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Sweden Sells Property Firm
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 20:57:00 EDT
Sweden sold property firm Vasakronan to Fastigheter for $6.88 billion, continuing its privatization drive.
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The Home Insulation Conundrum
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:22:00 EDT
Fiberglass or foam spray? Figuring out what kind of insulation to use in a new house turns out to be a complicated calculation.
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Buying a Sense of Security for the Home
Wed, 02 Jul 2008 22:07:00 EDT
How would different security companies configure a home with a system, and what would they charge to alert the police about triggered motion sensors? Here's a look at ADT, Brink's, Monitronics and Protection One.
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With Energy Rights, Money Trumps All
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 11:19:00 EDT
Financial opportunity is outweighing environmental issues for property owners swept up in a land grab by energy companies targeting gas reserves. Rights for deep drilling are fetching as much as $2,500 an acre, or more.
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Finding Foreclosures, Screening Deadbeats
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:08:00 EDT
June Fletcher offers her take on two recently launched sites: RentBureau.com, which helps landlords screen tenants and ForeclosurePoint.com, a listing service.
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IndyMac Works With U.S. Regulators
Tue, 01 Jul 2008 22:38:00 EDT
IndyMac is working with U.S. regulators on a plan to shore up the company's "safety and soundness."
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Banks Are Freezing Lines of Credit
Mon, 30 Jun 2008 22:53:00 EDT
As lenders recoil from falling home prices and mortgage defaults, many have been reeling in credit lines or freezing them. If your home-equity line of credit has been frozen, and you need access to the funds, here are some tips.
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Florida Files Countrywide Lawsuit
Mon, 30 Jun 2008 22:50:00 EDT
Florida filed a lawsuit against Countrywide and its chief executive, alleging the mortgage company engaged in deceptive and unfair trade practices. (Complaint)
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Businesses Taking Less Office Space
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 04:24:00 EDT
Companies are taking less office space, driving down rents in most U.S. markets and giving tenants an edge.
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Construction Loans Sour Small Banks
Wed, 02 Jul 2008 09:57:00 EDT
Regional and small banks are expected to report large losses from their mounting volume of soured loans made primarily to home builders.
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REITs Bruised by Credit Crisis
Tue, 01 Jul 2008 19:32:00 EDT
Real-estate shares fell victim to economic and credit concerns in the second quarter, registering bigger declines than the broader S&P 500.
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LaSalle Is BofA's Other Vexing Deal
Wed, 02 Jul 2008 08:53:00 EDT
Bank of America is seeing a rapid run-up in delinquencies on building loans, a timely reminder of the liabilities that the bank will be taking on with Countrywide. Part of the blame comes from its acquisition of LaSalle Bank.
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