8 legendary real estate lessons
Jon ‘Jack’ Douglas pioneered ‘concierge’ service
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Real estate’s future: White-picket geo-fences?
These boundaries are designed to draw people in
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What does ’sold’ mean?
From The Real Deal
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Multi-units drive residential construction increase
Despite ongoing woes in the housing market, residential construction starts increased 10.5 percent in August compared to a month prior, according to data released today by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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First Half Global Commercial Real Estate Investment Grows To $132 Billion
Global commercial real estate staged a tentative comeback, as investment for the first six months of 2010 nearly doubled the level from a year ago.
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Mortgage rates fall back to record lows
After two weeks of rises, mortgage rates nationwide fell to 4.25 percent this week, the lowest rate recorded since Zillow.com started tracking mortgage rates in April 2008.
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N. Austin 256-unit complex open next month
The 256-unit luxury Archstone Tech Ridge apartment complex in North Austin opens Oct. 6.
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Behringer Harvard buys Fla. apartments
Addison-based commercial real estate firm Behringer Harvard has bought a stake in another multifamily community.
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Shadow inventory stepping into the light
Perspective: Real estate’s September report card
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US sues couple, realtor for discrimination
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has filed a lawsuit alleging a Chicago couple was racially discriminated against while trying to buy a South Side home.
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