RE Aggregate

Home sales rise to highest level in 2.5 years

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:26:15 -0800

Home sales far exceeded expectations last month, surging to the highest level in two and a half years as first-time buyers rushed to take advantage of an expiring tax credit.

Tax credit - Business - Taxation - Tax - Accounting

Feds to drop some charges in Wolff case

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:26:13 -0800

Former Homestore exec claims some evidence modified

Better digs, less money

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:24:16 -0800

These 6 businesses took advantage of crashed real estate prices to trade up for new stores and office space.

Existing home sales at highest level since 2007

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:53:22 -0800

Existing home sales surged in October to the highest level in more than 2-1/2 years, according to a real estate industry report issued Monday.

7 reasons to be optimistic about housing

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:35:23 -0800

Thank your lucky real estate stars

Ten tips to save energy costs

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 02:00:00 -0800

Looking for fast, free ways to save on energy around the home this winter? According to Tom Kraeutler, host of the nationally-syndicated home improvement radio show, The Money Pit, there are many common-sense things you can do everyday in your home to lower energy bills.

Chicagoland home sales up 33 percent over '08

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 02:00:00 -0800

Chicago area year-over-year sales were up for the fourth consecutive month in October, a whopping 33 percent higher than in October 2008.

Realogy announces two new franchisees

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 01:00:00 -0800

BHG Real Estate, Sotheby's pick up brokerages

Front-loaded loans: bad for borrowers?

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 01:00:00 -0800

Some feel interest burden is a rip-off

Real estate agents see return of foreign buyers

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:46:28 -0800

Canadian investor Arthur Wong is buying condos in Las Vegas and Phoenix like a shopper at Costco: In bulk, with slashed prices.

Real estate - Las Vegas Nevada - Costco - United States - Business and Economy

Most affordable city to buy a house

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:10:21 -0800

Here are the 5 metro areas where the average American family can afford to purchase a median-priced home -- and the 5 where they can't.

Forbes: World's most expensive homes

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:53:31 -0800

Prices have dipped, but some sellers are certain their nine-figure properties will attract buyers.

Forbes - Business - Real estate - Construction and Maintenance - Residential Housing

Tight lending remains elephant in room

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:13:34 -0800

Commentary: Bernanke's speech casts shadows on recovery

Google makes yet another big move into real estate territory

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:56:45 -0800

Perspective: From 1000Watt blog

Google adds detail pages for listings

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:49:05 -0800

Search, listings display continues to evolve at Google Maps

Replacing a real estate agent with a Web site

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:21:51 -0800

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. Foregoing an agent, however, is easier these days thanks to Web sites that help homeowners advertise their properties.

Real estate broker - Real estate - Business and Economy - United States - Property

Get dizzy on AVMs

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:45:29 -0800

The Wheel Estate Cam, Episode 4

You don't have to be a millionaire to buy a house

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:01:23 -0800

The Great Recession has ravaged savings and boosted unemployment rates, forcing people become more conservative with their cash. It has also made homes a lot more affordable -- at least for those people still working.

10 ways to get more from Gmail

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:00:00 -0800

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