Inland Empire real estate seems to improve, but 'don't call this a normal'

Rising home prices and falling foreclosures may signal that Inland Empire markets are moving toward "normal" conditions.


Appraisals overvalue real estate, study finds

Using data from thousands of securitized real-estate bonds in which the properties were foreclosed on and liquidated, a study found a wide discrepancy between the appraisal values and the eventual sales prices of the properties.


Real Estate: Review homeowners insurance coverage regularly – San Jose Mercury News

At least once a year, it’s a good idea to review the insurance coverage on your biggest asset: your home. Your homeowners insurance coverage should start with a replacement cost policy that covers the entire expense of replacing your home if …


Sarah Michelle Gellar’s first car up for sale for $3,000 by anonymous owner – Real Bollywood

Washington, Feb 8: Sarah Michelle Gellar was left stunned when she discovered that her very-first car was put up for sale by an anonymous owner for 3,000 dollars (1,875 pounds). The 34-year-old actress was appearing on U.S. programme ‘The Late Show With …


Alexandria Real Estate Equities’ New Debt Issue: Cheap To Peers – Seekingalpha.com

Covenants: Total debt/total assets <60% Secured debt/total assets <40% Int. Coverage >1.5x Unencumbered assets/unsecured debt >150% (Excludes JVs Covenants are traditional REIT covenants and the unencumbered assets exclude JVs (which is a better …


Jennifer Aniston satisfies her real estate ‘Wanderlust’

The leading lady buys a 8,500-square-foot house in Bel-Air that was listed at $24.9 million. The sales price isn’t public yet. Leading lady Jennifer Aniston has bought a midcentury house in Bel-Air that was listed at $24.9 million.


Real Estate Weekly: Foreclosures smaller share of home sales

Sales of foreclosures accounted for 20% of all home sales in the third quarter of last year, according to a report from RealtyTrac, released this week.


Commercial real estate stalls after rebounding

Prices level out after reaching 10% of their record highs in a tug of war between investors’ desire for low interest rates and the fear that a faltering economy might prevent any profit. U.S. commercial real estate values are drifting sideways after a two-year rally, analysts said.


New high-end realty offices opening despite real estate downturn

Boutique firms in high-end niches are continuing to open even as the number of licensed agents statewide shrinks. Despite the tanking of the housing market, posh new realty offices have continued to open their doors, particularly in upper-priced Los Angeles-area communities where agents need only a few sales a year to make a living.


About Real Estate: Homeowners can take steps to curb rising insurance costs – Arlington Heights Daily Herald

Many owners are facing a huge increase in their annual insurance premiums, but savvy consumers can easily trim hundreds of dollars off the bill by making a few changes. Q. We were shocked when we received the bill for our homeowner’s insurance …