Study Shows Timely Payments On New Mortgages Rise
More people are managing to pay their home-loan bills on time, reflecting more conservative lending policies. Source: http://feeds.realestatejournal.com/~r/wsj/realestate_ ...
(Posted: 10/22/2007 3:52:52 PM) Permanent Link
Index of Construction Offers Gloomier Outlook
The Architecture Billings Index fell last month to 51.1 from 53.9 in August and down significantly since its near historic high of 60 in July.
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(Posted: 10/22/2007 3:52:51 PM) Permanent Link
In China the Wealthy Show Off Wealth With Lavish Homes
The counties villa compounds, gated communities of multimillion-dollar houses, offer a view of what its like to be rich in a nation that's coming to terms with being communist in name only.
Source: (Posted: 10/22/2007 3:52:49 PM) Permanent Link
Is a Bigger Lot Better When Buying a Home
A California couple is looking to trade their condo for a house. From a money standpoint, should they opt for a bigger piece of property, but a smaller home, or go for a newer residence that's built on a tiny lot?
Source: (Posted: 10/22/2007 3:52:48 PM) Permanent Link
Richard Gere Buys In Schnabels Building
The actor has purchased an apartment in New York City. Plus, rental-car billionaire Jack Taylor has bought a Palm Beach, Fla., home, and the price of a Montana ranch owned by the late Liz Claiborne has been cut 12%.
Source: (Posted: 10/22/2007 3:52:46 PM) Permanent Link
Burned by Real Estate Some Just Walk Away
More investors are making the drastic decision to send their homes into foreclosure. This can leave credit scores and assets vulnerable to assault.
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(Posted: 10/22/2007 3:52:45 PM) Permanent Link
Lenders Raise the Bar For Commercial Real Estate
Banks are enforcing higher equity requirements for developers. The tighter standards mark a departure from mid-2006 to mid-2007 when Wall Street banks were underwriting interest-free loans and debt.
Source: (Posted: 10/22/2007 3:52:43 PM) Permanent Link
Miamis Office Market Is Solid Despite Real-Estate Slump
While the city has been hit hard by the housing bust, the problems havent spread to the metros commercial sector so far.
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(Posted: 10/22/2007 3:52:42 PM) Permanent Link
A New Master-Planned City In the Works for South Korea
The developers of Songdo City have moved up their schedule. Plus, Urban Retail Properties is getting back into the game with a little help from a big California pension fund.
Source: (Posted: 10/22/2007 3:52:41 PM) Permanent Link
Should I refinance
When considering whether or not to refinance your home, you must decide if the refinance will result in a net benefit to you. It is ultimately up to you to decide what is in your best interest, not a loan officer. ...
(Posted: 6/7/2007 4:57:19 AM) Permanent Link
Preapproved
Getting Preapproved for a Mortgage loan is one of the smartest things you can do as a real estate buyer. ...
(Posted: 5/27/2007 9:52:13 PM) Permanent Link
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Capital Gains Tax
Capital Gains Tax is a tax paid on the profit from the sale of any investment or real estate. ...
(Posted: 2/26/2007 10:02:15 PM) Permanent Link
