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Quarterback Kyle Culver also can carry the mail effectively, having gobbled up 497 yards of real estate on 72 carries, including six rushing touchdowns. As a team, Pawhuska already has registered 1,746 rushing yards and 28 touchdowns. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Ford adds 4.5 million vehicles to defective switch recall Oct 15, 2009
5 million vehicles to defective switch recall The Republican-American. The Republican-American. (Republican-American)
US News rates 27 Colo. nursing homes best Oct 14, 2009
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In brief: T-Mobile | Lincoln Park condos | Wrigley Field Oct 14, 2009
A T-Mobile corporate store is to open soon in a former luggage store at 50 E. Randolph St. Wireless provider T-Mobile USA Inc., a subsidiary of Deutsche Telekom A.G., signed a 10-year lease for 2,278 square feet, says David Stone of Chicago-based Stone Real Estate Corp., which represented building owner Mow Ltd. He declines to disclose financial terms ... 8-acre property at 2000 W. 43rd St. in the Stockyards Industrial Park, according to Chicago real estate firm Paine/Wetzel ONCOR International... (Crain's Chicago Business)
Miller returns to Harding Park - as TV analyst Oct 5, 2009
The match-play event begins Thursday at Harding Park, the same picturesque patch of San Francisco real estate where young, blond Johnny rode his bike, chased garter snakes, went fishing, climbed trees and learned to play golf. Miller all but lived at Harding from ages 8 to 14, treating it as his giant playground. (San Francisco Chronicle)
No Games, more pain in real estate sector Oct 3, 2009
Chicago contractors, architects, real estate developers, hoteliers and commercial property owners who hoped the 2016 Olympics would hasten the recovery of their moribund businesses were left cold Friday by the citys snub from the International Olympic Committee. Because Chicago lost the 2016 Summer Games, a real estate recovery will take longer, and you wont have the same rally-around-the-flag opportunity that the Olympics provide, says Forrest Bailey of Draper r Inc. Photo by Erik... (Crain's Chicago Business)
Ford sales rise 5% during third quarter Oct 2, 2009
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Phase 2 of Lincoln Commons breaks ground Oct 1, 2009
Opus Northwest breaks ground on phase 2 of Lincoln Commons - Denver Business Journal. for free extra services. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Investors lining up for Stoneleigh Residences Sep 30, 2009
Honestly, we think the property is valued much higher than that, said Clay Likover, managing director of the private real estate investment fund. If someone outbids us, we can raise our bid, and we will. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
COOL WINCHESTER: Leadership event provides inspirational evening Sep 30, 2009
Cool Winchester Partner Organizations include Book Ends, Boy Scouts, Parish of the Epiphany, Lincoln School Parents Association, McCall Middle School, Multicultural Network, Remax Leading Edge, Shanahan Real Estate, Sustainable Winchester, Winchester Community Music School and Winchester Unitarian Society. Cool Winchester is a participant in the statewide Cool Mass campaign of the Mass Climate Action Network and Empowerment Institute. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
City: Flooding destroyed 114 dwellings Sep 26, 2009
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One year later, CEO Mark Fetting says Legg Mason rebounding Sep 26, 2009
I spent eight and a half years at Prudential where the firm at one point was being lambasted [by author Kurt Eichenwald in his 1995 book Serpent on the Rock ] for issues around their real estate partnership business and sales practices in their core insurance business ... Baltimore Real Estate. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Ex-Hawaiians buy school (9) Sep 23, 2009
Coquille district nets 295,000 in real estate deal. Font Size. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Illinois town on edge after 5 family members slain Sep 23, 2009
Demonstrating once again that making predictions about real estate is inadvisable, latest figures. The Frankfurt Auto Show showcases the newest in high concept cars from makers like Mercedes, Porsche and Audi, and runs through September 27th. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Duo builds on solid foundation Sep 21, 2009
Real estate duo have built reps on rock solid foundation - San Antonio Business Journal ... Real estate duo have built reps on rock solid foundation ... and the real estate brokerage and development firm, respectively, that Powell and Denton launched in 1987. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Denver gets $10M from stimulus for housing Sep 20, 2009
Denver gets $10M from stimulus for 'green' public-housing redevelopment - Denver Business Journal. for free extra services. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Real estate duo have built reps on rock solid foundation Sep 19, 2009
and the real estate brokerage and development firm, respectively, that Powell and Denton launched in 1987 ... San Antonio Real Estate. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Is the American dream dead? Sep 19, 2009
Is the American dream dead. Is the American dream dead. (Christian Science Monitor)
Spitz: Bank puts brakes on winning bid Sep 15, 2009
"Foreclosures are the bogeymen of real estate attorneys," said Anthony Buono, a member of Framingham's Black and Buono law firm which handles numerous real estate matters, but is not involved in the Lincolns' transaction. "There are stories that have come through this office that are truly heartbreaking," he said. (Framingham TAB, MA)
Theft of fixtures becomes risk in foreclosures Sep 15, 2009
Those who work in real estate believe the number is in the thousands. "Without question, probably 85 to 90 percent of houses on the market under $200,000 have been stripped," said Tempe real-estate agent Kim Baker. (FOX 11, AZ)
Cable's Original Returning Series Sep 14, 2009
Real Estate Intervention Oct. 1. HGTV's Top 10 Oct. 3. (Multichannel News)
Arlington retailers say game on Sep 12, 2009
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CME Group Statement on Senate Agriculture Committee Leadership Sep 11, 2009
CME Group exchanges offer the widest range of global benchmark products across all major asset classes, including futures and options based on interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange, energy, agricultural commodities, metals, weather and real estate. CME Group brings buyers and sellers together through its CME Globex(R) electronic trading platform and its trading facilities in New York and Chicago. (PR Newswire)
Obama takes health pitch to the airwaves tonight Sep 10, 2009
INDEPENDENT-ENTERPRISE. NEWSPAPERS IN EDUCATION. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Mandan School Board candidates explain positions Sep 6, 2009
Reason for running for school board: "I am a huge proponent of the Mandan community and as co-chair of the Mandan Strategic Vision Planning Committee I know how important the schools are to our community. I believe that my leadership qualities, my experience in the real estate industry and my passion for helping the city of Mandan grow will make me a good school board member.". What do you think is the district's biggest concern. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
In brief: New law firm | Ventas wins suit | Glen Town Center Sep 5, 2009
Ventas Inc. prevailed in its lawsuit against rival health-care real estate investment trust HCP Inc. and was awarded more than $101 million in damages by a Kentucky jury, Chicago-based Ventas announced Friday. Ventas filed a lawsuit in May 2007 alleging that Long Beach, Calif. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Warren Buffett buys Koenig & Strey Sep 2, 2009
(Crains) A unit of billionaire Warren Buffetts investment firm Berkshire Hathaway Inc. has acquired Koenig GMAC Real Estate, ending months of speculation about who would buy the Chicago-area residential real estate brokerage ... Since that transaction closed, Brookfield has sold off several locally controlled brokerages, such as Hammond Residential GMAC Real Estate in Massachusetts, and many observers expected Koenig also would trade hands ... The deal, which closed Monday, gives the... (Crain's Chicago Business)
DRI events signal success Sep 1, 2009
There have been inquiries about real estate rentals downtown, said Dineen. Were doing work towards economic revitalization. (Forest Republican, WI)
Firm shines light on corridor Sep 1, 2009
And unlike other real estate sectors, in which new development has been hard to come by, the vitals on the medical office still remain strong. Medical and medical-related activity remains a bright spot in the San Antonio economy, and continues to drive commercial real estate activity, says Kim Gatley, senior vice president and director of research for ... San Antonio Real Estate. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Contemporary Sculpture at Chesterwood strikingly pairs nature and culture Aug 28, 2009
A winged beast made of house shingles and rusty plumbing pipes, it seems to have taken a nasty spill with the real estate market, whereas Pyramid, by Ursula Clark, a sheltering stack of hay bales humbly nodding to the monuments of Egypt, seems like a safer bet as a place to stay warm and dry. I was at first put off by Greg Lock s The Pixelated Log, which, at nearly 10 feet high, is covered with colorful resin tiles. (Boston Globe)
Receivers appointed to run Showplace Aug 26, 2009
A Charlotte corporate real estate firm appointed as receiver for several large High Point furniture market showrooms says the properties are being positioned for "future success.". A Guilford County judge named Lincoln Harris as receivers and managers for Showplace, Showplace West and three additional showrooms on Hamilton Street. (Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area)
Foul Tip leads Indian Lake Golf League Aug 22, 2009
John Heist scored 5 1/2 points and Ron Chilcot added 5 as Foul Tip built a 3 1/2-point lead over The Alley (Somerset Daily American, PA)
N.H. Supreme Court upholds Dodds convictions Aug 22, 2009
" Velardi asked. "That's physiologically impossible. This is a detail that was overlooked. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
In brief: Whole Foods | Buffalo Wild Wings | Homeland Security Aug 21, 2009
The company leased just under 59,000 square feet at 1500 Harris St., becoming the second tenant for the 217,620-square-foot building, according to a news release from Rosemont-based McShane Development Co. The property is part of the three-building Liberty Point Corporate Center, which McShane developed in a partnership with MetLife Real Estate Investments ... The Class B or single-story space must be in an area bordered by North Avenue/State Route 64, State Route 59, Interstate 55 and... (Crain's Chicago Business)
Judge orders couple to move historic lodge Aug 20, 2009
The couple also tried to buy land in the Old Colony near the Pelican River so the building could have a new home but the real estate transaction fell through. At this point, Paul Hastreiter said he would love for the building to be used by local artisans as a part of boutique mall but is unsure if that idea can come to fruition. (Forest Republican, WI)
2 Gold Coast sites face foreclosure Aug 20, 2009
The Esquire project showed signs of unraveling last month when an affiliate of real estate firm Endeavor Cos. said that on Sept. 1 it would auction off an ownership stake in the Oak Street property to collect a $2. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Whats a broker to do in a cold market? Make cold calls Aug 18, 2009
Commercial real estate and construction. Whats a broker to do in a cold market. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Campaign tactics back as Obama presses health care Aug 16, 2009
Unable to submit Real Estate, Services, and Business Investements at this time. Map the Valley. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Sports briefs Aug 16, 2009
INDIAN LAKE Joe Eckenrod fired a 1-under 35 and scored 6 points to help The Alley Sports Bar hang on to a 1-point lead this past week in league play at Indian Lake Golf Club (Somerset Daily American, PA)
"We Walk!" #6: RB Michael Spanos [#4] Aug 15, 2009
A rags-to-riches story that tells of a washed-up baker who turned $800 into a billion-dollar real estate enterprise. TheStockton native will turn 86 later this month and is the owner of the NFL's. (TheBootleg.com)
U.S. Land and Property Values at Your Fingerprints Aug 12, 2009
Real Estate News and Advice ... Technology continues to bring the real estate industry and those professionals who earn a living in it, some exciting, new products and services ... The data, developed under the auspices of the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy and the Graaskamp Center for Real Estate at the Wisconsin School of Business, will be featured in its "Resources and Tools" section of , and provide separate price indices for land and structures, in addition to the more common price... (RealtyTimes)
Tribune editorial: Dreams, risk fill building Aug 10, 2009
What it isn t is modern commercial real estate. The many things that give the building character also offer obstacles to creating low-cost office or retail space. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Local sports roundup Aug 10, 2009
Justin Griffith cranked out two home runs while Trevor Anderson and Chris Davison also went deep as top-seeded Boli s Bar opened the Roof Garden Softball League playoffs with a 25-16 win over Cting on Sunday (Somerset Daily American, PA)
No ferries to Friday Harbor trims business Aug 8, 2009
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Lincoln City police arrest 8 Aug 8, 2009
NEWSPAPERS IN EDUCATION. Friday, August 7, 2009 10:01 AM PDT. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
LEASES COME TO THOSE WHO WAIT Aug 6, 2009
The real estate suits at R&F patiently waited out the bankruptcy court proceedings because Circuit City's 49,000-foot-lease was signed just a couple of years ago, and thus at a higher rent then they were now able to negotiate with building owners at Millennium Partners, represented by Gene Spiegelman of Cushman & Wakefield. The asking rent for the 10-year deal was 4 million -- effectively 100 a foot for the second-story space and 300 a foot for the ground entrance. (New York Post -- Business)
Stocks Extend Gains In Choppy Session Aug 6, 2009
The real estate broker reports earnings Aug. 12. Analysts see profit rising 14% to 16 cents a share. (Investors Business Daily)
Portsmouth to participate in National Night Out Aug 4, 2009
Tuesday August 4, 2009. Today's most viewed articles. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
The Woodlands Welcomes National Night Out Aug 3, 2009
The subdivision was created in May 1978 by The House of Three, a real estate firm of Peter Weeks, Gregory Whalen and Richard Gamester. F.W. Hartford Drive was named for Fernando Woods Hartford, (1870-1938), the owner of The Portsmouth Herald newspaper, mayor of Portsmouth for seven terms and the great-grandfather of Peter Weeks Thomas J. Gamester, grandfather of Richard Gamester, was a Master Boiler Maker and Foreman at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in the 1930s and 1940s. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Campbell County tops state in adding jobs at end of 08 Aug 2, 2009
Other areas where growth occurred included wholesale trade, administrative and waste services, real estate and manufacturing. Total unemployment insurance covered payroll increased by 11. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
MetLife Reports Second Straight Quarterly Loss on Investment Writedowns Jul 31, 2009
MetLife said results from variable holdings, which include private-equity, real estate and hedge-fund assets, were $102 million below the companys plan. The results were $321 million lower than plan in the first quarter, and in May Chief Financial Officer said full-year results would fall short of projections. (Bloomberg -- US)
Stake in Esquire Theater site to be auctioned Jul 30, 2009
An affiliate of little-known real estate firm Endeavor Cos. LLC has set a Sept. 1 date to sell Esquire Venture LLC, a company controlled by Mr. Hunt that in turn has an ownership stake in the venture that holds title to the nearly half-acre property at 58-104 E. Oak St., according to a notice published on Wednesday in a local newspaper. (Crain's Chicago Business)
10 minutes withJack Waite Jul 28, 2009
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Proposed Lincoln Park condo project scaled down Jul 23, 2009
Most of the buyers affected by the downsizing have expressed interest in picking another unit, but even with three-quarters of the units sold, construction financing would not be available now, says Mr. Murphy, who also is president of the Midwest region for Chicago-based commercial real estate firm MB Real Estate Services LLC, where his partner in Ricker-Murphy, Peter Murphy, is CEO.. Yet the gamble by Ricker-Murphy and the GE pension fund depends on the market for large construction loans... (Crain's Chicago Business)
* Taiwanese culture, art should go back to NYC Jul 21, 2009
If the theater and gallery are found to have been indispensable in promoting Taiwan, the government should take advantage of the lackluster real estate market in New York to revive them. Yeh Chingwen is chief executive of the Zhen Xian Cultural Foundation. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
NH's Kancamagus Highway turns 50 next month Jul 20, 2009
CLEAR Monday July 20, 2009. Today's most viewed articles. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Fire Destroys Lincoln Golf Cart Garage Jul 17, 2009
Real Estate Information. Sponsored Links. (KCRA 3, CA)
New land rolls show property value increase Jul 14, 2009
"Although we've felt a bit of the pinch locally, we certainly haven't seen any negatives to the degrees that other areas have." Brumfield was impressed with the number of new home construction reported by the tax office, saying Lincoln County would likely "stay the course." "Not to say that certain sectors of our economy are not experiencing a downturn, but we are seeing our real estate market remain firm," he said. "It just shows the consistency in our market as expected. I certainly hope this... (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Newsweek: A.G. may probe torture policy Jul 12, 2009
His father, Eric Sr., was in real estate and owned a few small buildings in Harlem. His mother, Miriam, stayed at home and doted on her two sons. (MSNBC -- Race)
Office rental rates fall in Hub Jul 10, 2009
11 per square foot in the second quarter of 2009, a 12 percent decline from the same period last year, according to Lincoln Property Co., a real estate services firm ... Companies are flooding the market with space available for sublease, a measure of the weakness in the real estate market ... 1 million square feet of sublease space across the region, 40 percent more than a year ago, according to the real estate firm. (Boston Globe)
Sculptor Doug Kornfeld takes symbolism to new heights at DeCordova Jul 10, 2009
His latest creation, Ozymandias, was completed in late May and sits on a prime patch of real estate outside at the DeCordova Museum and Sculpture Park. The 18-foot-tall sculpture is a great red slab that appears to be sinking into a swath of lawn. (Boston Globe)
Olmsted Sight adding 6th center Jul 8, 2009
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Suspend Prop. 98? Why not Prop. 13? Jul 7, 2009
The National Park Service warned the Presidio Trust more than a year ago that the development proposals were not appropriate, and Mr. Fisher previously rejected the city's discreet offer to help locate the museum on prime real estate, elsewhere. The Main Post of the Presidio is the wrong spot for the Fisher family to realize their vision for a magnificent, contemporary art museum. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Live in the wildland interface? Don’t expect fire help (4) Jul 6, 2009
Hilander wrote on Jul 5, 2009 8:27 PM:" HmmmmmFor the past 30 or so years, I have had a State mandated obligation on my real estate property tax bill to play for wild land fire insuranceGuess Ill be getting a refund check from the State of Montana. ". 762x51 wrote on Jun 23, 2009 11:28 PM:" How is Georgetown? Any help headed your way? ". (Helena Independent Record)
U.S. Regulators Seize Seven Banks in Busiest Year for Closures Since 1992 Jul 4, 2009
CDOs, which packaged bonds and loans into notes of varying risk and yield, lost money as real estate defaults soared ... In addition to CDOs, the failed banks were plagued by losses on commercial real estate loans ... Founders Bank of Worth, the biggest of the Illinois banks seized yesterday, had $374 million in construction and commercial real estate loans as of March, accounting for 63 percent of the banks net loans and leases, according to a regulatory report. (Bloomberg -- US)
