The Helmsley Carlton House is being sold to a partnership between private-equity firm Angelo, Gordon & Co. and Extell Development for about $170 million. ... >

A handful of investors dug to the bottom of the discount bin and snapped up General Growth's convertible bonds at three cents on the dollar. They now trade at 103 cents. ... >

With European property markets beginning to recover from the market downturn and global recession, there are signs that the REIT revolution could be at hand. ... >

A word of advice for builders, contractors, developers and all other players interested in re-building strength back into the real estate marketplace: only strong, balanced, and experienced leadership at the executive level will pull the industry through to the next upcycle. ... >

The board cannot be held accountable for something under the control of the members. Columnist Richard Thompson explains. ... >

While some people struggle to keep their mortgage payments current, others are living in their houses for free. Not only are they not making mortgage payments but they are being offered incentives when they don't. ... >

Jobs in Washington D.C. are growing quickly, and in 2008 the city produced more in goods and services than almost anywhere in the country. Washington DC - Weather - Recession - United States - Washington... ... >

NYT: The Obama administration has been trying to keep defaulting owners in their homes. Now it will take a new approach: paying some of them to leave. Presidency of Barack Obama - New York Times - President - United States - Barack Obama... ... >

Why are the mansions of one of America’s richest women sitting vacant? Click to follow this photo narrative of the reclusive Huguette Clark and her father, William Andrews Clark, the "Paris millionaire senator." Where is Huguette Clark? And what will become of her fortune? United States - Wealth - Narrative - Government - Politics... ... >

Money Magazine reported today that buyers who wait to buy a home may be losing out on some very important incentives. First-time home buyer and move-up tax credits worth $8,000 and $6,500, respectively, expire April 30. Buyers who qualify get a dollar-for-dollar reduction in taxes or a cash payment if they don’t pay enough taxes [...]Home Buyers Advised Not to Wait is a post from: For Sale By Owner | Flat Fee MLS | Home Buyer Rebates... ... >

According to a Reuters/University of Michigan poll, 76% of consumers polled believe now is a good time to buy a home. Economists in the Reuters poll said the bottom of the housing market has probably been reached. Home prices unexpectedly slipped in December but the annual rate of decline slowed Standard & Poor’s/Case-Shiller indexes showed [...]76% Think It’s a Good Time to Buy is a post from: For Sale By Owner | Flat Fee MLS | Home Buyer Rebates... ... >

According to the Fed’s most recent “Home Owner Equity on the Rise is a post from: For Sale By Owner | Flat Fee MLS | Home Buyer Rebates... ... >