Archive for May 28th, 2008

Case-Shiller: House Prices Fall 14%

Wednesday, May 28th, 2008

Home prices tumbled 14% in the first quarter as the subprime-loan meltdown continues to weigh on the sector, according to the national S&ampP/Case-Shiller home-price indexes. Las Vegas, Miami and Phoenix had the weakest markets. Video

Regional Buyers Go Apartment Hunting

Wednesday, May 28th, 2008

Midsize operators of rental-apartment buildings have found one of the few sweet spots in the market right now. The giants that used to rule the multifamily sector, gobbling up all the best deals, have moved to the sidelines.

Warehouses Sprouting in Eastern Europe

Wednesday, May 28th, 2008

Fueled by a shift in manufacturing to Eastern Europe and the rise of a consumer class, industrial-property developers are betting big on Poland.

Suite Dreams Are Made of This

Wednesday, May 28th, 2008

Hotels are putting more glitz into their top suites as competition in the U.S. hotel industry escalates. They hope to use the suites to woo not only those rich enough to afford their eye-popping prices but also to generate buzz around their entire properties.

Regulator Faults Appraisal Plan

Wednesday, May 28th, 2008

A plan by New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo to address inflated home appraisals would raise mortgage costs for consumers and should be withdrawn, a top U.S. banking regulator said.

Sun Hung Kai Ousts CEO

Wednesday, May 28th, 2008

Sun Hung Kai’s board ousted Walter Kwok as chairman and CEO, with his two brothers assuming the duties of CEO and his mother named chairman.

Plans Are Tough Sell in San Francisco

Wednesday, May 28th, 2008

Lennar seeks voter approval for its proposal to build a new NFL stadium and 10,000 homes on the last remaining large piece of undeveloped land in San Francisco.

Foreign Home Buyers - 10 Tips For Buying Florida Real Estate

Wednesday, May 28th, 2008

A weak US dollar and the decline in home values have combined to lure many foreign buyers into the Florida real estate market. Foreign citizens should consider the following tips when buying Florida real estate.

Is Gurgaon A Right Place To Buy Property?

Wednesday, May 28th, 2008

Gurgaon is providing excellent prospects to set up business establishments and residing in a well-designed and developed city. And needless to say, the real estate investment is certain to offer high returns. DLF, Omaxe, Unitech, and other renowned builders have however lived up to the commitments they have made to transform Gurgaon into a cyber city.

Real Estate Leads - Get Them Through Trades Contractors

Wednesday, May 28th, 2008

A contractor is often the first person called when a family starts fixing up their home to sell. They’re also the initial contact called when someone starts remodeling a home to flip and sell it. To find out how to acquire great real estate leads through trades contractors, keep reading.