Real Estate on Seattle's waterfront is as multifaceted as the
people of the Puget Sound.
Monday, January 2, 2012
In N.J., from cities to suburbs, 2011 marked by bizarre slayings
A down-on-his-luck real estate agent shot an office secretary
15 times at her desk in Mountain Lakes.
15 times at her desk in Mountain Lakes.
Broward homicides rise slightly in 2011
A real estate agent whose body was found in a swampy area.
Five young men found slain inside vehicles. And a retired
multimillionaire who was bludgeoned, stabbed and shot.
Five young men found slain inside vehicles. And a retired
multimillionaire who was bludgeoned, stabbed and shot.
Fannie and Freddie must go - here's how
Richard M. Kovacevich is the retired Chairman CEO of
Wells Fargo. William M. Isaac is Global Head of Financial
Institutions at FTI Consulting and former Chairman of the FDIC. The
views expressed are their own.
Wells Fargo. William M. Isaac is Global Head of Financial
Institutions at FTI Consulting and former Chairman of the FDIC. The
views expressed are their own.
Existing home sales to be revised lower
If you thought the U.S. housing market couldn't get much
worse, think again.
worse, think again.
Bank of mom and dad: How these kids afforded a home
With the economy in turmoil and mortgage money tight, it's
not easy to buy a home these days, especially for young adults.
Many are getting helping hands from their parents.
not easy to buy a home these days, especially for young adults.
Many are getting helping hands from their parents.
Price cuts fail to enliven property market
's real estate market is in a funk so bad that several drops
in prices have not brought any cheer to buyers.
in prices have not brought any cheer to buyers.
Home sales worse than thought
Existing home sales during the housing bust were actually
14.3% worse than previously reported, a revision to Realtors' group
numbers shows.
14.3% worse than previously reported, a revision to Realtors' group
numbers shows.
FHA says: Flip that house
Flippers, the real estate investors who buy homes on the
cheap and quickly resell them at a profit, just got a reprieve from
the Federal Housing Administration.
cheap and quickly resell them at a profit, just got a reprieve from
the Federal Housing Administration.
The winners and the losers
As 2011 comes to an end, Utahns have reason to believe better
times lie just ahead.
times lie just ahead.
W. P. Carey Co. Announces the Passing of Its Founder and Chairman Wm. Polk Carey
W. P. Carey Co.'s Board of Directors sadly announces that
company founder and Chairman Wm.
company founder and Chairman Wm.
SEC charges former execs of Fannie, Freddie
The Securities and Exchange Commission charged six former
executives of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac with securities fraud on
Friday for misrepresenting their holdings of high-risk mortgage
loans.
executives of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac with securities fraud on
Friday for misrepresenting their holdings of high-risk mortgage
loans.
Home prices down for 6th straight month
Housing markets, which had seemed to be slowly gathering
strength earlier this year, fell for the sixth straight month in
October, down 1.2% compared with September and 3.4% from 12 months
earlier.
strength earlier this year, fell for the sixth straight month in
October, down 1.2% compared with September and 3.4% from 12 months
earlier.
Home building spikes higher
Home building spiked up in November to the strongest level in
almost two years, as record-low mortgage rates and a surge in
apartment and condo construction lifted activity.
almost two years, as record-low mortgage rates and a surge in
apartment and condo construction lifted activity.
Bravo's Andy Cohen expanding talk show to 5 nights
Houston -- Of all the pop-culture celebrities Andy Cohen has
helped develop and nurture in his years as an executive for Bravo,
the biggest star he created might be himself.
helped develop and nurture in his years as an executive for Bravo,
the biggest star he created might be himself.
Foreclosures fall, but outlook isn't bright
Foreclosure filings may have fallen in November but the
number of homes scheduled for bank auctions grew significantly,
indicating that a new wave of foreclosures are set to take place in
the New Year.
number of homes scheduled for bank auctions grew significantly,
indicating that a new wave of foreclosures are set to take place in
the New Year.
How to Sell Your Florida Commercial Real Estate Property
Today commercial real estate is gaining popular more than
ever but it is still a difficult venture especially for first time
real estate agent. This can cost huge amount of money.
ever but it is still a difficult venture especially for first time
real estate agent. This can cost huge amount of money.
5 renovations that will make you money
Here are five home-improvement projects that are worth
spending money on.
spending money on.
William Pitt Manager Has High Hopes for 2012
Brad Kimmelman , brokerage manager of the Fairfield and
Southport offices of William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty,
is optimistic about the housing market for 2012, despite poor
economic indicators.
Southport offices of William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty,
is optimistic about the housing market for 2012, despite poor
economic indicators.
Freeport Indonesia union says delays return to work
Workers at Freeport McMoran Copper Gold Inc's Indonesia unit
delayed their return after a three-month strike because 500
employees of sub-contractors lack job security, a senior union
official said Monday.
delayed their return after a three-month strike because 500
employees of sub-contractors lack job security, a senior union
official said Monday.
New home sales edge up
The modest housing market winning streak continued as the
Census Bureau reported Friday that sales of new homes rose again in
November to an annualized rate of 315,000.
Census Bureau reported Friday that sales of new homes rose again in
November to an annualized rate of 315,000.
Real estate brokerage thrives through housing slump, surges as recovery begins
Nancy Thompson channels LL Cool J in talking about the recent
success of her real estate brokerage, Keller Williams Coastal Area
Partners.
success of her real estate brokerage, Keller Williams Coastal Area
Partners.
D.C. real estate firm adapts to tech-savvy clients
Real estate agents Lindsay Dreyer and Tara Cellini have sold
homes to buyers they've never actually met. The tech-savvy duo
launched District-based City Chic Real Estate in March with the
idea that the Internet and consumer gadgets should be completely
integrated into the process of buying or selling a home. Read full
article
homes to buyers they've never actually met. The tech-savvy duo
launched District-based City Chic Real Estate in March with the
idea that the Internet and consumer gadgets should be completely
integrated into the process of buying or selling a home. Read full
article
Realtor Helps Families Get Settled
Judy Jackson , a Realtor with William Raveis in Rye, N.Y.,
knows just how difficult moving can be, especially with small
children.
knows just how difficult moving can be, especially with small
children.
More parents helping kids buy homes
Hey, baby boomers! Pondering what gift to get your kid who's
all grown up? For many of your peers, the answer is a house.
all grown up? For many of your peers, the answer is a house.
1st Redstone Gateway office nears finish
The first phase of the massive Redstone Gateway complex is
nearly finished, with construction on the first office building
scheduled for completion later this month.
nearly finished, with construction on the first office building
scheduled for completion later this month.
Vaughn loves connecting with people
Born in Heber Springs, Teresa Vaughn was never going to stay
away too long from her native Arkansas soil.
away too long from her native Arkansas soil.
Arrest may have led to man's suicide on train line
A police investigation may have prompted a 36-year-old
Wokingham man to take his own life earlier this year, a coroner has
ruled.
Wokingham man to take his own life earlier this year, a coroner has
ruled.
Real Estate Agents Expect Steadier Prices in 2012
What's ahead for housing in the metropolitan Chicago real
estate market in 2012 and specifically in the northwest suburbs?A
RE/MAX recently asked a representative sampling of its experienced
agents for their assessment of where the market stands today and
what the New Year may hold.A A sizable majority of those agents
expects that the first half of ... (more)
estate market in 2012 and specifically in the northwest suburbs?A
RE/MAX recently asked a representative sampling of its experienced
agents for their assessment of where the market stands today and
what the New Year may hold.A A sizable majority of those agents
expects that the first half of ... (more)
Miami area condo prices rocketing to recovery
The South Florida residential real estate market is on a tear
- " breaking per-square-foot records and setting a pace some
believe is likely to continue for the foreseeable future.
- " breaking per-square-foot records and setting a pace some
believe is likely to continue for the foreseeable future.
Foreclosure sales still pummeling home prices
Nearly five years into the crisis, just how badly are
foreclosures still hurting the housing market?
foreclosures still hurting the housing market?
Rent a time-share and stay for less
Vacationing with your kids? Cut your costs by renting a
time-share instead of hotel rooms. You'll save money on lodging --
and spend less on meals by cooking in.
time-share instead of hotel rooms. You'll save money on lodging --
and spend less on meals by cooking in.
A Manhattan apartment for $165,000 -- a month
This luxury residence in New York's famed Plaza Hotel once
hosted foreign royalty, American presidents and some of the world's
wealthiest people. Now you can live there for a mere $1.98 million
a year in rent.
hosted foreign royalty, American presidents and some of the world's
wealthiest people. Now you can live there for a mere $1.98 million
a year in rent.
One small company reinvents a $30 billion market
Sometimes one bright idea -- and a whole lot of work to
implement it -- can reshape an entire industry.
implement it -- can reshape an entire industry.
Foreclosure free ride
Delinquent borrowers facing foreclosure are learning that
they can stay in their homes for years, as long as they're willing
to put up a fight.
they can stay in their homes for years, as long as they're willing
to put up a fight.
Cheryl Gehringer, Shorewest Realtors
For Cheryl Gehringer, the task of raising a family was almost
behind her 17 years ago when she began looking for a new
challenge.
behind her 17 years ago when she began looking for a new
challenge.
Realtor Mack Cali announces plans for apartment complex on Jersey City Waterfront
Mack-Cali, a real-estate investment trust, is working with
the Hoboken-based Ironstate Development Co., which built and owns
Hoboken's W hotel, to construct two luxury apartment complexes on
Jersey City's prime real estate - the waterfront.
the Hoboken-based Ironstate Development Co., which built and owns
Hoboken's W hotel, to construct two luxury apartment complexes on
Jersey City's prime real estate - the waterfront.
Look Ahead: Realtors expect home sales to recover in 2012
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Hugh Jackman on Broadway translates into cold cash
The hunky Australian actor's one-man Broadway concert show
closed on Sunday afternoon at the Broadhurst Theatre after having
earned $2,057,354 in its final week, the highest weekly gross
recorded by the Shubert Organization, which owns the Broadhurst and
16 other Broadway theaters.
closed on Sunday afternoon at the Broadhurst Theatre after having
earned $2,057,354 in its final week, the highest weekly gross
recorded by the Shubert Organization, which owns the Broadhurst and
16 other Broadway theaters.
'Fix That Damn Hole in the Ground'
The first City Council meeting of the year was mostly a
by-the-numbers affair, with a light agenda of actual decisions to
be made.
by-the-numbers affair, with a light agenda of actual decisions to
be made.
Realty QA: Rent deposit dispute may mean small-claims court
When a real-estate agent or landlord won't refund a security
deposit, the tenant's only recourse may be small-claims court, Lew
Sichelman writes.
deposit, the tenant's only recourse may be small-claims court, Lew
Sichelman writes.
Broward homicides rise slightly in 2011
A real estate agent whose body was found in a swampy area.
Five young men found slain inside vehicles. And a retired
multimillionaire who was bludgeoned, stabbed and shot.
Five young men found slain inside vehicles. And a retired
multimillionaire who was bludgeoned, stabbed and shot.
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