Phoenix homebuyers can tap into $116M for foreclosed homes

Phoenix has received $116 million to help buy homes and provide monetary incentives to create new homeowners. The goal is to put vacant, foreclosed properties back into productive use and stabilize neighborhoods.

Owners are deriving significant income from about 48,000 residences in the central part of the city while meeting the demand for tourism rentals as the Summer Games approach.

Mortgage relief: Partial plan better than none

The architects of the joint state-federal mortgage releief plan believe it would be better for homeowners to get a partial deal than nothing at all, according to sources.

Sabadell United Bank Names Steven A. Cohen Statewide Senior Vice President, Commercial Real Estate

Sabadell United Bank, N.A. has announced that veteran banker Steven A. Cohen has joined the organization as Senior Vice President, Commercial Real Estate.

The Homes That Inspire Fashion Week

From sleek and styled to bright and eclectic, the homes of fashion designers are just as stunning as their collections. In honor of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, we?re looking beyond the glitz and glam of the runway to the homes of fashion?s biggest names. Beloved by celebrities for her princess-perfect wedding gowns, is no stranger to ...

Mountain Real Estate Capital and L Star Acquire Brightleaf at the Park

Mountain Real Estate Capital and L Star Management are proud to announce the acquisition of Brightleaf at the Park in Durham, N.C. As one of the premier master planned communities in the Triangle, Brightleaf’s proximity to Research Triangle Park makes it highly sought after by both homebuilders and homebuyers.

Manhattan Software Announces Strategic Partnership With Indiabulls for Enterprise Real Estate Consulting

MILFORD, Mass., Feb. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Manhattan Software, the global leader in enterprise real estate software and a leader in the 2011 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Integrated Workplace Management ...

California may join multi-state mortgage settlement

California has until Monday to share in a multi-state deal with banks to obtain mortgage relief and reforms. Atty. Gen. Kamala Harris, who walked away from talks last year, says the door remains open. With a Monday deadline at hand, California officials have resumed direct talks with the Obama administration about joining a multibillion-dollar, multi-state mortgage settlement with the nation's ...

What The Mortgage Relief Plan Would Do For Homeowners

After more than a year of wrangling over various mortgage relief proposals, influential state leaders seem close to adopting a plan that Pres. Obama announced Feb. 1. Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman of New York and California’s attorney general, Kamala Harris have indicated they are closer to agreement than in the past.

Obama Signs Order Extending Sanctions To Property Of Iranian Government

The order accuses Iran of using "deceptive practices ... to conceal transactions of sanctioned parties" and says there is an "unacceptable risk posed to the international financial system by Iran's activities."

Zephyr Real Estate Announces Top Producers for 2011

SAN FRANCISCO, CA-- - Zephyr Real Estate, San Francisco's largest independent real estate firm, is proud to announce the company's top producing real estate agents for 2011.The Company Top 10, in order ...

Rochester MN Realtor Lori Mickelson Ranks #1 at RE/MAX Results for Most Home Sales in 2011

Rochester Minnesota Realtor Lori Mickelson announces she attained the highest volume of home sales for RE/MAX Results in Rochester in 2011. Excellent customer service and expertise in Rochester, MN real estate are attributed to her distinguished accomplishment.Rochester, MN (PRWEB) February 06, 2012 Realtor for RE/MAX Results in Rochester, Lori Mickelson, is pleased to announce that she has ...

Fitch Places Brazilian Finance & Subs on Rating Watch Positive; Affirms BTG Pactual & Panamericano

Fitch Ratings has affirmed Brazilian Finance & Real Estate and its subsidiaries' ratings and placed them on Rating Watch Positive. The rating action follows the announcement of their sale to Banco Panamericano S.A.

M/I Homes Beats Analyst Estimates on EPS

Just the facts, Fool.

Banks' home loan fears

Banks could pull back from lending to new home owners after making losses on mortgages.

Simon Property Group Increases Sales but Misses Estimates on Earnings

Just the facts, Fool.

Global Real Estate Markets Making Steady Progress with Eighth Consecutive Quarter of Rental Increases

CHICAGO, LONDON and SINGAPORE, Feb. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- While economic uncertainty still affects the main commercial real estate centres around the world, global real estate markets are showing steady ...

HINT Fizz Wins a 2012 Better Homes and Gardens Best New Product Award

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- HINT Fizz wins a 2012 Better Homes and Gardens Best New Product Award in the Beverage category. This revolutionary sparkling water is the first of its kind, ...

Emgold Completes Acquisition and Expands its Buckskin Rawhide Gold Property, Nevada

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA-- - Emgold Mining Corporation is pleased to announce that it has signed a Lease and Option to Purchase Agreement with Jeremy C. Wire to acquire the PC and RH mineral claims, ...

Select Your Real Estate Agent Carefully in Today's Market

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. -- In a difficult housing market, buyers and sellers rely upon good, solid real estate counsel to close deals. Many properties in the Virginia real estate market have lost value over ...

"Next 1 Secures Minority Interest in Real Biz Media"

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Next One Interactive, Inc. (OTCBB:NXOI.OB - News), ("Next 1") today announced purchasing a minority interest its real estate partner RealBiz Media. ...

2011 Operating Results and Increased 2012 Guidance Announced by National Retail Properties, Inc.

ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- National Retail Properties, Inc. (NYSE: NNN - News), a real estate investment trust, today announced operating results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2011. ...

"Hidden" mortgage fee paying for payroll tax cut

New home buyers left holding the bag for two-month extension of payroll tax cuts, exclusive CBS News investigation finds

UDR Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2011 Results

UDR, Inc. , a leading multifamily real estate investment trust, today announced its fourth quarter and full year 2011 results.

KEEN INTEREST: NAB fires a rates salvo at the big banks

NAB kicks off home-loan war, pledging its standard variable rate will be lower than any of its major rivals for the rest of the year.

Bank vows cut-price rates war

CHAT AT 2PM: NAB kicked off a home loan war by pledging its standard variable rate would be lower than any of its big four rivals.

Housing loans rate war

CHAT AT 2PM: NAB kicked off a home loan war by pledging its standard variable rate would be lower than any of its big four rivals.

Charlie Sheen's Realtor Vs Brooke Mueller's Mom

Charlie Sheen's real estate agent is being sued by Brooke Mueller's mom

JPMorgan, BofA Sued by New York Over Use of Mortgage Database

JPMorgan Chase & Co., Bank of America Corp. and Wells Fargo & Co. were sued by New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman over the use of a mortgage database that the state said led to improper foreclosures.

NAB vow to trump rivals' rates

NATIONAL Australia Bank has kicked off a home-loan war by pledging its standard variable rate will be lower than any of its major rivals for the rest of the year.

NAB pledges to trump rivals on rates

NATIONAL Australia Bank has kicked off a home-loan war by pledging its standard variable rate will be lower than any of its major rivals for the rest of the year.

Current Exchange Rates Could Prompt Brits to Purchase Spanish Property, Says Currencies Direct

LONDON, February 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --The euro's depreciation against the pound, coupled with the Spanish property crash, means 2012 could provide numerous opportunities for Brits to expatriate to SpainFor ...

Property Stocks Decline on Real Estate Outlook: Beijing Mover

Property stocks listed in Shanghai fell the most of any industry group on China’s biggest exchange after the nation’s largest listed real estate developer posted a drop in January sales.

China Property Stocks Decline on Real Estate Sales Outlook: Beijing Mover

Property stocks listed in Shanghai fell the most of any industry group on China’s biggest exchange after the nation’s largest listed real estate developer posted a drop in January sales.

BWG Homes ASA: Presentation of 4th quarter 2011 results and preliminary results for 2011

BWG Homes presents the results for 4th quarter 2011 and the preliminary results for 2011 on Tuesday 14 February at 11:00 hrs CET. The presentation will take place in Vika Atrium Conference Center, Munkedamsveien ...

Fort Worth Realtor is 2011 recipient of Tandy Award

Also, a Fort Worth architectural firm will design a school near Houston.

Realtor believes in Titusville rebound

Realtor Jan Alewine is bringing back the Titusville economy one home at a time. She's been a realtor in the area for about 35 years and has seen the ups and downs of the area.

Reverse mortgage may be best option for elderly homeowner

A reverse mortgage would enable an 82-year-old woman who needs cash to tap the substantial equity in her home. Dear Liz: My healthy and active 82-year-old mother is faced with having to sell her home this year because she's running out of money. She has lived a very minimal lifestyle for many years as her savings dwindled, and her income is now basically Social Security. She owes $25,000 on a ...

Southern Crafted Homes builds eco-friendly homes in 3 bay area communities

We're all doing our part in reducing our carbon footprint by switching our old light bulbs for the new compact fluorescent bulbs and upgrading our appliances to new more energy-efficient ones. While these steps have a positive impact, what if the entire house was designed and built with the goal of being more environmentally friendly?

Brooke Mueller's mom sues Charlie Sheen's realtor

Washington, Feb 4 : Charlie Sheen's real estate agent has been sued by Brooke Mueller's mom, who claims that the realtor screwed her out of a commission for a mega-mansion Charlie purchased last year.