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How to Negotiate a Land Deal
A successful negotiation takes place when both the buyer and seller believe they have received a good price.
Read moreReal Estate
Why It's Trending: The National Association of Realtors has announced that housing sales in July were at their lowest in more than a decade.
Real Estate Appraisal
The housing market hasn't bounced back, but the market for those who assign properties their values sure has.
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Report: Falling House Prices Hurt Small Business
One in five small business owners borrow against their homes to fund their businesses.
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How to Purchase Commercial Real Estate
If you're thinking about purchasing office space, this guide will help you evaluate the pros and cons of leasing vs. buying, assemble a real estate search team, choose a location, and make the purchase.
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How to Get a Good Deal on a Lease
What it takes to negotiate a commercial lease in a renter's market
Read moreRecent Articles about Real Estate
Real Estate Power Moves
On June 23 and June 24, Inc. Business Owners Council is inviting business owners to meet in Long Island, New York City and Greenwich, CT, to discuss the g... Read more
Cashing In on the Housing Crisis
The real estate section of your local newspaper may read more like the obituary page these days. But some savvy entrepreneurs have managed to build booming b... Read more
Foreclosures Hit Record High
More homeowners are falling behind on mortgage payments, an industry group says Read more
Report: Small Businesses at Risk
Slow sales and falling real estate values threaten companies. Read more
Mortgage Delinquencies Soar
Amid rising job losses, more homeowners are falling behind on their payments, a report finds. Read more
The Home Maker
Bo Menkiti was tired of seeing all the boarded-up, abandoned buildings in his Washington neighborhood. So he got a real estate license, founded an agency, an... Read more
This Week's Economic Roundup
Outlook for labor and housing markets picks up; chain-store sales post gains. Read more
Existing-Home Sales Down
Jan. 25, 2007 -- Sales of existing homes fell 0.8 percent in December, down 7.9 percent from the same period last year, the National Asso... Read more
Sales of Existing Homes Plunge, New Homes Rise
April 25, 2007 -- Sales of existing homes fell by 8.4 percent in March, the largest decline in 18 years, while sales of new homes picked ... Read more
This Week's Economic Roundup
Back-to-school season pushes retail sales higher; housing market shows signs of weakening. Read more
This Week's Economic Roundup
Orders for durable goods increase; housing prices post sharpest decline in more than 30 years. Read more
Analysis: What a Housing Bust Means for Business
August 31, 2005 --In a speech Sunday, Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan said that the booming housing market was headed for a near-t... Read more
Housing Sales Up In August
Sept. 26, 2005 --Low interest rates and continued job growth pushed existing home prices to all-time highs last month, with total sales re... Read more
Housing Market May Be Cooling Off
Nov. 29, 2005 --The red-hot housing market has peaked and will start cooling off in the months ahead, the nation's largest real estate tra... Read more
Move-In Ready
All-in-one office suites make a comeback. Read more
Real Estate Now
Whether you're looking to move or happy where you are, you need to understand today's unusually favorable real estate market. Read more
More Companies Gambling on Sin City
Forget showgirls and slot machines. Las Vegas is experiencing a surge in population and new business opportunities, making it the nation's hottest city for e... Read more
New Home Sales Drop Sharply
Dec. 23, 2005 --New home sales plunged in November by the biggest month-to-month decline in over a decade, as rising mortgage rates kept m... Read more
New Home Sales Drop Sharply
Dec. 23, 2005 --New home sales plunged in November by the biggest month-to-month decline in over a decade, as rising mortgage rates kept m... Read more
Tips of the Trade: Take a Tip from the Trends
Property managers and building owners can't afford to take a wait-and-see attitude when it comes to the current technological revolution. Their facilities... Read more
What Laws Govern a Person's Right to Operate a Business from Home?
Municipalities have the legal right to establish rules about what types of activities can be carried out in different geographical areas. For example, the... Read more
Buy, Sell, or Hold?
How entrepreneurs are playing the commercial real estate market. Read more
How Planned Development Rules (CC
In subdivisions, condos and planned-unit developments, rules pertaining to home-based businesses are often significantly stricter than those found in city or... Read more
Get the Lowdown on Government Regulations about Home Businesses
Municipalities have the legal right to establish rules about what types of activities can be carried out in different geographical areas. For example, the... Read more
Personal Finance Extra: Real Estate
Does real estate deserve a place in your investment portfolio? Read more
Leasing Property
A lease is a contract between an owner and a user of property. In business lease agreements, the owner (lessor) receives financial compensation and in exc... Read more
Zoning Ordinances
Related Terms: Environmental Audit Zon... Read more
This Week's Economic Roundup
Consumer optimism rises; housing market continues to slide. Read more
The Economy This Week
Small-business owners cut spending; existing home sales improve. Read more
This Week's Economic Roundup
Fed raises interest rate once again; consumer confidence improves. Read more
This Week's Economic Roundup
Leading indicators drop for fifth time in eight months; Fed halts interest rates. Read more
Home Values Tanking
Real estate experts say home equity will continue falling well into next year. Read more
Warehouse Rents Likely to Rise in '06
Industrial space in the U.S. is in demand. The hottest markets have links to China trade and the housing boom. Read more
America’s Fastest-Growing Real Estate Company
Valuation Management Group provides commercial and residential real estate services. Read more
How To Prosper In The Coming Good Years, By Larry R. Williams. Regnery Gateway, 360 Superior St., Chicago, Il 60610; 181 Pp., $14.95.
Chatty and optimistic investment suggestions about gold, commodities, real estate, and common stocks. Read more
This Week's Economic Roundup
Businesses pull back on hiring plans; gas prices retreat after weeks of gains. Read more
The Economy This Week
Small firms brace for tighter credit; storms cause surge in jobless claims. Read more
Flooded, Abandoned Properties Draw Speculators
September 12, 2005 --As residents fleeing New Orleans consider settling down elsewhere, their now empty homes and offices are drawing the ... Read more
This Week's Economic Roundup
Manufacturing and service sectors report slower growth; housing market shows signs of stabilizing. Read more
Setting Up a New Office
If you think writing your business plan or getting funding is the biggest hurdle you'll jump when it's time to get your business off th... Read more
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