THE INFLUENCE GAME: Health interests fund senators Sep 17, 2009
The center s researchers include only some campaign donations from health insurers in the health category because they lump many health insurers donations into a separate category for insurance, real estate and financial firms ... By comparison, the biggest 2009 donors so far finance, real estate and insurance interests have given 50 million ... From 2005 through this year, 18 percent of his campaign funds have come from the health sector, though he has also relied heavily on donations from... (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Porsch, Hocking run for SL Council Sep 15, 2009
" Compared to other cities its size who may struggle to survive, Storm Lake is well positioned, but Porsch says City leaders need to continue to look forward for growth. Porsch has lived in Storm Lake for 40 years, and served with many community groups and boards. The result, he says, is a diverse perspective on the many different entities that make up the community. Currently he is a board member for Storm Lake United and a member of the Storm Lake School District Foundation as well as a member... (Storm Lake Pilot Tribune, IA)
Downtown developer sued over Illinois project Sep 14, 2009
Downtown developer sued over Illinois project - Phoenix Business Journal. for free extra services. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Parade of Homes showcases builders' new and remodeled homes Sep 14, 2009
The annual Parade of Homes is one of the largest real estate events in the Cedar Valley and is expected to attract thousands of potential home buyers. The Northeast Iowa Homebuilders Association and Courier Communications are sponsors of the event. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Piscataqua Fine Arts closing doors in Portsmouth Sep 10, 2009
Thursday September 10, 2009. ideal for local print makers. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Economist warns of higher taxes, inflation, interest rates Sep 10, 2009
Commercial real estate is the weakest part of the economy, and it s weakening locally and regionally, Goss said. Retail sales likely won t improve for the upcoming Christmas holiday shopping season. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Fed survey shows US recession may be over Sep 10, 2009
In the commercial real estate market, demand stayed weak, and construction fell in all parts of the country. And the job market was still sickly all over the nation. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Palm to release cheaper sibling of Pre smart phone Sep 10, 2009
As on the Pre, the real estate between the screen and keyboard also will be touch-sensitive for navigating the device. The Pixi will sport a 2-megapixel camera, instead of its sibling's 3-megapixel version, and two small speakers rather than the Pre's single large one. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Fed: consumers cut debt by record $21.6B in July Sep 9, 2009
The Fed's measure of consumer borrowing does not include debt secured by real estate, such as mortgages or home equity loans. Even though the unemployment rate dipped in July, it jumped in August to a 26-year high of 9. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Blagojevich: Words on FBI tape out of context Sep 9, 2009
Blagojevich was asked if he had been naive in bringing Rezko into his circle of advisers after the real estate developer raised campaign money for him ... "But so was Barack Obama." He noted that Rezko raised money for Obama's campaigns and took part in a real estate deal that resulted in Obama buying his Chicago home ... Blagojevich said his wife, Patti, was within the bounds of ethics to accept thousands of dollars in real estate commissions from Rezko because she supplied professional... (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Auction may be risky way to buy house Sep 7, 2009
The word among investing professionals is that now is a good time to invest in real estate, with the market having fallen precipitously from its 2003 peak. Whether buying through auction is the ticket into that market is a matter of judgment. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Council takes steps to sell land to GPC Sep 6, 2009
Boka said the parcels are entirely surrounded by GPC property and should have been transferred to GPC years ago, but the real estate transactions were apparently not recorded properly. What we re doing is just trying to clear that up, he said. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Homeowners prepare for farewell Sep 4, 2009
The city's real estate personnel started talking to the homeowners after the City Council voted June 4, 2007, to replace the bridge ... "Those at the meeting said they preferred installation of ornamental lights instead of regular street lights spanning the new bridge.Logan said the timetable calls for design work to be completed in March 2010, with the council to advertise for bids in April and award a contract in May. Construction will take place from June through November 2010.BREAKOUTThis... (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Supervisors pass agreement regarding Valley Business Park payments Sep 4, 2009
Published: Thursday, September 3, 2009 9:05 AM CDT Members of the Cass County Board of Supervisors approved an agreement between Cass County, Audubon County, the Cass Audubon Border Economic Development Agreement group (CABEDA) and the Valley Business Park Corporation, which states that funds will be used first to pay off a bond issued to purchase real estate near I-80 and Highway 71 which is part of a business park. The supervisors approved the agreement on Wednesday. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
Is Homeownership Good for the Kids? Not Necessarily Sep 3, 2009
Their paper, "Homeownership and Child Welfare," which appears in the summer issue of Real Estate Economics, is drumming up interest in housing-policy circles for calling into question one of the basic rationales for encouraging people to own homes. It's yet another idea like house prices always go up, and down payments aren't that important being re-evaluated in the wake of the housing crash. (Time.com)
PICTURE: Say it ain't so: The Duggars are expecting again Sep 3, 2009
The Duggars live in a 7,000-square-foot house in northwest Arkansas, where they manage commercial real estate property. They say they ll keep welcoming more children as long as Michelle is able to have them. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Meltdown 101: Why banks' struggles have worsened Aug 29, 2009
The biggest failure this year: Colonial Bank, a heavy regional lender in real estate development based in Montgomery, Ala ... Some analysts believe another 100 to 300 banks could fail before the crisis runs its course, largely because of souring loans for commercial real estate. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Fruitland board knocks down damage claim Aug 28, 2009
INDEPENDENT-ENTERPRISE. NEWSPAPERS IN EDUCATION. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Agency that insures bank deposits may need help Aug 27, 2009
Hundreds more banks are expected to fall in coming years because of souring loans for commercial real estate ... Chicago's Corus Bankshares, for example, has staggered for weeks under the weight of bad real estate loans. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
State sues tech companies Aug 25, 2009
Lawsuit filed against tech companies - Denver Business Journal. for free extra services. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Paris-themed fundraiser nets $6,000 for MSKI Aug 25, 2009
Dave Carroll of Cramer Real Estate was the auctioneer. The centerpiece of the auction was a gold and silver charm necklace titled Champs-lyses, created and donated by Wolfe. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
America's 10 Best Places to Grow Up Aug 24, 2009
View new featured homes, townhomes, condos and real estate listings for sale in Cedar Rapids, IA. Find new construction, investment properties and luxury homes in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Read reviews for this Tire Store more local Auto Part Stores. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Regulators shut Guaranty Bank, 2nd largest failure Aug 22, 2009
The FDIC last week seized Colonial Bank, a big lender in real estate development, and sold its $20 billion in deposits, 346 branches in five states and about $22 billion of its assets to BB&T Corp. ... While losses on home mortgages may be leveling off, delinquencies on commercial real estate loans remain a hot spot of potential trouble, experts say ... That is a reflection of the local real estate market, whose distress has rippled throughout the economy there. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
With credit tight, Fed extends consumer loan plan Aug 18, 2009
The part geared toward boosting new commercial real estate lending will run through June, because of the extra time typically needed to complete such deals ... "There is no doubt that credit standards remain tight, the commercial real estate market is under stress and the asset-backed paper market is still gummed up," said Sal Guatieri, an economist at BMO Capital Markets ... Businesses use these loans to finance such activities as buying shopping centers and other real estate. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Credit trends improve for most credit card issuers Aug 18, 2009
Unemployment remains high and will remain elevated for months and the average household wealth is lower due to falling real estate values. "It doesn't appear that the recovery in the economy, which seems to be in place at the moment, is going to do anything to change those metrics," he said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Hot Market: Iowa City Market Insulated and Growing Aug 14, 2009
Real Estate News and Advice ... The real estate market in Iowa City, IA is once again moving forward, as sales in July outpaced year-over-year numbers in 2008 ... While not one of the largest markets in the country, Iowa City has found itself weathering the real estate downturn compared to other small cities. (RealtyTimes)
A tighter rein on faith-based initiatives Aug 14, 2009
from the June 12, 2006 edition. A court ruling last week against an Iowa prison program insists upon church-state separation. (Yahoo News -- Church-State Issues)
Fantasy football millionaire offers draft tips Aug 13, 2009
He's so far invested some, put some away and bought some real estate. But he's concerned about the economy and so is in no rush to quit any of his jobs. (Anchorage Daily News)
First Federal Bankshares, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year End Results and Resignation of Chief Executive Officer Aug 12, 2009
The decrease was partially due to the aforementioned sale of the Grinnell, Iowa, branch, the aforementioned bulk sale of mortgage loans and planned run-off in the Bank's commercial real estate portfolio ... 68 ==================== ===== ===== FIRST FEDERAL BANKSHARES, INC. and SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (unaudited) Three months Twelve months ended ended June 30 June 30 ------------------------- ------- ------- (Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)... (PR Newswire)
Stocks fall as traders lock in profits after rally Aug 11, 2009
Banks still have billions of dollars in bad debt and the Fed said in a snapshot of economic conditions at the end of July that commercial real estate activity continues to weaken. Analysts are still concerned about how and when policymakers will withdraw the enormous support the Fed implemented in the fall to prop up the financial system and the overall economy. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Plane, copter collide over Hudson; 9 believed dead Aug 9, 2009
The address is shared by a real estate company run by Steven Altman, of Ambler, Pa. A woman who answered the telephone Saturday at Altman's home hung up, and police wouldn't let reporters enter a private driveway leading to the home. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Regulators close 3 banks in Fla., Ore.; total 72 Aug 8, 2009
While losses on home mortgages may be stabilizing, delinquencies on commercial real estate loans remain a trouble spot, especially for regional banks that hold large amounts of the high-risk loans. The number of banks on the FDIC's list of problem institutions leaped to 305 in the first quarter _ the highest number since 1994 during the savings and loan crisis _ from 252 in the fourth quarter. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
North Central Bancshares, Inc. Announces Preliminary Results for Second Quarter 2009 Aug 8, 2009
The increase in noninterest expense was primarily due to an increase in FDIC insurance expense, offset by a decrease on impairment on other real estate owned ... 8 million of one-to-four family real estate representing a decrease of $13 ... 3 million of commercial real estate loans representing a decrease of $2. (PR Newswire)
Generations draw together through family-published cookbooks Aug 5, 2009
NEWSPAPERS IN EDUCATION. Wednesday, July 22, 2009 10:00 PM PDT. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
House votes to clamp limits on Wall Street bonuses Aug 1, 2009
Real solutions for your real estate needs. Choose from the selections below. (USA Today -- Money)
Lee Enterprises reports results for third fiscal quarter Jul 31, 2009
9 percent and real estate decreased 35 ... 0 percent and real estate decreased 32. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Officials say early rally numbers up, despite recession Jul 31, 2009
Connie Ruebel, a Realtor with The Real Estate Center in Sturgis, said she is handling far fewer rally house rentals than in past years. She said some local residents who have rented out homes and vendor spaces have reported cancellations from bikers and vendors. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Shalla takes awards in cattle & swine Jul 30, 2009
Sister Stefaney is currently a University of Northern Iowa student majoring in real estate. Doug said he and his daughter pick out her 4-H projects together. (Kalona News, IA)
Gulf Alternative Energy to buy Iowa plant Jul 29, 2009
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CNBC: Hawaii 49th for business Jul 28, 2009
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Details scant in venture with IAC, NBC's Silverman Jul 28, 2009
Last year, IAC trimmed down to its core assets, spinning off the home shopping site HSN Inc., time-share business Interval Leisure Group Inc., ticket provider Ticketmaster and lending and real estate business Tree. com Inc.. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Regulators shut 6 Ga banks, 1 in New York state Jul 25, 2009
Most of the failures have involved banks in the Atlanta area, where the collapse of the real estate market brought economic dislocation ... While losses on home mortgages may be leveling off, delinquencies on commercial real estate loans remain a hot spot of potential trouble, FDIC officials say. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
QCR Holdings, Inc. Announces Earnings for Second Quarter of 2009 Jul 25, 2009
Mr. Hultquist added, "While we are displeased with the consolidated bottom-line results, we were able to maintain strong levels of net interest income and noninterest income considering the economic environment. Net interest income for the six months ended June 30, 2009 totaled $24.2 million, which is an increase of $2.9 million, or nearly 14%, from $21.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008. Our ability to effectively manage our cost of funds in this environment has been critical to... (Primezone Releases)
Texas Ranks Second In CNBC List Of Top States For Business Jul 24, 2009
Real Estate Headlines. Gray Television, Inc. - Copyright 2002-2009 - Designed by Gray Interactive Media - Powered by Clickability. (KWTX.com, TX)
Crazy Days has Bike Keokuk theme this year Jul 23, 2009
Crazy Days participating businesses and sponsors are: Alley Cat, Cahill-Pribyl Jewelry , Christian Science Society ng Room, Clothes Encounters, Corvaia Furniture ance, County Market, Courtyard Books, Daily Gate City, Family Discount Furniture, Family Discount Shoes, Fazes Consignment Shop, Great River Gallery m Framing, Hartt Apparel, Johnson-Schmidt Menswear, Keaslings Pharmacy , Keokuk Farm Supply, Keokuk Pet Center, KOKX Radio, KSB Bank, KSB Insurance, Little Black Dress, Luds Barbeque,... (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Sale of Iowa kosher slaughterhouse approved Jul 21, 2009
SHF Industries will take on the meatpacking operation, all the trademarks and brands of the Agriprocessors kosher meat operation, and may "investigate and evaluate" buying some of Rubashkin's holdings in Postville, including his bankrupt real estate firm, Nevel Properties. As a condition of the sale, SHF Industries had to disclose any relationship with Agriprocessors or Rubashkin. (Sioux City Journal)
Area housing market dips slightly in second quarter Jul 20, 2009
"I look through the numbers and possibly as high as 10 percent of the sales in the second quarter were REOs, or real estate owned, by banks or what have you," Reisinger said. "Those properties traditionally will sell for quite a bit less than what their value is; they're more by fire sale-type property, so that could have some effect.". (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
About the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Jul 19, 2009
Low hazard employers retail, service, finance, insurance and real estate do not need to keep records or report to OSHA except when they experience a fatality or send three employees to the hospital due to one incident. Men accounted for 89 percent of work-related fatalities in Iowa in 2007. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Supervisors to hear report on GIS system Jul 18, 2009
Cass County Auditor Dale Sunderman said the system would allow individuals access to real estate information about the county the Internet. Sunderman said the meeting was scheduled to see what the current state of the project was, since officials had been working on it for while. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
Rural bankers: Midwest, Plains economy still sick Jul 18, 2009
"Real estate is selling very slowly," said Pete Haddeland, CEO of First National Bank in Mahnomen, Minn ... said real estate agents are telling him "that the inquiries have picked up recently, so maybe the transactions will be forthcoming.". (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
CADCo holds annual meeting Jul 17, 2009
Larsen, a Real Estate agent with Century 21 in Atlanticssince 1987, became a licensed agent in 1978. ADVERTISEMENT. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
Former Muscatine woman begins body building in her 50's (2258) Jul 15, 2009
Prior to her present job, she was a licensed real estate assistant for 12 years, a jewelry store manager for seven years, marketing secretary for a mall management company for two years, and a director of youth employment programs for four years. She married Don Drahos of Cedar Rapids in June 1975. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Movers & Shakers July 13) Jul 13, 2009
Shayla B. Sharp, a real estate sales professional in Corvallis, has joined Keller Williams Mid-Willamette Market Center. Sharp has extensive background in marketing and real estate, and is a graduate of Oregon State University ... Long was chosen for her commitment to the real estate profession and the values and principles essential to it. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
New industrial area sprouting near airport Jul 13, 2009
But those bales will give way to new industrial and commercial buildings if Martinson Real Estate Development and city planners realize their vision for the South Port industrial park ... Martinson Real Estate Development was started by owners of Martinson Construction Co., located along Airline Highway west of the South Port project. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Poll: Would-be homebuyers cautious as layoffs rise Jul 9, 2009
com, an online real estate listing service. The poll also found that Americans generally are skeptical about President Barack Obama's plan to alleviate the foreclosure crisis by giving the lending industry $50 billion in incentives to lower borrowers' monthly payments. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Toxic asset program may be too late to help banks Jul 8, 2009
Fears of a deeper recession, including rising unemployment and falling home values, raise the specter of massive defaults on consumer and commercial real estate loans, analysts said ... He expects that two-thirds of bank losses will be in categories like commercial real estate loans, commercial investment loans and credit cards. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Pilot dies in South Lake Tahoe plane crash Jul 6, 2009
Unable to submit Real Estate, Services, and Business Investements at this time. Map the Valley. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Leaders seek input for state housing policy Jul 3, 2009
In April key leaders representing builders, developers, lenders and real estate agents met with technology and field experts and state agency leaders for two days in Perry to identify housing issues that affect Iowans. Town/Craft, a center for ideas and strategies to strengthen small communities, along with Iowa State University Extension are now hosting six public meetings across the state to gather input. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Tony George Out, Management Changes Announced At Indianapolis Motor Speedway Jul 1, 2009
" Jeffrey G. Belskus President and CEO, Indianapolis Motor Speedway Corporation In his role with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Jeff Belskus has had primary leadership responsibility for the financial operation of Hulman ny in Terre Haute and its subsidiaries, including IMS and the Indy Racing League. More: Terre Haute native Belskus joined the company in 1987 and was elevated to treasurer in 1989. Already functioning as the company's chief financial officer, he was promoted to vice... (FOX59, IN)
Cutting teachers isn't pragmatic Jun 30, 2009
stimuli wrote on Jun 29, 2009 5:05 PM:" PROPER USE OF STIMULUS MONEY! READ ALONG.HCC plans Indee expansionPublished: Monday, June 29, 2009 12:09 PM CDTINDEPENDENCE The Independence Campus of Hawkeye Community College is set for an expansion.Hawkeye Community College and R & E Real Estate, LLC jointly confirmed late this week the expansion of Hawkeyes Independence campus located in Enterprise Plaza at 2349 Jamestown Avenue (formerly known as the Tech Center). Remodeling for the expansion... (Waterloo Courier, IO)
ALL BUSINESS: Investors' tools to understand banks Jun 28, 2009
He also cited evidence that Pacific Capital's commercial real estate portfolio was performing well. Deer also had met with Pacific Capital's management a week before issuing his upgrade. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Be afraid, be very afraid, and watch foodie films Jun 25, 2009
L/FOG Thursday June 25, 2009. Today's most viewed articles. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
SC Gov. Mark Sanford says hes had an affair Jun 25, 2009
First elected governor in 2002, the former real estate developer has more than year remaining in his second term and is barred by state law from running again. A former three-term congressman, Sanford most recently snared headlines for his unsuccessful fight to turn aside federal stimulus cash for his state s schools. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Independence will sell property once destined to be City Hall Jun 24, 2009
The property will be listed with multiple real estate agents to try to attract a wide variety of potential buyers, according to officials ... Johnson said the city has received inquiries from real estate agents. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Industrial park adds second trucking project in three months Jun 24, 2009
The agreement approved Monday is with Transcredit L.C., a real estate holding company for Brown. Under the agreement, the company would receive 1. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
