Mortgage Advice Bureau sets up wealth arm

The Mortgage Advice Bureau has launched a wealth management service.

China Property Prices Unchanged For 2nd Consecutive Month

The Web site for Goshen resident Jean Cotter Costanzo www.myrealestatejeannie.com was chosen nationally as real estate “Site of the Day” by Realty Times for Aug. 2.

Walters Real Estate merges with Coldwell Banker franchise

FARMINGTON — Citing a changing real estate market and a demand for improved digital marketing, Mary Jo Walters Real Estate will merge its operations with the Farmington branch of Coldwell Banker, the independent company announced Thursday.

‘Property scam’ case man faces new action

A businessman from Co Londonderry at the centre of an alleged multi-million pound property scam in Turkey is facing a new attempt to have him declared bankrupt. Related Stories We couldn’t stop return of abusers, says trust Illegal waste ‘repatriation’ goes on Showjumper who threatened to drop girl in bath of bleach is jailed Strabane pipe bomb prompts police warning Ulster showjumper who ...

Real estate lawyer charged in mortgage fraud

Federal charges against a Framingham real estate lawyer this week bring to four the number of people charged in an expanding mortgage fraud case that led to scores of abandoned and foreclosed properties in Dorchester and Roxbury. Real estate - Mortgage fraud - Foreclosure - United States - Business

Homes near San Francisco burn after loud explosion, fireball

A massive fire burned homes as it roared through a mostly residential neighbourhood in the hills south of San Francisco following a loud explosion that shot a fireball more than 1,000 feet into the air and sent frightened residents fleeing for safety Thursday.

Homes destroyed by massive fire in San Francisco

A massive fire burned homes as it roared through a mostly residential neighborhood in the hills south of San Francisco following a loud explosion that shot a fireball more than 300m into the air and sent frightened residents fleeing for safety. read more

Mortgage rates edge up in sluggish market

Record-low mortgage rates failed to pull the housing market out of its funk. Now rates are inching higher, but don't blame the rates if home sales stay sluggish.

China Property Prices Gain 9.3%, Add to Concerns of More Curbs

China’s property prices rose 9.3 percent in August from a year earlier, signaling officials may extend a crackdown on speculators and multiple home purchases.

China's property prices rise 9.3% on-year in August but flat on-month

Property prices in 70 major cities rose 9.3 percent in August year on year but were unchanged on a month-on-month basis from July, China's National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said Friday.

Homes on fire after explosion reported near San Francisco

SAN BRUNO, Calif. A massive fire burned homes as it roared through a mostly residential neighborhood in the hills south of San Francisco following a loud explosion that shot a fireball more than 1,000 feet into the air and sent frightened residents fleeing for safety Thursday.

Home-loan crisis a point of contention in 5th District debate

Rep. Tom Perriello and independent challenger Jeffrey Clark clashed Thursday night over who was responsible for the home-loans crisis that caused the recession. They agreed, however, that Republican candidate Robert Hurt should have been present for their debate in the 5th District congressional race.

Mortgage rates edged up a bit last week

Mortgage rates mostly edged up last week as investors' fears about the economy eased. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac says the average rate for a 30-year fixed loan was 4.35 percent, up from 4.32 percent the week before. Applications to refinance home loans fell 3.1 percent last week, their first drop in six weeks, the Mortgage Bankers Association said Wednesday. Applications to refinance loans ...

Real estate firm grows with new office opening

The national real estate market might still have its problems, but officials at Howard Hanna Real Estate Services say they haven't skipped a beat.

Homes on fire after explosion reported in Calif.

A massive fire burned homes as it roared through a mostly residential neighborhood in the hills south of San Francisco following a loud explosion that shot a fireball more than 1,000 feet into the air and sent frightened residents fleeing for safety Thursday.

Homes lost in massive blast, wild blaze

HOMES destroyed, reports of bodies found after 15m-high fireball starts massive blaze in US.

Mortgage Rates Rise

Mortgage rates mostly edged up last week as investors' fears about the economy eased. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac says the average rate for a 30-year fixed loan was 4.35 percent, up from 4.32 percent the week before. It was only the second rise in the past 12 weeks. Last week's was the lowest number since Freddie Mac began tracking rates in 1971. The average rate on a 15-year fixed loan remained ...

Homes on fire after explosion near San Francisco

SAN BRUNO, California (AP): A massive fire burned homes as it roared through a mostly residential neighborhood in the hills south of San Francisco following a loud explosion Thursday evening that shot a fireball more than 1,000 feet (304 meters) into the air and sent frightened residents fleeing for safety, witnesses said.

Homes on fire after explosion near San Francisco

SAN BRUNO, Calif. - A massive fire burned homes as it roared through a mostly residential neighbourhood in the hills south of San Francisco following a loud explosion Thursday evening that shot a fireball more than 1,000 feet (304 metres) into the air and sent frightened residents fleeing for safety, witnesses said.

Homes Ablaze After Blast Near San Francisco

SAN BRUNO, Calif. -- Homes are being destroyed as a massive fire roars through a mostly residential neighborhood in a south San Francisco suburb. At least six people have been injured and admitted to a local hospital, KTVU-TV reported. Three are in critical condition, authorities said.

Homes on fire after explosion reported in California

Homes are being destroyed as a massive fire roars through a mostly residential neighborhood in a south San Francisco suburb.

Homes destroyed, others burning as huge fire rages in San Bruno

A huge fire left a swath of destroyed and burning homes across a several block area Thursday evening as bright walls of flame and thick smoke shot into the Bay Area city of San Bruno. The blaze was raging in...

Realtor donates half his pay to charity

William Soto of Aliso Viejo got started in real estate 10 years ago, when the market was a lot more favorable. Back then it was easier to sell a house. He said about 44,000 homes were sold in Orange County in 2005, compared to 28,000 last year. Soto...

China Property-Price Gains Slowed in August to 9.3%

China’s property prices rose at the slowest pace in eight months from a year earlier in August as officials cracked down on speculation and multiple home purchases.

China Property Prices Increased at Slowest Pace in Eight Months in August

China’s property prices rose at the slowest pace in eight months from a year earlier in August as officials cracked down on speculation and multiple purchases.

No Property Tax Increase/City Employees Get Raises

Your property taxes will not be going up and all non-civil service employees that work for the City of Abilene will be getting a pay raise for the first time in three years.

China's Property Price Growth Slows to 9.3% as Government Curbs Lending

China’s property prices in 70 major cities rose 9.3 percent in August from a year earlier, the statistics bureau’s newspaper, China Information News, reported today.

Inland Real Estate venture buys retail center

Inland Real Estate Corp. said Thursday its joint venture with Inland Real Estate Exchange Corp. has acquired a community retail center in Florida for $11.3 million.

Investors Real Estate's fiscal 1Q FFO flat

Investors Real Estate Trust said Thursday its fiscal first-quarter funds from operations was essentially flat as the commercial real estate trust's vacancies increased from a year ago.

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Mortgage rates edge up; Housing market still slow

Record-low mortgage rates failed to pull the housing market out of its funk. Now rates are inching higher, but don't blame them if home sales stay sluggish.

Mortgage Rates Inch Higher

RISMEDIA, September 10, 2010—Mortgage rates moved higher this week, with the average conforming 30-year fixed mortgage rate climbing to 4.58%, according to Bankrate.com’s weekly national survey. The average 30-year fixed mortgage has an average of 0.37 discount and origination points.…

Real Estate Shares For Yield-Hungry Investors

Looking for attractive dividend yields? Forget bonds and consider the preferred stocks of real estate companies.

Realtor profile: Judy Glazer

Name: Judy Glazer Company: Weichert Potomac Address: 7821 Tuckerman Lane, Potomac, MD 20854 Phone: 301/765-3399 Fax: 301/983-9389 E-mail: judyglzr@yahoo.com Website: www.glazerhomes.com Year started: 2008 How did you get started in real estate? I had made a job change that did not work out and found myself in need of a ...

Realtor profile: Hans Wydler

Name: Hans Wydler Company: Long & Foster Real Estate Address: 4733 Bethesda Ave., Bethesda, MD 20814 Phone: 301/986-6405 Fax: 202/318-9105 E-mail: Hans@WydlerBrothers.com Website: www.WydlerBrothers.com Year started: 2001 How did you get started in real estate? I started out as an investor. In looking for suitable properties, I spoke to a ...

Realtor profile: Leslie Wilder

Name: Leslie Wilder Company: McEnearney Associates Inc. Address: 4720-A Lee Highway, Arlington, VA 22207 Phone: 703/717-6360 Fax: 703/717-5763 E-mail: info@3wilders.com Website: www.3wilders.com Year started: 2003 How did you get started in real estate? I was in public relations in the aviation industry for more than 10 years and decided to ...

Mortgage rates edge up this week from decades low

WASHINGTON -- Mortgage rates mostly edged up this week as investors' fears about the economy eased. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac says the average rate for a 30-year fixed loan was 4.

Real estate licenses fall for 30th month in a row

The ranks of real estate agents in the state are thinning, with the number seeking to get or keep a license falling steadily for the past 2 1/2 years. The California Department of Real Estate’s latest data show that the number of licensees in...

Avg. mortgage rate up to 4.35 pct. off decades-low

Mortgage rates mostly edged up last week as investors' fears about the economy eased.

Real Estate Mogul Elie Hirschfeld Competes in East River Swim and Mighty Hamptons Triathlon

New York real estate tycoon, Elie Hirschfeld, President of Hirschfeld Properties, LLC, continues to fiercely conquer the New York sports scene by participating in two strenuous athletic events back to back all in the name of charity. Â Hirschfeld will first participate in the East River swim under the Brooklyn Bridge in support of the non-profit Swim Free on September 11 only to head out to Long ...

Mortgage rates bounce back

Mortgage rates bounced this week, after the release of an employment report that wasn't as awful as expected. The benchmark 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose 5 basis points this week, to 4.58 percent, according to the Bankrate.com national survey of large lenders.

Real estate agents produce video show

Those involved in the real estate industry who aren't having fun due to the recent downturn in the housing market might want to check out ReMax of Barrington agents Kathy Pinkus and Judy Gibbons' video webcast, "The Real Estate Chics." Pinkus and Gibbons give real estate advice and also offer a healthy dose of discussion about shopping, shoes, fashion, restaurants and other topics.

Mortgage rates bounce back

Mortgage rates rose off last week's record lows, while borrowers remain locked in "pause mode."

Home equity loan rates for Sept. 9, 2010

Here are the average home equity rates from Bankrate's weekly survey of large banks and thrifts.

Property auctions have many advantages for buyers

Property auctions have become increasingly popular with both buyers and sellers - Charles Robinson offers his top tips on what to expect if you're bidding at one.

Recently Published Book 'The House Hunt – A Guide To Buying Your First House' By Central Illinois Realtor® Greg McCoy ...

Greg McCoy, local Realtor® and author of The House Hunt – A Guide To Buying Your First House was interviewed for a story on New Home Buyers written by Dan Rafter, online journalist and blogger for ChicagoNow, a website operated by the Chicago Tribune.

Realtor acheives status of 'Green Designation'

Aggie Shehadeh, broker/owner of Castle Gate Realty, has been awarded the National Association of REALTORS®' Green Designation, the only green real estate professional designation recognized by NAR.

Australian Home-Loan Approvals Climb 1.7%

Australian home-loan approvals rose in July, increasing the central bank’s scope to resume interest- rate increases in coming quarters.

Home Loan Applications Drop; Mortgage Rates Up

The Mortgage Bankers Association Says Applications Fell 1.5 Percent From Last Week While Rates Inched Up 0.07 Percent