Archive for June 19th, 2008

Billionaire Set to Buy Trump Mansion

Thursday, June 19th, 2008

A Russian fertilizer billionaire has agreed to pay $100 million to Donald Trump for a Palm Beach, Fla., mansion . . . Singer Usher cut the listing price for his Atlanta house from $2.3 million to $2 million.

Midwest Floods Dredge Up Dispute

Thursday, June 19th, 2008

As residents of the Midwest brace for more flooding, a debate is intensifying as to whether development along the Mississippi helped cause the deluge. Officials predicted as many as 30 levees could overflow.

MGM Plans Hotel in China

Thursday, June 19th, 2008

MGM Mirage reached a deal to develop and operate a gambling-free luxury-hotel complex in Tianjin, China, part of the company’s strategy to build its stable of MGM Mirage brands.

Midwest Floods Dredge Up Dispute

Thursday, June 19th, 2008

As residents of the Midwest brace for more flooding, a debate is intensifying as to whether development along the Mississippi helped cause the deluge. Officials predicted as many as 30 levees could overflow.

MGM Plans Hotel in China

Thursday, June 19th, 2008

MGM Mirage reached a deal to develop and operate a gambling-free luxury-hotel complex in Tianjin, China, part of the company’s strategy to build its stable of MGM Mirage brands.

A Tale of One City, Two Troubled Banks

Thursday, June 19th, 2008

As woes mount at Bank of America and Wachovia, Charlotte is fretting over whether it can remain the last great U.S. banking center outside of New York.

Why Do Home Buyers Need Professional Representation?

Thursday, June 19th, 2008

Can you just find your dream home in a newspaper or Internet advertisement, or should you get a real estate agent to represent you and help you out? While you may be lucky and find your own house or condo without any professional help, there are many reasons why you would be better off to opt for taking on an agent. Now let’s look at why it is so important to have a real estate salesperson represent you when purchasing a home.

How to Buy a House

Thursday, June 19th, 2008

There has been a lot written about the mechanics of how to buy a house. You get pre-qualified for a loan, then perhaps pre-approved, and then you look for a home, make an offer, have inspections done and so on. Many people can help you through the process.

Why Do Home Buyers Need Professional Representation?

Thursday, June 19th, 2008

Can you just find your dream home in a newspaper or Internet advertisement, or should you get a real estate agent to represent you and help you out? While you may be lucky and find your own house or condo without any professional help, there are many reasons why you would be better off to opt for taking on an agent. Now let’s look at why it is so important to have a real estate salesperson represent you when purchasing a home.

Affording a New Home - Ways to Determine What Type of Home You Can Afford

Thursday, June 19th, 2008

Buy a new home off plan or even a spec home can be a daunting experience filled with any number of things that need to be considered, thought out and researched. Knowing what to look for can help you determine what type of home you can afford. Some of the things to consider is debt to income ratio, credit score, getting mortgage estimates and what lending companies look for. By researching these and taking these into consideration before you go out to buy can help you to maximize your chances of buying the home you want.