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Merrill's troubles anger BofA Forget the culture clash that was expected in Bank of America's acquisition of Merrill Lynch, which was completed at the start of this month. BofA executives are livid about the true depths of the problems at Merrill, which they feel were glossed over last fall in Me...

 Laguna Beach   Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 2005 ACTIVE 116 103 110 126 139 150 171 192 217 209 194 169   PENDING 52 69 77 63 61 68 62 46 58 53 44 39   CLOSED 33 25 45 51 41 38 36 38 21 30 35 27   Months Supply 3.5 4.1 2.4 2.5 3.4 3.9 4.8 5.1 10.3 7 5.5 6.3                   ...

  To begin, it certainly has been an interesting week. §         Certain indicators indicate that not all the pain of the recent real estate market adjustment is behind us, other indicators such as the clearing out of housing inventory show positive trends.  §         For the third straight week,...

Sales from Jan.  2005 - Aug.  2008    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec       2005 ACTIVE 116 103 110 126 139 150 171 192 217 209 194 169         PENDING 52 69 77 63 61 68 62 46 58 53 44 39         CLOSED 33 25 45 51 41 38 36 38 21 30 35 27         Months Supply 3.5 4.1 2.4 2.5 3.4 ...

The Real Estate Expo- The most important event for both consumers and real estate professionals in Nevada" The highly anticipated 8th Annual International Real Estate Expo will arrive to Ft. Lauderdale on Saturday, October 11, 2008 alongside the Best of Florida Real Estate Awards.  Real Estate Ex...

Board News Laguna 500 Congratulations to Rudy Lukes for winning $500!!!!! Don't forget to turn in your preview card at next weeks marketing meeting.   Real Property Report There has been an increase in the cost of the RPR. Effective Monday, September 1st the cost will be $350 for a residential re...

The fact that you have held a salesperson license for two years does not necessarily qualify you for a broker license. You must document employment as a licensed salesperson on a full-time basis (or part-time for the equivalent of two years full-time) in the form of certifications from your emplo...

While the odds of a recession are 50-50, achieving stable markets will "take a while," Mr. Greenspan said Aug 1, 2008  in a CNBC interview. The latest housing headlines are far from encouraging: Foreclosures are up, home prices are down and new-home sales are at record lows. All this dismal news ...