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- 12/1/2005 - Real Estate News
Los Angeles sports most green building savvy
"While the progress is encouraging," says Alan Whitson, RPA, president of Corporate Realty, Design & Management Institute, "it's clear more education about the advantages high performance and sustainable buildings is needed, and in some markets it lo... - 12/1/2005 - Real Estate News
Real estate construction spending climbs to $1.13 trillion
Construction spending during October 2005 was estimated at a record seasonally annual rate of $1.13 trillion, about 0.7 percent above the revised September estimate and about 7.9 percent above the October 2004 estimate, the U.S. Census Bureau of the Dep... - 12/1/2005 - Real Estate News
California real estate construction plummets
Despite a decline in housing starts during October, housing construction for the year is expected to exceed production recorded in 2004, the California Building Industry Association reported. A total of 14,425 building permits were issued in October sta... - 12/1/2005 - Real Estate News
Overnight real estate rates tick higher
Long-term mortgage interest rates edged up Wednesday, and the benchmark 10-year Treasury bond yield rose to 4.49 percent. The 30-year fixed-rate average gained to 5.78 percent, and the 15-year fixed-rate inched up to 5.35 percent. The 1-year adjustable... - 12/1/2005 - Real Estate News
Successful realty investors think 'long-term'
There are many methods to become very wealthy, or just modestly wealthy, with your real estate investments. Although I have personally done "pretty good" investing in real estate, many of my friends, college real estate students and subscribers have done ... - 12/1/2005 - Real Estate News
Why real estate escrow is so important
DEAR BOB: I am new to real estate and am confused by the term "escrow." I've heard it means closing settlement of a property sale, and also that it refers to payment of property taxes and insurance. Which is correct? – Raymond R. DEAR RAYMOND: Great que... - 12/1/2005 - Real Estate News
How to find a good real estate attorney
DEAR BOB: You often suggest readers consult a local real estate attorney. What is the best way to find an excellent real estate lawyer? – Gerri M. DEAR GERRI: The easiest source is to phone your local association of Realtors. Ask for the name of its att... - 11/30/2005 - Real Estate News
UK real estate prices 'overvalued,' group says
House prices in the United Kingdom are "significantly overvalued," according to an international economic organization, the Financial Times reported Tuesday. The Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development warned of the danger of a protracted... - 11/30/2005 - Real Estate News
Real estate goes green at upcoming conference
The National Association of Home Builders will host a National Green Building Conference in March that is expected to draw about 1,000 builders, remodelers, developers, architects, engineers and other home-building professionals, the association announc... - 11/30/2005 - Real Estate News
Real estate refinancings hit 6-week lull
Overall mortgage applications fell 1.8 percent last week on a seasonally adjusted basis from the week before, as refinancings dropped for the sixth consecutive week, the Mortgage Bankers Association reported today. The seasonally adjusted refinance inde...