Archive for October, 2007

Venture-capital, real estate lobbies look for carve-out (The Hill)

The venture capital and real estate lobbies are pushing for changes to a proposed tax hike on fund managers’ carried interest that would effectively shield their industries from harm.
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Real Estate Impacts Bank Profitability (The Morning News)

Real estate problems were part of the reason the earnings of Harrison-based First Federal Bank fell 82 percent in the third quarter.
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Real Estate Agent Found Slain in 5th Ave. Home (New York Times)

A woman who influenced the careers of Madonna and the Ramones and went on to become known as a real estate agent to the stars was found bludgeoned to death Tuesday night.
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Q&A: Women More Viable in Commercial Real Estate, But are They Grasping the Opportunities? (Commercial Property News)

Q&A: Women More Viable in Commercial Real Estate, But are They Grasping the Opportunities?
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Popular Manhattan Real Estate Broker Found Murdered In Home (NY1 News)

Police are investigating the murder of a popular Manhattan real estate broker. Linda Stein, 62, was found dead in her Fifth Avenue apartment by her daughter Tuesday night.
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Final installment of Franklin County 2006 real estate taxes payable 2007 due Thurs., Nov. 1 (Daily American)

BENTON — Franklin County Treasurer John Gulley reminds taxpayers that the final installment of 2006 payable 2007 real estate taxes is due Thursday, November 1.
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Latest Scams Black Homeowners Should Watch Out For

Black homeowners are the largest victims of homeowner related scams according to The Federal Housing and Urban Development( HUD). Here’s the latest scams, cons and rip-offs targeting black homeowners that every homeowner should read carefully and avoid being a victim.
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Here an Agent, There an Agent, How do I Pick an Agent?

Real estate agents are everywhere, but finding the right one can result in savings of thousands of dollars or the successful closing of a deal. When we wanted to sell our home, we immediately contacted the agent who sold our previous home, in three days!
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An Uptown Look at Berkeley California

Great Bay Area Cities to consider. This time we look at Berkeley!
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Real estate commissions rise (CNN Money)

During the housing boom, home sellers were in the driver’s seat with real estate agents courting them - often at bargain commission rates. But now that the bubble has burst, the tables have turned.
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