http://community.realestock.com/blog Your connection to all things real estate Fri, 31 Oct 2008 18:24:36 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Whether you are looking for a green prefab, or whether you just want a raffle ticket for a foreclosed house (I kid you not), here is a round up of some of the more interesting stories in the news this, and last week.Luxury Real Estate News The Ultimate Crash Pad - ... http://community.realestock.com/blog/index.php/archives/38 This week, Realestock is at the Urban Land Institute Fall Meeting and Urban Land Expo 2008. This year's conference is situated in beautiful Miami Beach, Florida, from Monday 27th through Thursday the 30th of October. This year's theme is "Solutions to Weather this Real Estate Cycle", so, of course, we ... http://community.realestock.com/blog/index.php/archives/40 It's another monumental week in the real estate world. Once again, Taking 'stock supplies you with some interesting tidbits to keep you up to date on various world developments (no pun intended). If you read anything in the news that you think should be in next week’s blog, feel free ... http://community.realestock.com/blog/index.php/archives/35 Originally I was going to write all about the latest developments in green living. I read a number of articles on and offline about how developers are adding green features, how some real estate agents are biking to viewings and open houses (How do they transport clients? Do they sit ... http://community.realestock.com/blog/index.php/archives/31 Once again, it's been another week of changes, trials and tribulations. Here's a round up of some interesting luxury, North American and World stories that were in the news this and last week. If you read anything in the news that you think should be in next week's blog, feel ... http://community.realestock.com/blog/index.php/archives/30 Concierge Auctions Pleased With Results of Luxury Real Estate Auction Source: Concierge Auctions www.PR-Canada.net Monday, 06 October 2008 Today Concierge Auctions hosted a luxury real estate sale of two bay front estates on Siesta Key, Florida. The auction was located at the Sarasota Ritz-Carlton Hotel, with over 100 attendees. "It was a very well ... http://community.realestock.com/blog/index.php/archives/33 Originally, the concept of suburbia was to create a place of community and safety. People moved their families out of the city so that their children would be safe from crime, drug problems, and so that they could be brought up somewhere where everyone knew their neighbors, and where there ... http://community.realestock.com/blog/index.php/archives/32 Welcome to our newest Realestock feature. Every week, Taking 'stock will give you a roundup of the news and views that have arisen in the past week. Luxury News What's on the market: While new record looks unlikely, Palm Beach primed for big deals (The Real Deal, NY) Looks like ... http://community.realestock.com/blog/index.php/archives/29 The Barenaked Ladies may once have sung “If I had a million dollars”, but since the rise of “Who wants to be a Millionaire” or “Deal or No Deal”, the once giant amount of a million dollars has really begun to lose its meaning. If hanging out with Howie ... http://community.realestock.com/blog/index.php/archives/28 I’m in a cab at 58th & 7th in NYC - broke my bluetooth Jawbone headset. No worries - it’s hanging by wires, still working - sort of, if I hold it just right. Anyway, I bought the extra protection plan from the retailer who sold it to me - ... http://community.realestock.com/blog/index.php/archives/24