Osborn's experience: Not what we need Oct 28, 2009
His blueprint consisted of a bloated county budget going from $120 million in 2002 to almost $200 million in 2005 and a hike in homeowners' real estate taxes by $6. 2 million in 2004. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Atlantas small-town vision Oct 28, 2009
I don t know if you are familar at all with commercial real estate but it takes an area being down right abandoned for a Publix to close and I know of 4 out your way. Intown is the most stable during the recession and will be the first to come back, new residents to ATL and the next generation of leadership and business people the 24-30 yr old crowd that will be making their way as the economy recovers doesn t want the unsustainable lifestyle with 2 hour commutes and no options but their car. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Recession Ending, But Not Job Losses Oct 27, 2009
There have been modest improvements in manufacturing and other parts of the nonfinancial business sector, yet lingering signs of weakness in commercial real estate and retail spending. Economists suggest some of the expected increase in economic growth is a bounce off the bottom. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
Cuts in state funds run localities off the road State road funding declines to "Why Bother?" status, says Spotsylvania supervisor Oct 27, 2009
Will they raise real estate taxes to pay for road improvements. Will they shift money from public safety and education. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
'Captain' Bob Hassold writes history book on retail Oct 27, 2009
Tuesday October 27, 2009. Captain' Bob Hassold writes history book on retail. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
'Cake Boss' a sweet surprise hit Oct 27, 2009
Ivanka Jared share more than real estate. EXCLUSIVE: ESPN's Steve Phillips in foul affair with production assistant. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
People on the Move for Sunday, October 25, 2009 Oct 27, 2009
Doane joined A&B in 1991 as executive vice president and chief operating officer of A&B-Hawai i, the A&B s real estate and food products subsidiary ... A principal element of this was the strategically directed growth in real estate, where income in 2008 was more than three times that of a decade earlier ... Hs leadership has been the principal element in A&B s growth in real estate. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Never give up Oct 25, 2009
She now works in real estate. Involved in a number of Relay for Life events and several Breast Cancer 3-Day walks in the years since her diagnosis, she helped organize the first-ever Relay for Life in the Upper County last spring. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Sterling required to raise $300M Oct 24, 2009
4 billion in assets, has struggled with steep losses, particularly on real estate loans ... In the deal with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. and the Washington Department of Financial Institutions, Sterling agreed to develop new plans for maintaining adequate capital, reduce commercial real estate loans, and cut off loans to troubled borrowers, all within 60 days. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
New Stephen King e-book delayed Oct 23, 2009
Oct. 22, 2009 04:18 PM. NEW YORK - The latest weapon in the publishing price wars: Stephen King. (AZCentral -- Business)
• Ann Brown McCarthy Oct 22, 2009
While living in New York, Ann acquired her real estate license and developed and maintained her own career, both in New York and Virginia. Ann and Ed later moved to Virginia, living first in Vienna, then Falls Church, and finally Lake of the Woods in Locust Grove, where they retired. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
As Goldstone report debate rages, more Israelis call for investigation Oct 22, 2009
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, right, and U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice, left, meet in Jerusalem, Wednesday. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's cabinet still refuses to set up an investigation into war crimes allegations made in the Goldstone report, but some Israelis say his government should change course. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
Ethics Boards debate weirder and weirder (638) Oct 21, 2009
hulali wrote on Oct 20, 2009 11:32 AM:" THIS IS JUST SO CRAZY AND A WASTE OF TIME!!!Why don't they just handle conflicts of interest the way attorneys and judges do! You disclose the conflict and if there is no objection, you move on with business as usual. If there is a reasonable objection then that person refrains from voting or acting upon that specific issue. This is not the mainland, we don't have alot of professional people here that want to spend a alot of time sitting on Boards. If we... (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Gannett turns a profit on cost cutting as revenue drops Oct 20, 2009
Real solutions for your real estate needs. Choose from the selections below. (USA Today -- Money)
This is very sad. We are loosing too many wonderful people to cancer. ... Oct 20, 2009
real estate sales & rentals. This is very sad. (Multichannel News)
Local Industry News & Notes for Sunday, October 18, 2009 Oct 19, 2009
The stability of the Kaua i Beach Resort was made possible in July when the commercial real estate finance company iStar Financial acquired the commercial and many hotel units at the Resort through foreclosure and appointed the highly regarded Aqua Hotels & Resorts to manage the property under the direction of iStar s local company, SFI Kaua i Owner LLC. The Resort had previously been affiliated with the Hilton chain. Give a small business owner something to smile about today. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Council aims for compassion with ADU deadline extension Oct 18, 2009
Council Chair Bill Kaipo Asing, an ex-officio (non-voting) member of all committees, said the extension could provide a loophole exploited by the real estate industry. While 20 years ago the ordinance was passed in the face of a housing crisis, as the bill goes forward, the intent is lost when people testify about securing a nest egg and waiting to build the additional unit until they retire, Asing said. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
County appeals award to woman in sled crash Oct 17, 2009
In the first, he said the hay bales were "real estate" and as such the county had an obligation to make sure they were safe ... First, the lawyers argued, the hay bales were removed and replaced every year, so they shouldn't count as real estate because they aren't permanent fixtures. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
People die and AHFC isn't doing its job Oct 17, 2009
Jim Crawford is a real estate agent, developer and businessman who lives in Anchorage. Read his blog at. (Anchorage Daily News)
Comedian: Sell the Vatican to End Hunger Oct 16, 2009
In 2004, the Vatican disclosed that the Holy See's real estate was worth 700 million euros, or about $908 million at the time. That doesn't include St. Peter's Basilica and the Sistine Chapel, which the Vatican termed priceless and valued at a symbolic 1 euro. (CBS News)
Google To Launch Platform For Selling Books Online Oct 16, 2009
Learn how you can avoid these hair-raising real estate horrors ... Read these 5 steps for an efficient real estate auction. (Click2Houston, TX)
Obituaries, Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009 (790) Oct 16, 2009
She worked at Doc Mayfield Realty in Lawrenceville as a real estate agent and broker. She also worked at McMillan Publishing in Indianapolis. (Vincennes Sun Commercial, IN)
Falmouth opponents don't have much of a record Oct 16, 2009
He supported a 51 percent increase in real estate taxes between 2002 and 2005, versus a relatively modest 18 percent increase under the current board ... However, they haven't addressed how we would replace the $4 million already allocated in next year's budget (whether by again increasing real estate taxes or sharply reducing essential county services). (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Population shrinkage is killing many nations Oct 15, 2009
Depopulation will lead to collapse of real estate prices and related industries as houses and offices sit vacant. Consumer spending and GDP will be depressed. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
The gold standard at more than $1,000 Oct 14, 2009
With the collapse of technology stocks and the lingering effects of the real estate crash still haunting investors who bought those assets at the top, some commodities experts are betting the ranch on gold, while others warn against buying when prices are at record highs. David Morgan, a nationally recognized precious metals expert and publisher of "The Morgan Report," says the gold market may be overbought and investors should taper their expectation that prices will continue to rise this year. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
BHS Bruins prepare to face Zebras Oct 10, 2009
The Bruins displayed a powerful running game last week, gobbling up 312 yards of real estate on just 37 carries. Combined with a lethal short-and-deep passing attack, which has resulted in four touchdowns of 64-or-more-yards, and an average of better than 200 yards per game, the Bruins boast a potentially devastating offensive attack. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Hurt announces bid for U.S. Congress Oct 9, 2009
Other declared GOP candidates include Feda Kidd Morton, a teacher in Fluvanna County; Michael McPadden of Albemarle County, a pilot with Northwestern Airlines; Laurence Verga, an Albemarle County real estate developer and consultant; Ken Boyd, a member of the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors; and Bradley Rees of Bedford County. The sprawling 5th District includes Albemarle, Appomattox, Buckingham, Campbell, Charlotte, Cumberland, Fluvanna, Franklin, Greene, Halifax, Lunenburg, Mecklenburg,... (Altivista Journal, VA)
And the Miss Exeter crown goes to ... Oct 9, 2009
The event sponsors included Tricia Kirksey Real Estate, The Exeter Chamber of Commerce, Hometown Emporium, Visalia Community Bank, KTIP 1450 AM and KJUG FM/KCRZFM.. . (The Exeter Sun, CA)
Business briefs Oct 9, 2009
Real estate firm names top agents. Jacksonville-based Watson Realty has named its top agents for August. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
Retired cop sentenced for killing brother-in-law 72-year-old retired policeman sentenced to five years for killing his brother-in-law last year. Oct 9, 2009
But Sandifer testified yesterday that he remembered nothing about the shooting death of his sister's husband, Joel Tropper, 57, a real estate agent from Gaithersburg, Md. "I have no idea how Joel got shot. I never had a thought to kill Joel," he said. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Berlusconi vows to stay on after court ruling Oct 8, 2009
Unable to submit Real Estate, Services, and Business Investements at this time. Map the Valley. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Platinum has an iron fist, golden touch Oct 7, 2009
Over the years, the firm has bought more than 100 companies, ranging from makers of computer modems to a commercial real estate firm, with combined annual revenues of $27. 5 billion. (Boston Globe)
TU publisher named to Hearst Corp. board Oct 6, 2009
for free extra services. Subscribe to The Business Review. (Albany Business Review, NY)
Gourmet, 3 other magazines to close Oct 6, 2009
by Andrew Vanacore - Oct. 5, 2009 02:15 PM Associated Press. NEW YORK Conde Nast Publications is closing Gourmet, the nation's oldest food magazine, and three other money-losing titles as the high-end publisher tries to weather a devastating advertising slump. (AZCentral -- Business)
Area fares well in stress test Oct 6, 2009
The fate of Prince Williams real estate market is crucial to the stability of the Fredericksburg-area housing market, Dan Fulton, president of Fairfax-based Fulton Research, noted at an August presentation to area builders. When Prince William prices level out, that helps the local area. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
TOMORROW'S NEWS Property values, home sales slipping Oct 5, 2009
Published: Sunday, October 4, 2009 3:25 PM HST LIHU E Slipping property values and home sales could negatively impact the island s economy in 2010, as the county s revenue is largely derived from real estate property taxes, according to Kaua i County officials ... alohaman wrote on Oct 4, 2009 5:07 PM:" If the Real Estate people hadn't been so greedy, we wouldn't be in this financial mess, would we? " ... getalife wrote on Oct 4, 2009 10:26 PM:" Real estate agents, mortgage brokers, appraisers,... (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Recession-Stung Stores Plan Old-Fashioned Holidays Oct 5, 2009
The industry enjoyed gains of almost 8 percent in 2005 and 9 percent in 1999, when both the real estate and the stock market were booming, Vitner said. The National Retail Federation trade group has not released its holiday forecast yet. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
Buying into solution for Larimer decline Oct 4, 2009
Bob Donaldson/Post-Gazette Justin Strong, center, and real estate developer Sola Talabi, left show a property along Larimer Avenue to Dan Friedson, of Artdimensions, that might fit Mr. Friedson's vision of affordable living/working space for artists ... They pulled real estate developer Sola Talabi into the mix. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Manhattan apartment markets quick rebound Oct 3, 2009
A year ago, the collapse of Lehman Brothers and its shockwaves through the financial markets sent Manhattan's real estate market into a tailspin ... "This is all good news, but it doesn't suggest we're at the bottom" for prices, said Jonathan Miller, president and chief executive of real estate appraisal and consulting firm Miller Samuel Inc., which analyzed the numbers for Prudential ... New York City's real estate market reflects broad national housing trends. (MSNBC -- Business)
Letters for Saturday, September 26, 2009 (1186) Sep 30, 2009
The battle against TVRs began at the height of the real estate boom ... I received an email the other day from a real estate agent trumpeting the fact that Kaua i had more than 400 homes in foreclosure ... There s not a big real estate market for second homes these days and chances are there won t be for years. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Your legal privileges — Part 1 Sep 30, 2009
hopeful4change wrote on Sep 28, 2009 1:39 AM:" To clarify my position, I will 100% support the statement made in response to my commentary.I live, very sadly, in this community with a high level of visibility to how critically important it is that we "better understand how the legal system works and what my rights are in that system".That is precisely what motivated me to comment. I have taken hours and hours and hours of time to research the "law" in OK and Washington County and to then review... (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Averett homecoming set for this weekend Sep 24, 2009
Kelecheck is a vice president with American Honda, runs a real estate company and started two companies. Church works for an equestrian magazine. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Casino value assessment a slow process Sep 23, 2009
On the county's real estate Web site, the 12. 6-acre site on which the Rivers Casino sits is listed as "vacant commercial land" even though an accompanying photo clearly shows the sleek glass and steel structure. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Jason Cohen: Boosting business may mean replacing long-term loyal employees with unproven new hires. Sep 22, 2009
The job markets work much like the real estate markets in that it is either a buyers or sellers market ... Like real estate, there is too much supply (people available to work) and not enough demand (jobs). (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
People Profile--Terry’s ‘war story’ penned prior to business successes (9) Sep 20, 2009
And while continuing to maintain a degree of activity beyond age 80 in a mortgage and real estate-related business career which he began in 1955, this Washington County country gentleman (who prefers friends to call him Add ) spends a great deal of his time these days in pursuit of additional successes as an author/publisher ... Add continues to be interested in real estate and construction, also having been involved in a recent project which resulted in a state-of-the-art senior living... (Brenham Banner, TX)
Washington protesters urged to be active, vigilant Sep 19, 2009
"It's tough real estate here in front of the White House," Ms. Erickson said. So, too, will Pittsburgh's real estate be packed with protesters of varying aims and tactics. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
More of this story Sep 18, 2009
Scott credited the performance of his offensive line for the success this season of Pawhuska s real estate grab. But, he knows Pawhuska will have to do a lot of things right in order to remain unbeaten Friday. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Work stalls on welcome banner at Downtown Hilton Sep 17, 2009
company with interests in hotels, entertainment and real estate, about getting involved at the Hilton. A union official said last week workers were told the Fuel Group would be taking over management and labor relations at the hotel. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Bernanke Says Recession 'Very Likely Over' Sep 16, 2009
AP Real Estate Writer Alan Zibel contributed to this report. Copyright 2009 by. (KERO 23, CA)
Winemakers finding new uses for old places Sep 16, 2009
With the economy in a tailspin, it s harder to get the kind of credit needed to invest in wine country s still very expensive real estate. Meanwhile, city warehouse space is suddenly opening up at low, low rates. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Vacation rental owners beg county for help (1526) Sep 15, 2009
" What the H are you ? A real estate broker/salesperson for ReMax. 21 Cents, Call$meBanker$, $outhebee$, or some other predatory "real estate" profiteer$person? Who is your "average person"? Your average global millionaire? Certainly not the average working stiff born and raised on Kaua`i ! !Your "So quit blaming vacation rentals for taking away affordable housing. It just isnt so; never has been and never will. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Housing prices plummet locally (1071) Sep 15, 2009
Even though the real estate market for residential properties continues to decline, the assessed value of most properties will see a 3 percent increase this year ... MIKEY1052 wrote on Sep 14, 2009 12:44 PM:Yeah, Oregon was late to the real estate bubble and is now late to the hangover ... Now that we are fresh out of Clownifornians who just won the real estate lotto and the baby boomers are waking up to realize that not only has their "equity nest egg" been wiped out but so has their 401K etc. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Paul Milde is highly effective, gets my vote Sep 13, 2009
I'm not a Republican, and I am not a real estate developer. I have no applications for rezoning, proffer amendments, conditional-use permits, comprehensive plan amendments, or appeals to the Stafford Board of Supervisors. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Corrections and clarifications Sep 12, 2009
The Monday article entitled Sales Slip should state that Neal Norman is slated to join real estate forces with three new agents Mimsy and Pierre Bouret and Tiffany Spencer coming from Hanalei North Shore Properties to join Koa Properties. The front page article in Friday s edition entitled Sex assault charges dismissed should state that a decision on whether to enter a grand-jury tape into evidence is the prosecuting attorney s call, but at the time of this grand jury Shaylene Iseri-Carvalho was... (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Taiwan's Ma aims to boost image with cabinet shuffle Sep 11, 2009
President has been battered by poor handling of typhoon Morakot. His government's focus on good relations with China is unlikely to change. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
Joe Brito is committed to Stafford County, and will stabilize its finances Sep 10, 2009
Without BPOL, homeowners' real estate taxes would have to be raised. As a homeowner who is struggling to pay real estate taxes and as a parent, I am thankful that Mr. Brito is working towards solutions to help those of us who have been bearing the tax burden in the past. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
City orders Brew House closed for repairs Sep 10, 2009
He also said the association has enlisted the help of designers and real estate experts to come up with solutions to make the fixes in time to keep the artists from being displaced. Some of the violations can be fixed with little money and work, he said, but long-standing problems require about $50,000. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Letters: Genocide and 'organ theft' Sep 10, 2009
On genocide and 'organ theft. from the September 9, 2009 edition. (Christian Science Monitor)
Dana-Farber campaign hits $1b goal early Sep 9, 2009
Boston real estate developer Ed Linde s foundation typically supports arts and educational charities but was intrigued by the prospect of translating research into treatment more swiftly. The president of the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy, Bill McGinly, described Dana-Farber s accomplishment as overwhelmingly significant. (Boston Globe)
State and Local People on the Move Sep 8, 2009
Kymry Perez with Sleeping Giant Sotheby s International has been awarded the Accredited Buyer Representative designation by the Real Estate Buyer s Agent Council of the National Association of Realtors. Perez joins more than 35,000 real estate professionals in North America who have earned the ABR designation. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Sales slip (1118) Sep 8, 2009
Real estate numbers fall in August ... Published: Monday, September 7, 2009 10:07 AM HST LIHU E Real estate sales continued to fall in August on Kaua i, according to Multiple Listing Services ... Norman is slated to join real estate forces with Hanalei North Shore Properties Mimsy and Pierre Bouret and Tiffany Spencer. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Temple anchors Wilmington's Jews Sep 8, 2009
The Temple of Israel's location on prestigious downtown real estate -- across from St. James' Episcopal on one side and First Baptist on the other -- is testament 00000BB0 to the community's desire to make North Carolina home. It also follows a pattern. (News & Observer)
Kapaa shopping center undergoes renovations (219) Sep 7, 2009
Anytime renovations are done at a shopping center there are many factors involved, not really prompted or a result of economic factors, said CB Richard Ellis Real Estate Manager Michael Oh in a phone interview Thursday ... Despite what we re seeing with the economy, we have a great piece of real estate that has great potential. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Real Estate Answers: First-time homebuyer tax credit offers savings (674) Sep 7, 2009
Real Estate Answers: First-time homebuyer tax credit offers savings. Published: Sunday, September 6, 2009 2:11 AM HST Kauai Board of Realtors Special to The Garden Island. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Tree trimming work to impact traffic for months (517) Sep 7, 2009
riverriim wrote on Sep 6, 2009 1:40 PM:" Even though in few days we'll still be two years away from making 20 years since Hurricane Iniki , for simplicity sake let's just say it's been 20 years since Iniki removed and pruned the trees on both sides of the highway right-of-way, ROW, between Kolo Rd. and Anini Vista Road. Since Iniki, the state Department of Transportation Highways Division, DoT , has on numerous occasions throughout every year had crews of rarely less than a half dozen men and... (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
