Real estate News 12/2016
Poll: Describe your 2017 real estate and economic outlook
When the dust and sparkle of the holidays settle, what kind of 2017 world will we wake up to and face for the next 365 days? Inman wants to know if readers feel optimistic about next year's housing market, economy, sales potential, home prices and ... (Dec 1, 2016, Inman.com)
Chicago expected to be worst of nation's 100 biggest real estate markets in 2017

Suburban farms no match for hot real-estate market
On a small farm in the Sammamish Valley on the urban fringe just 13 miles northeast of the Space Needle, Hampshire pigs squeal for their breakfast. An alpha sow, named Soprano for her high pitch, tails behind farm manager Perry Acworth. Carrying pails ... (Dec 1, 2016, Crosscut)
Spitalfields's Luxury Real Estate on the Rise

US real estate developer Cordish proposes $2.3 billion Madrid project
MADRID U.S. real estate developer Cordish Companies proposed on Thursday a 2.2 billion euro ($2.3 billion) investment to build an entertainment complex outside Madrid, the largest of its kind in Europe, with the creation of over 50,000 jobs. The plans ... (Dec 1, 2016, Reuters)
Chicago last of U.S.'s 100 largest real estate markets in 2017 ...

First National Denver Provides Snapshot of Recent Commercial Real Estate Deals
DENVER, Dec. 1, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- First National Denver's commercial real estate division has recently extended loans to support commercial development in Denver-metro. The highly specialized team of bankers applies deep geographical and ... (Dec 1, 2016, PR Newswire (press release))
In Miami Beach, A Penthouse Looks To Set A Real Estate Record

Will Trump affect Boston's real estate market?

Trump Could Mean New Opportunities For Real Estate Investing In ...

How do you 'sell' a price reduction to your real estate clients?
The best we can do is to market a home effectively, but the simple fact is that real estate is a product, and the consumer is better equipped than ever to evaluate, compare and decide whether to make an offer and what kind of offer to make. The ... (Dec 2, 2016, Inman.com)
The issues in real estate that no one likes talking about
by Inman | on Oct 13, 2016. What's the future of the real estate commission model? Agents and brokers weigh in on the fate of the 6 percent cut. by Inman | on Nov 8, 2016. Why I left journalism for real estate. How team owner Bob Sokoler transitioned ... (Dec 2, 2016, Inman.com)
Star Designers Leave Lasting Imprint on Luxury Real Estate

Miami's Cuban real estate players weigh in after Castro's death

What Opendoor's Uber-like funding round means for real estate
Property-exchange platform Opendoor just bagged what is probably the largest funding round ever for a real estate tech startup, with a reported valuation of at least $1 billion only two years after launch. The startup is overhauling the traditional ... (Dec 2, 2016, Inman.com)
Old real estate maps of the Twin Cities contain details of a forgotten ...

Complaints about Kohlhepp to Real Estate Commission never investigated
Todd Kohlhepp became a licensed real estate in Spartanburg in 2006, eventually opening his own office in 2009. Kohlhepp was the broker in charge for TKA Real Estate Agency, employing several agents to sell homes in Spartanburg and Greenville counties ... (Dec 2, 2016, WSPA.com)
These Miami Properties Will Transform the City's High-End Real Estate Market

Family-run business grows into Austin real estate power

Sacramento projected to be a top real estate market in 2017

Real estate briefly: Pacific Castle wraps 3 deals; Bixby in $18M buy; Bartlett joins Center for Real Estate

Six arrested in 'elaborate' real estate fraud scheme

Real estate transfers: Dec. 4, 2016

Local to lead national real estate trade association
A local Realtor will be stepping into a new role in January with the country's largest real estate trade association. Randy Scheidt, who serves as president of Don R. Scheidt & Co. Real Estate Services, will serve as chairman of the National ... (Dec 3, 2016, The Republic)
Montgomery County real estate briefs: Week of Dec. 4
The Fox & Roach legacy began in 1886 when Fred Fox Sr. opened Fox Real Estate, its first office located in Center City, Philadelphia. In 1958, Fred Jr. incorporated with William Lazo, and Fox & Lazo was born. On the Roach side, in 1939, Bob and Charley ... (Dec 4, 2016, Montgomery Newspapers)
Selling real estate after a death
The first and the easiest way to handle the sale of real estate following a death is to use an informal probate process. The informal probate process involves the use of an Affidavit for the Transfer of Real Estate. Essentially, if the value of all of ... (Dec 4, 2016, nwitimes.com)
Do Real Estate Investment or “Flipping” Seminars Really Help You Make Money?

BRIEF-Solidare real estate holding sells residential portfolio
BRIEF-Solidare real estate holding sells residential portfolio. Dec 5 Solidare Real Estate Holding Plc : * Sells residential portfolio. * Sold its Pilatus portfolio via one of its Duesseldorf based units; buyer is an investment fund managed by ZBI ... (Dec 5, 2016, Reuters)
3 real estate tech movers and shakers turning heads
Have suggestions for products that you'd like to see reviewed by our real estate technology expert? Email Craig Rowe. A flurry of software updates and new product news came rolling in to the tech review inbox last week. First, the new: ZipComps ... (Dec 5, 2016, Inman.com)
Suzanne Amaducci on big deals, Miami real estate and how the law has changed

I believe Miami agents cooperate better — and that everyone wins

How to buy a property without a real estate agent

Are the Days Of Real Estate Agencies Numbered?
"Not only is there an age gap between the real estate agents and buyers/sellers, but there is a technology gap," he says, adding that just 40,000 out of a total of 190,000 realtors who are members of the California Association of Realtors use ... (Dec 5, 2016, TheStreet.com)
Israeli company promises to revolutionize real-estate with virtual-reality technology

Credit Restrictions Make Real Estate Buys Stall

What China's Capital Controls Mean For Global Real Estate

92-year-old Savannah real estate pioneer honored
"What you did and the trail that you blazed made a difference in everything I've done and all the women in this room and it's beyond real estate,” Thompson said. Following the ceremony, Konter's photograph was displayed in the board room of the ... (Dec 5, 2016, WJCL News)
And the top real estate market for 2017 will be…
The National Association of Realtors, the Mortgage Bankers Association, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac predict that home sales are going to heat up in 2017, and a new report from realtor.com shows just which markets will see most of that heat. According to ... (Dec 5, 2016, HousingWire)
Under Armour CEO Kevin Plank touts Port Covington at real estate conference

Investing for Beginners: How to Invest in Real Estate

Real estate sector has sunk since its creation, and could spiral further

India's Currency Ban Hits Real-Estate Market

Family-run business grows into Austin real estate power

If you're a homeowner, you're a real estate investor
How do you feel about investing in real estate in addition to the stock market? I am fortunate to have a decent nest egg. I have a 401(k) account and a taxable account that I invest in stocks. I have a $300,000 low-interest rate mortgage on my house ... (Dec 6, 2016, MyStatesman.com)
Condo prices are rising, and fast

Recent Commercial Real Estate Transactions

BRIEF-Salhia Real Estate says unit signs two Islamic credit facilities
BRIEF-Salhia Real Estate says unit signs two Islamic credit facilities. Dec 6 Salhia Real Estate Co Kscp. * Signs two credit facilities with separate Islamic lenders. * Unit signs 9-year term, 15 million dinars Islamic credit facility, and another 8 ... (Dec 6, 2016, Reuters)
Say what? 19 real estate listing terms — translated
Real estate has a language all of its own, and there are unique expressions and phrases used quite often, especially when looking at property listings. It can be challenging to decipher what the listing agent really means when describing a property or ... (Dec 7, 2016, Inman.com)
A 29-Year-Old Just Attracted Five Former Top Credit Suisse Real Estate Bankers To His Firm

House Hunting in ... Mexico
