1.CoStar's Daily Deals of Note for Monday
2.Verizon Sells Downtown Boston Tower for $192 Million
3.Watch List (Sept. 28-Oct. 4): Tishman Speyer/Blackrock Deal Downgraded
4.Under Contract (Sept. 28-Oct. 4): On Again, Off Again
5.Property Finance (Sept. 28-Oct. 4): Bank Consortium Backs Forest City DC Project
2.Verizon Sells Downtown Boston Tower for $192 Million
3.Watch List (Sept. 28-Oct. 4): Tishman Speyer/Blackrock Deal Downgraded
4.Under Contract (Sept. 28-Oct. 4): On Again, Off Again
5.Property Finance (Sept. 28-Oct. 4): Bank Consortium Backs Forest City DC Project
Total Number of News: 5396
- 12/1/2005 - Real Estate News
Successful realty investors think 'long-term'
There are many methods to become very wealthy, or just modestly wealthy, with your real estate investments. Although I have personally done "pretty good" investing in real estate, many of my friends, college real estate students and subscribers have done ... - 12/1/2005 - Real Estate News
Why real estate escrow is so important
DEAR BOB: I am new to real estate and am confused by the term "escrow." I've heard it means closing settlement of a property sale, and also that it refers to payment of property taxes and insurance. Which is correct? – Raymond R. DEAR RAYMOND: Great que... - 12/1/2005 - Real Estate News
How to find a good real estate attorney
DEAR BOB: You often suggest readers consult a local real estate attorney. What is the best way to find an excellent real estate lawyer? – Gerri M. DEAR GERRI: The easiest source is to phone your local association of Realtors. Ask for the name of its att... - 11/30/2005 - Real Estate News
UK real estate prices 'overvalued,' group says
House prices in the United Kingdom are "significantly overvalued," according to an international economic organization, the Financial Times reported Tuesday. The Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development warned of the danger of a protracted... - 11/30/2005 - Real Estate News
Real estate goes green at upcoming conference
The National Association of Home Builders will host a National Green Building Conference in March that is expected to draw about 1,000 builders, remodelers, developers, architects, engineers and other home-building professionals, the association announc... - 11/30/2005 - Real Estate News
Real estate refinancings hit 6-week lull
Overall mortgage applications fell 1.8 percent last week on a seasonally adjusted basis from the week before, as refinancings dropped for the sixth consecutive week, the Mortgage Bankers Association reported today. The seasonally adjusted refinance inde... - 11/30/2005 - Real Estate News
Overnight real estate rates increase
Long-term mortgage interest rates edged up Tuesday, and the benchmark 10-year Treasury bond yield rose to 4.48 percent. The 30-year fixed-rate average gained to 5.77 percent, and the 15-year fixed-rate inched up to 5.34 percent. The 1-year adjustable w... - 11/30/2005 - Real Estate News
Baby boomers spark second-home surge abroad
Editor's note: The second-home or vacation-home market is a booming niche that's vastly different than the market for primary homes. Many foreign buyers are playing a larger role in second-home purchases in the U.S., while many domestic buyers are crossin... - 11/30/2005 - Real Estate News
Federal law bars government from real estate land grab
In 2001, the federal government (Internal Revenue Service) filed this lawsuit to foreclose on a 60-acre property owned by J. Leonard Padilla and Rose Moreno-Padilla. The $239,284 IRS tax liabilities of the property owners arose out of unpaid income taxes ... - 11/30/2005 - Real Estate News
Stained bathtub gets shine of a lifetime
Q: Do you have any advice for whitening a bathtub that has rust stains and other stains from when I stored a blue suitcase in it two years ago? The tub has also lost its gloss from all of the scouring I have tried over the years. Is there any way to rest...