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Few real estate markets got hit harder by the recession than the Hamptons, Long Island's summer playground for the rich and famous. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood assured car dealers that they will be reimbursed for. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Keeping the Faith in Silicon Valley Aug 17, 2009
Amidi opened Plug and Play in 2006 in a 150,000-square-foot former research-and-development facility south of Palo Alto in Sunnyvale, making a major bet on this blend of real estate and venture capital. One big appeal of Plug and Play is flexibility. (BusinessWeek)
Afghanistan's answer to 'The Daily Show'? Aug 14, 2009
Afghanistan's answer to 'The Daily Show. An Afghan actor performs on a TV comedy called Zang-e-Khatar (roughly, Danger Bell) broadcast from Kabul. (Christian Science Monitor)
Freddie Mac's Loss Narrows, Eschews Federal Aid Aug 8, 2009
By ALAN ZIBEL AP Real Estate WriterWASHINGTON August 7, 2009 (AP) The Associated Press. Freddie Mac escaped the second fiscal quarter without asking the government for any new financial aid, but still expects to need more federal help in the future. (ABC News -- Wire)
Biz exec wants word out on 'EMPs' Jul 29, 2009
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Oil prices rise, buoyed by housing data Jul 18, 2009
The New York futures contract, which showed little direction at the market opening, shot up more than 3 per cent after the US government reported housing starts and construction permits surged in June, suggesting the prolonged real estate slump may be easing. The Commerce Department reported construction starts on privately owned homes rose 3. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
'Uncle Gee,' guru of Chinatown tea Jul 17, 2009
Major real estate groups are pushing for a moratorium on new appraisal standards that they. Icy winter roads and vacation-clogged summer highways might seem the most dangerous for motorists, but. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Wonk Watch 6.26.09 Jun 27, 2009
She's taken the 14-room abode off the real estate market because, according to Salmon's guesstimate, she was unable to get at least $695,000 for it. Salmon happily notes that the house sports a counter-current, swim-in-place pool. (Slate)
Obama: Bloodshed in Iran affects prospects for US dialogue Jun 27, 2009
U.S. President Barack Obama gestures alongside German Chancellor Angela Merkel during a news conference in the East Room of the White House in Washington on Friday. He dismisses Ahmadinejad's accusation that US meddled in Iranian politics and must apologize. (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)
For Obama, a careful 'outrage' at Iran Jun 24, 2009
The president responded to critics who accused him of not condemning Iran's crackdown of pro-democracy protesters. But he also kept his options open. (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)
Iran's Khamenei throws down hard line with protesters Jun 20, 2009
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei prays in Tehran University on Friday. Morteza Nikoubazl/Reuters. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
Power Breakfast: TARP, F-22, WellStar, SunTrust, Hartsfield Jun 20, 2009
Georgia has been hit very hard by bank failures, partly because some financial institutions relied so much on the real estate market to fuel their bottom lines. Now comes an interesting by AJC reporter Paul Donsky saying that many banks receiving federal TARP money may hold on to the funds for years. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
4 BR, 3.5 BA, Grm Ftr Jun 19, 2009
I spend a rainy Monday morning driving around Flint with two local real estate agents in the cramped confines of a lime-colored Jeep Rubicon. Jennifer Tremaine is at the wheel, and Ryan Eashoo, who bought his first Flint home when he was just 17, is folded into the back seat. (Slate)
Iran blames US for 'intolerable' meddling Jun 18, 2009
Tens of thousands rallied behind defeated presidential candidate Mir Hossein Mousavi again on Wednesday. Soccer players at a World Cup qualifying match wore green to show their solidarity. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
Iranians here doubt election results Jun 17, 2009
"This is all talk," said Maggie Fazli, a real estate agent from Franklin Park, who has lived in the United States for 17 years. "If the people who are going to count the votes again are going to be Ahmadinejad or Khamenei's people, what's the difference?". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Was Iran's election rigged? Here's what is known so far. Jun 17, 2009
Was Iran's election rigged. Here's what is known so far. (Christian Science Monitor)
Regardless of outcome, Iran faces hard years Jun 17, 2009
During that 10-day trip, I met with fund managers in suits, shoemakers chowing down fried trout in a grubby restaurant, real estate developers in shiny new office towers, and many others involved in business at all levels ... After years of strong growth fueled by government spending and high oil prices, the Iranian economy was already heading for a slump this year because of lower oil prices and a real estate bust. (MSNBC -- Business)
After Iran election, what is Obama's next move? Jun 16, 2009
After Iran election, what is Obama's next move. After Iran election, what is Obama's next move. (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)
Does Obama still want to engage Iran? Jun 16, 2009
Does Obama still want to engage Iran. Does Obama still want to engage Iran. (Christian Science Monitor)
In Iran, first results give Ahmadinejad commanding lead Jun 16, 2009
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad holds his passport while flashing the victory sign after casting his ballot for the Iranian presidential election in Tehran on Friday. Ahmed Jadallah/Reuters. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
Iranian election followed by violent protests Jun 16, 2009
Cal Tabucchi, 66, taught junior high school in Los Gatos for 28 years and sold real estate for the next 10 years. Armies of new Avon ladies, Mary Kay reps and Tupperware sellers are advancing on living rooms across. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Options In Focus: Assigning a Smile May 9, 2009
Not just stocks, but bonds, commodities, real estate, you name it. Second, a leveraged economy is an ugly thing when the music stops. (Investors Business Daily)
Iran's president makes rare intervention in US reporter's case Apr 20, 2009
Reza Saberi, the father of American-Iranian journalist Roxana Saberi, displays a photo of his daughter who has been in jail for two months in Iran. Her parents Reza and Akiko, from South Dakota, visited their daughter in an Iranian prison on Monday, April 6, 2009. (Christian Science Monitor)
Persian New Year to bring U.S.-Iran thaw? Apr 12, 2009
Persian New Year to bring U.S.-Iran thaw. Persian New Year to bring U.S.-Iran thaw. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
US-Iran thaw could bolster Afghanistan rebuilding efforts Apr 4, 2009
At the Afghanistan Conference in The Hague on Tuesday, Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai (center l.) shook hands with Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Mohammad Mehdi Akhondzadeh (r. Cynthia Boll/Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs/Reuters. (Christian Science Monitor)
Iran diplomatically criticizes Obama troop plan Apr 2, 2009
Glenn Kessler, Washington Post. Wednesday, April 1, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle)
China shares up for 6th day on higher commodities Mar 23, 2009
Real estate stocks, a traditionally inflation-resistant sector, surged on expectations global prices might rise, analysts said. Poly Real Estate Group soared 5. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Slovakia starts voting for president Mar 21, 2009
Locate Hard-to-Find Commercial Real Estate for Your Business for Free. Fine art finishing and mounting for artists, galleries, ms.. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
G.E. makes the case for its finance unit Mar 21, 2009
We run this like a factory, just like any other G.E. business, said Ronald Pressman, who heads the commercial real estate finance business ... Its write-offs in commercial real estate last year were clustered in commitments it called vintage 2007. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
With AIG, Spitzer Is Sheriff Of Wall Street Redux Mar 20, 2009
The tough talk raises the question about whether Spitzer, who now tends to his family's real estate business, is mounting a comeback bid. It would be a long shot. (CBS News -- US)
Will the Economy Be Ahmadinejad's Downfall? Mar 12, 2009
Askari says the government's decision to spend oil moneys to artificially prop up the value of its currency against the dollar despite rampant inflation has benefited the wealthiest Iranians, many of whom made huge fortunes in real estate speculation and then moved their money out of the country. "Over the last seven years, Iran has had an incredible $250 billion in capital flight, mostly to Dubai," he explains. (Time.com)
Mayaha Petrosian: Iranian actress takes a turn behind the camera Mar 10, 2009
WIDE RANGE OF ROLES: Mahaya Petrosian has appeared in 23 movies, two TV serials, and a variety of short films and stage productions. Scott Peterson/Getty Images. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
The right way to talk to Iran Mar 9, 2009
The first step is for Obama to reach out to Iranian Americans. from the March 9, 2009 edition. (Christian Science Monitor)
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Stay up to date on the latest news from within the commercial real estate industry ... San Jose Real Estate. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Crunched into modernity Feb 27, 2009
The emergence of new generations of alternative investment vehicles such as income trusts, real estate investment trusts, exchange traded funds, and hedge funds constituted as limited partnerships has passed. In particular, there has been an explosion in the United States of the use of the simple and flexible new partnership-based limited liability company. (Asia Times Online)
Iranian president says talks with US possible Feb 10, 2009
Unable to submit Real Estate, Services, and Business Investements at this time. Map the Valley. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Is Iran prepared to undo 30 years of anti-Americanism? Feb 8, 2009
Is Iran prepared to undo 30 years of anti-Americanism. Father of the revolution: An Iranian man held a poster of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini on Jan. 31 at a gathering south of Tehran. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
