California may join multi-state mortgage settlement

California has until Monday to share in a multi-state deal with banks to obtain mortgage relief and reforms. Atty. Gen. Kamala Harris, who walked away from talks last year, says the door remains open. With a Monday deadline at hand, California officials have resumed direct talks with the Obama administration about joining a multibillion-dollar, multi-state mortgage settlement with the nation's ...

Anthony Phillips and Luxury Real Estate Partners Launch MyAzHomeSales.com

Luxury Real Estate Partners has recently launched their new Las Vegas Real Estate website, MyAzHomeSales.com, intended as a one-stop resource for homebuyers looking for homes in the Phoenix and Scottsdale areas. (PRWeb February 06, 2012) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/2/prweb9168095.htm

Commercial real estate news for Indianapolis metropolitan area

Planners: Deny requests by Pic-A-Part, AutoZone Zoning planners recommend denial of two auto-related requests being considered by a city zoning board Tuesday. Pic-A-Part wants to install a car crusher in its auto salvage yard at 940 W. 16th St., a move that planners said could endanger groundwater with small leaks of gas, oils and antifreeze. AutoZone wants to build a 7,188-square-foot building ...

Rochester MN Realtor Lori Mickelson Ranks #1 at RE/MAX Results for Most Home Sales in 2011

Rochester Minnesota Realtor Lori Mickelson announces she attained the highest volume of home sales for RE/MAX Results in Rochester in 2011. Excellent customer service and expertise in Rochester, MN real estate are attributed to her distinguished accomplishment.Rochester, MN (PRWEB) February 06, 2012 Realtor for RE/MAX Results in Rochester, Lori Mickelson, is pleased to announce that she has ...

Reigning in Real Estate

PROFILE: Matt Epstein, founder of real estate firm, Team 2000

Award-winning Lender MT Finance Expands and Launches Industry Exclusive Bridging Finance Product for European Investors

LONDON, February 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --MT Finance, the short term real estate non-status lender specializing in bridging finance, has added to its existing capabilities and launched a new service, targeting ...

China Property Stocks Decline on Real Estate Sales Outlook: Beijing Mover

Property stocks listed in Shanghai fell the most of any industry group on China’s biggest exchange after the nation’s largest listed real estate developer posted a drop in January sales.

Real estate transfers September part 3

MONTGOMERY COUNTY ABINGTON 2436 Arlington Ave., Mary McKeown and Mary Beck to Thomas Moore, $194,900.

Australian Floods Force Thousands From Their Homes

Thousands of Australians were forced from their homes on Monday because of floods that have risen to record levels in some areas and killed one person, and authorities issued warnings for more than a dozen rivers in Queensland and New South Wales states.

A property crash? Don't bet against it

Ten years of flat to mildly falling house prices will burst this bubble convincingly, although the crash won’t be as loud.

BWG Homes ASA: Presentation of 4th quarter 2011 results and preliminary results for 2011

BWG Homes presents the results for 4th quarter 2011 and the preliminary results for 2011 on Tuesday 14 February at 11:00 hrs CET. The presentation will take place in Vika Atrium Conference Center, Munkedamsveien ...

Shore renters being duped by Craigslist scammers

BRIGANTINE, N.J. - When Shore real estate agent Maria Schrenk started getting calls last week inquiring about a cheap summer rental on an upscale property that she had listed for sale or annual lease, she knew something was awry.

A roadmap for smart investors in 2012

Should investors buy stocks, debt, gold and real estate in 2012 after a forgettable 2011? Read this to find out.

Fort Worth Realtor is 2011 recipient of Tandy Award

Also, a Fort Worth architectural firm will design a school near Houston.

JPMorgan, BofA Sued by New York Over Use of Mortgage Database

JPMorgan Chase & Co., Bank of America Corp. and Wells Fargo & Co. were sued by New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman over the use of a mortgage database that the state said led to improper foreclosures.

Capili: Organizing Real Estate Professionals (II)

(We are sharing this information and announcement on the organization of real estate service practitioners coming the National Office of PhilRES through its Secretary General Josefina D. Magumcia) STEP III. 1.

Real estate rewind (Jan. 30- Feb 3)

Here's a roundup of headlines that got people talking during the past week in San Diego and beyond.

Westpac slow to pass on rate cuts

Westpac home loan customers are still waiting - some up to four months - for the bank to pass on two pre-Christmas interest rate cuts. The bank says it is ''an opportunity for the customer to get ahead by paying more than they need to''.

Westpac delays repayment cuts

Westpac home loan customers are still waiting for the bank to pass on two pre-Christmas interest rate cuts.

Hockey, Swan shadow-boxing on home loan costs

FRESH row erupts over home loan rates as Labor and Coalition bicker before the RBA's predicted cut tomorrow.

Realtor believes in Titusville rebound

Realtor Jan Alewine is bringing back the Titusville economy one home at a time. She's been a realtor in the area for about 35 years and has seen the ups and downs of the area.

Reverse mortgage may be best option for elderly homeowner

A reverse mortgage would enable an 82-year-old woman who needs cash to tap the substantial equity in her home. Dear Liz: My healthy and active 82-year-old mother is faced with having to sell her home this year because she's running out of money. She has lived a very minimal lifestyle for many years as her savings dwindled, and her income is now basically Social Security. She owes $25,000 on a ...

Property disclosure ranks high among real estate legal disputes

A biennial research report by the National Assn. of Realtors indicates that a handful of real estate agents and brokers and their clients either don't know the law or don't care to follow it. When it comes to lawsuits, real estate agents and brokers tangle mostly among themselves.

Southern Crafted Homes builds eco-friendly homes in 3 bay area communities

We're all doing our part in reducing our carbon footprint by switching our old light bulbs for the new compact fluorescent bulbs and upgrading our appliances to new more energy-efficient ones. While these steps have a positive impact, what if the entire house was designed and built with the goal of being more environmentally friendly?

Brooke Mueller's mom sues Charlie Sheen's realtor

Washington, Feb 4 : Charlie Sheen's real estate agent has been sued by Brooke Mueller's mom, who claims that the realtor screwed her out of a commission for a mega-mansion Charlie purchased last year.

TexasLending.com to Discuss Home Loan Options on Radio KLIF in Dallas, Texas

TexasLending.com to Discuss Home Loan Options on Radio KLIF in Dallas, Texas CEO and president of TexasLending.com, Kevin Miller, and his co-hosts will discuss the various home loan options available from TexasLending.com including refinance loans, home equity loans, home purchase loans, reverse mortgages and FHA loans on The TexasLending.com Mortgage Hour weekend radio show on KLIF AM radio in ...

Mortgage Rates New Record Low Attracts Attention From Consumers According To BurlingtonMortgage.biz

Mortgage Rates New Record Low Attracts Attention From Consumers According To BurlingtonMortgage.biz Home mortgage rates have set yet another record, dropping to new lows for 30 year fixed, 15 year fixed, and 5 year ARM home loans, according to mortgage rate research website, BurlingtonMortgage.biz. "Around the holidays refinancing or buying a home just isn't on most people's radars" explains Nat ...

Property owners see results but room for tweaks from Clean Augusta Downtown Initiative

Clean Augusta Downtown Initiative - the business improvement district program that started in 2008 with the goals of making downtown safe, clean and friendly - is up for renewal at the end of this year.

Property owners see results but room for improvement from Clean Augusta Downtown Initiative

Clean Augusta Downtown Initiative - the business improvement district program that started in 2008 with the goals of making downtown safe, clean and friendly - is up for renewal at the end of this year.

Mortgage Tornado Warning, Unheeded

Inspired by a personal experience, a businessman became an unlikely sleuth into the practices of the mortgage industry, including Fannie Mae — and his findings have been prescient.

While Graceland Booms, Other Historic Homes Rot

Miles Davis was honored with a postage stamp, but his childhood home has fallen into disrepair. Only a few homes of the talented and famous become tourist meccas like Graceland or Monticello. Architecture, beauty and politics all play a role.

LUXURY COASTAL HOMES READY FOR DELIVERY AT THE TIDES AT CARLSBAD

Homes are now for sale at K. Hovnanian Homes’ long-awaited The Tides at Carlsbad, a new luxury neighborhood in the scenic coastal community of Carlsbad. A number of homes are available immediately for quick move-in.

Real-estate experts in Arizona are guarded but hopeful

At this year's Urban Land Institute conference, the conversations and atmosphere were different.

Home loan loses elbow room

"This overstates the realisable value of the property as stamp duty, registration and other documentation charges are not realisable and consequently the margin stipulated (up to which banks should finance a property) gets diluted. Accordingly, banks should not include these charges in the cost of the housing property they finance."

Simon Property Beats Marginally

Simon Property reported fourth quarter 2011 FFO of $678.9 million or $1.91 per share, compared to $638.7 million or $1.80 in the year-earlier quarter.

Simon Property Group Earnings Cheat Sheet: FFO Rises

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Well-known Ottawa realtor facing industry charges

A well-known Ottawa realtor said charges against her from an industry watchdog are based on false allegations. Marnie Bennett is facing 18 charges from the Real Estate Council of Ontario.

Challenging Economy Continues to Weigh on Mortgage Insurers

NEW YORK, NY-- - Expectations for Mortgage Insurers remain poor in 2012 as significant weakness remains in the jobs and housing markets. In late January, S&P lowered its outlook on three mortgage insurers ...

Simon Property Group Reports Fourth Quarter Results, Announces Increase In Quarterly Dividend and Provides 2012 Guidance

INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (the "Company" or "Simon") (NYSE: SPG - News) today reported results for the quarter and year ended December ...

William Lyon Homes Begins Construction on Coyote Creek, Brand New Homes in a Prime Milpitas Location

MILPITAS, CA-- - William Lyon Homes has announced that construction is underway at Coyote Creek, their brand new community in the heart of Milpitas. Located adjacent to the dynamic Cisco Campus, Coyote ...