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@properties Selects VHT Professional Interactive Floor Plans Service to Make Real Estate Listings Stand Out and Engage ...

CHICAGO, May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- VHT Inc., a leading provider of visual and digital marketing services, announced today that @properties, a leading Chicago-based real estate brokerage, has chosen ...

Property law association names inventor of year

The Rochester Intellectual Property Law Association will honor engineer Ervin Goldfain at its annual Inventor of the Year award dinner on Wednesday.

West End real estate ‘still a magnet’

With £22.5 billion in cash chasing just £2.6 billion of property on the market in the West End and the City, these are good times to be in London’s bricks and mortar, Great Portland Estates said today.

8 Key Facts About Your Mortgage APR

Most home buyers are concerned with the annual percentage rate -- APR for short. Here's what you probably don't know about this mysterious figure.

Property prices boost number of 'millionaire households'

High property prices are creating record numbers of London households with assets worth more than £1 million.

Mortgage Applications Sink as Interest Rates Jump

Applications for home mortgages dropped last week for a second-straight week, the Mortgage Bankers Association says.

Rogers' Zoocasa real-estate brokerage reduces agents' commissions

Zoocasa boasts that it has created a tool that will allow consumers to search through the country’s best real estate agents using such criteria as languages and experience

Ryza Cenon settles issue with real-estate company

Both parties decide to "no longer pursue whatever legal action" they may have against each other.

Homes next to Florida sinkhole to be demolished

SEFFNER, Fla. (AP) — The homes on either side of the Tampa area house where a sinkhole opened under a man's bedroom are being demolished.

New Mortgage Lending Rule Intended to Protect Borrowers May Hurt Self-Employed

Can the Ability-to-Repay rule prevent another housing collapse?

RBS launches real estate services for HNIs

British lender Royal Bank of Scotland today said it has launched a real estate services vertical aimed at high networth clients.

Property Drives Wealth of China’s Rich Women

Property is the main source of wealth for China's wealthiest women, a survey by Wealth-X shows.

Property Drives Wealth of China's Richest Women

Real estate in China is the main source of wealth for China's wealthiest women, a sign that the sector remains one with huge growth potential even as it contends with cooling measures, shows a survey by research firm Wealth-X released Wednesday.

Property Drives Wealth of China's Richest Women

Real estate in China is the main source of wealth for China's wealthiest women, a sign that the sector remains one with huge growth potential even as it contends with cooling measures, shows a survey by research firm Wealth-X released Wednesday.

Property For Industry merger is fair

Independent experts say a merger between two property funds is fair and directors are recommending it to shareholders.

Real estate transactions brigthening Sussex's budget outlook

Sussex County's general fund may climb over $50 million next year, fueled partly by increases in building permits and the realty transfer tax, a draft budget published Tuesday shows.

Property For Industry merger with Direct Property Fund is fair, advisers say

By Tina Morrison May 22 (BusinessDesk) - Property For Industry's proposed merger with Direct Property Fund to create an $800 million industrial property empire is fair, according to independent appraisals ...

Pure Industrial Real Estate Trust Announces Closing Of A Fully Leased Industrial Property For $9.8 Million

Models and Build-Out Now Selling at William Lyon Homes' The Ranch

Homebuyers who have been waiting to purchase at William Lyon Homes' The Ranch in Lathrop cannot afford to wait any longer. With the professionally decorated, upgraded and fully landscaped model homes, ...

Home Loan's Goal: Own Low-Risk Assets, Pay Dividend

One of the keys to business success is creating win-win situations. Such is the case for Home Loan Servicing Solutions, which was started by key executives of Ocwen Financial a little

Infinity Property and Casualty Holds Annual Meeting of Shareholders

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Infinity Property and Casualty Corporation (NASDAQ: IPCC) today announced that the shareholders elected the eight director nominees to the Board of Directors ...

William Lyon Homes Announces Closing of Initial Public Offering and Full Exercise of Underwriters’ Over-Allotment Option

William Lyon Homes today announced that in connection with its initial public offering, the underwriters have exercised in full their option to purchase an additional 1,305,000 shares of the Company’s Class A Common Stock, including 652,500 from the Company and 652,500 from the selling stockholder, to cover over-allotments.

Habitat home being built in Oxford

Employees of Federal Home Loan Bank recently spent a day helping to build a house at 703 Carter Court in Oxford.

BluFi Lending Hires New Branch Manager, Opens New San Diego Location with Bilingual Home Loan Services

SAN DIEGO, May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- BluFi Lending , a direct lender for home loans, announces the new hire of Benjamin Lee as Branch Manager, and the opening of its newest San Diego office in the ...

30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rates Rise for Third Consecutive Week; Current Rate is 3.58%, According to Zillow Mortgage Rate ...

SEATTLE -- The 30-year fixed mortgage rate on Zillow(R) Mortgage Marketplace is currently 3.58 percent, up ten basis points from 3.48 percent at this time last week. The 30-year fixed mortgage rate hovered ...

Research and Markets: Digital TV Homes to Double in Eastern Europe - 2013 Report Reveals

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Digital TV homes to double in Eastern Europe" report to

Mass. Realtor confidence remains sky-high

WALTHAM -- Confidence among Massachusetts-based real-estate agents remained at all-time highs last month, as median home-sale prices continue to climb.

Bid to help customers pay home loan

Mortgage lenders are stepping up action to help up to 1.3 million interest-only customers who do not have enough cash to pay their loans back.

Tornado-proof homes? Up to 85 percent can be spared, expert says

Homes in the direct path of the monster tornado that roared through Oklahoma City suburbs on Monday were all but certain to be destroyed. Yet inexpensive construction techniques could have kept up to 85 percent of the area's damaged houses standing, according to a civil engineer.The trick is already common along the hurricane-prone Gulf Coast — the use of clips and straps to keep the walls ...

Louisville-area Realtor home sales up 23%

Members of the Greater Louisville Association of Realtors sold 1,300 single-family homes in April, a 23 percent increase from a year earlier. For the first four months of 2013, the group's sales are up 16 percent from the same period last year. More on A Better Life | Blog

Tornado-proof homes? Up to 85 percent can be, expert says

Homes in the direct path of the monster tornado that roared through Oklahoma City suburbs on Monday were all but guaranteed destruction. Inexpensive construction techniques are available, however, that could have kept up to 85 percent of the affected houses standing, according to a civil engineer.The trick is already common along the hurricane-prone Gulf Coast — the use of clips and straps to ...

Apollo Residential Mortgage, Inc. to Present at Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Mortgage Finance Conference

Apollo Residential Mortgage, Inc. today announced Michael Commaroto, the Company's Chief Executive Officer, is scheduled to present at the Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Mortgage Finance Conference on June 4, ...

Pistol Bay Options Summit B Property to Revolver Resources Inc.

Pistol Bay Mining Inc. announces that it has entered into an option agreement dated May 17, 2013 with Revolver Resources Inc. whereby Revolver may earn a 60% interest in...

Commercial real estate leaders' pessimism reaches 2009 levels

REALpac's sentiment survey reveals Canada's commercial real estate leaders concerns about the economy, interest rates and asset prices TORONTO , May 21, 2013 /CNW/ - Despite continuing strong market fundamentals ...

Market Leader Launches Comprehensive Mobile Tools for Busy, On-the-Go Real Estate Professionals

Market Leader , a leader in online marketing and technology solutions for real estate professionals, today announced a comprehensive set of mobile marketing tools designed to help its real estate professional ...

Homes demolished after fatal blast

Two homes are being demolished after an explosion which killed two people at a terraced house in Nottinghamshire, emergency planners say.

Impac Mortgage Holdings, Inc. Executive Makes Move to Stearns Lending to Serve as Senior Vice President – Controller

Stearns Lending, Inc., a leading national mortgage lender with Retail, Wholesale and Correspondent business channels, announced today the appointment of John Krantz as the Company’

Orleans Homes Expands Raleigh/Greensboro Division Land Department

RALEIGH, N.C., May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Orleans Homes is pleased to announce the expansion of its Raleigh/Greensboro Division land department, including the addition of Larry Witek as Director of Land ...

Is mortgage payment for rental tax-deductible?

Dear Tax Talk, Is a mortgage for a house rental tax-deductible? I know mortgage interest is, but how about the monthly payment I make? I report the rental income as income; why not the mortgage as expense? ...

Investors Leave London for Property Yields: Real Estate

For most property investors, the U.K. is a country with one city.

Mexico’s 400,000 Abandoned Homes Draw Venture Capital

Mexico’s attempt to solve the country’s housing shortage by constructing millions of new homes far from city centers has crippled the nation’s homebuilders and fueled record foreclosures. For Antonio Diaz, a former investment banker with Banco Santander SA, it’s an opportunity.

Lowest Home Loan Rates California Has To Offer Available At Blue Loan Services

SAN DIEGO, May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Blue Loan Services is a full service mortgage company that offers some of the lowest wholesale home loan rates California has to offer. The company has served ...

Treliant Risk Advisors Grows Mortgage and Risk Management Practices

Treliant Risk Advisors continues to expand its mortgage and risk management capacity in support of growing bank, non-bank, and mortgage company needs for integrated, business-oriented solutions.

More Than Refinancing: Why Low Mortgage Rates Matter to Homeowners

Low mortgage rates stimulate the economy and help homeowners rebuild from the housing crash.

REALTOR(R) Foundation of the Triangle Awards 2013 Scholarship Recipients

CARY, N.C. -- The REALTOR(R) Foundation of the Triangle Community Service Committee awarded eight Wake County students with scholarships from $500-$2500. Susan Tenney, Chair of the Scholarship Subcommittee ...

Brandywine Homes Set to Break Ground on Gated Community in West Covina

Brandywine Homes announced today that it has acquired 2.3 acres of land in West Covina, 18 miles east of Los Angeles, for a gated community of 19 single-family homes to be called Waverly.

Churchill Mortgage Strengthens Team, Promotes 16 Industry Experts

Churchill Mortgage, a leader in the mortgage industry providing conventional, FHA, VA and USDA residential mortgages across 26 states, today announced the promotions of 16 employee

5 Questions to Ask Your Realtor Before Hiring

Choosing a realtor who doesn't get the job done will cause unnecessary stress and annoyance– not to mention having your home sit on the market with few buyers showing interest.

China's red-hot property market shows no signs of slowing

Property prices continued to rise last month in China, defying policymakers who have sought to cool the housing market while preserving robust economic growth.

Top California Home Loan Mortgage Company, Blue Loan Services, Releases New Instructional Video

A new video released by Blue Loan Services shows clients how to find the lowest mortgage rates with the Fast Rate Quote tool found on the company's website. (PRWeb May 20, 2013) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/california-home-loans/blue-loan-services/prweb10745464.htm