Home Warranty of America Speaks with Tax Expert about Key Details of the Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act Affecting Homeowners

Tuesday, November 18th 2008

No matter what the circumstances, from job loss or illness to changing market conditions, there’s a lot of stress a homeowner goes through in a foreclosure or a short sale of their home. As the Government takes action to stabilize the housing market, homeowners must understand the potential tax implications and new rules regarding these often once in a lifetime transactions. “It’s hard to believe, but prior to December of 2007, if... 

California Luxury Home Values Decrease

Tuesday, November 18th 2008

California luxury home prices declined in the third quarter of 2008 from a year ago and from the second quarter of 2008, according to the First Republic Prestige Home Index(TM) by First Republic Bank, a leading provider of private banking, private business banking and wealth management services. In the quarter ended Sept. 30, 2008, the Index indicated the following: – Los Angeles area values fell 1.9% from the second quarter of 2008 and 4.2%... 

Dolce Hotels and Resorts Names Steven A. Rudnitsky President and CEO

Tuesday, November 18th 2008

In a move to build upon its achievements and further accelerate growth , Dolce Hotels and Resorts, a meetings-focused hospitality company based here that manages 23 hotels, resorts and meetings centers in the United States, Canada and Europe, has appointed industry veteran Steven A. Rudnitsky as president and chief executive officer, effective Dec. 8. Rudnitsky, who recently stepped down as president and chief executive officer of Wyndham Worldwide’s... 

Canadians confront housing market with caution and confidence

Tuesday, November 18th 2008

Residential mortgage consumers remain remarkably positive as they weather the financial storm, according to a report released today by the Canadian Association of Accredited Mortgage Professionals (CAAMP). Attitudes towards local conditions have shifted only slightly with 38 per cent of Canadians believing now is a good time to purchase and 32 per cent believing it is a bad time. Mortgage arrears remain low and steady at .28 per cent and an overwhelming... 

Roberts Realty Investors, Inc. Announces New Director

Tuesday, November 18th 2008

Roberts Realty Investors, Inc. (NYSE Alternext US: RPI) announces that Mr. John L. Davis has been elected as a director at the company’s board of directors meeting on November 17, 2008. Mr. Davis will also serve as a member of both the audit and compensation committees. The election of Mr. Davis brings the company back into compliance with a continued listing standard of the NYSE Alternext US, which resulted from the unexpected death of director... 

Thomas Properties Group Seeks to Compel Funding of Credit Facility by Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc.

Tuesday, November 18th 2008

Thomas Properties Group, Inc. announced today that its affiliate, TPG-Austin Portfolio Holdings LLC (TPG-Austin), for which TPGI serves as the manager, has filed a motion with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York (the Court) in the bankruptcy case of Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc., et al. (Lehman Brothers). “Through this motion, we are seeking to compel Lehman Brothers to accept and honor its obligation to fund the $100... 

LEEDing the Charge: Downtown Seattles 901 Fifth Avenue Building Achieves LEED-EB SilverTM Certification

Tuesday, November 18th 2008

RREEF Real Estate and Kennedy Wilson today announced that 901 Fifth Avenue in Seattle, WA, a 41-story 558,607 sq. ft office tower has achieved LEED-EB™ (existing building) Silver certification. The certification marks the completion of one of the largest environmental retrofits in the industry for an existing property and Seattle’s first full city block targeting LEED certification. The new ownership and management of Seattle’s 901 Fifth Avenue... 

Comstock Homebuilding Companies, Inc. Reports Results for Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2008

Tuesday, November 18th 2008

Comstock Homebuilding Companies, Inc.(`Comstock” or the “Company”) released its unaudited results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008. For the three months ended September 30, 2008, the Company reported a net loss of ($2.2) million or ($0.13) per share basic and diluted on total revenue of $13.1 million, compared to a net loss of ($42.5) million or ($2.63) per share basic and diluted on total revenue of $52.0 million,... 

AMB Property Corporation(R) Provides Update on Liquidity, Financial Resources and Changes in Dividend Policy

Monday, November 17th 2008

AMB Property Corporation a leading global developer and owner of industrial real estate, announced steps taken to further strengthen the company’s financial position and to address the subject of liquidity and financial condition. “As we discussed during our third quarter call, AMB’s priorities are: first, our balance sheet; second, controlling expenses; and third, managing the business for the long term. We believe we are well-positioned... 

Michael B. McCook Joins Trikona Group as Senior Advisor

Monday, November 17th 2008

Trikona Group, which contributes to the growth of India by creating new asset classes around real estate and infrastructure, today announced that Michael B. McCook, former senior investment officer of real estate for the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), has joined Trikona Group as one of three senior advisors. Mr. McCook will advise the fund management division of the Trikona Group, having spent over 20 years in senior executive...