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    2 colleges demand Kindles be easier for blind  Nov 12, 2009
    Hill & Co. Real Estate. Recently I have written several columns about the bad manners of bicycle riders, specifically those bicyclists who sail through. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)

    This Real Estate Bust Is Different  Nov 6, 2009
    Unrealistic assumptions, layers of investors, sky-high prices, and possible fraud will make it hard to clean up the mess in commercial real estate ... As was so often the case during the real estate boom, the lofty projections didn't pan out ... 4 trillion commercial real estate market. (BusinessWeek)

    AMERCO Schedules Second Quarter Fiscal 2010 Financial Release and Investor Call  Oct 29, 2009
    Oct. 28, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AMERCO (Nasdaq: - ), the holding company of U-Haul International Inc., Oxford Life Insurance Company, Republic Western Insurance Company and Amerco Real Estate Company plans to report its second quarter fiscal 2010 results after the close of market trading on Wednesday, November 4, 2009 ... AMERCO is the parent company of U-Haul International, Inc., North America's largest "do-it-yourself" moving and storage operator, AMERCO Real Estate Company, Republic Western... (Primezone Releases)

    Microsoft store opens in Arizona  Oct 24, 2009
    Microsoft store opens to strong crowds in Arizona - Puget Sound Business Journal (Seattle). for free extra services. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)

    Congress scrutinizes problems in homebuyer credit  Oct 23, 2009
    Reuters Real estate signs are seen in the front yards of houses in this file photo taken in Maricopa, Arizona ... Those could include deductions for home mortgage interest or real estate taxes. (Yahoo News -- Politics)

    Government unveils new mortgage help for states  Oct 20, 2009
    Reuters Real estate signs are seen in the front yards of houses in this file photo taken in Maricopa, Arizona. By ALAN ZIBEL, AP Real Estate Writer Alan Zibel, Ap Real Estate Writer. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)

    Schools use fitness to educate about diabetes  Oct 19, 2009
    INDEPENDENT-ENTERPRISE. NEWSPAPERS IN EDUCATION. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)

    Sweat lodge deaths put guru in spotlight  Oct 17, 2009
    "You're warned about all the possible things that might happen, how to take care of yourself, how to listen to your body," said the 56-year-old real estate agent from Bellingham, Wash. "I've done some amazing things I never thought I could do.". (MSNBC -- Race)

    N.C. foreclosures fall 6% in 3Q  Oct 16, 2009
    for free extra services. Subscribe to The Business Journal. (Triad Business Journal, NC)

    Kindle lightens textbook load, but flaws remain  Oct 14, 2009
    The Republican-American. Wednesday, October 14, 2009 3:17 AM EDT. (Republican-American)

    HUSKY LEGEND: Jarzynka Was An All-Time Fan Favorite  Oct 9, 2009
    " His first field goal came in week five 53-12 win over Utah State. "I never really got nervous or excited, but my legs were like rubber," he says of his first field goal. Jarzynka would start at kicker for the remainder of the 1998 season, converting 19-22 extra points and 6-8 field goals, including 2-2 from over 40 yards. It was also in 1998 that Jarzynka had his best season as a returner. He returned a Husky record 47 punts for 425 yards (which ranks third all time). He broke the Husky record... (Gohuskies.com)

    Bipartisan push to stop real estate fraud  Oct 2, 2009
    Charles Schumer, a Democrat, and Jon Kyl, a Republican, proposed legislation on Tuesday that would award up to $200 million to state and local prosecutors to go after real estate fraud. The money would be awarded as competitive grants to prosecutors' offices to hire new investigators, accountants and attorneys. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)

    Home sales drop 2.7 percent  Sep 26, 2009
    By ALAN ZIBEL / AP Real Estate Writer. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Home resales dipped unexpectedly last month after a four-month streak of gains, providing evidence that the housing market recovery remains fragile. (FOX 11, AZ)

    Council seeks help with PD Building  Sep 26, 2009
    T wrote on Sep 24, 2009 8:10 PM:" It was a white elephant when the city got it! How no one recognized that is beyond belief. The former City manager is sitting back in his chair counting his money, laughing at how idiotic the city was to buy it. The city should stay out of the Real Estate business. ". Ricky wrote on Sep 24, 2009 10:17 AM:" I can defenetly see it as a youth center, we need the youth to be involved with our community not going across the line to look for the wrong entertainment ". (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)

    WaveNest launches BabyBuilder iPhone app  Sep 23, 2009
    WaveNest launches BabyBuilder app for iPhone - Phoenix Business Journal. for free extra services. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)

    FDIC weighs extraordinary steps to shore up fund  Sep 23, 2009
    Losses on commercial real estate and other loans are causing multiple bank failures each week ... Hundreds more are expected to fall in coming years largely because of souring loans for commercial real estate ... AP Real Estate Writer Alan Zibel contributed to this report. (FOX 11, AZ)

    Giants inch closer to idle Rockies  Sep 23, 2009
    Unable to submit Real Estate, Services, and Business Investements at this time. Map the Valley. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)

    Friends of Bashas schedules gathering  Sep 23, 2009
    Friends of Bashas to gather in support of local grocer - Phoenix Business Journal. for free extra services. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)

    Avatar Announces Common Stock Offering  Sep 23, 2009
    Sept. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Avatar Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: ) announced today that the Company has commenced an offering of 1,612,903 shares of common stock in a registered public offering underwritten by Barclays Capital Inc. The Company intends to use the proceeds from the sale for general corporate purposes, including without limitation, potential new acquisitions of real estate and real estate-related assets ... Avatar Holdings Inc. is primarily engaged in real estate operations in... (PR Newswire)

    Scottsdale updates green home program  Sep 23, 2009
    Scottsdale updates green home rating system - Phoenix Business Journal. for free extra services. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)

    AmazingMail.com names Robert Blackman CEO  Sep 23, 2009
    com names Robert Blackman CEO - Phoenix Business Journal. for free extra services. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)

    Tourism players come out in force against AIG effect  Sep 23, 2009
    Tourism players come out in force against AIG effect - Phoenix Business Journal. for free extra services. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)

    Stapley to be arraigned on felony fraud charges  Sep 22, 2009
    Sheriff s officials said the charges are new and not related to a previous indictment of Stapley, in which the MCSO and County Attorney Andrew Thomas accused the East Valley supervisor of not disclosing real estate and business deals on public financial disclosure forms. Stapley denied wrongdoing in that matter, and Maricopa County Superior Court judge tossed some of the charges, ruling the county had not properly put state rules involving financial disclosures into law. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)

    Troon founder Garmany to step down as CEO  Sep 22, 2009
    Troon Golf founder Dana Garmany to step down as CEO - Phoenix Business Journal. for free extra services. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)

    Forecast shows economy stabilizing in 2010  Sep 22, 2009
    Forecast shows Arizona economic losses continuing through year-end, stabilizing in 2010 - Phoenix Business Journal. for free extra services. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)

    AZ attorney tapped for Indian Affairs post  Sep 21, 2009
    Arizona attorney Pilar tapped as Deputy Solicitor for U.S. Indian Affairs - Phoenix Business Journal. for free extra services. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)

    Telx data center expands Phoenix footprint  Sep 21, 2009
    Telx data center site expands footprint in Phoenix - Phoenix Business Journal. for free extra services. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)

    > 5 questions about social networking policies with Christy Hubbard  Sep 21, 2009
    5 Questions About Social Networking Policies - Phoenix Business Journal. for free extra services. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)

    Phoenix Opera's 'Carmen' taps rising star  Sep 20, 2009
    Award-winning singer takes lead role in Phoenix Opera's 'Carmen' - Phoenix Business Journal. for free extra services. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)

    The Big Empty  Sep 20, 2009
    Along with empty storefronts in older commercial complexes, they are testaments to the unanticipated long length of the recession along with prolonged tight credit markets, owners, developers and real estate agents say. "It's the state of the economy," said Buddy Budiansky, a 20-year commercial real estate veteran with Prudential Commercial Real Estate Services in Daytona Beach. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)

    Former Pinnacle West Capital CEO Bill Post sells $723,000 in stock  Sep 20, 2009
    Former Pin West CEO sells $723,000 in stock - Phoenix Business Journal. for free extra services. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)

    Grijalva votes to preserve Acorn's funding  Sep 19, 2009
    Grijalva votes to preserve federal funding for Acorn - Phoenix Business Journal. for free extra services. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)

    Mortgage bankers profits skyrocket 635%  Sep 19, 2009
    MBA: Mortgage bankers profits skyrocket 635% - Phoenix Business Journal. for free extra services. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)

    Arizona seeks public support for World Cup  Sep 19, 2009
    Arizona Sports Alliance seeks show of support to land World Cup - Phoenix Business Journal. for free extra services. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)

    US Air plans lie-flat seats over Atlantic  Sep 18, 2009
    US Airways to offer lie-flat seats for Atlantic flights - Phoenix Business Journal. for free extra services. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)

    Taser International delivers first X3s  Sep 18, 2009
    Taser International delivers first order of X3 - Phoenix Business Journal. for free extra services. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)

    Arpaio: ACORN misusing federal money  Sep 18, 2009
    Arpaio: ACORN using federal money in immigration fight - Phoenix Business Journal. for free extra services. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)

    Retailers will be slow with holiday hiring  Sep 17, 2009
    Forecast: Retailers will be cautious about holiday hiring - Phoenix Business Journal. for free extra services. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)

    Tempe's Centerpoint developer seeks conversion to Chapter 7  Sep 17, 2009
    Centerpoint developer seeking Chapter 7 - Phoenix Business Journal. for free extra services. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)

    WORLD NEWS: The Long Road to Real Estate Recovery  Sep 17, 2009
    For Many Around the Nation, the Rebound in Real Estate is Too Late ... When real estate broker drove through a Phoenix suburb back in January, it was a tour of despair. (ABC News)

    Abercrombie & Fitch sues pop star Beyonce  Sep 17, 2009
    Abercrombie sues pop star Beyonce - Phoenix Business Journal. for free extra services. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)

    APS gets $71M for carbon program  Sep 16, 2009
    APS gets $71M for carbon sequestration program - Phoenix Business Journal. for free extra services. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)

    Stimulus to help with baseball complex  Sep 16, 2009
    Stimulus to help tribe build complex for D-backs, Rockies - Phoenix Business Journal. for free extra services. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)

    Go Daddy signs up for Super Bowl ads  Sep 16, 2009
    Go Daddy already planning for next Super Bowl ad - Phoenix Business Journal. for free extra services. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)

    County OKs amnesty on air quality permits  Sep 15, 2009
    Maricopa County offers amnesty for air quality permits - Phoenix Business Journal. for free extra services. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)

    El Mirage mayor backs Luke, noise a worry  Sep 15, 2009
    New El Mirage mayor supports Luke, but concerned about noise - Phoenix Business Journal. for free extra services. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)

    ASU gets grant to study asthma in Latinos  Sep 15, 2009
    ASU gets grant to study asthma among Latinos - Phoenix Business Journal. for free extra services. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)

    EEOC ruling upheld, Go Daddy may appeal  Sep 15, 2009
    EEOC ruling against Go Daddy upheld, company may appeal - Phoenix Business Journal. for free extra services. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)

    Homeland Security: Quarantine sick workers  Sep 15, 2009
    Homeland Security tells businesses to quarantine sick workers - Phoenix Business Journal. for free extra services. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)

    Arizona gets $9.6 million to help energy efficiency in small towns  Sep 15, 2009
    6 million to help energy efficiency in small towns - Phoenix Business Journal. for free extra services. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)

    Sports bars bank on Cardinals as move looms for the Coyotes  Sep 13, 2009
    W. Valley sports bars bank on Cards as Coyotes move looms - Phoenix Business Journal. for free extra services. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)

    Chase shows big jump in 2Q Arizona loans  Sep 12, 2009
    JPMorgan Chase shows second-quarter jump in Arizona loans - Phoenix Business Journal. for free extra services. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)

    County welcomes Luke-area building ruling  Sep 12, 2009
    The county has been fighting with the state of Arizona and West Valley cities over real estate development near Luke, and what can and cannot be built and rules governing those restrictions. Maricopa County Supervisor Max Wilson said Friday one ruling by Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Edward Burke allows single-family homes to built in some areas near the base but not right next to it. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)

    CEOs sought for AZ Tech Council groups  Sep 12, 2009
    Arizona Technology Council seeks CEOs for peer-to-peer network - Phoenix Business Journal. for free extra services. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)

    Bernadel convicted in mortgage fraud case  Sep 11, 2009
    Real estate investor Mario Bernadel, 51, was convicted on 19 counts of fraud and money laundering Tuesday in U.S. District Court of Arizona for his role in a cash-back mortgage scheme said to have generated $20 million in fraudulent loans and cost lenders at least $2 million ... Bernadel s conviction is part of an initiative called Operation Cash Back, in which 40 defendants in June 2008 were indicted and arrested, including many Valley real estate professionals. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)

    Green Courte Partners Commences Tender Offer for Any and All Shares of Series A Preferred Stock of American Land Lease, Inc.  Sep 11, 2009
    Sept. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Green Courte Partners, LLC, a Chicago-based private equity real estate investment firm, today announced that one of its affiliates (such affiliate is referred to as "Green Courte Partners") has commenced an offer (the "Tender Offer") to purchase any and all shares of 7 ... Green Courte Partners is a Chicago-based private equity real estate investment firm targeting niche real estate sectors, including manufactured housing communities, "Main Street" retail/mixed-use... (PR Newswire)

    Goldwater to appeal renewable energy case  Sep 9, 2009
    Goldwater to appeal renewable energy ruling - Phoenix Business Journal. for free extra services. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)

    MCSO using outstanding fines for arrests  Sep 9, 2009
    MCSO using outstanding traffic, license fines to arrest immigrants - Phoenix Business Journal. for free extra services. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)

    Cardinals go green with power at stadium  Sep 9, 2009
    Arizona Cardinals go green with power at UOP Stadium - Phoenix Business Journal. for free extra services. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)

    Local woman writes custom fairy tales  Sep 6, 2009
    Along with her passion for writing, Romant said one day she wants to start her own real estate business buying and fixing up homes before selling them. But now it won't be long before Romant is helping bring other people's stories to life. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)

    Housing market hurts Rio Nuevo  Aug 30, 2009
    In their bottom lines, many of the financial plans for residential development Downtown assumed the high prices seen during the real estate boom would continue, said local developer Randi Dorman. "Some plans need to be recalibrated" to reflect changes in the marketplace, Dorman said. (FOX 11, AZ)

    July new US home sales up 9.6 percent  Aug 27, 2009
    By ALAN ZIBEL / AP Real Estate Writer ... Builders and real estate agents are pressing Congress for that credit to be extended. (FOX 11, AZ)

    Zoning code exists for a reason - enforce it  Aug 27, 2009
    WTH wrote on Aug 19, 2009 12:02 PM:" Even though the Mayors business dealing were brought by citizens, it appears that one of the council members who ask for a city investigations, is now the subject of alleged P&Z violations. Of the hundreds of P&Z violations that are ignored in Benson why is one being continually brought about by people with a known vendetta, being held behind closed doors? The City Manager who also collect a salary as Chief of Police , says ALL violations will be... (Benson San Pedro Valley News Sun, AZ)

    Homebuilders Back to Buying Land  Aug 27, 2009
    Homebuilders are snapping up land again after spending months shedding properties and suffering write-downs during the real estate bust. The builders seek bargains in areas hit hardest by the real estate slump of the past three years, Bloomberg reports ... Like a shark has to keep swimming or itll die, its the same thing with builders, Kathryn Boyce, regional director in Sacramento for Hanley Wood Market Intelligence, a real estate research company, tells Bloomberg. (Newsmax)

    Over-stimulated, under-funded  Aug 25, 2009
    Perhaps if it worked so well for the auto industry, the government ought to try it for real estate. They sort of tried it for first time buyers with a tax credit but that is hard to understand and there are tax implications so it really isn t given to you;just more like a loan. (Cameron Observer, MO)

    Wall Streets new old idea: Mortgage securities  Aug 25, 2009
    But buyers knew there were many worthless loans, too, so they didn't want to pay full price for the remnants of a real estate bubble ... Kaufman said he's optimistic about the recent string of deals because, unlike during the real estate boom, investors in these new bonds know what they're buying. (MSNBC -- Business)

    Remember Me? Wall Street Repackages Toxic Debt  Aug 25, 2009
    But buyers knew there were many worthless loans, too, so they didn't want to pay full price for the remnants of a real estate bubble. In recent months, banks have tiptoed toward a possible solution, one in which the really good bonds get bundled with some not-quite-so-good bonds. (ABC News -- Business)

    July home sales surge more than 7 percent  Aug 22, 2009
    By ALAN ZIBEL / AP Real Estate Writer ... In places like San Diego and Orlando, buyers are snapping up foreclosed properties at deep discounts, and real estate agents are pressing banks to release more foreclosures onto the market ... The real estate industry is lobbying Congress to get the credit extended. (FOX 11, AZ)

    Teresa Doughty says it has been a bumpy year for real estate overall, but that Green Valley tends to remain stable. Scott A. Taras | Special to The green valley news IT’S A LONG DRIVE, but Art Ortiz, who lives in Picture Rocks, says Rancho Sahuarita is where the jobs are.  Aug 20, 2009
    GV real estate steady, Sahuarita a leader. Teresa Doughty says it has been a bumpy year for real estate overall, but that Green Valley tends to remain stable. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)

    Judge mulls emergency water hike  Aug 20, 2009
    These companies are owned by Bob B. Watkins of Bisbee, who is a pioneer real estate developer in the Sierra Vista area, Corporation Commissioner Paul Newman said. He testified at the hearing, along with the management company running the three systems. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)

    Victims of Arizona plane crash identified  Aug 19, 2009
    Unable to submit Real Estate, Services, and Business Investements at this time. Map the Valley. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)

    Lennar, Homebuilders Begin to Appeal After Pain  Aug 17, 2009
    Goodness knows, the Florida real estate market, Lennars home turf, is more tattered than most. But Lennar homes in 17 states, including New York, California, Arizona and Texas. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)

    Singfield in a Good Spot  Aug 14, 2009
    Date: Aug 14, 2009 Just like the famous Real Estate mantra, playing effectively at cornerback is all about location. Pierre Singfield landed at a fortunate situation at Arizona State, and epitomized the adage of right place right time. (DevilsDigest.com)

    Plastic surgery group pleads guilty to bogus BOTOX treatments  Aug 12, 2009
    for free extra services. Subscribe to The Business Review. (Albany Business Review, NY)

    Verdict out on housing reform  Aug 7, 2009
    Bank asset managers are telling real estate professionals the wave of foreclosures expected to begin in July won't hit until somewhere between late August and October, according to Brian Russell, owner and designated broker of Pinal County Properties in Casa Grande. "They're saying it won't be as bad as everyone had been saying," he added. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)

    Newspaper probes Arizona private school tuition tax  Aug 3, 2009
    - Executives at two of the largest STOs have used tax credit donations to enrich themselves, buying luxury cars, real estate and funding their own outside for-profit businesses. - Tax credits have failed to increase minority students' access to Arizona's private schools. (FOX 11, AZ)

    State Bank Corp Reports Second Quarter Results  Aug 1, 2009
    "The operating strategy to grow core deposit funding and reduce reliance on FHLB borrowing is paying off. We are expecting our new Yuma location to supplement recent deposit growth success. Unfortunately, we continue to experience an increase in the cost of resolving credit challenges within our portfolio, given a severe downturn in real estate values," commented Brian M. Riley, Chief Executive Officer ... Real estate conditions in the Company's primary markets continue to show weakness,... (Primezone Releases)

    Data show housing market starting to recover  Jul 24, 2009
    By ALAN ZIBEL / AP Real Estate Writer. WASHINGTON (AP) -- The U.S. housing market has started to recover from the most far-reaching crisis since the Great Depression, data released Thursday show. (FOX 11, AZ)

    Schools use fitness to educate about diabetes  Jul 21, 2009
    NEWSPAPERS IN EDUCATION. Tuesday, July 7, 2009 10:00 PM PDT. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)

    Palin promises to keep on tweeting  Jul 18, 2009
    RAIN Saturday July 18, 2009. Today's most viewed articles. (Seacoast New Hampshire)

    Phillips Edison Acquires Village Center in Phoenix, Arizona  Jul 16, 2009
    CINCINNATI, July 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Phillips Edison & Company, a retail real estate owner, manager and developer, announced the purchase of Village Center in Phoenix, Arizona today ... Specializing in the redevelopment of under-performing grocery anchored shopping centers, Phillips Edison & Company is a fully integrated real estate company that acquires, develops, redevelops, leases and manages its retail real estate portfolio. (PR Newswire)

    Wal-Mart to create eco-ratings for products  Jul 16, 2009
    M/CLOUDY Thursday July 16, 2009. Today's most viewed articles. (Seacoast New Hampshire)

    Snowbirds find hot deals in Arizona  Jul 12, 2009
    On the flight down to Phoenix-Mesa, she realized there were more than a couple of people chatting about Arizona's real estate market. DuPaul-Vogelsang was on her own hunt for property. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)

    From the editors desk: Welcoming a new era  Jul 12, 2009
    NEWSPAPERS IN EDUCATION. From the editors desk: Welcoming a new era. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)

    Briefs: PCOA board elects officers  Jul 11, 2009
    real estate investors ... The Arizona Real Estate Investors Association will also give a real estate market update about the greater Tucson marketplace. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)

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