Investor Report: Bailout to Aid Investors Jun 23, 2009
Real Estate News and Advice ... That's true, but Congress included some important tax items in the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act that could be of immediate use by owners and developers of investment real estate ... On top of all this, the law extended the energy efficiency tax credit for commercial and residential real estate through 2013, along with credits for single family home retrofits that are installed during 2009. (RealtyTimes)
Sunstone Hospitality Management Named Manager of Riverside, Calif. Marriott Hotel by New Owner, Pinnacle Hotels USA Jun 23, 2009
Except for historical information, the matters discussed in this press release are forward-looking statements that are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results to differ materially, including the volatility of the national economy, economic conditions generally and the hotel and real estate markets specifically, the war in Iraq, international and geopolitical difficulties or health concerns, governmental actions, legislative and regulatory changes,... (PR Newswire)
Real Estate Outlook: Housing Starts Are Up Again Jun 23, 2009
Real Estate News and Advice ... Kenneth R. Harney writes an award-winning, nationally-syndicated column on housing and real estate from Washington, D.C. He is also managing director of the National Real Estate Development Center, a professional education company ... He is the author of two books on mortgage finance and real estate. (RealtyTimes)
Treat Every Buyer Like the Gold Mine He Might Be Jun 23, 2009
Real Estate News and Advice ... Jennifer Allan is the author of Sell with Soul: Creating an Extraordinary Career in Real Estate without Losing Your Friends, Your Principles or Your Self-Respect, as well as a number of eBooks including The Seduction of Your SOI: Generating Business and Referrals from the Very Important People Who Know You, Dorky Announcement Letters - DEDORKED ... Jennifer began her writing career after ten years of selling real estate successfully in Denver, Colorado. (RealtyTimes)
Washington Report: U.S. Financial Regulatory System Jun 22, 2009
Real Estate News and Advice ... It was the unveiling of President Obama's far-reaching plans to reform the U.S. financial regulatory system - including important changes affecting home mortgages and real estate ... For example, it would become the sole regulator for RESPA - the federal Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act. (RealtyTimes)
Knowing When Homeowners Should Abandon Ship Jun 22, 2009
Real Estate News and Advice ... Real estate agents are often the best qualified to assist homeowners with the short sale option ... I believe homeowners should fight to keep their homes and real estate professionals should help them as much as possible. (RealtyTimes)
Selling Home May Be Influenced by What Buyers Can't See Jun 19, 2009
Real Estate News and Advice ... She is the publisher of Live Fit Magazine, an online publication that features information on real estate/finance, physical fitness, travel, and philanthropy ... She holds a California real estate license. (RealtyTimes)
OneMove(TM) Announces Stock Based Compensation Jun 19, 2009
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - June 18, 2009) - OneMove Technologies Inc. (TSX VENTURE: - ), which provides a leading web-based real estate transaction platform, announced today that its board of directors has approved the issuance of common shares of the company to senior members of its staff in lieu of compensation ... OneMove Technologies Inc. (TSX VENTURE: - ) is a real estate transaction platform ... Through econveyance(TM), a leading edge web-based conveyancing software... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
I Think I've Blown it with My SOI: Can I Recover Their Support? Jun 18, 2009
Real Estate News and Advice ... Of course, then the agent needs to follow it up with action - he needs to BE a non-referral-begging friend who happens to be a real estate agent ... Coffee dates, casual emails, dinner parties - whatever socializing feels comfortable with the various members of his SOI. Oh, and he doesn't mention his real estate career unless it's appropriate, but strives to come across as a happy, enthusiastic, reliable, dependable, generally cool person who is probably a... (RealtyTimes)
The 1031 Exchange in Today's Market Jun 18, 2009
Real Estate News and Advice ... What is a 1031 tax-deferred exchange as it relates to the real estate investment and why is it so valuable ... Anderson: The point of owning real estate is to have it appreciate in value and if you want to change that or sell that property, you may have a substantial tax liability as a result through capital gains taxes, both state and federal. (RealtyTimes)
Life sciences session planned for Buffalo Jun 17, 2009
Stay up to date on the latest news from within the commercial real estate industry. News, analysis and ideas that defy the odds and the times. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Real Estate Outlook: Mortgage Rates and Inflation Jun 16, 2009
Real Estate News and Advice ... Most of the key economic indicators for real estate continue to be at least moderately positive -- home sales are up, prices are stabilizing or up, unsold inventories are down, and even new unemployment filings are down slightly ... Kenneth R. Harney writes an award-winning, nationally-syndicated column on housing and real estate from Washington, D.C. He is also managing director of the National Real Estate Development Center, a professional education company. (RealtyTimes)
More Women Making Impact on Custom Home Building Market Jun 16, 2009
Real Estate News and Advice ... Women are more often heads of state, secretaries of state and practitioners of real estate," he added. "But, so few are actual builders. (RealtyTimes)
“Touching” Your Sphere of Influence versus “Impressing” them Jun 16, 2009
Real Estate News and Advice ... After all, Real Estate is a Numbers Game (blech), so the more people who get touched by us, the more often, the better, right ... In either case, that means only a few dozen people in our whole city need to think enough of us to entrust us with their precious real estate business. (RealtyTimes)
Government Programs Worth the Effort But Check Details Jun 16, 2009
Real Estate News and Advice ... You may have to ponder the details a bit, but the experience is useful in learning how to gain whatever advantage governments offer real estate owners. (RealtyTimes)
Creating Daily Success in Real Estate Jun 16, 2009
Real Estate News and Advice ... There are three disciplines that must be done daily in real estate for success; working on growth, administration, and working ON your business ... We are all really employees of our own little real estate business. (RealtyTimes)
Accept Nothing Less Than Excellence Jun 5, 2009
Real Estate News and Advice ... Knowing the real estate business and knowing the areas that are most important to be personally skilled at can raise your performance ... As a Champion Real Estate Agent, the fundamentals are prospecting, lead follow-up, presentation, objection handling, and closing skills in the sales process. (RealtyTimes)
Part 2: The 'Ins and 'Outs of Loan Modifications: Protecting Yourself and Your Real Estate Jun 5, 2009
Real Estate News and Advice ... Note: To follow is an excerpt of a second interview with Bob Diamond, a practicing real estate attorney, real estate developer, and published author of three books on foreclosure investing ... Essa: (co-host J. Dean Essa): Do you think there is a greater likelihood that more businesses will have trouble meeting their obligations on commercial real estate loans. (RealtyTimes)
Going Green May Help Sell Your Home Jun 5, 2009
Real Estate News and Advice ... Once you've done this, compare your utility bills so that you can show the reduction to your real estate agent ... She is the publisher of Live Fit Magazine, an online publication that features information on real estate/finance, physical fitness, travel, and philanthropy. (RealtyTimes)
Hot Market: Sarasota Enjoys "Up" on Pendings and Prices Jun 5, 2009
Real Estate News and Advice ... "Last month we saw a lot of major positive signs in our local real estate market," said 2009 SAR President Bill Geller on the SAR web site ... Mr. Carr has covered real estate since 1989. (RealtyTimes)
We Want More Contemporary and Younger Speakers! Jun 4, 2009
Real Estate News and Advice ... In a life of real estate, it has always been my goal to overcome objections, but how do you overcome this one ... When you had a buyer who was presented with an ever-decreasing inventory of real estate at higher prices, they became panicked to buy. (RealtyTimes)
ZAIO Files First Quarter Financial Statements Jun 2, 2009
Such statements are subject to risk factors associated with the real estate industry, and the overall economy in both Canada and the United States. The Company believes that the expectations reflected in this news release are reasonable but actual results may be affected by a variety of variables and may be materially different from the results or events predicted in the forward-looking statements. (Canada Newswire)
Folic acid offers more protection than thought Jun 2, 2009
Unable to submit Real Estate, Services, and Business Investements at this time. Map the Valley. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Lender still committed to latest Buckhead tower Jun 2, 2009
Speculation has been rampant within Atlanta s commercial real estate community that Manulife would foreclose on the Phipps Tower project. But Tina Acranis, an assistant vice president in Manulife s real estate division, said in an e-mail that the project will be finished ... Like most companies in the real estate industry, Crescent Resources has been impacted by the economic downturn, Art Fields, Crescent s chief executive officer, said in an e-mail released by the company. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Emphasis on Social Norms Will Help Brokerages in the Long Run Jun 2, 2009
Real Estate News and Advice ... Owners, managers, and brokers of real estate companies could profit from paying attention to what he has to say ... Many real estate companies some consciously, others unwittingly have been a part of this trend. (RealtyTimes)
Real Estate Outlook: Consumer Confidence Rising Jun 2, 2009
Real Estate News and Advice ... If rising sales, rising consumer confidence, and rising new construction are keys to a rebound ahead in the home real estate market, it looks like we're well into recovery mode ... Kenneth R. Harney writes an award-winning, nationally-syndicated column on housing and real estate from Washington, D.C. He is also managing director of the National Real Estate Development Center, a professional education company. (RealtyTimes)
Helping Clients Estimate Their Affordability Range Jun 1, 2009
Real Estate News and Advice ... Traditionally, real estate and mortgage professionals have encouraged homeowners to stretch to shop for homes at the upper end of their affordability range ... What we as real estate professionals can learn from this example is that home financing eligibility guidelines are just that guidelines, ballpark figures to get the conversation going. (RealtyTimes)
Condo Trends: Come Home to the Mall Jun 1, 2009
Real Estate News and Advice ... "The previous firms pretty much only marketed on the Miraval Spa. It was all about the spa, and it wasn't that much about the real estate," senior managing director James Lansill told the Observer ... Mr. Carr has covered real estate since 1989. (RealtyTimes)
Hands Off Thomas May 31, 2009
accuses her of belonging to a "Latino KKK without the hoods or the nooses," the same part of you that wanted to move to Canada when celebrated the "real America" mentally revisits the Toronto real estate listings. But the worst possible tactic in the outrage wars is for Sotomayor's defenders to begrudge or belittle Clarence Thomas. (Slate)
Foreclosures Gaining Buyer Interest: Inspect Before You Buy May 29, 2009
Real Estate News and Advice ... com and RealtyTrac, a recent survey shows that 55 percent of U.S. adults are at least somewhat likely to consider a foreclosed home when buying real estate ... Inspect before you buy is a good motto for any real estate transaction but even more so with a home that has been foreclosed and possibly sitting vacant for long periods of time. (RealtyTimes)
Investor Report: Gorilla Housing May 29, 2009
Real Estate News and Advice ... The company is not after massive, quick profits, Helmick told Realty Times in an interview last week, but instead seeks to churn out consistent, steady gross profits of around 9 percent after paying real estate commissions and other expenses ... Kenneth R. Harney writes an award-winning, nationally-syndicated column on housing and real estate from Washington, D.C. He is also managing director of the National Real Estate Development Center, a professional education... (RealtyTimes)
Hot Market: Charleston SC Sets Up For Strong Recovery May 29, 2009
Real Estate News and Advice ... Mr. Carr has covered real estate since 1989 ... Got a personal real estate issue. (RealtyTimes)
Convey Your Competitive Advantage in Prospect Presentations May 29, 2009
Real Estate News and Advice ... Defining your unique competitive position To differentiate yourself in the field of real estate sales you need to create, define, and consistently convey a competitive position that positively distinguishes you from your competition ... In the real estate world, results are the name of the game. (RealtyTimes)
Looking for Advice? May 28, 2009
Real Estate News and Advice ... Real estate was my life ... I graduated from college and immediately went to work as a real estate broker to get financially healthy again. (RealtyTimes)
Millions of Foreclosures, More Renters and Multi-Family Sales May 27, 2009
Real Estate News and Advice ... Agents today seeking to learn all that they need to know about multi-family properties are earning the Multi-Family Specialist real estate designation ... Educational Solution: Multi-Family Specialist (MFS) is the only certification and designation available to real estate agents which is specifically geared toward multi-family properties. (RealtyTimes)
Seniors Only: Surviving the Economic Crisis with a Reverse Mortgage May 27, 2009
Real Estate News and Advice. May 27, 2009. (RealtyTimes)
HOA Directors Have Great Authority, But It Is Not Unlimited May 27, 2009
Real Estate News and Advice ... Bob Hunt is a director of the National Association of Realtors and is author of the recently published book, "Real Estate the Ethical Way." A graduate of Princeton with a master's degree from UCLA in philosophy, Hunt has served as a U.S. Marine, Realtor association president in South Orange County, and director of the California Association of Realtors, and is an award-winning Realtor ... Real Estate News Network. (RealtyTimes)
FULL STORY-> May 22, 2009
Real Estate News and Advice ... The National Association of Realtors is reporting that commercial real estate is ailing, worsened by the recent economic downturn ... Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist, said commercial real estate has been hit by a double whammy. (RealtyTimes)
Investor Report: Debt Restructuring May 22, 2009
Real Estate News and Advice ... Loan modifications and principal reductions are big news for homeowners, but what about real estate investors who own apartment buildings, strip shopping centers, and small office buildings ... In fact, according to Hornik, far more loan modifications involving writeoffs of portions of existing mortgage debts are needed in commercial real estate right now. (RealtyTimes)
Understanding The Process May 22, 2009
Real Estate News and Advice ... As real estate salespeople, we are helping people achieve the great "American Dream" ... Most real estate salespeople have never studied sales. (RealtyTimes)
Hot Market: Orlando Home Sales Soaring May 22, 2009
Real Estate News and Advice ... "Orlando homebuyers are getting back into the market and taking advantage of the improved affordability," says ORRA President Les Simmonds, L.G. Simmonds Real Estate Corp. "Lower prices, record low interest rates, and a vast selection of homes give homebuyers increased buying power, making it an excellent time to buy a home. This is especially true for first-time buyers who are eligible for the $8,000 first-time homebuyer tax credit." ... Mr. Carr has covered real... (RealtyTimes)
China, Canada, Spain on copyright piracy watch list May 21, 2009
" Copyright piracy also remains a severe problem in Mexico, which lacks penalties to deter copyright pirates, the caucus said. "Just as we don't allow cars to be stolen off the lots of Ford or GM dealerships, we cannot allow movies, music and computer programs to be stolen from motion picture studios, recording studios and software manufacturers," said Representative Adam Schiff a Democrat from California whose district includes several major movie studios. "Many do not understand that ideas,... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Canadian couples pulling together on money issues May 21, 2009
Other factors affecting Canadians who say their financial condition has worsened include underemployment (34 per cent), job loss (32 per cent) and declining real estate values (30 per cent). Sixteen per cent of survey respondents indicated that either they or their spouse have lost a job in the last year. (Canada Newswire)
The big Canadian borrowing squeeze May 20, 2009
Finding financing for commercial real estate seems to have become much like a game of musical chairs: When the music stops, there just are not enough seats to go around ... At the same time, banks and other lenders, facing enormous losses from their investments in mortgage-backed securities, either stopped lending on commercial real estate entirely or returned to traditional balance sheet lending ... Real estate financing falls into three distinct categories: construction financing, permanent... (Globe and Mail -- Business)
TD continues to work the U.S. angle May 20, 2009
Its losses are widening because of provisions for loan losses on its option adjustable rate mortgage portfolio, higher non-performing assets, writedowns, and costs associated with repossessed real estate. The bank said it had total cash and cash equivalents of $1. (Globe and Mail)
Pillar To Post Partners with Closing.com to Reach Consumers Online May 20, 2009
Major Home Inspection Franchisor joins the Web's Largest Source for Real Estate Closing Services ... com, the most comprehensive source for real estate closing services on the Web, to promote its services to consumers and real estate professionals online ... com is a new Web site that makes it easy to find and compare real estate closing services by geographic area. (PR Newswire)
CEOs of Leading Design and Construction Firms Say Stimulus Package Not That Stimulating May 20, 2009
Real Estate News and Advice ... It is very apparent that ARRA funds will not and cannot replace the loss of private sector investments and activities in capital projects for the remainder of year," Casso pointed out. Furthermore, in many cases the CEOs are seeing stimulus funds barely able to replace the loss of state-funded projects. "Couple this with the growing concern of over-reaching by the federal government with regard to new requirements on such things as financial disclosures,... (RealtyTimes)
Deere Reports Second-Quarter Earnings of $472 Million May 20, 2009
" At the same time, the global recession and volatile foreign exchange rates have put pressure on overall results. "Clearly, operations dependent on construction activity and consumer spending are feeling the full impact of the sharp downturn," Lane said. Also of note, the company has continued to benefit from a strong liquidity position and access to global capital markets on a competitive basis. Summary of Operations Net sales of the worldwide equipment operations decreased 17 percent for the... (Canada Newswire)
Seven Tips to Surviving the Inspection May 19, 2009
Real Estate News and Advice ... When you're new, inspections are an excellent opportunity to further your real estate education ... You must have a great handyman in your back pocket to be a great real estate agent. (RealtyTimes)
Real Estate Outlook: Mixed Bag May 19, 2009
Real Estate News and Advice ... As Lawrence Yun, the chief economist for the National Association of Realtors puts it, the real estate market today is "bifurcated," with fire-sale low prices in foreclosure transactions that are co-existing with much higher, more normal prices in the same metropolitan area for non-distressed properties ... Kenneth R. Harney writes an award-winning, nationally-syndicated column on housing and real estate from Washington, D.C. He is also managing director of the... (RealtyTimes)
Quebec housing starts to achieve 40,000 in 2009 May 19, 2009
0 525 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2008 47,901 19,778 79,402 210,775 n/a n/a ------------------------------------------------------------ Quebec 2009(F) 40,000 16,600 70,000 207,200 n/a n/a ------------------------------------------------------------ 2010(F) 41,350 17,850 77,000 207,500 n/a n/a ------------------------------------------------------------------------- n/a: Not applicable MLS(R) is a registered trademark of the Canadian Real Estate... (Canada Newswire)
Lowe's optimistic even as profit falls 22% May 19, 2009
Real solutions for your real estate needs. Choose from the selections below. (USA Today -- Money)
Government Spending Means Local Opportunity May 19, 2009
Real Estate News and Advice ... The effort will add value to your community, neighbourhood and real estate ... Real estate was a significant element in the downturn and it is poised to be important on the upswing. (RealtyTimes)
The 20/50/30 Rule May 16, 2009
Real Estate News and Advice ... Dirk Zeller is a sought out speaker, celebrated author and CEO of Real Estate Champions ... The Real Estate community has embraced and praised his six best-selling books; Your First Year in Real Estate, Success as a Real Estate Agent for Dummies, The Champion Real Estate Agent, The Champion Real Estate Team, Telephone Sales for Dummies, Successful Time Management for Dummies, and over 300 articles in print. (RealtyTimes)
"Mulch" Improved: Homeowners Spruce Up Landscape and Increase Home Value May 16, 2009
Real Estate News and Advice ... She is the publisher of Live Fit Magazine, an online publication that features information on real estate/finance, physical fitness, travel, and philanthropy ... She holds a California real estate license. (RealtyTimes)
Acquiring Knowledge about Your Marketplace May 16, 2009
Real Estate News and Advice ... Real estate is like any other competitive endeavor ... Often, new construction builders, particularly in very robust markets, don't submit their inventory into MLS. Agents also sometimes sell properties themselves or in-house, and those sales are not submitted to MLS. However, the MLS, in most markets, covers more than 95% of all marketplace sales, and it represents the surest indicator of real estate activity in your region. (RealtyTimes)
Canada Sales of Existing Homes Increase 11 Percent, the Most in Five Years May 15, 2009
Sales rose 11 percent from the previous month on a seasonally adjusted basis to 34,838 units, the Canadian Real Estate Association said today in a statement from Ottawa ... From a year ago, existing sales declined 12 percent, the real estate groups report today said. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Whiterock REIT Announces 2009 First Quarter Results, Posts Increased FFO and AFFO per Unit May 14, 2009
TORONTO, May 14 /CNW/ - Whiterock Real Estate Investment Trust ("Whiterock") today announced financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2009 ... 77 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Balance sheet highlights for Whiterock as at March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008 are as follows: (in $000's) March 31, 2009 December 31, 2008... (Canada Newswire)
Boomers Prefer to Age in Place, but Growing Numbers Head to Age-Restricted Communities May 13, 2009
Real Estate News and Advice ... While his principal consulting focuses are public speaking and media relations development and content delivery and management, Peter is also the host of the Voice America Network's weekly radio program, "Income Property Investment Talk," a one-hour program that brings the powerhouses of commercial and residential real estate to property investors every Wednesday at 11 a.m. EST. ... Real Estate News Network. (RealtyTimes)
More Than Real Estate Now May 13, 2009
Real Estate News and Advice ... You're not just in the business of real estate now, you're also repairing the damaged integrity of the real estate business ... And if you're an ethical real estate or mortgage pro reading this, you know I'm not talking about you. (RealtyTimes)
How to Chase Away Your Perfectly Qualified, Loyal Buyers May 12, 2009
Real Estate News and Advice ... Next time you're hanging out with a group of real estate agents, bring up the topic of whether or not to require buyer pre-approval and/or a buyer agency agreement prior to showing a home ... I disagree with all my heart and I have to ask myself, "Are real estate agents in today's market so darn busy with qualified buyers and motivated sellers that they need to actively turn away those who show up at their doors looking for help?" Wow. (RealtyTimes)
Real Estate Outlook: Economy in Recession May 12, 2009
Real Estate News and Advice ... But are all recessions always horrible times for real estate and home sales ... You might be surprised to find that as long as mortgage money remains available, and home prices are affordable, real estate sometimes can weather recessions better than other segments of the economy. (RealtyTimes)
Earthquakes, Floods, Fires, Avalanches: Another Typical Canadian Year May 12, 2009
Real Estate News and Advice ... Jim Adair is editor of , a business publication for real estate agents and brokers ... He has been writing about Canadian real estate, home building and renovation issues for more than 30 years. (RealtyTimes)
Washington Report: FHA Still Going Strong May 12, 2009
Real Estate News and Advice ... Kenneth R. Harney writes an award-winning, nationally-syndicated column on housing and real estate from Washington, D.C. He is also managing director of the National Real Estate Development Center, a professional education company ... He is the author of two books on mortgage finance and real estate. (RealtyTimes)
A skeptic's guide to Goldman Sachs May 11, 2009
Most of the money was invested in private equity deals, leveraged loans (which finance corporate takeovers or leveraged buyouts) and commercial real estate debt ... 2-billion in securities and real estate as principal investments a decline of 20 per cent from November, 2007, which doesn't seem like a lot, given the collapse in asset prices ... 3-billion in writedowns in real estate and other investments. (Globe and Mail)
