Real Estate News
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13 charged in $19M Central Oregon bank fraud
The collapse of a Bend real estate development company has resulted in charges against 13 people in what prosecutors say is the largest Oregon fraud case to emerge from the national real estate boom and bust.
Some experts say now is time to list home on market
"i think what we're finding is hopefully the bottom is there and we're going to find a great opportunity for buyers right now." linda devlieg says home sales have continued to rise for four months now.
Suspected freeway speeder arrested
A Peoria man has been arrested after bulleting through the Valley freeways at speeds of up to 104 mph, racking up 55 speeding violations - including 11 criminal citations and one count of reckless driving, officials said.
Kansans Using Tax Credit to Buy First House
A national study prepared for Congress shows about 2.2 percent of Kansas households will use the $8,000 first-time homebuyer tax credit to buy their first house.
Barclays Capital acquires firm with stakes in Dallas' Crescent, Fountain Place office buildings
The Fountain Place tower in downtown Dallas is one of 36 office buildings in which Crescent Real Estate Equities has ownership.
Lawmakers consider new property tax rules
South Carolina's property tax revisions of 2006 were set up to benefit homeowners and those who own the same property for many years, but those same changes resulted in big tax increases for anyone who bought property starting in 2007.
Real estate agents see return of foreign buyers
Canadian investor Arthur Wong is buying condos in Las Vegas and Phoenix like a shopper at Costco: In bulk, with slashed prices.
Many Believe Home Value Has Decreased
Wiped out home values continue to be a problem for many home owners and they may not even know it! According to a new report by Zillow.com, nearly half of those asked, believe that their home values have decreased.
NH Realtors: Market improving
NH Realtors: Market improving MANCHESTER Although national numbers indicate the housing slump may not yet be over, New Hampshire real estate sales show the local housing market is in the midst of a slow and steady recovery.
Web sites cater to for-sale-by-owner
Selling a home without a real estate agent can save thousands of dollars in commission fees, but it can also be a painstaking, confusing task.
Beazer Homes Offers Special Incentives "Black Friday" at Five Orlando Area Communities
ORLANDO, Fla. - A special "Black Friday" Nov. 27 incentive is being offered by Beazer Homes in Orlando.
David Byrnes, Beazer Homes' Florida division president, said for just one day only, anyone buying a Beazer home at five communities in the Orlando region will be given up to $2,000 in free appliances.
Commercial Real Estate Forecast Uncertain
The recent deep economic downturn has had a pronounced impact on commercial real estate sectors, but credit availability is the big unknown that will determine how soon commercial markets recover, according to the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS .
Tax credit continues to spur local home sales
Sales of existing homes in Washoe County continued to post gains in October, but a slip in median price underscored the difficulties the local market continues to face in reaching a bottom.
Forest City reaches deal for $500 million credit facility
Forest City Enterprises Inc. has reached an agreement with lenders to establish a new $500 million revolving credit facility, which will replace the company's current $750 million credit line.
FOX on Your Block: FishHawk Ranch
The Good Day crew took FOX on Your Block to FishHawk Ranch where the community has so much to offer for residents of all ages - from entertainment to restaurants to nature.
Trump Drops Bid to Control AC Casinos
By Maria Wood Trump Taj Mahal ATLANTIC CITY-Donald Trump and daughter Ivanka have abandoned their bid to regain control of the three casinos here that bear the Trump logo, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal .
New River Township Wants SportPlex USA Facility, Offers Pasco County Range of Options
Wesley Chapel, Fla. --- New River Township on S.R. 54 in Wesley Chapel wants to host the new Pasco County SportsPlex county commissioners plan to develop and New River Partners, LP has offered to partner with Pasco County to finance the project.
Melrose-Sovereign Companies expected to open new office in Daytona Beach by first of the year
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Melrose-Sovereign Companies, the Orlando-based firm that ranks as one of the largest community management companies in the southeast, expects to open a new Daytona Beach office in the S.H. Kress & Company building at 140 S. Beach St. by the first of the year
Beazer Homes Renews Lease in Maitland Center for Florida Division Headquarters
MAITLAND, Fla. --- Beazer Homes has renewed its lease of the 14,713 square feet of Class A office space it occupies at 2600 Maitland Center Parkway. The Florida division headquarters office lease was renewed for five years and Craig Castor of Cresa Partners represented Beazer in the transaction. Emerson International is the landlord.
Arizona senators vote to start over on loan issue
Arizona legislators want to start from scratch on possibly revising a law protecting homeowners from post-foreclosure lawsuits.
