Mortgage interest rates rising as homeowners continue to seek refinancing

Mortgage rates for 30-year loans rose for the first time in 12 weeks as homeowners continued to seek refinancing amid record-low borrowing costs. Refinancing - United States - Business - Financial Services - Mortgages

Inland Real Estate Corporation to Present At BMO Capital Markets 2010 North American Real Estate Conference

OAK BROOK, Ill.----Inland Real Estate Corporation today announced that senior management is scheduled to participate in the BMO Capital Markets North American Real Estate Conference being held September 15-17, 2010, in Chicago, Illinois.

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AMB Property Corporation® to Participate in ISI's Annual Real Estate Conference

AMB Property CorporationÂ® , a leading owner, operator and developer of global industrial real estate, today announced that Eugene F. Reilly, AMB's president, Americas, is scheduled to participate in ISI's 2nd Annual Real Estate Conference, which will take place at the Pierre Hotel in New York City.

AMB Property Corporation® to Participate in the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Investment Conference

AMB Property CorporationÂ® , a leading owner, operator and developer of global industrial real estate, today announced that Thomas S. Olinger, AMB's chief financial officer, is scheduled to participate in the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Investment Conference on September 13, 2010, at the Ritz-Carlton in San Francisco, CA.

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.

Homes burglarized, TV, furniture, wedding album stolen

Two homes on Alexia Avenue S. in Lehigh Acres were burglarized Thursday. Some of the items stolen include laptops, TVs, furniture and a wedding album.

Commercial Property Losses Mount as Loan Servicers Triage Real Estate Debt

Monthly losses on commercial property debt bundled into bonds have doubled since April as loan specialists gave up trying to restructure smaller mortgages, Deutsche Bank AG data show.

Capstead Mortgage shares fall on dividend cut

Shares of Capstead Mortgage Corp. fell Friday after the real estate investment trust cut its dividend for the fifth straight quarter.

Mortgage rates are edging up

NEW YORK -- Record-low mortgage rates didn't rejuvenate the housing market. Now they're up. On Thursday, Freddie Mac said the average rate for a 30-year fixed loan was 4.35 percent, the first weekly rise since mid-June. That's up from 4.32 percent the previous week.

Real Estate News: 30-Year Mortgage Rate Rises

Here is a look at real-estate news in today's WSJ:

Homes on fire after mysterious explosion in Calif.

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

Homes facing foreclosure in 16 cities

Every week, homes throughout Orange County are scheduled for foreclosure auctions. The owners can be millions of dollars in debt, or owe just a few thousand. Auctions are frequently postponed. But homes in foreclosure or put on the market as short...

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

LOVINGSTON — Rep. Tom Perriello and independent challenger Jeffrey Clark clashed Thursday night over who was responsible for the home-loans crisis that caused the recession.

Home loan rates inch up

NEW YORK -- 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.

Real estate lawyer charged in mortgage fraud

Federal charges against a Framingham real estate lawyer this week bring to four the number of people charged in an expanding mortgage fraud case that led to scores of abandoned and foreclosed properties in Dorchester and Roxbury. Real estate - Mortgage fraud - Foreclosure - United States - Business

Homes evacuated in Enniskillen hoax

25 homes had to be evacuated in Co Fermanagh early this morning following a bomb alert.

Property tax notices will be sent soon

Each year property owners face the fact that they must pay property taxes. As the Oct. 1 date for the start of collecting property taxes draws near, Lauderdale County Revenue Commissioner Danny Hendrix took time to talk with Staff Writer Tom Smith about property tax collections. Q: How long do people have to pay their property taxes?

Mortgage rates rise for first time in 12 weeks

Mortgage rates for 30-year US loans rose for the first time in 12 weeks as Americans sought refinancings amid record-low borrowing costs. United States - Mortgage - Loan - Business - Financial Services

YOUR PLACE TO CALL HOME: It matters who your Realtor represents

If you are looking to buy or sell a home, you probably haven't given much thought to who the Realtor you are working with is actually representing.

Property Owner Upset About Bulldozed Trees

An Atascosa County property owner says an electric utility bulldozed more trees than it should have in clearing a path for an electric line.

Real estate agents to fight suspension

Real estate agent Michael Hellickson vowed Thursday to fight the license suspension handed down by the state last Friday for alleged wrongdoing, mostly during so-called short sales.

Mortgage Advice Bureau sets up wealth arm

The Mortgage Advice Bureau has launched a wealth management service.

Denver real estate brokerage owner Fuller sells interest in one firm, buys into another

Veteran Denver real-estate brokerage owner John Fuller has sold his interest in the firm he founded, Fuller and Co., and purchased a full interest in Fuller Western Real Estate.

China Property Prices Unchanged For 2nd Consecutive Month

Realtor NEWS

The Web site for Goshen resident Jean Cotter Costanzo www.myrealestatejeannie.com was chosen nationally as real estate “Site of the Day” by Realty Times for Aug. 2.

Homes near San Francisco burn after loud explosion, fireball

A massive fire burned homes as it roared through a mostly residential neighbourhood 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 destroyed by massive fire in San Francisco

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 300m into the air and sent frightened residents fleeing for safety. read more

Mortgage rates edge up in sluggish market

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

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.

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, reports of bodies found after 15m-high fireball starts massive blaze in US.

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 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 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.

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.

REAL ESTATE

Residential real estate In this section you can find different offers on residential real estate from the leading real estate agencies: Apartments for all tastes: standard to luxurious, short or long terms.

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 ...

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...

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 rates bounce back

Mortgage rates rose off last week's record lows, while borrowers remain locked in "pause mode."

Property auctions have many advantages for buyers

Property auctions have become increasingly popular with both buyers and sellers - Charles Robinson offers his top tips on what to expect if you're bidding at one.

Recently Published Book 'The House Hunt – A Guide To Buying Your First House' By Central Illinois Realtor® Greg McCoy ...

Greg McCoy, local Realtor® and author of The House Hunt – A Guide To Buying Your First House was interviewed for a story on New Home Buyers written by Dan Rafter, online journalist and blogger for ChicagoNow, a website operated by the Chicago Tribune.

Australian Home-Loan Approvals Climb 1.7%

Australian home-loan approvals rose in July, increasing the central bank’s scope to resume interest- rate increases in coming quarters.