Jan 20 2008
America’s 15 Most Lucrative Neighborhoods
| City and Neighborhood | Price Growth Since 1990 |
| San Francisco, Calif.: Grove And Webster Streets | 522% |
| New York, N.Y.: Riverside Drive And 149th Street | 4,391% |
| Washington, D.C.: Rosslyn/Highlands | 566% |
| Los Angeles, Calif.: Ohio And Westgate Avenues | 3,081 |
| Miami, Fla.: Miami Beach (City Center) | 1,532% |
| Atlanta, Ga.: Memorial Drive And Boulevard Southeast | 430% |
| Detroit, Mich.: John C Lodge Freeway And Clairmount Street | 396% |
| Philadelphia, Pa.: Walnut And Third Streets | 184% |
| Seattle, Wash.: 23rd Avenue And Union Street | 445% |
Jan 16 2008
Lender IndyMac to eliminate 2,403 jobs
IndyMac Bancorp Inc, one of the largest U.S. mortgage lenders, said on Tuesday it is eliminating 2,403 jobs, or 24 percent of its workforce.
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Jan 15 2008
NAR Campaign Relates Real Facts About Real Estate
WASHINGTON, January 14, 2008 -
Beginning today, the National Association of Realtors® is reaching out to consumers with the facts about homeownership and the value of real estate as a long-term investment. Would-be homeowners who are uncertain about their home buying plans can learn more about the options available to them and the long-term benefits of owning a home through a new advertising campaign that will provide current, relevant housing data to help them make informed decisions about buying a home.