No decision of fate of The Park condo tower Oct 29, 2008
According to a marketing package posted this month on an online commercial real estate service, Summit Shores is offering to resell The Park for $25 million ... Charlotte Real Estate. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Forbidden love: The allure of the sexy undead Oct 28, 2008
From Tuesday's Globe and Mail. October 28, 2008 at 3:32 AM EDT. (Globe and Mail)
Video: Enter the Best Teen Chef Competition 2009 at One of The International Culinary Schools at The Art Institutes Oct 28, 2008
Source: The International Culinary Schools at The Art Institutes. Win a Scholarship and be an Intern for a Day at Food Network. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Airlines to face EU environmental codes Oct 25, 2008
EU to include airlines in greenhouse gas restrictions - Atlanta Business Chronicle. for free extra services. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
Industry Notes Oct 24, 2008
UPDATED: :26 a.m. PDT, October 24, 2008. by 10/16/2008 10:11 a.m. PT. (OregonLive, OR -- Business)
McClatchy debt rating cut Oct 24, 2008
Real estate and employment classified ad revenues had the steepest drop, down 38. 7 percent and 39. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
(Pod)casting call: Seldom-used tech tool deserves a closer look Oct 22, 2008
(Pod)casting call - The Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area. for free extra services. (Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area)
Owner not interested in selling struggling Bobcats Oct 21, 2008
"The good part about it is I'm very close to the chairman at Wells Fargo, Dick Kovacevich. ... They are one of the largest lenders to my hotel real estate fund. We've got a great relationship with Wells, so that's going to be a big plus.". Johnson was upbeat Monday, insisting he's not ready to give up on the NBA or Charlotte, while refusing to say when he expects to stop losing money. (ESPN -- Golf News)
CBU rises in 3Q Oct 21, 2008
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Social Security to jump $750 in 2009 Oct 20, 2008
Social Security benefits to jump $750 in 2009 - The Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area. for free extra services. (Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area)
Unemployment rate inches up Oct 18, 2008
Unemployment rate up as restaurants, hotels, retail shed workers - The Business Review (Albany). for free extra services. (Albany Business Review, NY)
Merrill Lynch posts 3Q loss of $5.2B Oct 17, 2008
8 billion related to severe market dislocations in September, including real estate assets ... Charlotte Real Estate. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Wells Fargo still plans to raise $20B Oct 16, 2008
Wells Fargo still plans to raise $20 billion in addition to Treasury investment - Atlanta Business Chronicle. for free extra services. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
Omar strengthens to hurricane Oct 15, 2008
October 15, 2008 at 12:16 AM EDT. CHARLOTTE AMALIE, U.S. Virgin Islands Forecasters say Omar has reached hurricane strength with top winds of 120 kilometres per hour as it menaces Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. (Globe and Mail)
CGX 3D Seismic Program Commences Offshore Guyana Oct 14, 2008
Source: CGX Energy Inc.. TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Oct. 14, 2008) - CGX Energy Inc. (TSX VENTURE: - ; "CGX") is pleased to announce that the 3D seismic program previously announced on June 5 and September 9 has commenced. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Fed OKs Wells purchase of Wachovia Oct 14, 2008
Fed OKs Wells purchase of Wachovia - The Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area. for free extra services. (Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area)
Former N&R publisher named dean at Queens Oct 14, 2008
Former Nisher named dean at Queens U. - The Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area. for free extra services. (Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area)
Report: Wells may get rid of Wachovia unit Oct 14, 2008
Report: Wells could sell Wachovia's investment bank - Atlanta Business Chronicle. for free extra services. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
Something profound is happening in this election year Oct 14, 2008
That day in Charlotte, a gray-haired real estate broker named Harry Taylor, attending a speech by President Bush to an applauding audience, stood and said into a microphone. "In my lifetime I have never felt more ashamed of, nor more frightened, by my leadership in Washington, including the presidency. And I would hope from time to time that you have the humility and the grace to be ashamed of yourself. I also want to say I really appreciate the courtesy of allowing me to speak.". (Athens Banner-Herald)
Regulators OK Wells-Wachovia deal Oct 11, 2008
Wells Fargo gets quick regulatory OK to buy Wachovia - The Business Review (Albany). for free extra services. (Albany Business Review, NY)
Rivals vie for bully pulpit Oct 11, 2008
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Insurance agency owner, cattle farmer, real estate broker. POLITICAL RESUME: Won a state House seat in 1990. (News & Observer)
Local companies are feeling the painOnly 6 of 70 saw gains this week Oct 11, 2008
During the tech bust, for example, investors flocked to real estate investment trusts, which owned office buildings, apartments or hotels. There's just no place to hide in this market, he said. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Wells Fargo to get Wachovia as Citigroup walks away Oct 10, 2008
The downside: Wells Fargo's earnings would suffer over the next few quarters as the bank absorbs more than $40 billion in Wachovia's mortgage and commercial real estate losses. Posted. (USA Today -- Money)
Will Apple's suit against BC school bear fruit? Oct 8, 2008
com: Will Apple's suit against B.C. school bear fruit. Will Apple's suit against B.C. school bear fruit. (Globe and Mail)
Ashforth names Langley CEO Oct 8, 2008
Hank Ashforth has more than 27 years experience in real estate and led the formation of Ashforth Pacific in 1995. Hank, Scott and the rest of our Portland team have done a tremendous job in the expansion of our company s west coast real estate portfolio ... Portland Real Estate. (Portland Business Journal, OR)
Whitney lowers expectations for 3Q earnings Oct 8, 2008
Earnings for the quarter were impacted by continued pressures on the credit and real estate markets, Whitney said in a release ... Tampa Bay Real Estate. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
CB Richard Ellis Inc. lays off local managing director in national restructuring Oct 8, 2008
But in an e-mailed statement to the , Germano said: Like the rest of the commercial real estate industry, CB Richard Ellis is operating in an extremely challenging environment ... One of the largest commercial real estate firms in the country, CB Richard Ellis (NYSE: CBG) has seen a significant drop in income over the past year due to the sharp drop in commercial real estate sales and leasing activity ... Baltimore Real Estate. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Gama Aviation Inc. Oct 7, 2008
Bank of America forms alliance with Gama Aviation - The Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area. for free extra services. (Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area)
Will Apple's suit against B.C. school bear fruit? Oct 7, 2008
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Beacon squeezes 2nd tower on site in Bellevue Oct 6, 2008
- The Seneca Real Estate Group. - Broadway Center for the Performing Arts. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
Woodland mall misses its Target but lands Burlington Coat Oct 6, 2008
People will reconsider travel, agreed Mark Engstrom, a Woodland resident and a commercial real estate broker and developer ... Other retail real estate brokers echoed his sentiment ... Sacramento Real Estate. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
N.Y. developer scoops up S.F.s Phelan building Oct 6, 2008
bought the property, along with a 187,500-square-foot office building at 795 Folsom St., with loans totaling $115 million from Countrywide Commercial Real Estate Finance ... San Francisco Real Estate. (San Francisco Business Times, CA)
Recycling finds niche in commercial office space Oct 6, 2008
The space, managed by , is part of a pilot program by the Los Angeles-based commercial real estate services company that takes a list of paper and plastic products from an office and returns them as recycled fiber in a variety of consumer products. It s part of an expansive workplace recycling initiative by the company that supports their goal of becoming carbon-neutral by 2010 and highlights an effort by some commercial property managers in Atlanta to lessen the environmental impact of their... (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
Citigroup cries foul Oct 4, 2008
Citi slams Wachovia-Wells deal - Sacramento Business Journal. for free extra services. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Faith Digest Oct 4, 2008
On Oct. 27, the group will discuss Julius Knipl Real Estate Photographer: Stories. The Reese Library is one of more than 250 libraries nationwide to receive a grant to hold the series, which focuses on graphics in literature. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Legal battle brewing over Wells-Wachovia deal Oct 4, 2008
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Wells Fargo buys Wachovia for $15.1-billion Oct 4, 2008
com: Wells Fargo buys Wachovia for $15. Wells Fargo buys Wachovia for $15. (Globe and Mail)
Wells Fargo to acquire Wachovia Oct 4, 2008
NEWSPAPERS IN EDUCATION. The board approved Wells Fargo s offer late Thursday. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
AG Edwards Inc. Oct 3, 2008
Citigroup to buy Wachovia's banking operations - Wichita Business Journal. for free extra services. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Wells Fargo in, Citi out in deal for Wachovia Oct 3, 2008
Citigroup out, Wells Fargo and Wachovia to merge - Atlanta Business Chronicle. for free extra services. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
This Week in Print Oct 3, 2008
Print Edition - Charlotte Business Journal. for free extra services. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
REI will open its second prototype store near Austin Sep 24, 2008
REI will open its second prototype store near Austin - Puget Sound Business Journal (Seattle). Members: Not Registered. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
Extreme Home Makeover mason files for bankruptcy Sep 24, 2008
Extreme Home Makeover mason files for bankruptcy - The Business Review (Albany). Members: Not Registered. (Albany Business Review, NY)
Home builders at the end of the line Sep 24, 2008
The liquidations are the latest in a crisis that has pounded residential real estate and financial companies throughout Atlanta and the nation ... Vision Real Estate Management is building the mixed-use development Edgewater Trail in the city of Buford. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
U.S. Foodservice inks deal for Buda distribution center Sep 23, 2008
Austin-based represented U.S. Foodservice in its real estate search. U.S. Foodservice has more than 26,000 employees in over 60 locations nationwide. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
Kermit Baker Sep 23, 2008
Architects group reports construction activity mixed - Austin Business Journal. Members: Not Registered. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
Portland house prices see biggest slide since 1980s Sep 23, 2008
Real estate agents liked to say Oregon didn't overbuild and people kept moving to the state, sustaining demand ... About 18,900 real estate related jobs that existed in August 2007 are gone, as are 11,300 in the construction industry. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Business)
Herbert Allison Sep 23, 2008
Fannie Mae flattens management - Atlanta Business Chronicle. Members: Not Registered. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
Analysts: Wall Street turmoil threatens InBevs takeover of Anheuser-Busch Sep 22, 2008
Analysts: Wall Street turmoil threatens InBevs takeover of Anheuser-Busch - The Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area. Members: Not Registered. (Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area)
Tom BowlesINSIDE NASCAR Sep 20, 2008
Like Gordon's team, CGRFS is a prime target for any interested owner due to his organization's "locked in" qualifying spots (both are in the Top 35) as well as his race shop's prime real estate. Built in 2004, the top-notch facility was built right next to the Concord airport, and is just a heartbeat away from Charlotte for teams looking to move closer to racing's central hub. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Rhino Times stops Charlotte print edition, stays online Sep 20, 2008
Rhino Times stops Charlotte print edition, stays online - The Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area. Members: Not Registered. (Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area)
Oregon's housing market still hasn't hit bottom Sep 19, 2008
At the time, real estate brokers liked to say that things were different in Oregon. The economy, they said, is humming along. (OregonLive, OR -- Business)
Bank of America Growth, Wachovia-Morgan Talks Bring No Cheer to Charlotte Sep 19, 2008
The number of residential real estate closings sank 34 ... Buyers are afraid to make a commitment because they are afraid something will fall apart,'' said Lexie Longstreet, a real estate broker with Savvy & Co. ``We're seeing more people who are moving to Charlotte looking to rent for a year, not buy right now. (Bloomberg)
Jada Pinkett Smith to Star and Executive Produce as a Nurse and Single Mother in TNT Drama Pilot TIME HEALS Sep 19, 2008
Source: Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.. Sony Pictures Television Project Created by Emmy(R)-Winning John Masius (St. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Washington Mutual investor clears way for cash infusion or sale Sep 18, 2008
- The Seneca Real Estate Group. - Laird Norton Tyee. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
Albany convention center uncertainty leads to office managers resignation Sep 18, 2008
Albany convention center uncertainty leads to office managers resignation - The Business Review (Albany). Members: Not Registered. (Albany Business Review, NY)
Pastor, wife arrested in alleged mortgage scam Sep 18, 2008
A Jensen Beach pastor and his mortgage broker wife have been arrested and charged in a real estate investment scheme that allegedly stuck clients with more than $1 million in mortgage debt ... 1 FM. He stated his purpose was to teach and mentor individuals on how to buy and sell real estate without any out-of-pocket expense, with the goal of earning $50,000 in 90 days, according to a press release ... The McGills purchased real estate in Martin and St. Lucie counties, allegedly by preparing and... (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Merrill Lynch shareholders seek to block BofA deal Sep 18, 2008
Merrill Lynch shareholders file suit over BofA buyout - Charlotte Business Journal. Members: Not Registered. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Goodwill to open hip, trendy store in Seattles U-District Sep 17, 2008
Goodwill to open hip, trendy store in Seattles U-District - Puget Sound Business Journal (Seattle). Members: Not Registered. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
Merrill Lynch and Bank of America agree to deal Sep 16, 2008
The company also will look to optimize real estate space between Merrill and BofA. ... Tampa Bay Real Estate. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
HP to cut 24,600 jobs, take $1.7B charge Sep 16, 2008
HP to cut 24,600 jobs, take $1. 7B charge - Atlanta Business Chronicle. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
Buffalo States Howard on higher ed panel Sep 16, 2008
Buffalo States Howard on higher ed panel - Business First of Buffalo. Members: Not Registered. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
K2C Real Estate hires Carolina Construction Group Sep 16, 2008
We chose Carolina Construction Group as the featured builder for our community because they build their homes with the highest standards, everything expected of a custom home, says Jake Kent, president of K2C Real Estate Solutions ... K2C Real Estate Solutions provides turnkey marketing and sales services to builders and developers ... Charlotte Real Estate. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
> Analysts: Weekend turmoil sign of more struggles Sep 16, 2008
When foreclosure rates stop rising and when real estate values stop falling ... Special attention should be given to any deal that uses real estate as collateral, he says ... Charlotte Real Estate. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Lehman rescue fails, BofA buys Merrill for $50B Sep 15, 2008
Barclays and Bank of America were considered front-runners to buy Lehman, which is foundering under the weight of $60 billion in soured real estate holdings ... That's partly because some of the firms, particularly Merrill, made bad bets on real estate. (Washington Daily News, NC)
