Topic: Real Estate Sector

The Green Housing Boom

Forward-thinking architects and real-estate developers are already envisioning the post-bust cycle of home building. And smaller is better.READ»

• Building Green Homes
• How Big is Too Big?
• The King of Green Investing

Marketing Savvy Vital For Real Estate Agents Today

Real estate agents constantly need to adjust to the changes in the real estate industry. With 83% of consumers with real estate needs starting their research online and an equal 80% or more of consumers working with the first agent ...READ»

The Poop Hits the Fan: Vornado Calls B.S. on Dyson, but Does It Matter? [UPDATED]

The company counters performance claims made by Dyson's new blade-less fan--and makes some of it's own. But they're missing the point of Dyson's M.O.READ»

Faultless Towers

Real-estate moguls know there's good money in green buildings. But the little guy can play too.READ»

Commercial real estate can bring in lot more pain for financials and great investment possibilities for others- Robin Trehan

Commercial real estate can bring in lot more pain for financials and great investment possibilities for others- Robin Trehan “Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me.” This maxim warns against failing to learn ...READ»

Meet the Best Little House Builder in Texas

Doyle Wilson rebuilt his company around the teachings of Deming and Toyota. Now he's the one doing the teaching.READ»

The Next Shoe to Drop: Commercial Real Estate

15 January 2009 Jose D. Roncal www.financialspeculation.com We’re all aware of the calamitous mortgage crisis with consumers loosing their homes, bank foreclosures, the lending freeze and the rapid unraveling of the economy in ...READ»

Home Shopping

A new way to browse for real estate.READ»

Shawn Baldwin from CMG with Lewis Ranieri

Shawn Baldwin from CMG in Chicago with Lew Ranieri at the 2009 Milken Global ConferenceREAD»

Death of Commercial Real Estate and Retail Commercial Estate-Robin Trehan

It’s easy to see the appeal of online shopping. Americans want a big selection and they want to be sure they’re getting the absolute best price availableREAD»

NJ Home Builders, Hemphill Associates, Now Offer Custom Home Building in Ocean County

Hemphill Associates, builders of custom homes in NJ, expand their areas of service to include Spring Lake and Bay Head. Hemphill Associates offers additions, new bathrooms, updating kitchens or a general restoration of older homesREAD»

FIG LEAP

This commentary outlines specific areas for investment and valuation in the financial investment group sector.READ»

The Impact of the Credit Crisis on Commercial Real Estate Investment

It is apparent that the credit crisis is progressively affecting more and more people and industries as we go further into recession. The lack of regulation over the last few years in sub prime loans and mortgages has established ...READ»

z-Fab: A Massive Net-Zero Modular Green Home Factory

When we last caught up with ZETA (Zero Energy Technology and Architecture) Communities, the prefab green building startup was putting the final touches on a net-zero modular demonstration home in Oakland, California. Now the home is ...READ»

Internet Real Estate Marketing

New real estate blog that will focus on Internet and information technology for the real estate industry.READ»

Is there a HIERARCHY OF NEEDS in home development?

I became a born-again Maslow nut during the post-dot-com, post-9/11 period that we Bay Area hoteliers like to refer to as the “five-year hangover” starting in January 2001. After five years of phenomenal times for Bay Area ...READ»

Will Smartphones Help Crack the Economy's Secrets?

Our new economic reality requires new tools to measure what's really happening out there. Our smartphone usage may be as good a place to start as any.READ»

The Signs Say Now is an Opportune Time to Buy a Home - Experts Explain Why

PARSIPPAY, NJ, SEPTEMBER 5, 2006 – Back in the late 1980’s the Garden State’s real estate market seemed flatter than the ball that met its match at the teeth of a happy puppy. Interest rates were double digits, the market was ...READ»

eBay's Latest Move

EBay purchased online apartment rental service Rent.com today for approximately $385 million in stock and $30 million in cash. The news reports say this symbolizes eBay's continued move into services. Buying a stake in craigslist, I ...READ»

Barking up the Right Tree

Last night I found myself surrounded by dogs, interior designers, fabric distributors, reporters, and one very famous artist. There were representatives from at least a dozen industries, most of which had nothing to do with dog ...READ»

Execs and Their Pecs

The Wall Street Journal features an article this morning about how hotels are improving and expanding their gym and workout facilities to better lure active business travelers. One hotel brand, Westin, has even partnered with Reebok ...READ»

Do Career Fairs Work for Executives?

As Americans fall victim to layoffs and downsizing, they're flocking to career fairs, causing long lines and exhausting hiring managers whose booths are overflowing with candidates. Automakers, brokerages, retailers, airlines, home ...READ»

McCann Systems Attend Grand Opening of Crestron Experience Center

Crestron holds grand opening of new state-of-the-art Crestron Experience Center with advanced audio visual integration. McCann Systems was on hand for the grand opening of the multi-sensory center.READ»

Salary Stalks

CBS MarketWatch's Chris Pummer recently reported the 10 most overpaid jobs in the United States. They are: Mutual-fund managers Washed-up pro athletes in long-term contracts CEOs of poorly performing companies Orthodontists ...READ»

With Justice for All?

Labor organizer Jane McAlevey is forcing companies in Connecticut's ultraprosperous Fairfield County to confront a moral challenge that they would prefer to ignore -- and, in the process, she is forcing all of us to confront our personal sense of justice.READ»