City seeks $2 million grant to acquire dilapidated homes, lots May 6, 2009
Council member W. C. Estes voted against the grant submission saying he had a problem with the city being in the real estate business. Wording in the resolution designating the mayor as chief executive official and authorized representative also concerned Council members who wanted to see the item back before the Council to have input in the issue. (Elgin Courier, TX)
Etheredge makes first court appearance May 5, 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. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
InnSuites Hospitality Trust (IHT) Reports Fiscal 2009 Earnings May 2, 2009
Our long-term strategic plan is to obtain full benefit of our real estate equity and to migrate our focus from a hotel owner to a hospitality service company by expanding our trademark license, management, reservation, and advertising services. This plan is similar to strategies followed by international diversified hotel industry leaders, which over the last several years have reduced real estate holdings and concentrated on hospitality services ... Such risks include, but are not limited to:... (PR Newswire)
McKinney: At What Price and Why History? Apr 29, 2009
NO more people who just want to see our valuable real estate as the largest city in Collin County as their private bank account. Want to talk about CHANGE. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Council sends 760-acre development back to drawing table Apr 17, 2009
Looking at Celina, a real estate agent might think we're a small lot, pack 'em in city. It's time to put an end to this. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Stagecoach Realty takes on 11th Street Cowboy Bar Apr 16, 2009
Leith contended McGroarty's position by citing numerous statistics regarding the viability of the Bandera County real estate market, and chastised the local press for giving McGroarty's comments front page attention ... The real estate market in Bandera County bottomed out in 2007 and is now on an upswing, Leith said. (Bandera Bulletin, TX)
Vanderpool voting poll to be open May 9 Apr 16, 2009
dkdowell wrote on Feb 19, 2009 8:24 AM:" Mr. Frazar has some of the facts a little off. It is not entirely his fault. The USGS changed the elevation datum some years ago and people confuse the elevation regularly. Under the old datum the spillway was at 1072' feet above sea level and the top of the dam was 1084 feet. You still hear real estate people talk about the 1084 line because you can't actually own any property below that line. The BMA essentially holds an easement below the 1084 contour.... (Bandera Bulletin, TX)
Commissioners meet Apr 14, 2009
"Real estate is still going up, but not enough to compensate for the drop in oil prices," she said. Commissioners voted to send a resolution to legislators and the appraisal district encouraging them to discuss the value with the comptroller. (Odessa American, TX)
Abby: Not right to share your 'all you can eat' Apr 11, 2009
While you may be "entitled" to only 50 percent of the bed, the fact is that the size differential between you and your wife is so great that you need some extra real estate. So ask her to be gracious and grant you an easement. (Florida Today)
Homebuilder becomes No. 1 Apr 9, 2009
The acquisition also will give Pulte large tracts of land in Texas and the Carolinas, two of the most resilient real estate markets, and a presence in 29 states, including Oregon and Washington, and Washington, D.C.. The new company, which will include the Del Webb and Fox & Jacobs brand homes, will keep the Pulte name and headquarters in Bloomfield Hills, Mich. (OregonLive, OR -- Business)
Pulte Homes Agrees to Buy Centex in $1.3B Deal Apr 9, 2009
By J.W. ELPHINSTONE AND ALEX VEIGA AP Real Estate WritersNEW YORK April 8, 2009 (AP) The Associated Press FONT SIZE ... The acquisition also will give Pulte large tracts of land in Texas and the Carolinas, two of the most resilient real estate markets, and a presence in 29 states and Washington, D.C.. (ABC News -- Wire)
Commissioners receive updates on two projects Apr 8, 2009
This replat will change the real estate dynamic out there, Herrin said. It will lower our property value. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Court may adopt new subdividing regulations Apr 4, 2009
The court has scheduled a public hearing at the Williamson County Courthouse in Georgetown Tuesday, April 14, at 1:30 p.m. looking for input from people in the real estate industry to help gauge how the rules would affect the prices of buying and building homes ... Given the current state of the economy, and real estate markets especially, increasing builder costs is not something commissioners are stepping into lightly. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
Stopping foreclosure an uphill battle for homeowners Apr 4, 2009
Real estate expert Steven Kaufman said it s a sign of the tough times. It doesn t make sense. (KHOU.com, TX)
Media: Constant Obama Coverage Warranted Apr 3, 2009
Despite a tattered economy and grim real estate market, every month more than 5,000 people buy a house in the Bay Area. When I was a lad, the second bike I owned was a 1953 Royal Enfield 350 Bullet. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
At the Library Apr 2, 2009
A seminar on real estate investment will be held at 7 p.m. April 8. Friends Meeting. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Small ski areas facing a slippery slope Mar 30, 2009
They're surrounded by an industry that survives by cutting more trails, building more real estate, adding more high-speed lifts in short, doing whatever it takes to bring in more visitors. Yet, fans of these smaller mountains like, even prefer their mountains more diminutive. (Albany Times Union)
GameStop Celebrates the Launch of Pokémon Platinum Mar 21, 2009
GameStop Celebrates the Launch of Pok;mon Platinum: Financial News - Yahoo. GameStop Celebrates the Launch of Pok;mon PlatinumFriday March 20, 1:00 pm ET. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
EDF launches new Web site to attract businesses to area Mar 20, 2009
promotes available properties and allows commercial real estate professionals to assist in attracting new and better jobs to the region. The Web site is tangible evidence of the city of Brenham s commitment to partnering with the commercial real estate community, said Lindi Surovik, broker/owner of Coldwell Bankers Properties Unlimited ... This outstanding site will be an invaluable tool to inform and convince corporate real estate executives and businesses around the globe of the economic... (Brenham Banner, TX)
Army National Guard Rolls With WWE® Mar 17, 2009
Army National Guard Rolls With WWE: Financial News - Yahoo. Source: World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc.. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Farmer Mac Reports 2008 Results Mar 17, 2009
" In addition to reporting financial results on a GAAP basis, Farmer Mac also reports its core earnings, a non-GAAP measure. Farmer Mac uses core earnings to measure corporate economic performance and develop financial plans because, in management's view, core earnings more accurately represent Farmer Mac's economic performance, transaction economics and business trends before the effects on earnings of changes in the fair values of financial derivatives and trading assets. Those changes reflect... (PR Newswire)
Crucial Texas Evolution/Creation Debate Impacted by 'Sowing Atheism' Book Mar 17, 2009
Source: Solving Light Books. March 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Solving Light Books announced today that Don McLeroy, controversial Chair of the Texas State Board of Education, has recommended "Sowing Atheism" (ISBN: 978-0-9705438-5-1) by Robert Bowie Johnson, Jr., to other board members and to the general public. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
The Recording Academy® and SXSW Present the GRAMMY® Garage During Weeklong Music Festival Mar 17, 2009
The Recording Academy and SXSW Present the GRAMMY Garage During Weeklong Music Festival: Financial News - Yahoo. Source: The Recording Academy. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Treasury Department to buy $15B in SBA securities Mar 17, 2009
Lending through the 504 program, which primarily finances real estate, is down 47 percent. Small businesses are not only job generators, but the heart of the American dream, Obama said. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Assistant Property Manager ***GREAT COMPANY*** Mar 13, 2009
Other Great Industries Real Estate - Property Mgt Retail ... Extra Space Storage Inc. (NYSE: EXR) is a real estate investment trust based in Salt Lake City, Utah with regional offices in California, Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York and Texas. (Florida Today)
TableMAX Successfully Installs Second ePit at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino Mar 13, 2009
Source: TableMAX Gaming, Inc.. Progressive Blackjack, Caribbean Draw Poker Games Double TableMAX Presence in Casino. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Tapatio changes watering plan for golf course to attract buyers (244) Mar 12, 2009
The drought hurt us substantially, Shalit said, but the fall in real estate prices and the downturn in the economy had a lot to do with it also. You have to have someone with some deep pockets. (Boerne Star, TX)
Six run for Frisco City Council Mar 10, 2009
Martin, a resident for nine years and three months, lists her occupation as commercial real estate ... Minett listed his occupation as self-employed in commercial real estate and has lived in Frisco since 1982. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Business leery of Obama's tax plans Mar 10, 2009
Commercial real estate investors are concerned about Obama s proposal to tax carried interest a share of profits paid to managers of investment funds as ordinary income, rather than as capital gains ... 2 million real estate partnerships that own everything from office buildings to rental housing ... This provision would create more downward pressure on real estate values at a time when property values need support, said Jeffrey DeBoer, chief executive officer of the. (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)
Home building slows Mar 8, 2009
Local builders and realtors say residential real estate is currently a buyer s market, but the high volume of foreclosures over the last year and a half has made getting a home loan, especially for first-time buyers, next to impossible. Still, with federal tax rebates on the way and real estate still booming in the south, Texas and Williamson County haven t been hit as hard as other areas of the nation ... Taylor City Manager Jim Dunaway has seen the number of building permits for new... (Taylor Daily Press, TX)
The Patriot Act isn't broken Mar 6, 2009
Proper protection is key. from the March 6, 2009 edition. (Christian Science Monitor)
Council member employs grassroots effort at re-election Mar 6, 2009
Herald is the broker and owner of Century 21 Family Real Estate. He earned his bachelor s degree in family sciences from Brigham Young University. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
American Environmental Energy, Inc. (AEEI) Announces the Appointment of Steven Byle to Its Board of Directors Effective March 3, 2009 Mar 5, 2009
Source: American Environmental Energy, Inc.. March 4, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Environmental Energy, Inc. (Other OTC: - ) is pleased to announce the appointment to the Board of Directors of Mr. Steven Byle. (Primezone Releases)
Van Winkle & Associates Wins Two Awards At the 30th Annual Telly(r) Awards Mar 5, 2009
Van Winkle & Associates Wins Two Awards At the 30th Annual Telly(r) Awards: Financial News - Yahoo. Source: Van Winkle & Associates. (Primezone Releases)
200-acre fire Mar 4, 2009
Other Articles in this Category. Most Commented Stories. (Odessa American, TX)
Officials discover Stanford owns island Mar 3, 2009
The SEC had earlier filed a civil complaint against Stanford, alleging he misled investors by claiming to sell relatively safe CDs at higher-than-average rates while disguising the real nature of roughly $8 billion in deposits into real estate and other ventures. The chief investment officer of troubled Stanford Financial Group, Laura Pendergest-Holt, now faces charges that she obstructed the SEC s investigation of the Stanford scandal by lying about her knowledge of the firm s activities and by... (KHOU.com, TX)
Praises From a Cowboy -- Book of Cowboy Poetry Captures Hearts to Bring Faith and Compassion Mar 3, 2009
LAKE DALLAS, Texas, March 2, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- When a rider mounts his horse, they become one when they move. When you saddle up with Jesus, he indwells in your heart and you are ONE. Let these poems by Wanda Lynch move you as you Saddle Up With Jesus. (Primezone Releases)
Retalix Receives Additional Unsolicited Non-binding Proposals Mar 1, 2009
Source: Retalix Ltd.. RA'ANANA, Israel, March 1, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Retalix(r) Ltd. (NasdaqGS: - ) announced today that, although the Company has not been for sale and has not sought investment capital, the Board of Directors has received additional unsolicited non-binding proposals to purchase all the outstanding shares of the Company or to make an investment in the Company, at prices ranging from $8. (Primezone Releases)
Peanut fears lead to more ice cream recalls Mar 1, 2009
M/CLOUDY Sunday March 1, 2009. Today's most viewed articles. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
FDIC Reports That Bank Failures Are Rising Feb 28, 2009
"" Senator JUDD GREGG, after an AP investigation found he had steered taxpayer money to his home state's redevelopment of a former Air Force base even as he and his brother engaged in real estate deals there. Business /div. (Time.com)
INSERTING and REPLACING PDP and Hasbro Sign Multi-Year, Multi-Brand Licensing Deal Feb 27, 2009
Source: Performance Designed Products, LLC. New Accessory Products for Gaming, iPods, Cell Phones. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Candidates filing as March deadline nears Feb 27, 2009
Martin, 54, lists her occupation as commercial real estate ... He is self-employed in commercial real estate. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Time Warner Cable Announces Special Cash Dividend and Reverse Stock Split Feb 27, 2009
Source: Time Warner Cable Inc.. NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Time Warner Cable Inc. (NYSE: - ) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a special cash dividend of $10. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Time Warner Cable's Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Robert Marcus to Participate in Deutsche Bank's 2009 Media and Telecom Conference Feb 26, 2009
Source: Time Warner Cable Inc.. NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Time Warner Cable Inc. (NYSE: - ) today announced that its Senior Executive Vice President & CFO Robert Marcus will participate in Deutsche Banks 2009 Media and Telecom Conference on Wednesday, March 4, 2009 in Palm Beach, FL.. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals Reports 2008 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Financial Results Feb 25, 2009
Source: Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.. THE WOODLANDS, Texas, Feb. 25, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NasdaqGM: - ), a biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and developing breakthrough treatments for human disease, today updated its drug development progress and reported financial results for the three months and year ended December 31, 2008. (Primezone Releases)
Corps picks cadets for Yell Leader elections Feb 25, 2009
The three who were chosen to campaign for the spring elections were sophomores Squadron 17 finance major Cody Howdeshell, and B2 Patriots international studies major Travis Kennedy, and junior Squadron 17 finance and real estate major John Kovach. Wilcox, from L1 (Lonestar Company), said the process of campaigning is a structuralized process. (The Battalion, TX)
Zargon Energy Trust Provides an Operational Update and Releases 2008 Year End Reserves Information Feb 25, 2009
Source: Zargon Energy Trust, Zargon Oil & Gas Ltd.. CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Feb. 24, 2009) - Zargon Energy Trust ("Zargon") (TSX: - ; TSX: - ) is pleased to provide an operational update and release its 2008 year end reserves information. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Desert Rose Casino Holds First Fully Electronic Blackjack Tournament on a TableMAX(R) System Feb 24, 2009
Source: TableMAX Gaming, Inc.. LAS VEGAS, Feb. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- TableMAX Gaming, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of TableMAX Corporation (Pink Sheets: - ), a developer of electronic table games, announced the first fully electronic Blackjack Tournament recently held on their popular multi-player TableMAX System. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Regulators take over bank owned by Stanford Feb 21, 2009
Prime Minister Baldwin Spencer, whose party came to power in 2004, defends Antigua's banking rules and credits Stanford for creating some 2,000 jobs, but says his predecessors allowed him to acquire "dangerous" influence and prime real estate. "We can't allow the patrimony of our country to be taken over by any one individual," Spencer said after a raucous political rally Wednesday for his United Progressive Party, which hopes to retain power in March 12 elections. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Time Warner Inc. Chooses to Separate Time Warner Cable Inc. Through Spin-off Feb 20, 2009
Source: Time Warner Inc. and Time Warner Cable Inc.. NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Time Warner Inc. (NYSE: - ) and Time Warner Cable Inc. (NYSE: - ) today announced that Time Warner has elected to complete the separation of the two companies through a spin-off distribution involving a pro rata dividend of all of the Time Warner Cable common stock held by Time Warner to Time Warner stockholders. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Disturbed (177) Feb 18, 2009
Seasoned Citizen wrote on Feb 16, 2009 10:22 AM:" Before I get to the point, what I will be saying has nothing to do with anyone in the McFarland family. I will also not comment about Ms. Hall and what may be her issues and motivations. I will, as usual, direct my comments to the heart of my issue with government, principally at the county level and its associated entities, which is taxpayer abuse.The hospital board is a body that is appointed by the Commissioners Court to serve as its... (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Retalix Schedules Date for Fourth Quarter and FY 2008 Financial Results and Conference Call Feb 17, 2009
Source: Retalix Ltd.. RA'ANANA, Israel, Feb. 16, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Retalix(r) Ltd. (NasdaqGS: - ), will announce its fourth quarter and FY 2008 financial results on Tuesday, March 17, 2009. (Primezone Releases)
The Law Firm of James A. Dunlap Jr. & Associates LLC Announced That it is Investigating Potential Claims Against Stanford Financial Group Co. Related to Its Certificate of Deposit Program Feb 17, 2009
The Law Firm of James A. Dunlap Jr. & Associates LLC Announced That it is Investigating Potential Claims Against Stanford Financial Group Co. Related to Its Certificate of Deposit Program: Financial News - Yahoo. Source: James A. Dunlap Jr. & Associates LLC. (Primezone Releases)
Retalix Receives Non-binding Merger Proposal Feb 17, 2009
Source: Retalix Ltd.. RA'ANANA, Israel, Feb. 16, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Retalix(r) Ltd. (NasdaqGS: - ) announced today that, although the Company has not been for sale, the Board of Directors received on February 14, 2009, a non-binding proposal to purchase all the outstanding shares of the Company in a merger transaction for a price of $8. (Primezone Releases)
Statement from Time Warner and Time Warner Cable on Completion of Regulatory Reviews Related to Separation of Two Companies Feb 13, 2009
Source: Time Warner Inc. and Time Warner Cable Inc.. On Track to Separate by End of Current Quarter. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Panorama Reports 2008 Ketchum Lake Results Feb 12, 2009
Source: Panorama Resources Ltd.. VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Feb. 11, 2009) - Mr. Harvey Keats, Chief Executive Officer of Panorama Resources Ltd. (TSX VENTURE: - ), reports that management has now received a technical summary of the exploration work completed in 2008 at the Company's wholly owned Ketchum Lake Copper - Gold Project in northwestern BC.. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
RBC: One in Eight Lenders May Fail Feb 10, 2009
They said rising losses from commercial and industrial loans and commercial real estate loans may be partially offset by moderating residential loan losses in the latter part of 2009. "We are nowhere near the end of this down leg in the current credit cycle," the analysts wrote. (Newsmax)
Carter named Worthy Citizen Feb 8, 2009
After graduation from Elgin High school he attended the University of Texas and received a Bachelor's degree as a double major in finance and real estate. Carter began his banking career in Elgin at Remington Savings. (Elgin Courier, TX)
Circuit City ripples go beyond vacancies, layoffs Feb 7, 2009
71 million square feet of vacant space in a faltering real estate market. More than 40,000 workers will be jobless, including 7,000 laid off last year. (MSNBC -- Business)
TableMAX Enters Into Content Agreement With KIS Gaming Feb 7, 2009
Source: TableMAX Gaming, Inc.. Agreement Brings New and Exciting Game Content to TableMAX Platform. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
More news reports... Apr 1, 2008
Will College Station real estate suffer if the city housing ordinance passes. Severely. (The Battalion, TX)
Music Sensations Ludacris and Tommy Lee Battle It Out on Planet Green's Hottest New Show 'BATTLEGROUND EARTH,' Where They'll Need to 'Go Green' or Go Home! Apr 1, 2008
Music Sensations Ludacris and Tommy Lee Battle It Out on Planet Green's Hottest New Show 'BATTLEGROUND EARTH,' Where They'll Need to 'Go Green' or Go Home. Financial News - Yahoo. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Rock Energy Resources, Inc. Announces Equity Financing of $40 Million Mar 31, 2008
Source: Rock Energy Resources, Inc.. HOUSTON, March 31, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Rock Energy Resources, Inc. (OTC BB: - ), a producer engaged in the exploration, development and production of crude oil and natural gas, today announced that the company has entered into an agreement with Perm Energy Advisors Inc. for $40 million of equity financing, which will provide Rock Energy Resources, Inc. with working capital needed for the next 12 months. (Primezone Releases)
Inspections ground flights Mar 29, 2008
com: the oldest city's home on the Net. Web Search powered by yahoo. (The St. Augustine Record)
Banks Withhold Financing... Mar 29, 2008
Clear Channel says buyout may collapse: Financial News - Yahoo. Reuters Clear Channel says buyout may collapseFriday March 28, 12:26 pm ET. (The Drudge Report)
