Estate Investing
Bear in mind, entering Siesta Key real estate investing is a business, so you become the CEO of this business. You need to understand that you will be faced with lots of responsibilities as you decide to take this kind of business. There are lots of works that you need to do and accomplish. (Sun, 25 Jan 2009 12:46:57 GMT)

Fire sale after real estate agent stays overnight
It's not unusual for a real estate agent to step inside a house before putting it on the market - but it is odd when she leaves it a smouldering wreck. (Sun, 25 Jan 2009 15:28:14 GMT)

Ajman Real Estate Regulation Authority strengthens Emirate’s status in UAE property sector
Ajman Real Estate Regulation Authority strengthens Emirate’s status in UAE property sector (Sun, 25 Jan 2009 16:07:06 GMT)

Man to be sentenced for killing real estate agent
Associated Press - January 25, 2009 12:55 PM ET CAMBRIDGE, Wis. (AP) - An Illinois man convicted of killing a real estate agent as she showed him a house last year is due to be sentenced... (Sun, 25 Jan 2009 17:56:08 GMT)

Man to be sentenced for killing real estate agent
Associated Press - January 25, 2009 12:55 PM ET CAMBRIDGE, Wis. (AP) - An Illinois man convicted of killing a real estate agent as she showed him a house last year is due to be sentenced... (Sun, 25 Jan 2009 18:06:43 GMT)

Flathead high-end real estate market comes crashing down
KALISPELL - Housing prices, and the rate of housing sales, are crashing in northwest Montana, where even the millionaires are facing foreclosure. “This is a very, very difficult time to be selling a home,” said real estate appraiser Jim Kelley. (Sun, 25 Jan 2009 18:17:45 GMT)

Brookfield man to be sentenced for killing real estate agent
CAMBRIDGE, Wis. -- A Brookfield, Ill., man convicted of killing a real estate agent as she showed him a house last year is due to be sentenced Monday. Thirty-five-year-old James Hole faces a mandatory sentence of life in prison. Jefferson County Circuit Judge Jacqueline Erwin will decide when, if ever, Hole would be eligible for release on extended supervision. Hole pleaded no contest in ... (Sun, 25 Jan 2009 19:21:16 GMT)

Man to be Sentenced for Killing Real Estate Agent
CAMBRIDGE, Wis. (AP) -- An Illinois man convicted of killing a real estate agent as she showed him a house last year is due to be sentenced Monday. (Sun, 25 Jan 2009 20:20:30 GMT)

Man Convicted of Killing Real Estate Agent to be Sentenced This Week
An Illinois man convicted of killing a real estate agent as she showed him a house last year is due to be sentenced Monday. (Sun, 25 Jan 2009 22:13:38 GMT)

Real estate broker accused of using client money for personal, business use
A 59-year-old man was charged with grand theft by the St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office on allegations he absconded with an estimated $310,400 in client money from a real estate firm that he owned. (Sun, 25 Jan 2009 22:27:13 GMT)

Illinois Man To Be Sentenced For Killing Real Estate Agent
Monday is sentencing day for the man convicted of killing a Cambridge real estate agent last April. (Mon, 26 Jan 2009 02:09:05 GMT)

Small foreign investors shop for commercial real estate
A special group of foreign investors is showing interest again in Atlanta commercial real estate for the first time in almost 15 years, as falling property values and a dearth of local capital lure them back into the market. (Mon, 26 Jan 2009 05:09:16 GMT)

Abu Dhabi Real Estate & Investment Show 2009 to open Tuesday
The Abu Dhabi Real Estate and Investment Show (IREIS 2009), orgainsed by Dome Exhibitions, will kick off at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre on Tuesday 27th January, 2009 under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. (Mon, 26 Jan 2009 05:15:19 GMT)

Local professionals weigh in on Houston’s real estate climate
Construction has stalled and vacancies are on the rise nationally. Analysts have referred to commercial real estate as the “next ticking time bomb.” (Mon, 26 Jan 2009 06:27:37 GMT)

Commercial real estate in ‘doldrums’; bright spot is sustainable design
Arne Cook has a catchy rhyme that sums up his optimism for the commercial real estate business this year: “Opportunities will be fine by the end of ’09, and markets are back again by 2010.” (Mon, 26 Jan 2009 06:31:58 GMT)

Pittsburgh commercial real estate deals record drastic drop
As last year’s numbers start to roll in, a more complete picture is emerging of the credit crunch’s devastating impact on commercial real estate. (Mon, 26 Jan 2009 06:36:59 GMT)

Real estate transactions
Commercial real estate transactions. (Mon, 26 Jan 2009 06:45:07 GMT)

Historically low interest rates have residential real estate optimistic
Since 2008 was such a tough year for the housing industry, some might expect a pessimistic outlook for 2009 from within the residential real estate ranks. (Mon, 26 Jan 2009 07:39:19 GMT)

Real estate agents hope for bailout bump
The current residential real estate market is the worst Adam Cockey has seen in his 36 years in the business. And for Cockey, managing partner at Chase Fitzgerald & Co. in Cross Keys, the waiting game for a much needed spark is on. (Mon, 26 Jan 2009 07:43:26 GMT)

Gulf States Should Consider Aid for Real Estate (Update1)
Jan. 26 (Bloomberg) -- Gulf states, including Bahrain and United Arab Emirates, should provide guarantees on loans to the real estate industry if bank credit dries up, Bahraini Finance Minister Sheik Ahmed bin Mohammed al-Khalifa said. (Mon, 26 Jan 2009 11:02:18 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 Dec. 12. (Mon, 26 Jan 2009 12:14:43 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 Dec. 12. (Mon, 26 Jan 2009 12:14:53 GMT)

Lehman’s Japan Real Estate Assets on Sale, Report Says
Bidding began on Lehman Brothers ‘ real-estate assets in Japan over the past week, with several private equity firms signaling interest, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter. (Mon, 26 Jan 2009 12:56:17 GMT)

Optimism seen for Canadian real estate
TORONTO, Jan. 26 (UPI) -- Political changes in Canada and the United States showed a rise in optimism among Canadians in the real estate market, a survey published Monday said. (Mon, 26 Jan 2009 14:19:30 GMT)

AIG Global Real Estate to sell fund management biz
AIG Global Real Estate, a real estate investment management unit for insurer American International Group Inc., said Monday it will sell its fund management business. (Mon, 26 Jan 2009 14:44:29 GMT)

Real Estate ETFs - Are Double Digit Dividends Worth The Risk?
As the stock market tumbles, investors are looking for extra cash. Some real estate stocks by more than 50% in dividends, some real estate ETFs more than 10%. Is the dividend worth the risk? (Mon, 26 Jan 2009 16:46:55 GMT)

Vietnamese real estate businesses turn their gaze abroad
VietNamNet Bridge - In the context of the frozen state of the domestic real estate market and with no signs of recovery on the horizon, many Vietnamese businesses have shifted the focus of their investment to foreign markets, representing a new developmental direction. (Mon, 26 Jan 2009 18:18:15 GMT)

Real Estate Investment Society announces officers
The Real Estate Investment Society today announced the election of officers and the Board of Governors to lead the organization during 2009. (Mon, 26 Jan 2009 19:42:53 GMT)

Felony means real-estate suspension for former West Palm Beach Commissioner Exline
Former City Commissioner Jim Exline, freed last spring after a 10-month stint in federal prison for filing false income-tax returns, has had his real estate license suspended because of the felony. (Mon, 26 Jan 2009 21:07:46 GMT)

REAL ESTATE
Residential real estate In this section you can find different offers on residential real estate from the leading real estate agencies: Apartments for all tastes: standard to luxurious, short or long terms. (Mon, 26 Jan 2009 21:22:43 GMT)

REAL ESTATE CATALOGUE
In the nearest issue you will find the latest data on commercial, residential and trade premises in St. Petersburg. Fresh information about state of real estate market, tips from the leading consulting companies and much more! (Mon, 26 Jan 2009 21:24:54 GMT)

John L. Scott closes two real estate offices
John L. Scott Real Estate is closing two offices in Snohomish County and consolidating three offices into one as it battles the downturn in the housing market. (Mon, 26 Jan 2009 22:00:04 GMT)

Crist: Floridians Should Urge Friends To Buy Real Estate
Gov. Charlie Crist says residents of the Sunshine State should urge their friends in the chilly north to buy Florida real estate. (Tue, 27 Jan 2009 02:50:49 GMT)

Harvard, Dartmouth Losses May Increase on Buyouts, Real Estate
Jan. 27 (Bloomberg) -- North American college endowments lost an average of 22.5 percent on investments from July to November and the declines probably will get bigger after returns on private equity and real estate are calculated. (Tue, 27 Jan 2009 04:44:16 GMT)

Harvard, Dartmouth Losses May Increase on Buyouts, Real Estate
Jan. 27 (Bloomberg) -- North American college endowments lost an average of 22.5 percent on investments from July to November and the declines probably will get bigger after returns on private equity and real estate are calculated. (Tue, 27 Jan 2009 04:45:29 GMT)

Kenmore library talks to resume with real-estate group Kenmore library talks to resume with real-estate group
Plans for a new Kenmore library may be back on track, according to King County Library System Director Bill Ptacek. Ptacek said local library officials were slated to meet Jan. 27 with real-estate managers for the United States Post Office. (Tue, 27 Jan 2009 05:08:31 GMT)

Real estate in India
Are real estate prices expected to come down across India in the wake of problems in the US housing sector and the Indian real estate sector? Or are they likely to come down in a few pockets across India and remain stable or increase in some other pockets? (Tue, 27 Jan 2009 08:24:53 GMT)

Goldman Downgrades British Land In Note On U.K. Real Estate
Goldman Downgrades British Land In Note On U.K. Real Estate (Tue, 27 Jan 2009 08:54:39 GMT)

Know About the Florida Real Estate
Buying your own residential Florida Real Estate property when you plan to settle down or retire in the area can be easy, that is if you know how to and what comes along with it. (Tue, 27 Jan 2009 10:46:21 GMT)

Sheikh Sultan Bin Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan visits 5th Abu Dhabi Real Estate and Investment Show
His Excellency Dr. Sheikh Sultan Bin Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Member of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council visited the mega project's stand during the opening of the 5th Abu Dhabi Real Estate and Investment Show or IREIS 2009 today (January 27). (Tue, 27 Jan 2009 11:00:18 GMT)

Hydra Properties sets Hydra Village Sharjah as focal point of Real Estate Show
Hydra Properties, the leading UAE-based international property developer, has announced that its two most recent projects, Hydra Village Sharjah and Time Square Lahore, have received an overwhelming response from potential investors at the International Real Estate and Investment Show (IREIS). (Tue, 27 Jan 2009 11:00:38 GMT)

2008 real estate sales down by almost half
Pitkin County ended 2008 with almost half the real estate sales volume it had in 2007, and 10 percent to 15 percent higher home prices, according to a report released Monday by Land Title Guarantee Company. read more (Tue, 27 Jan 2009 12:13:17 GMT)

Mayadeen showcasing confidence at Abu Dhabi Real Estate & Investment Show
National Ranges Company K.S.C.C (Mayadeen) are showcasing its Dari and Aurora developments on Shams Abu Dhabi on Al Reem Island, at this week's Abu Dhabi Real Estate & Investment Show (IREIS) 2009. (Tue, 27 Jan 2009 12:30:18 GMT)

D.C. top spot for foreign real estate investors in 2009
Foreign investors in real estate expect to spend much more this year than they did in 2008, according to an annual survey by the Association of Foreign Investors in Real Estate. (Tue, 27 Jan 2009 14:52:37 GMT)

Real estate funds halt redemptions
Winnipeg-based Great-West Life Assurance Co. and London, Ont.-based London Life Insurance Co. have announced temporary moratoriums on redemptions in two real estate funds. (Tue, 27 Jan 2009 17:08:27 GMT)

Report: Austin continues to be attractive to foreign real estate investors
In an increasingly volatile global real estate marketplace, Austin remains an attractive play for foreign investors looking for opportunities in the United States, a new report shows. (Tue, 27 Jan 2009 17:20:03 GMT)

$330,000 scammed from Palm Beach real estate broker
Palm Beach real estate broker Corinne Lozach thought she was making a $330,000 investment in properties worth millions. (Tue, 27 Jan 2009 17:23:38 GMT)

Survey: Commercial real estate execs see tough times ahead
Commercial real estate executives agree that industry conditions remain extremely poor and could worsen in coming months due to the inability to get financing and continued weakness in retail, according to a quarterly Real Estate Roundtable survey released Tuesday. (Tue, 27 Jan 2009 17:50:29 GMT)

Germany Said to Consider 70 Percent Stake in Hypo Real Estate
Jan. 27 (Bloomberg) -- Germany is considering buying a 70 percent stake in Hypo Real Estate Holding AG, the lender that has already been bailed out twice by the government, three people familiar with the situation said. (Tue, 27 Jan 2009 19:29:55 GMT)

Govt to Infuse Liquidity into Real Estate Sector
ABU DHABI - Member of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council Shaikh Dr Sultan bin Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has disclosed that the real estate sector in Abu Dhabi will revive within three months with the implementation of the government’s plan to infuse more liquidity into the sector through banks. (Tue, 27 Jan 2009 19:51:22 GMT)

Easier FDI rules for real estate likely
To ease the flow of foreign direct investment (FDI) into real estate, the government is mulling a proposal that mixed development projects should be exempt from the minimum capitalisation and area development norms. (Tue, 27 Jan 2009 21:18:38 GMT)

Real estate agent slams housing study
REAL estate agents and home buyers have scoffed a New York-based professor's study which said Toowoomba's housing market is the world's 60th most expensive. (Wed, 28 Jan 2009 00:21:17 GMT)

Germany Said to Consider 70 Percent Stake in Hypo Real Estate
Jan. 28 (Bloomberg) -- Germany is considering buying a 70 percent stake in Hypo Real Estate Holding AG, the lender that has already been bailed out twice by the government, three people familiar with the situation said. (Wed, 28 Jan 2009 03:30:30 GMT)

Learn new real estate marketing concepts at REIS meeting
How can real estate marketing plans respond and adapt to fast-changing market conditions? What resources are available to position properties for the next development cycle? Where are the buyers and lenders who are driving the market recovery? (Wed, 28 Jan 2009 04:59:10 GMT)

Real Estate
Erik Holmgren, residential associate, has joined the Bonnie Chase Team at RE/MAX Realty Group's East office at 11821 Palm Beach Blvd., Unit #124, Fort Myers Shores, in the Shops at Verandah. Mr. Holmgren is a Florida licensed real estate agent and a member of the Realtor Association of Greater Fort Myers and the Beach, Inc. (Wed, 28 Jan 2009 05:00:40 GMT)

Easier FDI rules for real estate likely
To ease the flow of foreign direct investment (FDI) into real estate, the government is mulling a proposal that mixed development projects should be exempt from the minimum capitalisation and area development norms. (Wed, 28 Jan 2009 05:19:02 GMT)

Pitkin County real estate sales plunge in '08
The number of real estate transactions in Pitkin County plummeted 40 percent last year while the dollar volume fell 46 percent from 2007's level, according to a year-end report by Land Title Guarantee Co. (Wed, 28 Jan 2009 07:11:55 GMT)

Germany Said to Consider 70 Percent Stake in Hypo Real Estate
Jan. 28 (Bloomberg) -- Germany is considering buying a 70 percent stake in Hypo Real Estate Holding AG, the lender that has already been bailed out twice by the government, three people familiar with the situation said. (Wed, 28 Jan 2009 07:32:13 GMT)

Commercial real estate pros gather for quarterly forecast
Commercial real estate professionals are optimists by nature and probably by necessity. (Wed, 28 Jan 2009 08:57:31 GMT)

Real estate classes start Sat. at CCC
VINELAND -- CumberlandCounty College is offering real estate classes for the upcomingsemester. (Wed, 28 Jan 2009 09:16:38 GMT)

Total investments into Dubai real estate sector cross Dhs58bn during Q4 2008
Total investments in Dubai's real estate sector have crossed Dhs58bn during the last quarter of 2008, representing a drop in comparison to the previous quarter of 2008, according to REIDIN.com. (Wed, 28 Jan 2009 09:30:28 GMT)

Germany Said to Weigh 70% Stake in Hypo Real Estate (Update1)
Jan. 28 (Bloomberg) -- Germany is considering buying a 70 percent stake in Hypo Real Estate Holding AG and may nationalize the lender after the government twice tried to bail it out, three people familiar with the situation said. Shares gained the most in two months in Frankfurt trading. (Wed, 28 Jan 2009 10:29:38 GMT)

Germany Said to Weigh 70% Stake in Hypo Real Estate (Update1)
Jan. 28 (Bloomberg) -- Germany is considering buying a 70 percent stake in Hypo Real Estate Holding AG and may nationalize the lender after the government twice tried to bail it out, three people familiar with the situation said. Shares gained the most in two months in Frankfurt trading. (Wed, 28 Jan 2009 10:31:44 GMT)

Expert: Interest of foreign investors in Ukrainian real estate market to resume no earlier than summer 2009
The interest of foreign investors in the Ukrainian real estate market will resume no earlier than in the summer 2009, according to the head of the sales departments at Kyiv-based CJSC National Construction Company, Dmytro Shostia. (Wed, 28 Jan 2009 10:34:37 GMT)

Hypo Real Estate Rises in Frankfurt as State Weighs Takeover
Jan. 28 (Bloomberg) -- Hypo Real Estate Holding AG , the German property lender that may be nationalized, rose the most in two months in Frankfurt trading on speculation investors might be bought out by the German government. (Wed, 28 Jan 2009 12:14:38 GMT)

Kuwait- BKME organizes KD14m real estate financing for Abyaar
Kuwait- BKME organizes KD14m real estate financing for Abyaar (Wed, 28 Jan 2009 13:01:45 GMT)

Easier FDI rules for real estate likely
To ease the flow of foreign direct investment (FDI) into real estate, the government is mulling a proposal that mixed development projects should be exempt from the minimum capitalisation and area development norms. (Wed, 28 Jan 2009 13:18:41 GMT)

Real estate experts: Green industry next wave
The ninth annual Real Estate Outlook Conference is under way today in Fort Myers. (Wed, 28 Jan 2009 14:57:53 GMT)

A Nice, Staid Corner of Real Estate: Medical Offices
With real estate generally in turmoil, medical office buildings are still viewed favorably by lenders, who appreciate the growth prospects of health care. (Wed, 28 Jan 2009 15:20:58 GMT)

Hypo Real Estate Rises as State Considers Takeover (Update1)
Jan. 28 (Bloomberg) -- Hypo Real Estate Holding AG , the German property lender that may be nationalized, rose the most in two months in Frankfurt trading on speculation that investors might be bought out by the German government. (Wed, 28 Jan 2009 15:29:58 GMT)

Hypo Real Estate Rises as State Considers Takeover (Update1)
Jan. 28 (Bloomberg) -- Hypo Real Estate Holding AG , the German property lender that may be nationalized, rose the most in two months in Frankfurt trading on speculation that investors might be bought out by the German government. (Wed, 28 Jan 2009 15:31:44 GMT)

View of the day: Real estate challenges
He points out that last year’s falls in share prices of real estate investment trusts around the world were as steep as those seen in financial stocks - even though contractual real estate earnings did not drop as far as those of banks and insurance companies. (Wed, 28 Jan 2009 16:10:38 GMT)

Is Now The Time To Buy Real Estate ETFs?
After a tough 2008, real estate ETFs are selling at a 50% discount and come with a 10% cash incentive. There might even be signs of a bottom. Is now the time to buy? (Wed, 28 Jan 2009 16:30:14 GMT)

Hypo Real Estate Rises as State Considers Takeover (Update2)
Jan. 28 (Bloomberg) -- Hypo Real Estate Holding AG , the German property lender that may be nationalized, rose the most in more than a month in Frankfurt trading on speculation that investors might be bought out by the German government. (Wed, 28 Jan 2009 17:57:03 GMT)

Hypo Real Estate Rises as State Considers Takeover (Update2)
Jan. 28 (Bloomberg) -- Hypo Real Estate Holding AG , the German property lender that may be nationalized, rose the most in more than a month in Frankfurt trading on speculation that investors might be bought out by the German government. (Wed, 28 Jan 2009 17:59:58 GMT)

Hypo Real Estate Rises as State Considers Takeover (Update2)
Jan. 28 (Bloomberg) -- Hypo Real Estate Holding AG , the German property lender that may be nationalized, rose the most in more than a month in Frankfurt trading on speculation that investors might be bought out by the German government. (Wed, 28 Jan 2009 18:01:44 GMT)

Aventura Real Estate Home Selling Guide
Aventura real estate offers quality homes that make for a profitable investment. There are quite a lot of homebuyers in the city that will be more than happy to buy your property from you. (Wed, 28 Jan 2009 18:31:23 GMT)

Dubai Real Estate Investments cross Dh58 Billion in Q4
DUBAI - Total investments in Dubai’s real estate sector crossed Dh58 billion during the last quarter of 2008, representing a drop in comparison to the previous quarter of 2008, a market research shows. (Wed, 28 Jan 2009 20:07:19 GMT)

NH's Gregg: Stimulus plan needs real estate push
New Hampshire Sen. Judd Gregg says a stimulus package is needed badly. But he says he's disappointed that the stimulus initiatives on the table don't address in a more aggressive way the issue of real estate prices and how foreclosures can be reduced. (Wed, 28 Jan 2009 23:27:15 GMT)

Credit Crunch Hits Commercial Real Estate
Declining demand and the oversupply of office space suggest this will be a tough year for commercial real estate. Add to this a dearth of credit, and many are urging Congress to use some of the TARP money to help restart commercial real estate securities. (Thu, 29 Jan 2009 00:08:19 GMT)

Mel Foster celebrates stable real estate market in 2008
Amid weak economic conditions nationwide, Mel Foster Co. weathered 2008 with a nearly 16 percent decline in home sales and an increase in commercial real estate sales. (Thu, 29 Jan 2009 01:37:20 GMT)

Economist to Palm Springs Realtors: Real estate to be a "mixed bag" in '09
With foreclosures in 2008 topping 236,000 in California and the economy facing strong headwinds, an economist told Palm Springs real estate officials to brace for a "mixed bag" in 2009. (Thu, 29 Jan 2009 02:03:41 GMT)

Real estate in Garfield County drops more than 40 percent in 2008
GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colorado - December showed more signs of a further weakening real estate market in Garfield County. (Thu, 29 Jan 2009 05:19:04 GMT)

Sorouh Real Estate Posts Fourth-Quarter Loss of $8.1 Million
Jan. 29 (Bloomberg) -- Sorouh Real Estate PJSC, Abu Dhabi’s biggest property developer by market value, posted a fourth-quarter loss of 29.8 million dirhams ($8.1 million). (Thu, 29 Jan 2009 05:31:31 GMT)

Good time to buy real estate
Do you know what's the going rate per square foot in your neighbourhood? Is it the best time to buy real estate/ home? Or should you wait for a while before buying your dream home? What are the chances of real estate prices going further down? Or are they likely to go up in the near future? When will the property market stabilise? (Thu, 29 Jan 2009 09:39:43 GMT)

Abu Dhabi real estate to outperform Dubai
Year-end financial reports released by Aldar and Sorouh have revealed net gains for both companies. Sorouh Real Estate announced a net profit rise of 42% (to $485.6m), generated solely by operating activities. (Thu, 29 Jan 2009 10:00:58 GMT)

Trio forms real estate group
KENNEBUNKPORT and#8212; Richard West, Tom Reagan and Richard McDonald have announced the formation of their new real estate sales team called the "Port Group." (Thu, 29 Jan 2009 11:18:03 GMT)

Commercial real estate pros gather for quarterly forecast
Commercial real estate professionals are optimists by nature and probably by necessity. (Thu, 29 Jan 2009 11:52:32 GMT)

Maine Real Estate Experts To Present Forecasts
PORTLAND (AP) -- With the nation's real estate industry mired in recession, a daylong conference in Portland will explore what the future holds for real estate in Maine. (Thu, 29 Jan 2009 12:16:54 GMT)

Dallas-Fort Worth real estate execs don't expect quick market turnaround
Don't expect any quick deals in Dallas-Fort Worth's stalled real estate market. Oh, investors are out there, but they are waiting until the right time to strike. (Thu, 29 Jan 2009 14:35:38 GMT)

Maine real estate experts to present forecasts
With the nation's real estate industry mired in recession, a daylong conference in Portland will explore what the future holds for real estate in Maine. (Thu, 29 Jan 2009 17:57:26 GMT)

Council aide promised real estate career, feds say
Two developers and their lawyer seduced former City Council aide Christopher Wright with money, a free apartment and promises of future success in the real estate business, and then demanded favors in return, federal prosecutors argued in the opening of the trial against Wright and the three businessmen accused of bribing him. (Thu, 29 Jan 2009 18:01:24 GMT)

Sorouh Real Estate’s Net Profit Vaults 42 Per Cent in 2008
ABU DHABI - Sorouh Real Estate PJSC, one of the leading master-planners and developers in Abu Dhabi, on Thursday announced that it has earned a full year net profit of Dh1,784 million in 2008, registering a 42 per cent increase over the Dh1,257 million recorded in the previous year. (Thu, 29 Jan 2009 20:07:22 GMT)

Real estate crisis may lower your property tax bill
Learn how to file a property tax grievance The crippled real estate market should make most everyone's property values take a nose-dive this year. The one silver lining - you might have a shot at lowering your property taxes. (Thu, 29 Jan 2009 20:21:28 GMT)

Real Estate Facing Another Tough Year
PORTLAND (NEWS CENTER) - W ith real estate stuck in the middle of the recession, people from all sectors of the industry gathered in Portland for the Maine Real Estate and Development Association's annual conference. (Thu, 29 Jan 2009 20:31:58 GMT)

Demand Increases For Area Real Estate
WCHL reports even in the tough economic climate, Realtor.com officials say people are still searching for real estate listings in the Raleigh-Durham–Chapel Hill area. (Thu, 29 Jan 2009 21:02:23 GMT)

Real estate taxes due
Fiscal 2009 real estate and personal property tax payments for the third quarter are due. (Thu, 29 Jan 2009 21:11:34 GMT)

Florida Commercial Real Estate -- Types You Need To Know About
A building or space to be used for your business should compliment its operations. You need to get the right one in Florida commercial real estate if you ever decide to set up your own enterprise in the region. (Thu, 29 Jan 2009 21:12:10 GMT)

Real Estate Bills To Be Mailed To Alb. Co. Property Owners
Real estate bills will be mailed out to property owners in Albemarle County on Friday (Thu, 29 Jan 2009 21:13:35 GMT)

REAL ESTATE
Residential real estate In this section you can find different offers on residential real estate from the leading real estate agencies: Apartments for all tastes: standard to luxurious, short or long terms. (Thu, 29 Jan 2009 22:07:40 GMT)

REAL ESTATE CATALOGUE
In the nearest issue you will find the latest data on commercial, residential and trade premises in St. Petersburg. Fresh information about state of real estate market, tips from the leading consulting companies and much more! (Thu, 29 Jan 2009 22:09:47 GMT)

Clients demanding greener real estate will get it, expert says
The future of real estate development will grow greener as more clients will demand environmentally sound projects, according to an Urban Land Institute expert. “Whether you believe in global warming or not, get over it, because it’s coming and it’s going to shape our world,” said Tom Murphy, former Democratic mayor of Pittsburgh and senior resident fellow ULI/Klingbeil Family chairman for urban ... (Thu, 29 Jan 2009 23:48:43 GMT)

Real estate website features home-sales map, virtual tours
A home on Portola Court in Los Altos sold for $1,150,000 on Jan. 12, 2009. Palo Alto Online's real estate website features a listing of homes sold in Palo Alto and surrounding cities. Visit [http://www.paloaltoonline.com/re PaloAltoOnline.com/real_estate] for a map of homes for sale, real estate stories, neighborhood guides, virtual tours and more. by PaloAltoOnline.com (Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:15:57 GMT)

Man pleads guilty in real estate theft
A former Greeley real estate agent pleaded guilty Thursday to one count of felony theft in a deal that dropped a second count of theft and a forgery case. (Fri, 30 Jan 2009 04:25:36 GMT)

Equity Office shifts course, axes area real-estate prez
Gregory P. Shay, regional president of Equity Office, has been fired, another victim of Boston's crumbling commercial real estate market. "Market conditions... (Fri, 30 Jan 2009 05:07:32 GMT)

Real estate losses punish Everett's Frontier Bank
EVERETT -- Frontier Financial Corp. posted a nearly $90 million loss for the last quarter of 2008 as it continued to suffer significant losses from past real estate loans. (Fri, 30 Jan 2009 08:12:19 GMT)

Suncrest real estate broker files $5.6 million bankruptcy
Nine Mile Falls real estate broker and investor Michael Baumgarden and his wife, Teresa, have filed a personal Chapter 7 bankruptcy petition in U.S. Bankruptcy Court here, though Michael Baumgarden says he plans to continue to operate his businesses, which include Nvest Real Estate Co., located in the Suncrest area. (Fri, 30 Jan 2009 08:12:47 GMT)

Real Estate Records | January 30, 2009
Rhode Island Real Estate Records To access the most recent Rhode Island real estate records, active subscribers must now log in. (Fri, 30 Jan 2009 11:11:25 GMT)

Real estate taxes duef or property owners
The deadline for Lucas County property owners to pay the first half of their 2008 real estate tax is tomorrow. Because the county treasurer’s office is closed tomorrow, payments sent via mail must be postmarked Monday to avoid penalty and interest, Treasurer Wade Kapszukiewicz said yesterday. The county has roughly 208,000 parcels, and Mr. Kapszukiewicz said his office typically mails about ... (Fri, 30 Jan 2009 11:25:26 GMT)

Region’s real estate in good shape
The real estate market in southwest Mississippi is far better than the national average, two local Realtors told the McComb Rotary Club on Wednesday. There’s “a lot of bad stuff out there,” said Watkins “Noggin” Wild of ERA Wild Realty, referring to the national real estate picture. (Fri, 30 Jan 2009 11:30:55 GMT)

Commercial real estate pros gather for quarterly forecast
Commercial real estate professionals are optimists by nature and probably by necessity. (Fri, 30 Jan 2009 11:43:29 GMT)

Grim outlook for real estate jobs
Victoria's real estate industry could start hemorrhaging jobs this year, with 25 per cent slump in transactions during 2008 forcing suburban offices to cut back. (Fri, 30 Jan 2009 13:11:46 GMT)

Real estate sales plunge
Guam's real estate prices remain strong, even as the overall number of homes that have sold plunged by almost half. (Fri, 30 Jan 2009 17:13:12 GMT)

NAREE Real Estate Journalism Competition Entry Deadline Is Feb. 20
BOCA RATON, Fla.----NAREE's 59th Annual Journalism Competition will recognize leading online and print media covering green building and remodeling, mortgages/ foreclosures, residential, commercial and financial real estate issues and urban growth. (Fri, 30 Jan 2009 18:13:00 GMT)

Greystar Real Estate Partners Acquires JPI Management Services
Charleston, S.C.--Greystar Real Estate Partners LLC has acquired JPI Management Services, the management services division of Irving, Texas-based JPI, for an undisclosed amount. (Fri, 30 Jan 2009 19:10:40 GMT)

Miami Real Estate Selling Guide For A Successful Property Business
A profitable property market business in Miami real estate requires a lot of planning and quick attention to details to ensure its success. You can see a lot of realtors able to sell their residential units quick and easy in the market; you can easily do the same thing if you know their secrets. (Fri, 30 Jan 2009 19:46:21 GMT)

Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. Announces Tax Treatment of Year 2008 Dividend Distributions
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. announced today the tax treatment of its Year 2008 dividend distributions as described in the chart below. Shareholders are encouraged to consult with their own tax advisors as to their specific tax treatment of Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. distributions. (Fri, 30 Jan 2009 21:15:00 GMT)

Real estate deals: Brass Smith buys building
Brass Smith LLC of Denver, a maker of restaurant equipment from counters to sneeze guards, has purchased a Denver industrial building for $6 million, according to Denver County real estate records. (Fri, 30 Jan 2009 22:49:01 GMT)

Making Money In Residential Real Estate
Even in a down market, local real estate properties have inefficiencies that investors can exploit. (Fri, 30 Jan 2009 23:04:54 GMT)

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