Archive for January, 2009
Fed moves to help distressed homeowners
With home foreclosures spiking, the Federal Reserve is taking steps to try to keep some distressed borrowers in their homes.
Home sales show surprising strength in Dec.
Sales of existing homes posted an unexpected increase last month, closing out the worst year for the U.S. real estate market in more than a decade on a surprising up note.
Fannie Mae may need another $16 billion in aid
Mortgage finance company Fannie Mae said Monday that it likely needs up to $16 billion from the government as conditions in the U.S. housing market continue to deteriorate.
Designer Yael Aflalo lists Hollywood Hills home at $3,995,000
The remodeled 1930s house has five bedrooms, a gym and theater and features gardens and a pool. L.A. has gone ga-ga over Ya-Ya, and now the designer who created the sportswear line hopes to sell her Hollywood Hills home, just listed at $3,995,000.
Couple discovers home's potential – News-Leader.com
Drawn by a for-sale-by-owner newspaper ad, Mark and Tina King weren’t impressed when they first saw their future home. “We pulled up to the house, and I said, ‘No way,’ Mark says. “She said, ‘We’re here. Let’s go in.’” It was a good choice. Once …
Does Word-of-Mouth Help Find a Buyer in Real Estate? – NewDesignWorld (press release)
Does Word-of-Mouth Help Find a Buyer in Real Estate?NewDesignWorld (press release), UK - Jan 27, 2009 For Sale By Owner website helps home owners find buyers by launching their Refer-a-Friend program. Miami Beach, FL (PRWEB) November 30, 2007 — Fizber.com, …Climate Watch Redesign Emphasizes Enhanced User Experience NewDesignWorld (press release)Contact Senators and Representatives Today NewDesignWorld (press release)Fizber.com [...]
Fizber.com is Zooming in on Homes for Sale by Owner – BigNews.biz (press release)
Fizber.com is Zooming in on Homes for Sale by OwnerBigNews.biz (press release), MA - 9 hours ago That's because leading real estate for-sale-by-owner (FSBO) site Fizber.com has just added Street View (http://www.fizber.com/904052) to its line-up of free …Don't Pay Full Price For Yo… Aim168 Real Estate (press release)all 2 news articles
U.S. commercial property market saw sales fall 70% last year | North America | News
Sales of US commercial property fell a staggering 70% in 2008 and are expected to drop up to 25% in 2009 according to the latest analysis from real estate experts.
NY Times to sell part of its building to help pay off debt
The New York Times Co. is in talks with an investment firm to sell several floors of its Manhattan headquarters to help pay off debt.
World's Best Places For Real Estate Buys
Ten cities investors will target in 2009. Washington, D.C., traditionally takes a back seat to world cities like London, New York and Tokyo when it comes to real estate investment.