Lawmakers delay vote on Obama housing pick Apr 29, 2009
By ALAN ZIBEL, AP Real Estate Writer ... Lawmakers on Tuesday delayed a vote to confirm the Obama administration's nominee for a key housing post to review lawsuits alleging his real estate company broke federal anti-kickback laws ... But lawmakers decided to hold off on a final vote after being told this week of new information concerning a legal case involving Long r, a Virginia real estate brokerage, banking committee spokeswoman Justine Sessions said. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
White House expands housing aid plan Apr 29, 2009
By ALAN ZIBEL, AP Real Estate Writer. Tuesday, April 28, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Preservation Ranch presentations begin Apr 28, 2009
Public review begins this week on the high-end vineyard and real estate venture called Preservation Ranch that proponents say would restore and protect nearly 20,000 acres of logged-over timberland between Healdsburg and the Sonoma Coast. Scoping sessions to get public input on the projects potential pros and cons start next Wednesday (April 29) in Santa Rosa at the Sonoma County Permit and Resource Management Department and again on May 2 at Horicon Elementary School in the little hamlet... (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
Equity Based Services, Inc. Acquires $5.3 Million Facility in Northern California Apr 9, 2009
"We have been diligently navigating the lending markets", states Downing, "in the past three years we have gone from placing conduit (CMBS) loans on properties from Wall Street banks, to getting loans from large Debt Funds and Mutual Funds, to International Banks, to Regional Banks, and now Local Banks. We have found that even though there are slight differences in culture between Wall Street and Main Street, local banks are still viable and still have reasonable terms for Commercial Real Estate... (PR Newswire)
Parolee eludes capture after rural pursuit Mar 18, 2009
Unable to submit Real Estate, Services, and Business Investements at this time. Map the Valley. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Debate over county trash sites gets messy Feb 12, 2009
Californias Ralph M. Brown Act, which mandates how public agencies conduct business, says public officials may discuss real estate deals in closed session. The divestiture project was on the Supervisors weekly agenda in closed session as a real estate deal for most of last year, but Carpenter and others say the environmental and economic issues surrounding the project have ramifications that go beyond a real estate transaction. (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
Despite Controversy, Florida Singer 'Redd' Forges Ahead with CD Release - Redd, Discovered ... At Last Feb 7, 2009
Despite Controversy, Florida Singer 'Redd' Forges Ahead with CD Release - Redd, Discovered. At Last: Financial News - Yahoo. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Colbert Portrait Hangs at Smithsonian Jan 18, 2008
View St. Helena, CA real estate and community properties for sale in Napa, Sonoma, Yountville, American Canyon, Calistoga, Petaluma, Santa Rosa and more. Mortgage Rates Hit 26 Month Lows. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Facing cuts in services? Try finding savings first Nov 4, 2007
However with the real estate tax ballot initiative we hear daily about local government service cuts. just more nonsense. (Pensacola News Journal)
Realtor beats the odds Nov 3, 2007
Francesca Salafia, left, learn about real estate from her mother, Real Estate agent Tonia Abbott, right ... After a brief foray in the professional nail care grooming field, Abbott sought a career in real estate ... The vocational program paid for Abbott's real estate tuition, licensing, state exam and materials she needed to become a Realtor. (Pensacola News Journal)
Autism red flags Oct 28, 2007
"One of the biggest reasons we could not tell at the time was because of his age," said Victor Cross, a real estate broker. When the couple got married a year later, they thought maybe their son was distracted due to all the new changes. (Pensacola News Journal)
Santa Rosa schools filling up Oct 4, 2007
Most of our real estate taxes go to schools. Santa Rosa County schools do a great job, but before you start building new schools. (Pensacola News Journal)
Home sales stabilizing, but fallout not over yet Sep 16, 2007
Anybody following the real estate market in South Florida or over in Destin knows that the market is in a depression. As far as Harper's belief in the Baby Boomers you would be surprised at the number of communities across America that are depending on the Baby Boomers to bail out their local market. (Pensacola News Journal)
The 31st Annual Jazz on the River Festival to Feature Music Legend Chaka Khan, Plus Boney James, Joe Sample Trio, Poncho Sanchez, Norman Brown & Others Aug 30, 2007
The 31st Annual Jazz on the River Festival to Feature Music Legend Chaka Khan, Plus Boney James, Joe Sample Trio, Poncho Sanchez, Norman Brown & Others: Financial News - Yahoo. Source: Omega Events. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
In the real world, property values can come down, too Aug 23, 2007
Just as prices come down when real estate booms fade and housing bubbles burst ... We're probably going to soon be able to look back and see that we have gone through a classic Florida real estate boom and are sliding down the other side. (Pensacola News Journal)
Handling the Housing Hangover Aug 15, 2007
Navigating Today's Real Estate Market ... Navigating Today's Real Estate Market ... Talk with your accountant about how much real estate you can afford, ask your lawyer to tally up the total cost of buying a house in a particular neighborhood and speak with a reputable broker to confirm that your credit score is high enough to qualify for a mortgage. (SmartMoney)
More local news briefs Jul 13, 2007
- 11 a.m.: Carter Real Estate. - 1 p.m.: Hammes Company. (Pensacola News Journal)
Public Joins Campaign for Healthcare Justice at 'SiCKO' Premiere Jun 30, 2007
Source: SEIU United Healthcare Workers-West. Coalition Gathers Support for Platform to Fix Sonoma County's Healthcare System. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
11th-hour reshuffling Jun 10, 2007
State lawmakers have criticized county and city officials for failing to cut property taxes as real estate values have skyrocketed in recent years ... That's the inflated level we're at now thanks to the real estate boom, isn't it ... The increase in tax dollars that we are paying is due to the increase in real estate values. (Pensacola News Journal)
County ranks high May 24, 2007
TOP REAL ESTATE Featured Advertiser. S.- Newly listed beautiful quiet locatio. (The St. Augustine Record)
Bay Area existing home sales up Apr 25, 2007
Bay Area Real Estate ... Here is a popular real estate discussion link: http://www. (Pensacola News Journal)
Community offers nature at its best Apr 14, 2007
Harper said the price competitiveness helps sell homes and lots to retirees as well as other investors who feel more comfortable parking their money in real estate rather than, for example, the equities market. And, illustrating the demand for investment-grade properties, Nature Trail developers already have sold 60 lots to selected area builders, and crews are preparing to start construction within the next few months, Taylor said. (Pensacola News Journal)
Vendors flock to Gulf Breeze Expo Apr 1, 2007
Jurkowich, who handles residential and investment real estate, was among more than 130 exhibitors -- up from 100 vendors last year -- to participate in the 18th annual expo on Saturday. More than 3,000 people were expected to attend. (Pensacola News Journal)
People on the move Mar 18, 2007
Mike Travis and Diane Grundstrom recently relocated their real estate businesses to Keller-Williams Realty. Travis and Grundstrom recently attended a four-day Keller-Williams business conference and were awarded a gold medal for production. (Pensacola News Journal)
Business briefs Feb 19, 2007
- CHANGING MARKET: First American Title Insurance Company will conduct a "How to Work a Changing Market" class from 1 to 4:30 p.m., Wednesday at the Pensacola Civic Center, 201 E. Gregory St. The panel-style class is open to anyone involved in real estate, builders and lenders. The panel will consist of local leaders in area real estate. (Pensacola News Journal)
A Plethora of Pink to Meet 3,000 Dolly Parton Fans at Wells Fargo Center for the Arts' Valentine's Day Performance Feb 14, 2007
Source: Wells Fargo Center for the Arts. Feb. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Crews will work throughout the night and well into the day tomorrow to prepare a palace of pink at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
PNJ's improved Business page to give readers more local news Dear reader: Feb 9, 2007
Our new Business page aims to include more local business news -- big and small -- as we continue to cover the issues that affect jobs, real estate, and businesses in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. Our new features include. (Pensacola News Journal)
Home sales worst since '89 Jan 26, 2007
Total sales and median sales prices of single-family homes in the Pensacola metropolitan area: 2006: 5,196, with a median sales price of $165,600 2005: 6,340, at a median price of $161,300 2004: 5,913, and a median price of $131,000Source: Florida Association of Realtors, University of Florida Real Estate Research Center. Published - January, 26, 2007. (Pensacola News Journal)
Full Story » Jan 19, 2007
The SRJC trustees voted in closed session last week to enter real estate negotiations with the current property owners. Burdo said the SRJC trustees are securing an option on the site so they can proceed with due diligence and fact finding. (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
