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Chris Tucker — Real Estate Disaster in Florida

It appears the real estate bubble exploded all over Chris Tucker — the tax-troubled star is trying to sell his Florida mansion for $2 million … even though he paid $6 million for it just three years ago! According to … Continue reading

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Berkeley’s Hot, Florida’s Cold, Says New Real Estate Report

By Aaron Crowe Jul 23rd 2010 @ 4:41PM California has the hottest markets for selling homes over the original asking price while Florida has the most places where homes sell for less, according to a new report. The quarterly report … Continue reading

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Free WIFI hotspots in California

Numerous cities, state agencies provide free wi-fi services. View this page for more information.

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One of Russell Simmons’ Silk Building Apartments Back on Market

// $$(‘.google-buzz-button’).each(function(gbb, i) { gbb.setAttribute(‘data-url’, POST_SHORTURL); }); Prototype.getScript(“http://www.google.com/buzz/api/button.js”); // ]]> Britney Spears’ pricing-confused old place may be off the market, but this is the Silk Building, where the celebrity leftovers never run out. Newly on the market is Spears’ neighbor, … Continue reading

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Sting, Elton John and Lady Gaga Team to Save the Rainforests

This year’s 21’s anniversary of the Rainforest Foundation FUND benefit concert is on May 13, 2010, and will feature Elton John, Lady Gaga, Sting, Shirley Bassey and Trudie Styler, according to Planet Green. Concert tickets are $600, but you can … Continue reading

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Treasury Revising HAMP Redefault

by JON PRIOR HAMP Permanent Mods Increase 15% in June; Treasury Now Including Delinquency Rate FHA-HAMP Takes ‘Slight’ Effect on Ginnie Mae Prepay Speeds: Barclays HAMP Permanent Modifications Picking Up: BarCap BofA Concedes Missing HAMP Report Window to Treasury Regulators … Continue reading

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10 U.S. Cities Where It’s Cheaper To Buy Than Rent from Huffington Post 10 U.S. Cities Where It’s Cheaper To Buy Than Rent

10 U.S. Cities Where It’s Cheaper To Buy Than Rent (PHOTOS) If you’re looking for a quick and easy calculation about whether you should finally buy your dream home, you’ll likely want to first check out your area’s price-to-rent ratio. … Continue reading

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Website Resources for Foreclosure Help

Website Resources for Foreclosure Help Published: July 27, 2010 Here are some legitimate resources to help you fight the foreclosure crisis. You’ve been warned about foreclosure scams. But sometimes it’s really hard to tell if something is a scam or … Continue reading

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Don’t hold your breath for a bounce in home prices

Don’t hold your breath for a bounce in home prices By ALAN ZIBEL AP Real Estate Writer Posted: 07/26/2010 02:41:03 PM PDT Updated: 07/26/2010 06:20:50 PM PDT Related Nation’s new home sales up, but sales remain slow >WASHINGTON — Thought the housing … Continue reading

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Adequate inspections can be critical

Robert B. Jacobs: Adequate inspections can be critical By Robert B. Jacobs Contra Costa Times Correspondent Posted: 07/25/2010 12:00:00 AM PDT // // 0){ document.getElementById(‘articleViewerGroup’).style.width = requestedWidth + “px”; document.getElementById(‘articleViewerGroup’).style.margin = “0px 0px 10px 10px”; } // ]]>This is the second … Continue reading

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