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- 11/18/2005 - Real Estate News
Shot realty agent upgraded to 'stable'
POMONA, Calif.—The medical condition of a new real estate agent who was shot while prospecting near his home after ending a 10-year military career just days earlier has been upgraded from "critical" to "stable." Separately, two men have been charged i... - 11/18/2005 - Real Estate News
Measuring success in first days of real estate
There but for the grace of God, I thought when I got off the phone. So here's where I am: If I don't buy clothes, and I don't buy a car (which is seriously under-investing in my business) I'm burning about $4,500 a month more than I make. To those of... - 11/18/2005 - Real Estate News
Slowing housing market and the bond spread
Big doings this week. The tentative signs last week of a top in long-term mortgage rates this week turned into a brass band blaring the news. The 10-year T-note fell as low as 4.45 percent yesterday, down from the scary top just short of 4.7 percent only... - 11/18/2005 - Real Estate News
Maryland title firm to refund $2 million
More than 7,000 Maryland homeowners will receive checks averaging $265 for alleged overcharging during their closing settlements by a leading title company, according to an agreement filed in federal court, the Baltimore Sun reported today. The prelimi... - 11/18/2005 - Real Estate News
Trizec joint venture spends $157.5 million in D.C.
A joint venture between Trizec Properties and Principal Real Estate Investors has acquired the Victor Building, a fully occupied, 343,000-square-foot office property located at 750 Ninth St., N.W., in Washington, D.C., The value of the transaction was $... - 11/17/2005 - Real Estate News
Overnight real estate rates back down
Long-term mortgage interest rates were lower Wednesday, and the benchmark 10-year Treasury bond yield fell to 4.47 percent. The 30-year fixed-rate average sank to 5.87 percent, and the 15-year fixed-rate slipped to 5.46 percent. The 1-year adjustable ... - 11/17/2005 - Real Estate News
Google could open new online real estate ad possibilities
Another contender has rolled into the classified advertising arena, and this time it's a 20-ton gorilla: Google Base, a service that allows people to list pieces of content on a publicly searchable online database, launched Wednesday. The product works... - 11/17/2005 - Real Estate News
Fast real estate profits require elbow grease
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 ... - 11/17/2005 - Real Estate News
Lead exposure a big concern in rental real estate
Q: When I recently went to sign my lease I was handed a lead brochure and asked to sign a receipt. What's this all about? A: Published by the Environmental Protection Department (EPA) this helpful brochure is titled "Protect Your Family From Lead in Your... - 11/17/2005 - Real Estate News
Reverse mortgage closing costs raise red flag
DEAR BOB: How much in total closing costs should I expect to pay to obtain a senior citizen homeowner reverse mortgage? I hear $8,000 to $9,000 is fair – William P. DEAR WILLIAM: The exact answer depends on the type of reverse mortgage you obtain, such...