Manager blames Cage for cash woes Nov 19, 2009
Levin's filing claimed that starting in 2005 and then "with increasing urgency" over the next two years, he "implored Coppola to stop buying real estate and urged him to reduce his real estate holdings, warning Coppola that the financial press was filled with references to a 'real estate bubble.' ". He countered Cage's claim that the actor was left in the dark about his finances. (CNN -- International)
Chicago firm eyes city for properties Oct 30, 2009
Bob Monnat, a real estate executive at , Milwaukee, said there are real estate investment groups all over the country raising money like mad anticipating the possibility of buying real estate at discounted prices. As a local developer, we welcome them coming to Milwaukee with capital to help resuscitate the market, Monnat said. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Manhattan apartment prices drop Oct 4, 2009
International Business. NEW YORK: Manhattan apartment prices fell for a second consecutive quarter, helping drive the biggest gain in sales in more than 13 years as buyers seized on discounts. (India Times)
Is buying real estate a profitable idea? Sep 30, 2009
Is buying real estate a profitable idea ... Is buying real estate a profitable idea. (India Times)
Kiyosaki: Silver is My No. 1 Investment Sep 26, 2009
Investors get no leverage buying stocks, but they do when buying real estate, Kiyosaki points out. To be sure, If youre going to play the game of debt, boy youve got to be a lot smarter than the average bear out there, he says. (Newsmax)
London Crossrail Chief Says Project Delay Would Have Horrific Consequences Sep 25, 2009
London Crossrail Chief Says Project Delays Would Be Horrific - Bloomberg. Updated: New York, Sep 25 04:20 London, Sep 25 09:20 Tokyo, Sep 25 17:20. (Bloomberg -- UK)
Stocks Rise as Dollar Declines; Russia Leads Gain in Emerging-Market Bonds Sep 18, 2009
MSCI World Stock Index Climbs, Emerging-Market Bonds Advance - Bloomberg. Updated: New York, Sep 18 04:25 London, Sep 18 09:25 Tokyo, Sep 18 17:25. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Conrad cleared, scolded Aug 9, 2009
bad Bob wrote on Aug 8, 2009 9:10 AM:" COME ON people of ND. show some guts here and stop voting for this lying cheating leach on America. you pay his salary, you'll pay his retirement forever. he's lied to the people of ND since his very first campaign. He couldn't complete his promise then of lowering the deficet and he won't complete any now. Fat catting in DC buying real estate back in ND that your paying for. GET REAL. ". Halatbis wrote on Aug 8, 2009 8:49 AM:" Wow! What a surprise, and the... (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Brazil's Polo Hedge Fund Boosts Bets on Homebuilders Following 135% Surge Jul 29, 2009
Duarte said the Rio de Janeiro-based firm is buying real estate developers and , adding to bets on the industry that helped his 659 million-real ($348 million) fund outperform 96 percent of its peers in 2009. The 12-stock has surged 135 percent this year, rebounding from a 69 percent plunge in 2008 that dwarfed the Bovespa indexs 41 percent. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
Cobb school board caught voting in private Jul 11, 2009
Cobb County s Board of Education has voted dozens of times in secret on a variety of subjects over the last three years, including buying real estate, approving leases and paying legal fees. Some of the secret votes involved lawsuits and the expenditure of taxpayer dollars while others covered more mundane matters, such as the granting of easements on school property, according to records obtained by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution under the Open Records Act. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Another View: On money, a founding mother knows best Jul 5, 2009
When buying real estate, Abigail sometimes had third parties approach potential sellers on her behalf. She instructed her agent in Massachusetts not to reveal that he was representing her until the bargain had been struck. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Are REITs a Key to Real Estate Recovery? Jun 24, 2009
If you want to bet on the real estate recovery without finding financing and taking possession of property, then consider buying real estate investment trusts. Fortune magazine says that blue-chip REITs offer a reasonably conservative opportunity for individual investors to profit from the coming real estate rebound. (Realtor Magazine Online)
D-FW July foreclosure postings set record Jun 19, 2009
However, for an investor, this is absolutely one of the best times in history to be buying real estate. Reader Comments. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
Stock questions? Ask Matt Jun 3, 2009
Q: Other than buying real estate or gold, how can I harden my portfolio against the coming wave of inflation. A: Inflation, it seems, it the top fear of many investors. (USA Today -- Money)
Foreclosures Gaining Buyer Interest: Inspect Before You Buy May 29, 2009
com and RealtyTrac, a recent survey shows that 55 percent of U.S. adults are at least somewhat likely to consider a foreclosed home when buying real estate. That's a nearly 10 percent increase from November 2008. (RealtyTimes)
Husband trading debt for debt May 7, 2009
You must understand that buying real estate is not a passive activity. Owning real estate requires management such as maintenance, collecting rent, etc. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Chinese woman in $57m fraud trial Apr 18, 2009
Now they are accusing her of promising high returns to 148 investors, but actually using the money for herself, repaying loans, buying real estate and vehicles, and running her business. The young entrepreneur denies that she was running a pyramid scheme. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Short Sale Website Launches with Controversial Gold Digger Ad Campaign Apr 7, 2009
Referring to the campaign, TJ Culbertson, CEO of SHORTsense, Inc. said, "Sometimes the best approach in dealing with a traumatic event such as a foreclosure is to inject some humor into the situation in order to stay positive and to keep on fighting. In terms of our commitment to helping our clients avoid foreclosure, they know that we care deeply about what is at stake for them and their families. By using a little humor, we hope to ultimately serve them better by attracting the attention of... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Time To Make The Move: Buy A House Mar 15, 2009
FORECLOSURES CONTINUE TO RISE, WITH MORE THAN 74,000 HOMES REPOSSESSED BY MORTGAGE LENDERS IN FEBRUARY ALONE. ARE FORECLOSURE AUCTIONS A GOOD WAY TO GO, IF YOU'RE BUYING REAL ESTATE. Not necessarily. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Missoula dodging real estate collapse Mar 8, 2009
People get that buying real estate in Montana is a smart, tangible investment. The real estate community is reporting more attendance at open houses, more sales agreements being written, and more phone calls from prospective clients, said Bryan Flaherty, president of the Missoula Organization of Realtors. (Missoulian, MT)
Commentary -- Housing slump continues Mar 6, 2009
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Condo Trends: Seattle Condos On the Rise? Mar 2, 2009
"Historically, January sales volume outpaces December, so we'd expect these results. Yet, it is a positive signal that even with the current economy crisis people are buying real estate the number of pending condo transactions increased for the second consecutive month.". Median prices have continued an upward trend since bottoming out for 2008 in October below $290,000. (RealtyTimes)
Crisis drags down more than just real estate prices Feb 20, 2009
The number of companies offering support and advice to those buying real estate far from home burgeoned between 2000 and 2007 as investors, retirees and would-be vacation home owners snapped up houses and apartments from Brazil to Bulgaria. They ranged from experts to translate foreign legal documents to decorators who chose sheets and towels for beachfront villas. (International Herald Tribune)
Around 21,000 Homes Posted for Foreclosure for the First Quarter in North & Central Texas Feb 18, 2009
When asked if there is any good news to report, Mr. Roddy shared, "Sadly, foreclosures are devastating to the property owner and their family. However, for an investor, this is one of the best times to be buying real estate." He said, "We see investors each month that are ready, willing and able to buy properties either before the auction while the property is still controlled by the property owner, bidding at the foreclosure auction, or after the sale when the property is in the hands of the... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
* Will the meltdown alter young adults willingness to take risks? Feb 17, 2009
Are we in the process of minting a new generation of adults who are averse to taking chances, whether its buying real estate or investing in stocks. We trained people that if you took risk and diversified and played by the rules that youd have a great life for yourself, said Howard Simons of the bond specialist Bianco Research. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Should I Move to a New Home? Feb 15, 2009
Considerations for Buying Real Estate in a Different State, Country ... Considerations for Buying Real Estate in a Different State, Country ... Whether a home owner is buying real estate in a different state or a different country, the same considerations will apply, and often, the decision is just as difficult for someone who's moving across the state as it is for someone who's moving across the globe. (Suite101.com)
Words of wisdom for the young investor Feb 14, 2009
He doesn't plan to move away anytime soon, and is seriously considering buying real estate. "The rent I'm paying right now to live in downtown Santa Barbara is more than the monthly payment on my parents' mortgage in northern California," he says. (MSNBC -- Business)
Column: Forecasting the South Shore housing market in 2009 Feb 8, 2009
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