Archive for September, 2008

Supply of Homes for Sale Declines

The number of homes listed for sale declined in many metropolitan markets last month.

Originally from WSJ.com: Real Estate on September 12, 2008, 7:20am

Don’t Do Windows? You May Be in Luck

We opted to call for professional help to clean the windows, and we turned our sights to a handful of national franchises.

Originally from WSJ.com: Real Estate on September 11, 2008, 9:32pm

Bailout Is No Quick Fix for Housing Woes

Decisive action was taken in the bailout of Fannie and Freddie, but the housing market is still in trouble.

Originally from WSJ.com: Real Estate on September 12, 2008, 7:35am

Weathering the Rain, and Property Storm

Seattle’s property markets have outshined most major U.S. metropolitan areas by some key measures.

Originally from WSJ.com: Real Estate on September 9, 2008, 8:48pm

Condo Buyers in Florida Seek to Exit Deals

Condo buyers in hard-hit markets across the country have been scouring their contracts for loopholes and flaws that would allow them to back out.

Originally from WSJ.com: Real Estate on September 9, 2008, 2:13pm

Plaza Hotel Owner Is Sued

A buyer who agreed to pay $53.5 million for two penthouse condominiums in New York’s Plaza Hotel has sued developer El-Ad for fraud.

Originally from WSJ.com: Real Estate on September 9, 2008, 6:14am

The Other Trade Center Builder

Lloyd Goldman, a deep-pocketed partner of the group rebuilding the WTC, will likely take over the project when Silverstein steps down.

Originally from WSJ.com: Real Estate on September 12, 2008, 3:25pm

Commercial REIT Stocks Stage Retreat

Stocks of REITs retreated amid concerns that Fannie and Freddie may scale back their mortgage portfolios.

Originally from WSJ.com: Real Estate on September 9, 2008, 8:01pm

Morgan Stanley’s Waning Crescent

Morgan’s deal for Crescent shows the damage being done to firms by their push into commercial real estate.

Originally from WSJ.com: Real Estate on September 10, 2008, 8:05am

Mall Glut to Clog Market

Shopping-mall owners have struggled this year with a darkening economy, but they face a problem that may persist for years: overbuilding.

Originally from WSJ.com: Real Estate on September 10, 2008, 9:02am