China Property Prices Gain 9.3%, Add to Concerns of More Curbs

China’s property prices rose 9.3 percent in August from a year earlier, signaling officials may extend a crackdown on speculators and multiple home purchases.

China's property prices rise 9.3% on-year in August but flat on-month

Property prices in 70 major cities rose 9.3 percent in August year on year but were unchanged on a month-on-month basis from July, China's National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said Friday.

Homes on fire after explosion reported in Calif.

A massive fire burned homes as it roared through a mostly residential neighborhood in the hills south of San Francisco following a loud explosion that shot a fireball more than 1,000 feet into the air and sent frightened residents fleeing for safety Thursday. California - San Francisco - United States - Metro Areas - San Francisco Bay Area

Homes on fire after explosion reported near San Francisco

SAN BRUNO, Calif. A massive fire burned homes as it roared through a mostly residential neighborhood in the hills south of San Francisco following a loud explosion that shot a fireball more than 1,000 feet into the air and sent frightened residents fleeing for safety Thursday.

Home-loan crisis a point of contention in 5th District debate

Rep. Tom Perriello and independent challenger Jeffrey Clark clashed Thursday night over who was responsible for the home-loans crisis that caused the recession. They agreed, however, that Republican candidate Robert Hurt should have been present for their debate in the 5th District congressional race.

Mortgage rates edged up a bit last week

Mortgage rates mostly edged up last week as investors' fears about the economy eased. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac says the average rate for a 30-year fixed loan was 4.35 percent, up from 4.32 percent the week before. Applications to refinance home loans fell 3.1 percent last week, their first drop in six weeks, the Mortgage Bankers Association said Wednesday. Applications to refinance loans ...

Real estate firm grows with new office opening

The national real estate market might still have its problems, but officials at Howard Hanna Real Estate Services say they haven't skipped a beat.

Homes on fire after explosion reported in Calif.

A massive fire burned homes as it roared through a mostly residential neighborhood in the hills south of San Francisco following a loud explosion that shot a fireball more than 1,000 feet into the air and sent frightened residents fleeing for safety Thursday.

Homes lost in massive blast, wild blaze

HOMES destroyed and reports of bodies found after huge blast starts massive fire near San Francisco.

Homes set ablaze in San Francisco

Dozens of homes have been set ablaze near San Francisco International Airport, after a reported explosion.

Mortgage Rates Rise

Mortgage rates mostly edged up last week as investors' fears about the economy eased. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac says the average rate for a 30-year fixed loan was 4.35 percent, up from 4.32 percent the week before. It was only the second rise in the past 12 weeks. Last week's was the lowest number since Freddie Mac began tracking rates in 1971. The average rate on a 15-year fixed loan remained ...

Homes Ablaze After Blast Near San Francisco

SAN BRUNO, Calif. -- Homes are being destroyed as a massive fire roars through a mostly residential neighborhood in a south San Francisco suburb. At least six people have been injured and admitted to a local hospital, KTVU-TV reported. Three are in critical condition, authorities said.

Homes on fire near San Francisco Airport

Homes are being destroyed as a massive fire roars through a mostly residential neighborhood in a south San Francisco suburb.

Homes On Fire After Explosion Reported In Calif.

A massive fire burned homes as it roared through a mostly residential neighborhood in the hills south of San Francisco following an explosion early Thursday evening.

Homes on fire near San Francisco Airport

SAN BRUNO, Calif. -- A massive fire burned homes as it roared through a mostly residential neighborhood in the hills south of San Francisco following a loud explosion that shot a fireball more than 1,000 feet into the air and sent frightened residents fleeing for safety Thursday. A local fire chief said a gas line explosion likely caused the blast that sent flames tearing through the streets ...

Homes on fire after explosion reported in California

Realtor donates half his pay to charity

William Soto of Aliso Viejo got started in real estate 10 years ago, when the market was a lot more favorable. Back then it was easier to sell a house. He said about 44,000 homes were sold in Orange County in 2005, compared to 28,000 last year. Soto...

China Property-Price Gains Slowed in August to 9.3%

China’s property prices rose at the slowest pace in eight months from a year earlier in August as officials cracked down on speculation and multiple home purchases.

China Aug property prices up 9.3% on-year :report

HONG KONG (MarketWatch) -- Chinese property prices rose 9.3% in August from the same period a year earlier, marking a slowdown from the 10.3% increase registered in July, Reuters reported Friday, citing an official survey of 70 cities. The prices in August were unchanged from July, the report said. Market Pulse Stories are Rapid-fire, short news bursts on stocks and markets as they move. Visit ...

China Property Prices Increased at Slowest Pace in Eight Months in August

China’s property prices rose at the slowest pace in eight months from a year earlier in August as officials cracked down on speculation and multiple purchases.

No Property Tax Increase/City Employees Get Raises

Your property taxes will not be going up and all non-civil service employees that work for the City of Abilene will be getting a pay raise for the first time in three years.

China's Property Price Growth Slows to 9.3% as Government Curbs Lending

China’s property prices in 70 major cities rose 9.3 percent in August from a year earlier, the statistics bureau’s newspaper, China Information News, reported today.

Inland Real Estate venture buys retail center

Inland Real Estate Corp. said Thursday its joint venture with Inland Real Estate Exchange Corp. has acquired a community retail center in Florida for $11.3 million.

Investors Real Estate's fiscal 1Q FFO flat

Investors Real Estate Trust said Thursday its fiscal first-quarter funds from operations was essentially flat as the commercial real estate trust's vacancies increased from a year ago.

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Mortgage rates edge up; Housing market still slow

Record-low mortgage rates failed to pull the housing market out of its funk. Now rates are inching higher, but don't blame them if home sales stay sluggish.

Mortgage rates edge up; Housing market still slow

Average mortgage rates edge up from historic lows; No relief seen for limping housing market

Mortgage Rates Inch Higher

RISMEDIA, September 10, 2010—Mortgage rates moved higher this week, with the average conforming 30-year fixed mortgage rate climbing to 4.58%, according to Bankrate.com’s weekly national survey. The average 30-year fixed mortgage has an average of 0.37 discount and origination points.…

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Starwood Property Trust to Present at the Rodman & Renshaw Annual Global Investment Conference

Starwood Property Trust today announced that Leo Huang, Managing Director and Head of Real Estate Fixed Income, will present at the Rodman & Renshaw Annual Global Investment Conference. Â The presentation is scheduled to begin on September 14, 2010 at 11:15 AM ET at the New York Palace Hotel.

Realtor profile: Judy Glazer

Name: Judy Glazer Company: Weichert Potomac Address: 7821 Tuckerman Lane, Potomac, MD 20854 Phone: 301/765-3399 Fax: 301/983-9389 E-mail: judyglzr@yahoo.com Website: www.glazerhomes.com Year started: 2008 How did you get started in real estate? I had made a job change that did not work out and found myself in need of a ...

Realtor profile: Hans Wydler

Name: Hans Wydler Company: Long & Foster Real Estate Address: 4733 Bethesda Ave., Bethesda, MD 20814 Phone: 301/986-6405 Fax: 202/318-9105 E-mail: Hans@WydlerBrothers.com Website: www.WydlerBrothers.com Year started: 2001 How did you get started in real estate? I started out as an investor. In looking for suitable properties, I spoke to a ...

Realtor profile: Leslie Wilder

Name: Leslie Wilder Company: McEnearney Associates Inc. Address: 4720-A Lee Highway, Arlington, VA 22207 Phone: 703/717-6360 Fax: 703/717-5763 E-mail: info@3wilders.com Website: www.3wilders.com Year started: 2003 How did you get started in real estate? I was in public relations in the aviation industry for more than 10 years and decided to ...

Mortgage rates edge up this week from decades low

WASHINGTON -- Mortgage rates mostly edged up this week as investors' fears about the economy eased. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac says the average rate for a 30-year fixed loan was 4.

Real estate licenses fall for 30th month in a row

The ranks of real estate agents in the state are thinning, with the number seeking to get or keep a license falling steadily for the past 2 1/2 years. The California Department of Real Estate’s latest data show that the number of licensees in...

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Avg. mortgage rate up to 4.35 pct. off decades-low

Mortgage rates mostly edged up last week as investors' fears about the economy eased.

Avg. mortgage rate up to 4.35 pct. off decades-low

Mortgage rates mostly edged up last week as investors' fears about the economy eased. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac says the average rate for a 30-year fixed loan was 4.35 percent, up from 4.32 percent the week before.

Real Estate Mogul Elie Hirschfeld Competes in East River Swim and Mighty Hamptons Triathlon

New York real estate tycoon, Elie Hirschfeld, President of Hirschfeld Properties, LLC, continues to fiercely conquer the New York sports scene by participating in two strenuous athletic events back to back all in the name of charity. Â Hirschfeld will first participate in the East River swim under the Brooklyn Bridge in support of the non-profit Swim Free on September 11 only to head out to Long ...

Real estate agents produce video show

Those involved in the real estate industry who aren't having fun due to the recent downturn in the housing market might want to check out ReMax of Barrington agents Kathy Pinkus and Judy Gibbons' video webcast, "The Real Estate Chics." Pinkus and Gibbons give real estate advice and also offer a healthy dose of discussion about shopping, shoes, fashion, restaurants and other topics.