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October 31, 2006

Triggering Emotion Helps Home Buyers Win Offers



All this commotion and hand wringing over a buyer's market today. Criminy. If agents would continue doing what they get paid to do and do it well, they would have...
Source: homebuying.about.com

Rules to Follow When Working With Realtors
Last week a client of mine committed a faux pas, but the real error was mine. I've been showing a client homes for two to three years. If she were...
Source: homebuying.about.com

Best Time to Lock Your Mortgage Loan
Most borrowers in the market for a real estate mortgage realize that interest rates change daily. What they don't know is when to lock in the interest rate and say...
Source: homebuying.about.com

Aspiring Web Journalist Lands Real Estate Story of the Year



Casey Serin has become the media poster child for the American housing bubble as it deflates. The one time investor has five properties facing foreclosure in four different States and decided to blog about it at www.iamfacingforeclosure.com. Meanwhile, he has created a large following of critics and supporters and his tale of woe has been publicized nationally by USA Today and NPR. Nigel Swaby, a licensed mortgage broker and industry writer, has picked up the story on his blog www.slcrealestate.blogspot.com and has released a serialized version of his interview with Mr. Serin. (PRWeb Oct 31, 2006) Trackback URI: http://www.prweb.com/zingpr.php/SG9yci1IYWxmLVNpbmctQ291cC1NYWduLVplcm8=
Source: prweb.com

LoanAgentsLive.com Says Record Number of Homeowners in Jeopardy of Losing Homes
Industry experts have found that many homeowners have stretched themselves too thin and are facing the reality that they may lose their homes. (PRWeb Oct 30, 2006) Trackback URL: http://prweb.com/pingpr.php/VGhpci1IYWxmLVN1bW0tU2luZy1NYWduLVplcm8=
Source: prweb.com

Woman arrested on charges of real estate fraud (WBBH)
A Collier County woman is now facing big trouble because of questionable real estate dealings. Deputies with the Collier County Sheriff's Office say she may have been connected with a mortgage company that bilked investors out of thousands of dollars.
Source: www.nbc-2.com

October 30, 2006

Sudden Shock Syndrome: When Your ARM Adjusts



"The time has come," the Walrus said, "To talk of many things. Of shoes -- and ships -- and sealing wax -- Of mortgages -- and blings -- And why your...
Source: homebuying.about.com

Real estate licensing slows down (The San Francisco Examiner)
SAN FRANCISCO - With the real estate market slowing from its record highs of 2005, both the California Association of Realtors and the San Francisco Association of Realtors are predicting drops in the numbers of real estate agents plying the field.
Source: www.examiner.com

ETA Star wins 3 CNBC Arabian Property Awards
ETA Star, a leading freehold property developer in the UAE has bagged 3 major CNBC Arabian Property Awards for its achievement in the real estate industry.
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Source: topix.net

High Society is voted 'Best Real Estate Agent Dubai'



Source: topix.net

Your brokerage is an extreme sport
Diary of a real estate rookie
Source: www.inman.com

Last week's credit market worries all reversed now
Mortgage market commentary
Source: www.inman.com

October 29, 2006

Mallorca Property Partners Launches New Website and Upgraded Services for Majorca Property Seekers



Mallorca Property Partners has launched a new website aimed at giving more useful information and responsive services for people interested to buy property in Majorca. It features access to more up-to-date Majorca property listings, which are compiled personally for users of the Mallorca Property Partners service, and quick responses to customer's queries on buying property in Majorca. (PRWeb Oct 26, 2006) Trackback URI: http://www.prweb.com/dingpr.php/U2luZy1TdW1tLUluc2UtRW1wdC1NYWduLVplcm8=
Source: prweb.com

Hamrick House Palm Springs is Unveiled as Best Private Luxury Home Available for Lease in International Resort Town
Hamrick House Palm Springs is available for lease for the first time in 65 years. (PRWeb Oct 27, 2006) Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/chachingpr.php/U2luZy1IYWxmLVNxdWEtU2luZy1NYWduLVplcm8=
Source: prweb.com

Real Estate Auction (WPBF TheWPBFChannel.com via Yahoo! News)
If you're frustrated with the ups and downs of the South Florida real estate market, we have the solution!
Source: news.yahoo.com

Safavian seeks leniency in Abramoff case



Source: topix.net

Lillian Vernon shutters White Plains HQ
The headquarters of Lillian Vernon Corp., a specialty catalog retailer founded in 1951 in Mount Vernon, have officially moved to Virginia Beach, Va., as of yesterday.
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Source: topix.net

Real estate investing (Colorado Springs Gazette)
Investing in real estate probably wont produce the get-rich-quick results promised by many a late-night infomercial. But for investors willing to do some homework, make a good purchase and properly manage a piece of property, the rewards can be substantial.
Source: www.gazette.com

October 28, 2006

BOOK REVIEW: If buying real estate, always add value (The Charlotte Observer)



CONFESSIONS OF A REAL ESTATE ENTREPRENEUR James A. Randel (McGraw-Hill, $29.95).
Source: www.charlotte.com

Housing auctions return to California
For the first time since the early 1990s, auctions are returning to Southern California's real estate market, the Los Angeles Times reports.
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Source: topix.net

Norbord Q3 profit sinks to US$7M from year-ago US$45M as OSB price falls 40%
Norbord Inc. says its third-quarter profit sank to US$7 million from a year-earlier US$45 million as the price of oriented strand board in the United States fell 40 per cent.
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Source: topix.net

Company Seeking Additional Southeastern Connecticut Holdings



Property Politics has been retained by Case Acquisition Incorporated. (PRWeb Oct 26, 2006) Trackback URI: http://www.prweb.com/zingpr.php/SW5zZS1TdW1tLUNyYXMtUHJvZi1JbnNlLVplcm8=
Source: prweb.com

Donald Trump's Apprentice Sean Yazbeck to Appear on 'Corporate Strategies with Tim Connolly' Sunday, Oct. 29
Mr. Yazbeck will discuss his current projects with Mr. Trump, his role as Trump's apprentice, and his upcoming role in the next season of The Apprentice. (PRWeb Oct 27, 2006) Trackback URI: http://www.prweb.com/zingpr.php/UGlnZy1JbnNlLUNyYXMtRW1wdC1NYWduLVplcm8=
Source: prweb.com

Accommodator Finance Company Announces New Vice President
Accommodator Finance Company (AFC) has appointed Kevin Levine as its new Vice President. Levine will be responsible for client development. (PRWeb Oct 26, 2006)
Source: prweb.com

October 27, 2006

Facts on the Member Purchase of the Bay Club at Mattapoisett



Private golf community purchased by members. (PRWeb Oct 27, 2006) Trackback URI: http://www.prweb.com/zingpr.php/SG9yci1IYWxmLUNvdXAtU2luZy1NYWduLVplcm8=
Source: prweb.com

Single-Loan, 100% Investor Real Estate Financing Now Available with No Mortgage Insurance
Katz Mortgage Team has announced they are now offering 100% financing to real estate investors as a single mortgage with no mortgage insurance. Traditionally, the only way to get 100% financing on a residential investment property was to do an 80% first mortgage and a high-rate 20% second. (PRWeb Oct 27, 2006) Trackback URI: http://www.prweb.com/zingpr.php/UGlnZy1UaGlyLVN1bW0tRW1wdC1NYWduLVplcm8=
Source: prweb.com

Suit Against Atlantic Yards Challenges Eminent Domain
By THOMAS J. LUECK Published: October 27, 2006 In a widely anticipated legal maneuver, opponents of the Atlantic Yards project filed suit in federal court yesterday, challenging the state's authority to use its ...
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Source: topix.net

Slowdown in title business hurts Fidelity's earnings



Company responds by laying off 650 workers
Source: www.inman.com

Sellers sing the blues as price drop sets record
Then: San Diego's housing market was so hot that the town house next to Jeff Cruce's was flipped from buyer to seller three times in three years.
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Source: topix.net

Brooklyn Property Owners and Tenants to Announce Lawsuit Against New York State
' At 1pm on Thursday October 26th on the steps of City Hall, Brooklyn property owners and tenants, along with their legal representatives, and supporters will announce the filing of a lawsuit against the abuse ...
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Source: topix.net

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