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It’s a bit overwhelming, but there’s hope ….

By: Myles, February 27th, 2008

I just opened my web browser (2.27.08 @ 1:30pm est) to InmanNews – the noted real estate clearing house of industry information. ALL I CAN SAY IS –WOW! I read a lot, but this one really shook me. Get a load of these unbelievably “negative” headlines, and these were just posted, TODAY ….

Existing-home sales hit lowest level on record
Bankruptcy cram downs rolled into […]

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Why Commercial Real Estate Remains Attractive

By: Myles, February 20th, 2008

As reported in NewsMax, while economic uncertainty and the credit crunch have led to investor anxiety in many markets, commercial real estate remains relatively attractive, according to Deloitte LLP’s recently released report, 2008 Real Estate Capital Markets Industry Outlook.

According to Dennis Yeskey of Deloitte’s Real Estate Capital Markets practice. “In prior boom cycles, commercial […]

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Is it getting worse? Toll Brothers relative walks away from purchase

By: Myles, February 12th, 2008

Canceled Contracts. Ever since the market began to turn for new homes, builders have reported increases in cancelled purchase agreements, but this one from a Toll family member adds a new twist.
Get This. Just a week after luxury home builder Toll Brothers said it sees no signs of improvement in the slumping housing market, and […]

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A New Paradigm of Real Estate Investing

By: Myles, February 3rd, 2008

As reported in the Baltimore Business Journal, a noted survey just recorded that the most popular cities in the world, with respect to foreign investors funnelling dollars into real estate, are:

New York City

Washington, D.C.

London

Clearly the U.S.’s  falling dollar and plummetting real estate values are creating the “perfect storm,” when it comes to attracting foreign dollars into […]

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2008 Maryland Property Assessment Zonk!

By: Myles, January 2nd, 2008

Check your mailbox. The notices are on their way and there’s a New Year’s gift waiting for you, courtesey of the State of Maryland.
It’s your latest Maryland property assessment. Brace yourself. It’s absolutely not going to reflect the slowdown in the real estate market.
The average tax is rising 33 percent over three years ago. Ouch! It’s an […]

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Commercial Real Estate Price Decline?

By: Myles, January 1st, 2008

Commercial Real Estate Prices Decline
Several market benchmarks corroborate fears that a five-year run of escalating prices for commercial real estate ended in August for all but a handful of U.S. markets.
Monthly returns for a national index of commercial properties posted a negative 0.8% in September, the first monthly decline since November 2006, Standard & Poor’s […]

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2007: A Year of Ups-and-Bumps

By: Myles, December 29th, 2007

First off, may 2008 be a great year for all! Business is important, but health and happiness is the most important thing.
We here at www.MarylandCommercialTitle.com and www.MylesTitle.com found 2007 to be a very exciting place to be. Not only did we launch two (2) new Internet portals, but we began our Blog, which creates a […]

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