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)
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 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)
Masisa S.A. Posts Q4 2008 Financial Results Feb 26, 2009
Other reasons for the drop in sales were: the lack of oriented strand board (OSB) sales due to the sale of the OSB mill to Louisiana Pacific in May last year and; lower sales of MDF and finger-joint moldings due to the slowdown of the real estate market in the United States. Sales of sawn lumber and doors rose by 24. (PR Newswire)
Los Angeles Times Travel & Adventure Show Breaks Records Feb 25, 2009
Los Angeles Times Travel & Adventure Show Breaks Records: Financial News - Yahoo. Source: Los Angeles Times. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
SEC probed Stanford companies; red flags abounded Feb 23, 2009
It said he peddled sham promises and funneled investors' money into real estate and other assets not easily turned into cash. FBI agents in Houston are running a parallel investigation. (KSLA.com, LA)
Chemtura, General Growth stocks expected to move Monday Feb 23, 2009
The Republican-American. Sunday, February 22, 2009 9:11 PM EST. (Republican-American)
Weingarten Realty Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2008 Results Feb 21, 2009
Given the current economic environment and, more specifically, the depressed state of commercial real estate, the Company performed a review of its operating assets, new development properties, land held for future development and its investments in unconsolidated real estate joint ventures and partnerships for impairment ... As one of the largest real estate investment trusts listed on the New York Stock Exchange, Weingarten Realty (NYSE: ) is celebrating its 60th anniversary as a commercial... (PR Newswire)
ACG panel: Deal-making to remain slow Feb 20, 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. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
Index Oil and Gas Inc. Announces Financial and Operating Results for Third Fiscal Quarter Ended December 31, 2008 Feb 19, 2009
Source: Index Oil and Gas Inc.. HOUSTON, Feb. 18, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Index Oil and Gas Inc. (OTC BB: - ) announced today that the company filed its unaudited financial results for the third fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2008. (Primezone Releases)
Coastal residents, towns urged to prepare Feb 14, 2009
In the past 50 years the southern coast has lost significant real estate to the encroaching sea, Barrows said. The 5 Cottages is one example, but look at the loss at Roy Carpenters or at the Trustom Pond National Wildlife Refuge barrier beach. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Geithner Bank-Lending Push Thwarted by `Nervous' Borrowers Spurning Debt Feb 13, 2009
The increase was largely the result of a commercial real estate loan in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, that stopped accruing interest, the bank said. Balance Sheet Risk. (Bloomberg)
Social networking sites generate business opportunity Feb 10, 2009
Stay up to date on the latest news from within the commercial real estate industry ... Pittsburgh Real Estate. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
International Experts Encourage the Building Community to 'Go Active' Feb 8, 2009
Real Estate News and Advice ... While his principal consulting focuses are public speaking and media relations development and content delivery and management, Peter is also the host of the Voice America Network's weekly radio program, "Income Property Investment Talk," a one-hour program that brings the powerhouses of commercial and residential real estate to property investors every Wednesday at 11 a.m. EST. ... Real Estate News Network. (RealtyTimes)
Elks Lodge design gets unanimous approval Feb 7, 2009
In Cities, they often can be found in buildings established on expensive real estate with lavish interiors and luxurious accommodations. Every amenity is offered. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Supreme Court declines Capitol Hill search and seizure case Apr 1, 2008
Court of Appeals determined Federal agents violated the Constitution's speech or debate clause when they seized documents from the office of Rep. William Jefferson of Louisiana. (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)
Targa Resources, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2007 Financial Results Mar 31, 2008
Source: Targa Resources, Inc.. HOUSTON, March 31, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Targa Resources, Inc. (``Targa'' or the ``Company'') today announced its financial results for the three months and year ended December 31, 2007. (Primezone Releases)
New DVD from Fox is all about Bette Mar 30, 2008
Like another, later Elizabeth, Judi Dench in "Shakespeare in Love," Davis owns the film without possessing much of its real estate. "Charlotte" is also a sequel of sorts, with Davis returning to the Southern Grand Guignol of her earlier collaboration with director Robert Aldrich, "What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?" Davis was initially scheduled to play the demented, possibly murderous Charlotte opposite Joan Crawford, her famously combative "Baby Jane" costar, but de Havilland stepped in after... (Boston Globe)
Jefferson looks at bringing in jai alai Mar 29, 2008
Coleman, however, pitched Jefferson as prime real estate for a fronton because of the parish's historical ties to the Basque culture. He said he had tried to contact New Orleans officials, but there was no response. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Proposed marina in limbo Mar 29, 2008
com: the oldest city's home on the Net. Web Search powered by yahoo. (The St. Augustine Record)
More of this story Mar 29, 2008
ST. ROSE -- Sealy & Company Inc., one of the largest private industrial real estate owners in the Southeast, recently announced that it has been awarded a build-to-suit contract on a long term lease to CEVA Freight LLC to develop a 4 ... Established in 1946, the Sealy Companies is a Shreveport, Louisiana based real estate management, leasing, development and investment company that owns, develops and operates office and industrial properties in Louisiana, Texas, Tennessee, Florida, Arizona and... (L Observateur, LA)
‘Weekend of Open Houses’ coming to area Mar 28, 2008
The Newport Independent in conjunction with Cool 104 will hold "The Weekend of Open Houses Real Estate Extravaganza," Saturday, April 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.. Sink Realty and Insurance, Honey Realty and Bratcher Real Estate Inc. will be showing homes to potential buyers during the six-hour event ... Everyone is invited to come out and open the doors to the biggest real estate event to hit Jackson County. (Newport Daily Independent, AR)
Turnkey E&P Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2007 Results Mar 26, 2008
Turnkey E&P Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2007 Results: Financial News - Yahoo. Source: Turnkey E&P Inc.. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Prosecutors Refuse to Drop Britney Spears' Driving Charges Mar 26, 2008
Unable to submit Real Estate, Services, and Business Investements at this time. Map the Valley. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Parent suing school system over attendance zones Mar 20, 2008
The lawsuit also claims that local real estate agents have published advertisements that suggest Lewis' neighborhood would feed students into what could be a predominately black East Ascension High School, while homes in the other two school districts Dutchtown and St. Amant would feed students into predominately white school districts. Lewis also contends in the suit that having his children to attend East Ascension High School would "impair their ability to associate with whites and African... (Gonzales Ascension Citizen, LA)
Advantage Capital Invests in Louisiana's Portico Learning Solutions Mar 18, 2008
Source: Advantage Capital Partners. March 18, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Advantage Capital Partners, Enhanced Capital Partners, Louisiana Fund I and the Louisiana Technology Fund today announced participation in a $1 million funding round for Baton Rouge-based Portico Learning Solutions, a premier provider of custom e-Learning solutions. (Primezone Releases)
Shareholders OK plan to liquidate National Energy Mar 17, 2008
Members: Not Registered. for free extra services. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
Media General Announces Sale of WMBB-TV in Panama City, Fla., and KALB/NALB-TV in Alexandria, La., to Hoak Media Corporation Mar 15, 2008
Media General Announces Sale of WMBB-TV in Panama City, Fla. and KALB/NALB-TV in Alexandria, La. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Kids' play (1) Mar 15, 2008
Recently, the Pavilion received a Building of America Award and will be featured in the Fall 2008 Real Estate ruction Review, Central Plains Edition. Just 38 projects will receive the award in this region. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
From Ford to Enron: Biggest Biz Blunders Mar 15, 2008
The stories span industries from technology to real estate ... The island fondly dubbed "the center of the universe" by many New Yorkers is now worth a cool $1 trillion, estimates Matthew Mondanile of Cushman ield, a global commercial real estate firm. (ABC News -- Business)
Up, up and away Mar 15, 2008
It's also working with Austin-based Endeavor Real Estate Group on the next phase of The Domain project and is building three Compass Bank branches around Central Texas. At the same time, JE Dunn is fielding two major health care construction projects totaling more than $250 million in Louisiana from the Austin office. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
Week's End: Watching the Iditarod Mar 8, 2008
NEWSPAPERS IN EDUCATION. The hotel we were staying at had several dog teams, and their trucks in the parking lot were full of dogs. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Money trouble? Mar 5, 2008
Is the struggling starlet turning to real estate since her movie and record sales have become tepid ... Jessica Simpson is adding to her real estate portfolio ... The logical follow-up question, How much did it cost her, is one the Palms is not answering, but some close to Simpson say shes been toying with investing in real estate since her movie and record sales have been tepid at best. (MSNBC -- News)
Black History Month: Preston J. Green Sr. (1917-1989) Feb 29, 2008
Unable to submit Real Estate, Services, Employment, and Business Investements at this time. Map the Valley. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Patriots running back Kevin Faulk allegedly found with pot Feb 27, 2008
OVERCAST Wednesday February 27, 2008. By Associated Press February 26, 2008 7:49 PM. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Ethics session nears close with consensus on several bills Feb 26, 2008
--Force virtually all elected officials to publicly disclose their sources of income, their debts and real estate holdings. Judges were removed from the bill, however. (WWLTV.com, LA)
New Orleans council wants its own tax relief Feb 25, 2008
Under the law, the council rules on assessment appeals -- in practice, it normally rubber-stamps the advice of appraisers and other real estate experts it hires -- and then sends its decisions to the Louisiana Tax Commission ... Frilot hired a small army of real estate professionals and mediators to serve as hearing officers during weeks of appeals, most of which took place at the Superdome. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Retailers seek partners for in-store medical clinics Feb 22, 2008
Wal-Mart to open 400 health clinics nationally by year 2010 - The Business Journal of Phoenix. Members: Not Registered. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Jindal-backed income disclosure bill heads to Senate Feb 21, 2008
They and their spouses would be forced to report their sources of income, the firms or individuals to whom they owe over 10,000, plus the value of their real estate holdings. Greatly increase the financial information that lawmakers who are part-time state employees, with minimal reporting requirements must disclose. (Leesville Daily Leader, LA)
State House approves Jindal backed income disclosure bill Feb 19, 2008
BATON ROUGE The state House voted Friday to give Louisiana taxpayers access to the personal financial information of their elected officials, including their incomes, debts and real estate holdings ... The form would reveal their earned income, investments over 5,000, the creditors to whom they owe more than 10,000, plus the value of their homes and other real estate holdings. (Leesville Daily Leader, LA)
Boudreaux loves the camera Feb 18, 2008
She also sold real estate intermittently, the flexibility of which allowed her to pursue acting. Recently she was an extra in Failure to Launch, the New Orleans filmed comedy staring Matthew McConaughey and Sarah Jessica Parker. (New Iberia, LA)
Council Makes Moves Toward Building Recreational Center Feb 13, 2008
So we re getting essentially a very nice piece of real estate at a cost of 12,000 to the taxpayers, he said. Council president Vincent Labue explained that funds received were for the recreation building, which would directly affect the quality of life in the area, but the building itself also would be used to house responders from Calcasieu and Jeff Davis parishes, in the event of another hurricane or similar emergency situation. (DeRidder Beauregard Daily News, LA)
''CableCares'' Initiative to Assist the Children and Schools of New Orleans Feb 1, 2008
CableCares'' Initiative to Assist the Children and Schools of New Orleans: Financial News - Yahoo. You no longer need to remember symbols. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Louisiana Bancorp, Inc. Announces Earnings for the Fourth Quarter and Year Feb 1, 2008
(e) Non-performing assets consist of non-performing loans and real estate owned. Non-performing loans consist of all non-accruing loans and accruing loans 90 days or more past due. (Primezone Releases)
MidSouth Bancorp, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter 2007 Earnings Jan 26, 2008
The remaining provision expense was primarily related to the overall risk assessed in the Company's residential real estate development credits based on current economic conditions ... 4% 10,017 9,362 Real estate - mortgage 204,291 192,583 6 ... 1% 205,200 200,966 Real estate - construction 80,864 64,126 26. (PR Newswire)
Will condo market resurface in cash-strapped N.O.? Jan 26, 2008
All of those start at about $400 a foot and move up from there, and all of them seem to feel there is a market, said Wade Ragas, real estate consultant. But Ragas said the real estate market is ever-changing. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Books-A-Million Inc. Jan 22, 2008
Books-A-Million opens new Georgia store - Atlanta Business Chronicle. Members: Not Registered. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
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" K.M. Babin wrote on Jan 14, 2008 1:10 PM:" donald "JUDAS" songy, has sold out our kids for a few pieces of real estate Developers Silver. To move Duplessis out of Dutchtown is the same as moving Dutchtown kids out of Dutchtown. (Gonzales Ascension Citizen, LA)
Coup in the bayou: New Governor Jindal promises change in Louisiana Jan 15, 2008
Jindal: The Oxford-trained whiz kid (shown with his wife and son) is Louisiana's new governor. Welcome: Governor Bobby Jindal spoke and received a standing ovation during his inauguration ceremony in Baton Rouge. (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)
Contango adds stake in two oil projects Jan 7, 2008
Silver lining: Finding good news in the slumping real estate market. Making it grow: He turned an idea and experience into a growing business. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
What's In, What's Out with Home Buyers in 2008 Jan 3, 2008
Realty Times - Real Estate News and Advice. Real Estate News and Advice ... "Order-taking" real estate agents. (RealtyTimes)
Mortgage crisis hits home in Bay Area Jan 1, 2008
Likewise, the court systems as well as the Louisiana division of the U.S. Justice Department FACILITATES real estate and mortgage FRAUD here. Further, Securities Investors need to become more astute about how misdeeds of mortgage servicers like WELLS FARGO hurts borrowers as well as siphons incalculable amounts of money from what Investors should reap. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Ellora Energy Inc. Jan 1, 2008
Ellora Energy prices offering at $12-$14 per share - Denver Business Journal. Members: Not Registered. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Saint Rose professor helps small business owners Dec 31, 2007
St. Rose professor builds contractors and micro-doctors - The Business Review (Albany). Members: Not Registered. (Albany Business Review, NY)
A look back at major business stories of 2007 Dec 30, 2007
But even at a slightly slower pace, 2007 was a healthy year in terms of employment growth, retail spending, real estate deals and various expansions within industries as diverse as traditional petrochemical plants to movie-making and video games. Some of the stories prevalent in 2007 easily carry over into next year: the transition from the Blanco to the Jindal administration, with Baton Rouge s regional-minded chamber executive at the helm of economic development; the battles over the Rouzan... (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
The Greenspoint Club Presents ''DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER'' Benefiting Boys & Girls Country Dec 29, 2007
The Greenspoint Club Presents ''DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER'' Benefiting Boys & Girls Country: Financial News - Yahoo. You no longer need to remember symbols. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Airport authority hires real estate consultant for LTC land acquisition Dec 27, 2007
LAPLACE - The Louisiana Airport Authority hired Bennett E. Oubre A.R.E. Inc. as a real estate consultant to advise the commission's legal staff and board at its regular meeting Thursday morning ... "We are looking for someone to work as a real estate consultant for us," Richard said ... "Not a real estate appraiser. They can be an appraiser but they will do no appraisal work for us.". (Gonzales Ascension Citizen, LA)
Triple Net Properties Acquires Emberwood Apartments In Lafayette, Louisiana Dec 20, 2007
Triple Net Properties purchased Emberwood Apartments from Goodman Real Estate ... Triple Net Properties, LLC became a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of Grubb Company, a leading real estate services and investment management firm, on December 7, 2007, subsequent to Triple Net Properties' acquisition of the Emberwood Apartments ... Triple Net Properties and affiliates manage a growing portfolio of nearly 39 million square feet of real estate, including more than 10,000 apartment units, with a... (PR Newswire)
