No sign that bailout will expire at year's end Sep 24, 2009
Foreclosures are still rising, unemployment is expected to remain high for months, banks still hold bad assets on their balance sheets and the commercial real estate market poses a significant threat to small banks whose failure rate has not abated. Many economists warn that a too-slow recovery could dip into recession again. (KSLA.com, LA)
Bernanke Effort to Accelerate Growth May Be Undermined by Loan Contraction Sep 22, 2009
Consumers are less credit-worthy as the job market deteriorates and after a record loss of wealth from plunging share prices and real estate values ... Falling values of commercial real estate are also a problem for banks, with an uncertain degree of losses to come, said Ryding, a former Fed researcher. (Bloomberg -- US)
Texas Allied Petroleum takes new lease Sep 22, 2009
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Transvestite Thieves Target Seniors, DA Says Sep 19, 2009
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Business and pleasure mix at Social Media Bootcamp Sep 16, 2009
It s similar to the real estate adage of location, location, location. Cullison has pioneered a teaching method known as Social Media Boot Camp. (L Observateur, LA)
Magnum increasing stake in La. field Sep 16, 2009
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Get Ready for More Bank Failures Sep 15, 2009
First, it was bad residential real estate loans, including the notorious subprime mortgages ... The next problem for banks is likely to be commercial real estate and other commercial and industrial loans, Cannon says ... That's a good sign for a banking industry with many loans related to real estate. (BusinessWeek)
Case against Dell goes to trial in N.O. Sep 15, 2009
Case against Dell Inc. goes to trial in N.O. - Austin Business Journal. for free extra services. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
Suspect falls asleep, hostages escape Kan. home Sep 13, 2009
Unable to submit Real Estate, Services, and Business Investements at this time. Map the Valley. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
A peanut butter sandwich could help a creative kid chef pay for college Sep 12, 2009
INDEPENDENT-ENTERPRISE. NEWSPAPERS IN EDUCATION. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Isle insurer being sold for $31.5M Sep 11, 2009
Kingsway Financial Services Inc. of Toronto yesterday announced it had signed a definitive agreement to sell Zephyr to a buyer consisting of East Coast insurer Ocean Harbor Holding Inc. and MP Holdings LLC, a Honolulu-based firm linked to the MacNaughton Group, a real estate development and retail company. The sale comes about four years after Kingsway bought Zephyr, which provides hurricane coverage to more than 70,000 clients in Hawai'i. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Ruling: Credit-rating agencies can't use free-speech defense Sep 4, 2009
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Perkins 300-yard rushing night pushes him into the limelight Sep 1, 2009
The majority of his real estate was earned between the tackles in ball-control, chain-moving situations. Also, Collins Hill had two touchdowns called back due to holding penalties and had a field goal blocked. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
IberiaBank enters the market Aug 29, 2009
One of the reasons IberiaBank has not had the same deterioration in its credit quality is that it primarily operates in Louisiana and Arkansas, which are more dependent on the oil and gas industry than on real estate, Green said ... Since the bank does not focus on commercial real estate, construction and land loans as CapitalSouth had, it will be evaluating those loans along with the FDIC, which agreed to cover 80 percent of losses up to $135 million and 90 percent of losses that exceeded that... (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
Cleaning paint from brick siding Aug 27, 2009
Globe Handyman on Call also appears in the Sunday Real Estate section. He s available 1-6 p.m. Tuesdays to answer questions on house repair. (Boston Globe)
IBERIABANK Corporation Shareholders Approve Increase in Authorized Shares Aug 25, 2009
Actual results could differ materially because of factors such as the current level of market volatility and our ability to execute our growth strategy, risks relating to the integration of acquired companies that have previously been operated separately, credit risk of our customers, effects of the on-going correction in residential real estate prices and reduced levels of home sales, sufficiency of our allowance for loan losses, changes in interest rates, access to funding sources, reliance on... (PR Newswire)
2010 CENSUS Very careful count planned for New Orleans Aug 24, 2009
Few real estate markets got hit harder by the recession than the Hamptons, Long Island's summer playground for the rich and famous. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood assured car dealers that they will be reimbursed for. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
‘True Blood': What about Bill? Aug 18, 2009
True Blood': What about Bill. They have fantastic food (love their burgers and their salads) and great beer. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Report shows many state mortgages upside down Aug 16, 2009
(AP) - A new report by a California-based real estate research firm shows that 25% of Arkansans making mortgage payments in the second quarter owed more than their homes were worth. First American CoreLogic of Santa Ana, Calif. (KSLA.com, LA)
‘True Blood' preview: ‘I Will Rise Up' to be best episode yet? Aug 15, 2009
True Blood' preview: I Will Rise Up' to be best episode yet. " By Gina Carbone gina_carbone@comcast.net August 13, 2009 1:33 PM I was already psyched for a banner Sunday what with Mad Men season three starting at 10 p.m. on AMC. I thought that would be the big excitement. Now I'm thinking it's going to be an especially memorable episode of my other favorite show, True Blood," at 9 p.m. on HBO. (So glad I upgraded for this -- definitely worth it. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
TVs Elly May Clampett is happy at home Aug 7, 2009
Since "The Beverly Hillbillies," Douglas has worked in real estate, recorded country and gospel music albums and written a book for children that includes biblical themes. She also rings bells for the Salvation Army at Christmastime, and speaks year-round to women and youth groups, church groups or "anyone who will listen.". (MSNBC -- Television)
Hypo Real Estate reports $1.08 billion 2Q loss Aug 7, 2009
Hypo Real Estate reports $1 ... Hypo Real Estate reports $1 ... BERLIN Nationalized German lender Hypo Real Estate Holding AG said Friday that it lost euro750 million ($1. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Dubai World puts African tourism projects on hold Aug 7, 2009
Dubai World's retrenchment comes amid an unprecedented cost-cutting drive within the company, which has interests in real estate, port operations, tourism and financial services ... The task has been made more difficult by a severe real estate slump that has dried up demand for the high-end housing the company's large Nakheel property unit specializes in ... Real estate consultancy Colliers International this week said its index of Dubai housing prices has plummeted by half since its peak less... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Trump's cash could fund sprucing at 3 AC casinos Aug 7, 2009
The real estate mogul and reality TV star would be returning to a role he relished: calling the shots for a company that owns three casinos that bear his name. "It's going to be great for Atlantic City," Trump told The Associated Press, promising to bring a slew of entertainment to the nation's second-largest gambling resort. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Post office looks at changing hundreds of offices Aug 4, 2009
Postal Vice President Jordan Small told a congressional subcommittee that local managers will study activities of approximately 3,200 stations and branches across the country, considering factors such as customer access, service standards, cost savings, impact on employees, environmental impact, real estate values and long-term Postal Service needs. No changes are expected before the end of the current fiscal year on Sept. 30. (KSLA.com, LA)
The Devil in Miss Meagher Jul 30, 2009
Thursday July 30, 2009. Rachel Forrest brings deviled eggs to the family reunion. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Testimony: Sens. Conrad, Dodd told of VIP loans Jul 28, 2009
" The ethics committee determines whether senators violated standards of conduct. The outcome of the investigation could hinge on whether the mortgage violated strict limits on gifts to lawmakers or ran afoul of other Senate rules. The committee typically just issues a report. It could recommend a censure vote by the Senate, but that is rare. Feinberg was questioned closely by three of the ethics committee's six senators: Democratic Chairman Barbara Boxer of California; the panel's senior... (KSLA.com, LA)
MidSouth Bancorp, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2009 Earnings Jul 28, 2009
Loan demand slowed in the first half of 2009, as commercial loan customers used cash flows to pay down debt and economic concerns continued to stem loan production in real estate credits ... 9 million, or 82%, represents two large commercial real estate relationships in the Baton Rouge market ... 1% 7,377 8,058 Real estate - mortgage 242,595 220,556 10. (PR Newswire)
Louisiana sheds 3,700 jobs in May Jul 25, 2009
Tim Barfield, executive director of the Louisiana Workforce Commission, said there were "some signs of hope" coming from job gains in education, health care, food services, real estate and banking around the state. CONTINUED 1. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Britton & Koontz Capital Reports Second Quarter 2009 Earnings Jul 24, 2009
Non-performing assets, which includes non-accrual loans, loans delinquent 90 days or more and other real estate, increased to $8 ... 0 million of the nonperforming assets are two non-accrual commercial real estate loans, both of which have been under formal forbearance agreements ... Two additional commercial real estate relationships totaling $1. (PR Newswire)
Gumbos to open in Westlake Jul 17, 2009
Sean Murphy, associate in the Austin office, and Mark Reeder, executive vice president in the Dallas office, both of SRS Real Estate Partners represented Brinker International, which owns Chili s. Brad Campbell with Circle C Ranch Sales and Real Estate Investments represented Gumbo s.. Reader Comments. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
Outlook dim for reservoir project: Corps confirms project was blocked, will review new application Jul 14, 2009
The reservoir, she said, "would benefit only a few, like real estate developers ... They don't even consider what they may destroy the homes, the wildlife, the timber.". Beech and her relatives have a lot to lose if the reservoir is built: Her family's roots in Oak Grove go back to the 1830s, and the family still owns about 70 acres. (Bogalusa Daily News, LA)
Behind the 49ers stadium mess Jul 12, 2009
The Yorks hired financial, real estate, environmental and political consultants to work on the proposal, he said. "John went out and hired the A team to see if this could work in San Francisco," MacNeil said. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
No bids, so investors gain country club site Jul 9, 2009
"Our plan is to market it as a golf course or as simply as real estate," Powell said ... The recession and downturn in the real estate market, however, made it obvious that a housing development wasn't going to work out, so Bird abandoned those plans and did not buy the rezoned land. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Weyerhaeuser cutting dividend, closing lumber mill in Louisiana Jul 8, 2009
Weyerhaeuser cuts dividend, closes mill - Puget Sound Business Journal (Seattle). for free extra services. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
Dow To Close 3 Plants Jul 2, 2009
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More 'Non-Transparency' From Pelosi Jun 29, 2009
Mollohan s staggering increase in net worth is due to a series of real estate deals he made with three individual partners who are each reported to be the beneficiaries of the earmark largesse made possible by his senior position on the Appropriations Committee. There is also the question of an unsecured and undisclosed cash loan to Mollohan from a former Appropriations Committee staffer, Laura Kuhns, in the amount of $30,000. (Human Events Online)
Overcoming a knee injury provided linebacker Michael Brooks extra motivation to succeed, and he did in a big way Jun 26, 2009
Brooks, 44, his wife and two daughters live near his hometown of Ruston, where he works in real estate. "It's a little more laid back here, because I'm around my family," he said. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Sanford's career launched by wife he betrayed Jun 25, 2009
They met in the Hamptons, got hitched, and headed South, where Mark Sanford first got into real estate and then politics. He describes himself as libertarian-leaning Republican. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Bestselling author hasn't forgotten years in Orangeburg Jun 22, 2009
According to Barnes, she and Harris had a double connection in Orangeburg -- their husbands, George Barnes and Hal Schulz, worked together at Ethyl Corp., now Albemarle, and she was the family's real estate agent. "I was their Realtor when they came in and when they left. They lived on Loblolly Street; they bought George and Dorothy Hemphill's house," Barnes said. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Convicted Wyo. drug dealer reflects Jun 16, 2009
This time, he has his sights set on real estate. By taking correspondence courses through Louisiana State University, he hopes to eventually break into the market. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
From monopoly to oligarchy Jun 6, 2009
Although electric generators have been paying significantly less real estate taxes since deregulation, energy costs have nevertheless increased. New York's hydro and nuclear facilities, as well as large generating plants once owned by utilities, no longer generate low-cost power for the benefit of New York at a regulated rate. (Albany Times Union)
Countdown to the Crown: June 4, 2009 Jun 5, 2009
Picking up 10 pounds off the Tesio Stakes can't be underestimated when you look at three-eighths of a mile more in real estate to boot. BRAVE VICTORY: A very weird horse to get a read on since he's clearly a sprinter in my book, but one who rallied for third in the Peter Pan. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Abundance of homes makes selling difficult May 31, 2009
This isn't an ad for a tent sale; it depicts the situation for this summer's real estate sales season, which traditionally picks up at the end of the school year ... He said the real estate company officials would like to see the backlog of houses drop out of the 4,000s into the 3,000s. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Rep. defends HB 887 May 29, 2009
Real estate professionals, construction companies, individual land owners, non-profit organizations and banks will need to partner to make any of these efforts successful. IBERIABANK will be a part of this effort by donating our time, money and employee participation to make our community stronger just as we have for over 120 years. (New Iberia, LA)
Popeyes sales up, profits dip May 28, 2009
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NC appeals court upholds tax bill for Wal-Mart May 20, 2009
The company used a subsidiary in another state and a real estate investment trust to shift around profits to reduce corporate income taxes. Wal-Mart said it did nothing illegal and argued the state revenue secretary wasn't permitted to look at other subsidiaries to determine its tax bill. (KSLA.com, LA)
Beyond Specter, Republicans have a steep hill to climb Apr 30, 2009
To overcome scary electoral math, the GOP must recast its principles. By John J. Pitney Jr.. (Christian Science Monitor)
Home Bancorp Announces 2009 First Quarter Results Apr 30, 2009
(including commercial real estate, construction and land, multi-family residential and other commercial loans) increased $4 ... March 31, December 31, Increase/(Decrease) (dollars in thousands) 2009 2008 Amount Percent Real estate loans: One- to four-family first mortgage $133,720 $138,173 $(4,453) (3)% Home equity loans and lines 22,793 23,127 (334) (1) Commercial real estate 86,388 84,096 2,292 3 Construction and land 37,203 35,399 1,804 5 Multi-family residential 6,481 7,142 (661) (9) Total... (PR Newswire)
FROM THE ARCHIVES: Drywall from China blamed for problems in homes Apr 18, 2009
By Julie Schmit, USA TODAY Real estate agent Felix Martinez thought he'd found his dream house when he bought the 3,500-square-foot beauty in Homestead, Fla ... The real estate crash has knocked her home's value down about one-third, Vickers estimates. (USA Today -- Money)
AP: Chinese drywall poses potential risks Apr 12, 2009
MORE FROM REAL ESTATE ... Real estate Section Front ... Add Real estate headlines to your news reader. (MSNBC -- Business)
Blue Grass Stakes » Apr 10, 2009
Candidates for that prime real estate include rail-drawn Patena, who was under-trained heading into the Louisiana Derby because he suffered from a well publicized cough for about 10 days leading up to his unveiling for Rick Dutrow. Don't use the sloppy track as an excuse for him in New Orleans, he was moving smartly throughout and was actually a dangerous third nearing the top of the stretch in-between chart calls. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
New Orleans weathers recession well Apr 5, 2009
Ironically, those same delays could end up helping the city now, said Ivan Miestovich, director of the Institute for Economic Development and Real Estate Research at the University of New Orleans. "That $19 billion is going to keep a lot of people in the construction industry and related fields working, and maybe help us ride out the worst effects of a prolonged recession at the national and global level," he said. (Boston Globe)
Football calls Al Turley home Mar 30, 2009
paced Real Estate Office looking for. Living Resources Home Care Agency is. (Albany Times Union)
Midwest jobless rate 2nd-worst in nation Mar 28, 2009
This years group feature a cross-section of professionals, from a real estate guru who writes. This year's honorees feature a diverse lineup of up-and-comers, from chefs to statisticians to. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Subcommittee reviews proposed uranium study draft Mar 26, 2009
The study objectives will be "to address site- and region-specific social, economic and environment impacts and sustainability factors such as quality of life, infrastructure, local economic opportunities and property and real estate values." ... Impacts on real estate values in the area and on local communities. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Supervisors to hold another budget hearing Mar 26, 2009
The spending plan includes a 9-cent hike in the real estate tax rate, from 53 cents to 62 cents per 100 of assessed value, and 75-cent jump in personal property, from 7 ... Voters were told the real estate tax rate might increase as much as 12 cents when they approved the 70 million project in a referendum almost two years ago ... Chatham-Blairs District Supervisor Henry "Hank" Davis Jr. hopes supervisors will continue to cut spending and, therefore, lower the tax increase on real estate. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Supervisors reject third uranium resolution Mar 26, 2009
Thursday March 26, 2009. Star Tribune (434) 432-2791 Phone (434) 432-4033 Fax P.O. Box 111 28 North Main Street, Chatham VA 24531. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Court orders seizure, sale of General Growth mall Mar 21, 2009
This years group feature a cross-section of professionals, from a real estate guru who writes. Looking for a new job. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Louisiana Bancorp, Inc. Announces Stock Repurchase Program Mar 18, 2009
Source: Louisiana Bancorp. March 17, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Louisiana Bancorp, Inc. (the ``Company'') (NasdaqGM: - ), the holding company for Bank of New Orleans (the ``Bank''), announced today that it has approved the purchase of 5%, or 272,008 shares, of its outstanding common stock. (Primezone Releases)
Turnkey E&P Inc. Announces Update on Filing for Protection Under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code by Its Wholly Owned U.S. Subsidiary Mar 18, 2009
Turnkey E&P Inc. Announces Update on Filing for Protection Under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code by Its Wholly Owned U.S. Subsidiary: Financial News - Yahoo. Source: Turnkey E&P Inc.. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
RESERVEING THEIR SPOT Mar 14, 2009
It s a lot of real estate to cover, and I think it was to our advantage. Reserve shot 57-percent in the second half from the field, including eight 3-pointers. (L Observateur, LA)
Whitney Announces Quarterly Common Stock Dividend Mar 5, 2009
Source: Whitney Holding Corporation. NEW ORLEANS, March 4, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Whitney Holding Corporation (NasdaqGS: - ) today declared a quarterly common dividend for the first quarter of 2009 of. (Primezone Releases)
Obama's Speech: A Tonal Masterpiece Feb 28, 2009
"" Senator JUDD GREGG, after an AP investigation found he had steered taxpayer money to his home state's redevelopment of a former Air Force base even as he and his brother engaged in real estate deals there. Politics. (Time.com)
National Guard is pulling out of New Orleans Feb 28, 2009
LGT.RAIN Saturday February 28, 2009. Today's most viewed articles. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
