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Saturday, September 30, 2006

How to Select a Realtor or Real Estate Broker

If you are considering purchasing property in which to house your small business, where should you begin? Although you are free to search for real estate properties on your own, your best option is to find a professional realtor or real estate broker to handle the transaction for you.
There are definite advantages to working with a real estate professional, such as:
Peace of mind. Real estate transactions can be tricky, and if you do not know what you are doing, you could end up spending

How to Select a Realtor or Real Estate Broker

Thursday, September 28, 2006

Chapel Hill agent named state 'Realtor of the Year'

A Chapel Hill real estate agent has been named Realtor of the Year by the North Carolina Association of Realtors.

Chapel Hill agent named state 'Realtor of the Year'

Wednesday, September 27, 2006

Witness: Developer Jemal is messy, but visionary

Federal prosecutors say Joseph Cayre is a defrauded victim of developer Douglas Jemal, whose bribery and conspiracy trial began in federal court Sept. 8. Cayre, Jemal's money man involved in hundreds of millions of dollars worth of real estate deals, says otherwise.

Witness: Developer Jemal is messy, but visionary

Tuesday, September 26, 2006

The mortgage, not vows, unites them

Question: My wife and I divorced last year, but her name is still on the mortgage. She wants it removed and signed a quitclaim deed, which I sent to the mortgage company. The lender refused to remove her name. I don't want to refinance because the interest rate I have is good. Is there any way to do this without refinancing or selling?

The mortgage, not vows, unites them

Friday, September 22, 2006

Harvard renovations may mean headaches for local biz

A building renovation by Harvard Real Estate Services will force some Harvard Square landmarks to either close or relocate, according to a news report by The Harvard Crimson.

Harvard renovations may mean headaches for local biz

Wednesday, September 20, 2006

Allete will privately place $60M in bonds

Energy provider Allete Inc. has agreed to a private placement of $60 million in mortgage bonds, according to a securities filing made Monday.

Allete will privately place $60M in bonds

Monday, September 18, 2006

Home equity loan or line? 5 questions

The choice is seldom black and white between a home equity loan and a line of credit (HELOC). But these questions will help you decide.

Home equity loan or line? 5 questions

Downtown condo gets $50M in financing

A high-end condo project that's nearly sold out in presales has secured a $50 million construction loan.

Downtown condo gets $50M in financing

Sunday, September 17, 2006

Longtime Crescent exec buys into venture

Art Fields paid $16.9 million to buy a 2 percent share of Crescent Resources as part of the blockbuster deal in which Duke Energy Corp. sold 51 percent of its real estate arm.

Longtime Crescent exec buys into venture

Saturday, September 16, 2006

Real estate developer talks to Orlando Business Journal

ORLANDO -- When it comes to commercial real estate, one would be hard-pressed to find someone more knowledgeable than the president and founder of Florida Retail Development LLC, Gary Ralston.

Real estate developer talks to Orlando Business Journal

Atlanta firm negotiating to develop Banks

The advisory panel in charge of the Banks riverfront project has entered into "exclusive negotiations" with an Atlanta development group, with the goal of signing AIG Global Real Estate and Carter Real Estate to a master development agreement by February 15 and starting construction on the Banks early next year.

Atlanta firm negotiating to develop Banks

Friday, September 15, 2006

Title services company merges subsidiaries

Stewart Information Services Corp. has merged its real estate information subsidiaries into a single company to be lead by a Nashville real estate veteran.

Title services company merges subsidiaries

Thursday, September 14, 2006

Crescent explores sale to investors

Crescent Real Estate Equities, a publicly traded, Fort Worth-based real estate investment trust, is negotiating to go private in a deal that could be valued at nearly $6 billion.

Crescent explores sale to investors

Semonin expands in Fern Creek, Elizabethtown

Residential real estate firm Semonin Realtors has expanded its operations in Fern Creek and Elizabethtown.

Semonin expands in Fern Creek, Elizabethtown

Wednesday, September 13, 2006

Will Biweekly Mortgage Loan Payments Really Save You Money?

If done correctly, biweekly mortgage payments can save you substantial amounts of money. The idea is based on the fact that a monthly mortgage means you make 12 mortgage payments a year. But on a bi ...

Will Biweekly Mortgage Loan Payments Really Save You Money?

Reznick increases involvement, receives honor

Even though Reznick Group L.P. has supported Commercial Real Estate Women on a national level for many years, the firm ramped up its involvement and financial support of the Atlanta chapter just two years ago.

Reznick increases involvement, receives honor

Thursday, September 07, 2006

Rents Are Rising Rapidly After Long Lull

Rising mortgage rates and soaring home prices have tightened the rental market, allowing apartment owners to demand higher rents.

Rents Are Rising Rapidly After Long Lull

Monday, September 04, 2006

Where taint is as fresh as the paint

Homes with notorious pedigrees can be a headache for sales agents and a bargain for buyers, but not always.
There it sits, without embellishment, on Realtor.com: 749 15th St. in Boulder, Colo.

Where taint is as fresh as the paint

Sunday, September 03, 2006

Choosing Rates vs. Points in a Mortgage Loan

Among the many decisions you will have to make when choosing a mortgage loan is whether or not to pay points. While a very high credit rating may give you the option of a low rate with no points, ...

Choosing Rates vs. Points in a Mortgage Loan

Second Mortgage Loans vs. Home Equity Loans

It's not surprising that some homeowners confuse the terms "second mortgage" and "home equity loan." After all, a second mortgage is a type of home equity loan. But more often than not, home equity ...

Second Mortgage Loans vs. Home Equity Loans

Saturday, September 02, 2006

Mastering Seller's and Buyer's Markets

Some real estate investors make the mistake of not continuing to research the economics of their real estate markets after they've made their investments. Even if you plan to buy and hold, you need t ...

Mastering Seller's and Buyer's Markets

Mortgage Default Notices Soar 67%

20,752 homeowners in the state were warned last quarter. That's still below the average.
As the housing boom fades, a rising number of Californians are struggling to hold on to their homes.

Mortgage Default Notices Soar 67%

Newport Beach Man Guilty in Mortgage Scam

A Newport Beach man pleaded guilty Wednesday to federal charges of wire fraud and money laundering after investigators uncovered a scheme that cost lenders more than $9 million.

Newport Beach Man Guilty in Mortgage Scam

Friday, September 01, 2006

New leader takes helm of CB Richard Ellis' Fort Worth office

Real estate veteran Frank Ricca will lead CB Richard Ellis' new Fort Worth office, which is set to open in mid-September.

New leader takes helm of CB Richard Ellis' Fort Worth office

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