School board tours new weight room Aug 25, 2009
The great recession began, if you can remember that far back, with a collapse of the national real estate market. According to a report released last week by the Department of Revenue (DOR), though, property values in Wisconsin have remained remarkably stable over the past year. (Forest Republican, WI)
The Editorial Board's View: Housing may have finally found a floor Aug 22, 2009
The good thing is that we may now be thudding along the bottom of the downhill roller coaster ride for residential real estate ... Slashed prices have tempted bargain-hunting buyers back into the real estate market ... A limited-time-only homebuyer tax credit is a sensible way to help fix residential real estate. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Recession equals opportunity for Hoodoo owner (51) Aug 19, 2009
It is a pattern Shepard followed during the last big economic downturn here, and that allowed him to build a formidable real estate portfolio. In the early 80s, I spent a whole lot of my time buying as much real estate as I could because the market was really depressed, he said. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
AA Stars seeking first district championship Jul 25, 2009
NEWSPAPERS IN EDUCATION. AA Stars seeking first district championship Johnson strikes out 13 in three-hit, shutout win. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Ore. governor signs greenhouse gas bills Jul 24, 2009
NEWSPAPERS IN EDUCATION. governor signs greenhouse gas bills. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Designing a Compensation Plan For Buyer Agents Jul 17, 2009
Real Estate News and Advice ... Each transaction needs to pay for a portion of the overhead, marketing, advertising, your time, staff time, gas for your car, MLS dues, all the costs that you have as a real estate Agent ... Real Estate News Network. (RealtyTimes)
Canada Stocks Rise as Royal Gains on Goldman Sachs Profit; Potash Declines Jul 15, 2009
86 after a real estate group said sales of existing homes in Canada rose for a fifth month in June, indicating that the Bank of Canadas record-low benchmark lending rate is spurring demand for homes and aiding the home construction market. the nations second- largest lender, gained 1. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Sharp ups, downs Jul 15, 2009
The report was compiled by Marietta-based real estate research firm SmartNumbers ... Real estate experts credit new homes for the dramatic increase in the 30329 ZIP. Places like The Bristols at Briarcliff, townhomes selling in the high $300,000-range, helped boost home values ... The Atlanta Journal-Constitution housing report was compiled by Marietta-based real estate research firm SmartNumbers. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
High-profile Senator resigns Jul 12, 2009
NEWSPAPERS IN EDUCATION. Vicki Walker will take top parole board slot. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Oregon ID thief sentenced to 16 years Jul 8, 2009
NEWSPAPERS IN EDUCATION. Tuesday, July 7, 2009 11:10 AM PDT. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
42 chosen for real estate diversity drive Jul 7, 2009
Forty-two people have been selected to take part in a new program that aims to involve more Denver-area women and minorities in real estate development. The Real Estate Diversity Initiative is a program of the city of Denver s Office of Economic Development (OED) and the Urban Land Institute s (ULI) Colorado District Council ... We re incredibly excited to launch this innovative public-private partnership to advance the number of minorities and women involved in real estate development, OED... (Denver Business Journal, CO)
FBI takes close look at failed Albany developer Jul 1, 2009
ALBANY - The FBI, one bankruptcy trustee and 88 investors are hot on the money trail behind Albany real estate developer Joe LaCoste, court records show ... "The investor money was all gone. We don't know where it was spent. They have pretty messy books," said Corvallis real estate agent Rebecca Yu, whose family lost 225,000 in investments ... 8 million to unsecured creditors, 350,000 to a bank (secured by real estate) and 80,000 in unpaid taxes. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Whats it worth? Jun 28, 2009
Low interest rates have made the idea of getting equity out of a home through refinancing more popular, said Irma Armstead, vice president and real estate department manager at First National Bank ... Ted Jerred of Jerred Real Estate Appraisals, also has seen a stable market during the last six months after the last rate adjustment by the Federal Reserve ... - Jerred Real Estate Appraisals: 1901 Knollwood Drive, 682-7627. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Stars send Caldwell packing Jun 27, 2009
NEWSPAPERS IN EDUCATION. Johnson did a good job for us, Mejia said. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Home sales contracts on the rise Jun 3, 2009
Locally, real estate agents are seeing a similar trend. BUSINESS Latest Headlines. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Mom lost custody of children before incident May 28, 2009
NEWSPAPERS IN EDUCATION. Standing in a glass booth, a distraught Stott-Smith heard the charges against her: aggravated murder and attempted aggravated murder. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Zurbrugg joins Columbia Banks' board of directors May 27, 2009
Zurbrugg has had close working relationships with former directors of the Bank that include James 'Ed" Wagenblast (now Director Emeritus) and the late Joseph "Ted" Rose, who passed away in 2008. "With his diverse and successful business dealings, especially in the commercial real estate and rental property areas, we expect Mr. Zurbrugg will bring additional insight and expertise to our Boards of Directors," said Rick A. Roby, Columbia Community Bank president and chief executive officer. "His... (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Reed Smith cutting associate salaries 10% May 21, 2009
Reed Smith cutting associate salaries 10 percent - San Francisco Business Times. for free extra services. (East Bay Business Times, CA)
The Backroads: Fearless and a little insane May 18, 2009
NEWSPAPERS IN EDUCATION. She had flown to Arizona to retrieve my grandmother s car a newer soft-top Mustang after her winter excursion. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Worn tracks pose new rail problem May 14, 2009
Legal, Real Estate, Lobbying, Construction Consulting. Ding Ding Ding, they have an open checkbook to do what ever they please & they do not have to share with you what it is or why. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Metrostudy: Atlanta home starts fall 75% in March Apr 30, 2009
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Solving the shortfalls Apr 28, 2009
He noted that the real estate market is not favorable and the district has planned to allow the high school carpentry class to build homes on the approximately three acres of property. Moore, who had several children go through Coos Bay schools, said the district should consider cutting wages before laying off teachers. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Pioneer Place owner files bankruptcy Apr 20, 2009
3 billion of debts in its bankruptcy petition, making it the largest real estate bankruptcy in U.S. history. Chicago-based General Growth (NYSE: GGP), whose shopping mall holdings include Clackamas Town Center and Gateway Mall in Portland, Rogue Valley Mall in Medford, Gateway Mall in Springfield and the Salem Center, said in an announcement Thursday that it had sought bankruptcy protection only after being unable to refinance or extend maturing debt. (Portland Business Journal, OR)
Former Cincy mayors part of Xavier forum Apr 16, 2009
Cincinnati Real Estate ... Stay up to date on the latest news from within the commercial real estate industry. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
China foreign exchange reserves at $1.954 trillion Apr 11, 2009
While China's economy has slowed due to a plunge in trade and a slump in the domestic real estate industry, recent data show the drop eased in March. Beijing has taken steps to hold down the price of exports by cutting taxes on exporters and stopping the rise of China's tightly controlled currency, the yuan, against the U.S. dollar. (Anchorage Daily News)
Sliding house trial begins today Apr 3, 2009
- and it's a shame it was ever still on the real estate market all this time. NB wrote on Apr 1, 2009 11:32 AM:Everyone is just sue happy arent they. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Staying ahead in F1 Mar 25, 2009
We started 2009 with more sponsors than we had in 2008, with RE/MAX (an international real estate company) and Chiemsee (a clothing designer) joining us, he said. Yamashina said it was also very satisfying to extend Toyota F1s title partnership contract with Panasonic in January. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Continental Precious Minerals Files Updated NI43-101 Technical Report on MMS Viken Licence Mar 20, 2009
Source: Continental Precious Minerals Inc.. TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - March 19, 2009) - Continental Precious Minerals Inc. (TSX: - ; the "Company" or "Continental") is pleased to announce that it is filing on SEDAR at today the updated National Instrument 43-101 technical report on its 100% owned multi-metal sediment ("MMS") Viken mineral exploration licence in Sweden ("MMS Viken Licence") and portions of adjacent Company licences referred to in the Company's press release of February 2,... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
WSU small business expo set for April 1 Mar 18, 2009
Stay up to date on the latest news from within the commercial real estate industry. News, analysis and ideas that defy the odds and the times. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Recount set in Newfields selectman vote Mar 18, 2009
CLEAR Wednesday March 18, 2009. Today's most viewed articles. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Public records for March 14, 2009 Mar 14, 2009
SUITS: Indymac Federal Bank FSB v. Bernella Ennis, real property; U.S. Bank NA v. Manuel B. Sardinta, real property; Chase Bank USA NA v. Kathy Augustine, in excess of $15,000; Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. v. Guy Shimoni, real property; Morris H. McGhee v. Michael W. Lynch, auto negligence; Peoples First Community Bank v. Richard E. Privette, real property; Michelle Willitts v. Coastline International Inc., other negligence; Harvard Drug Group LLC v. Joseph White IV, in excess of $15,000;... (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Williams again named WYL MVP Mar 14, 2009
Unable to submit Real Estate, Services, and Business Investements at this time. Map the Valley. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Yorbeau Specifies Potential of Two Gold Discoveries Mar 12, 2009
Source: Yorbeau Resources Inc.. MONTREAL, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - March 11, 2009) - Yorbeau Resources Inc. (TSX: - ; hereinafter "Yorbeau" or the "Company") brings a corrective statement to its February 11, 2009 press release. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Eugene auto repos are on the rise as economy tanks Mar 8, 2009
NEWSPAPERS IN EDUCATION. Like a handful of other repo firms in Eugene-Springfield, Gates business saw a noticeable uptick last summer that has continued into the first couple of months of 2009, as more people got behind on their car payments, or defaulted entirely. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
* Shin Kong to sell Xinyi property to raise cash Mar 4, 2009
This estimate is similar to an appraisal made by DTZ Debenham Tie Leung (w), Yang Chang-dar (F), a real estate appraiser at DTZ, said by telephone, considering the land was purchased at a relatively cheap price and with the property market now in a slump and competition from nearby office buildings ... The company did not say how much it expected to gain from the securitization offering, but said the proceeds would be used to invest in high-yield quality commercial real estate from... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Industry Notes Feb 27, 2009
Buzz Ellis, Pacific Real Estate Partners Inc., represented the lessee; Ryan Livesay and Jeff Sholian, Pacific Real Estate Partners Inc., represented the lessor. McKenzie Shoes & Apparel opened a new store at the Portland International Airport. (OregonLive, OR -- Business)
Lotus Reblooms Feb 20, 2009
Tenjune owners Mark Birnbaum and Eugene Remm, along with real estate mogul Michael Hirtenstein, are taking over the site that formerly housed Lotus nightclub on West 14th Street. The three-level venue takes 00004000 the first names of the owners' grandfathers - the two-tiered restaurant Abe & Arthur's will be above Simyone lounge. (New York Post -- Gossip)
Photo Release -- Unified Grocers Directors Elect Richard Wright Chairman Feb 20, 2009
Source: Unified Grocers. LOS ANGELES, Feb. 19, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Directors of Unified Grocers, the largest wholesale grocery distributor in the western United States, elected Richard L. Wright, President, Wright's Foodliner, Inc., Eugene, Ore. (Primezone Releases)
Available for the First Time on Blu-Ray(TM) Hi-Def Academy Award(R) Winner for Best Music, Original Song: 'Lose Yourself' 8 Mile April 14, 2009 Own it on Blu-Ray(TM) Hi-Def With Perfect Picture and Perfect Sound From Universal Studios Home Feb 19, 2009
Source: Universal Studios Home Entertainment. LOS ANGELES, Feb. 18 /PRNewswire. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Statement From Eugene Cussons, Host and Star of Animal Planet's Escape To Chimp Eden, on the Connecticut Chimpanzee Attack of Monday, 16 Feb 2009 Feb 19, 2009
Source: Animal Planet. Feb. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Eugene Cussons, featured on the popular Animal Planet series Escape to Chimp Eden, is currently in Gabon, West Africa. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Oregon investment company suspected in ponzi scheme Feb 19, 2009
Several of the alleged victims, mostly elderly Oregonians, said they gave Dennis R. Thaut, 65, money to invest in individual retirement accounts, real estate investment trusts and certificates of deposits. Thaut, the owner of First Security Financial in Eugene, has not been charged with any crime, but investigators are checking to see if the money went directly into his personal bank account and to pay dividends to earlier investors. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Business)
N.Y. High Court: Lawyer Subject to Treble Damages for Attempt to Deceive Court Feb 14, 2009
Rosenberg is contesting before the 2nd Circuit a determination by Southern District of New York Judge Naomi Reice Buchwald that he had engaged in a "persistent pattern of unethical behavior" in his representation of a man who was accused by the clients' two brothers of squandering the family's real estate holdings ... Among Rosenberg's actions faulted by Buchwald was his preparation of an affidavit executed by his client, Peter Costalas, in state court in which Costalas acknowledged that a 1993... (Law.com)
Gene Roddenberry's Earth: Final Conflict - Season One Feb 11, 2009
Source: Universal Studios Home Entertainment. ON DVD FROM UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOME ENTERTAINMENT. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Here are the 2008 campaign finance reports for Newton mayoral candidates Feb 8, 2009
Sales Trader/UBS John Connors Boston President/Connors Family Office Robert Crowe Boston Attorney/Wolf Block LLP Jay Fialkow Newton Managing Partner/Rossfialkow Capital Howard Heywood Newton Project Manager/SEA Consultants Ted Hess-Mahan Newton Attorney/Hutchings, Barsamian Ron Homer Brookline Self-Employed John Jenkins Natick Self-Employed Robin Jones Wayland None Margot Lestrange Newton Self-Employed Richard Lipof Newton President/Lipof Real Estate David Lucchino Needham CEO/Semprus... (Newton Tab, MA)
