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- 11/15/2005 - Real Estate News
Handy reverse mortgage book reveals consumer choices
If you or your parents are a senior citizen homeowner over 62, "Pocket Idiot's Guide to Reverse Mortgages" by Jennifer A. Pokorney should be required reading. I've read lots of books about reverse mortgages, and I've written articles on this important top... - 11/15/2005 - Real Estate News
Beware of agents who want faster home inspection
Dear Barry, As a home inspector, I've had a complaint from some of the agents who refer me to their buyers. They say I take too long to do my inspections. In order to save time, I don't carry my cell phone, and I do minimal small talk with the clients. On... - 11/15/2005 - Mortgage Headlines
Treasuries Rally on Bernanke Testimony
U.S. Treasury securities attracted buyers early in Tuesday's session when the Producer Price Index (PPI) for October was benign and Retail Sales lacked fire. But it was the testimony of Fed Chairman nominee Ben Bernanke before the Senate Banking Committe... - 11/14/2005 - Commercial Real Estate News
Somerville Land Swap Could End Ikea Stalemate
SOMERVILLE, MA-Ikea and Federal Realty Investment Trust are considering a deal that would move the proposed retail site away from the banks of the Mystic River. - 11/14/2005 - Commercial Real Estate News
Three Downtown Boston Leases Fill 26,014 SF
BOSTON-Three financial firms take space Downtown under separate leasing arrangements that will keep 26,014 sf of office space filled. K Capital, TFC Financial and Cantor Fitzgerald will be making the move. - 11/14/2005 - Commercial Real Estate News
Commonwealth Surgical Takes 7,500 SF in Stoneham
STONEHAM, MA-Commonwealth Surgical moves into 91 Montvale Ave. this month under a 10-year lease arrangement that will more than double the medical firm’s size. The company gained a more accessible location and upgraded office space in the deal. - 11/14/2005 - Real Estate News
Real estate loan industry sees paperless future
Ease of integration with existing mortgage loan technology systems is among mortgage industry executives' most important considerations when looking to adopt paperless technology, according to a new industry survey. The survey indicates that the mortga... - 11/14/2005 - Real Estate News
Illinois third-quarter real estate sales rise
The Illinois condominium market reported 16,916 units sold in the third quarter of 2005, a 10.3 percent increase over 2004 figures of 15,336 units sold for the same period. The statewide median price for condos increased 8 percent to $208,200, compared ... - 11/14/2005 - Real Estate News
Overnight real estate rates retreat
Long-term mortgage interest rates were down slightly Friday, and the benchmark 10-year Treasury bond yield stayed at 4.53 percent. The 30-year fixed-rate average sank to 5.89 percent, and the 15-year fixed-rate slipped to 5.46 percent. The 1-year adju... - 11/14/2005 - Real Estate News
Wireless real estate listings gain traction
Joel Shears, wireless industry specialist for Most Home Technologies, provides wireless training classes for agents through their real estate boards. The classes help agents figure out what type of wireless device to buy, as well as how to use it to g...