William Soto of Aliso Viejo got started in real estate 10 years ago, when the market was a lot more favorable. Back then it was easier to sell a house. He said about 44,000 homes were sold in Orange County in 2005, compared to 28,000 last year. Soto...

China Property-Price Gains Slowed in August to 9.3%

China’s property prices rose at the slowest pace in eight months from a year earlier in August as officials cracked down on speculation and multiple home purchases.

China Aug property prices up 9.3% on-year :report

HONG KONG (MarketWatch) -- Chinese property prices rose 9.3% in August from the same period a year earlier, marking a slowdown from the 10.3% increase registered in July, Reuters reported Friday, citing an official survey of 70 cities. The prices in August were unchanged from July, the report said. Market Pulse Stories are Rapid-fire, short news bursts on stocks and markets as they move. Visit ...

China Property Prices Increased at Slowest Pace in Eight Months in August

China’s property prices rose at the slowest pace in eight months from a year earlier in August as officials cracked down on speculation and multiple purchases.

No Property Tax Increase/City Employees Get Raises

Your property taxes will not be going up and all non-civil service employees that work for the City of Abilene will be getting a pay raise for the first time in three years.

UPDATE: Homes near Wildfire re-evacuated; Boulder Warns Of Possible Spread Of Fire Into City

Because of high winds, people whole were allowed back to their homes near the Four Mile Canyon fire this morning are being re-evacuated. And residents in parts of Boulder are being told to prepare to evacuate in case a fire burning in the foothills spreads into the city.

China's Property Price Growth Slows to 9.3% as Government Curbs Lending

China’s property prices in 70 major cities rose 9.3 percent in August from a year earlier, the statistics bureau’s newspaper, China Information News, reported today.

Inland Real Estate venture buys retail center

Inland Real Estate Corp. said Thursday its joint venture with Inland Real Estate Exchange Corp. has acquired a community retail center in Florida for $11.3 million.

Investors Real Estate's fiscal 1Q FFO flat

Investors Real Estate Trust said Thursday its fiscal first-quarter funds from operations was essentially flat as the commercial real estate trust's vacancies increased from a year ago.

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.

Neighborhood homes bulldozed

Residential homes were bulldozed to have new homes rebuilt in the Oceana section of Virginia Beach.

Mortgage rates edge up; Housing market still slow

Record-low mortgage rates failed to pull the housing market out of its funk. Now rates are inching higher, but don't blame them if home sales stay sluggish.

Mortgage rates edge up; Housing market still slow

Average mortgage rates edge up from historic lows; No relief seen for limping housing market

Beazer Homes’ Presentation at the Credit Suisse Homebuilding and Building Products Conference to be Webcast Live on ...

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Beazer Homes USA, Inc. (NYSE: BZH) (www.beazer.com) will present at the 2010 Credit Suisse Global Credit Products Conference in Miami Beach, on Thursday, September 16, 2010 at 8:00 am EDT. The presentation will be audio broadcast live on Beazer Homes’ website, www.beazer.com. To access the broadcast and presentation ...

Mortgage Rates Inch Higher

RISMEDIA, September 10, 2010—Mortgage rates moved higher this week, with the average conforming 30-year fixed mortgage rate climbing to 4.58%, according to Bankrate.com’s weekly national survey. The average 30-year fixed mortgage has an average of 0.37 discount and origination points.…

Real Estate Shares For Yield-Hungry Investors

Looking for attractive dividend yields? Forget bonds and consider the preferred stocks of real estate companies.

Starwood Property Trust to Present at the Rodman & Renshaw Annual Global Investment Conference

Starwood Property Trust today announced that Leo Huang, Managing Director and Head of Real Estate Fixed Income, will present at the Rodman & Renshaw Annual Global Investment Conference. Â The presentation is scheduled to begin on September 14, 2010 at 11:15 AM ET at the New York Palace Hotel.

City Keeps Property Taxes Flat; Will Use Fund Balance To Cover Costs

Property taxes will stay the same for Abilene residents.

Realtor profile: Judy Glazer

Name: Judy Glazer Company: Weichert Potomac Address: 7821 Tuckerman Lane, Potomac, MD 20854 Phone: 301/765-3399 Fax: 301/983-9389 E-mail: judyglzr@yahoo.com Website: www.glazerhomes.com Year started: 2008 How did you get started in real estate? I had made a job change that did not work out and found myself in need of a ...

169 homes destroyed in Colorado wildfire

169 homes destroyed in Colorado wildfire By DAN ELLIOTT and P. SOLOMON BANDA The Associated Press Updated Sep 9, 2010 11:24AM MDT BOULDER, Colo. • Hundreds of residents evacuated by a wildfire that has destroyed at least 169 houses in the Colorado foothills were being temporarily allowed back to their homes Thursday. Firefighters were also working to make progress containing the fire ahead of ...

Realtor profile: Hans Wydler

Name: Hans Wydler Company: Long & Foster Real Estate Address: 4733 Bethesda Ave., Bethesda, MD 20814 Phone: 301/986-6405 Fax: 202/318-9105 E-mail: Hans@WydlerBrothers.com Website: www.WydlerBrothers.com Year started: 2001 How did you get started in real estate? I started out as an investor. In looking for suitable properties, I spoke to a ...

Realtor profile: Leslie Wilder

Name: Leslie Wilder Company: McEnearney Associates Inc. Address: 4720-A Lee Highway, Arlington, VA 22207 Phone: 703/717-6360 Fax: 703/717-5763 E-mail: info@3wilders.com Website: www.3wilders.com Year started: 2003 How did you get started in real estate? I was in public relations in the aviation industry for more than 10 years and decided to ...

Mortgage rates edge up this week from decades low

WASHINGTON -- Mortgage rates mostly edged up this week as investors' fears about the economy eased. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac says the average rate for a 30-year fixed loan was 4.

Mortgage rates edge up to 4.35 percent

WASHINGTON (AP) — Mortgage rates mostly edged up last week as investors’ fears about the economy eased. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac says the average rate for a 30-year fixed loan was 4.35 percent, up from 4.32 percent the week before. It was only the second rise in the past 12 weeks.

Real estate licenses fall for 30th month in a row

The ranks of real estate agents in the state are thinning, with the number seeking to get or keep a license falling steadily for the past 2 1/2 years. The California Department of Real Estate’s latest data show that the number of licensees in...

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Avg. mortgage rate up to 4.35 pct. off decades-low

Mortgage rates mostly edged up last week as investors' fears about the economy eased.

Avg. mortgage rate up to 4.35 pct. off decades-low

Mortgage rates mostly edged up last week as investors' fears about the economy eased. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac says the average rate for a 30-year fixed loan was 4.35 percent, up from 4.32 percent the week before.

Avg. mortgage rate up to 4.35 pct. off decades-low

WASHINGTON -- Mortgage rates mostly edged up last week as investors' fears about the economy eased. Business - Mortgages - Financial Services - United States - Mortgage loan

Sterling Homes Development Corporation Launches New Web Site

Sterling Homes Development Corporation, a custom home builder specializing in new home construction and home renovation, is pleased to announce the launch of its new and improved Web site http://www.sterlinghomesdev.com.

Real Estate Mogul Elie Hirschfeld Competes in East River Swim and Mighty Hamptons Triathlon

New York real estate tycoon, Elie Hirschfeld, President of Hirschfeld Properties, LLC, continues to fiercely conquer the New York sports scene by participating in two strenuous athletic events back to back all in the name of charity. Â Hirschfeld will first participate in the East River swim under the Brooklyn Bridge in support of the non-profit Swim Free on September 11 only to head out to Long ...

Homes proposals to be rejected

PLANS to build a number of homes in a picturesque Suffolk village look set to be rejected after nearly 100 letters of objection were received.

Real estate agents produce video show

Those involved in the real estate industry who aren't having fun due to the recent downturn in the housing market might want to check out ReMax of Barrington agents Kathy Pinkus and Judy Gibbons' video webcast, "The Real Estate Chics." Pinkus and Gibbons give real estate advice and also offer a healthy dose of discussion about shopping, shoes, fashion, restaurants and other topics.

Mortgage rates bounce back

Mortgage rates rose off last week's record lows, while borrowers remain locked in "pause mode."

Home equity loan rates for Sept. 9, 2010

Here are the average home equity rates from Bankrate's weekly survey of large banks and thrifts.

Property auctions have many advantages for buyers

Property auctions have become increasingly popular with both buyers and sellers - Charles Robinson offers his top tips on what to expect if you're bidding at one.

Historic homes wheeled out of VA footprint

Homes that were initially slated to be demolished in the VA Hospital footprint are being saved, after all. The city says about 100 historic homes in Mid City will be moved off their foundations and placed in other neighborhoods across the city. In June, Mayor Mitch Landrieu asked the state to halt housing demolitions in that area. There was concern the state moved too quickly and demolished ...

Realtor NEWS

The Web site for Goshen resident Jean Cotter Costanzo www.myrealestatejeannie.com was chosen nationally as real estate “Site of the Day” by Realty Times for Aug. 2.

Recently Published Book 'The House Hunt – A Guide To Buying Your First House' By Central Illinois Realtor® Greg McCoy ...

Greg McCoy, local Realtor® and author of The House Hunt – A Guide To Buying Your First House was interviewed for a story on New Home Buyers written by Dan Rafter, online journalist and blogger for ChicagoNow, a website operated by the Chicago Tribune.

Real-estate brokerage suspended by regulators

State regulators have suspended the real-estate licenses of Michael Hellickson and his Pierce County firm, charging he engaged in a host of dishonest practices that took advantage of struggling homeowners.

Realtor acheives status of 'Green Designation'

Aggie Shehadeh, broker/owner of Castle Gate Realty, has been awarded the National Association of REALTORS®' Green Designation, the only green real estate professional designation recognized by NAR.

Real estate firm says sex sells, even when houses aren't

A real estate agency says it is possible to move luxury homes in this market. All you need are sexy agents.

ING Property Trust sells and buys at $10 5m

ING Property Trust has sold retail property in Manukau and bought property in St Lukes, both Auckland transactions valued at the same price.The listed company yesterday announced an unconditional sale of 792 Great South Rd in...

Homes in Sedgemoor raises money by knitting teddies

HOMES in Sedgemoor has raised £120 for the Stroke Association by knitting teddies for children around the world.

Indiabulls Financial launches special home loan scheme

Financial services provider Indiabulls Financial Services today launched special home loan scheme at 8.5 per cent for the salaried class.

Australian Home-Loan Approvals Climb 1.7%

Australian home-loan approvals rose in July, increasing the central bank’s scope to resume interest- rate increases in coming quarters.

Home Loan Applications Drop; Mortgage Rates Up

The Mortgage Bankers Association Says Applications Fell 1.5 Percent From Last Week While Rates Inched Up 0.07 Percent

Mortgage Lending Down 1.5 Pct as Rates Inch Up

Mortgage applications fall 1.5 percent as rates tick up from lowest level in decades Mortgage - Business - Financial Services - United States - Loan

Homes still without power in Cameron, Willacy Counties

Thousands of homes and businesses are still without electricity more than 36 hours after Tropical Storm Hermine tore through the Rio Grande Valley.

Red Deer realtor running for city council

A Red Deer commercial realtor is adding his name to the list of city councillor candidates.