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• 'Free money': Real estate agents flooded with calls about HomeBuilder grant
  
  The industry is warning the government may need to give exemptions if banks and councils can't speed up loans and development approvals.
  Jennifer Duke.  Sydney Morning Herald.  Sun, 07 Jun 2020 00:00:00 +1000.
• How a Tax Benefit for Developers Could Backfire in the Pandemic
  
  As the coronavirus crisis pushes down real estate values and deals fall apart, investors stand to lose millions, and may even get hit with extra penalties.
  Paul Sullivan.  New York Times.  Fri, 05 Jun 2020 21:40:17 +0000.
• Medina, Bellevue residents accused of massive real estate fraud
  
  Eight plaintiffs say they lost a total of $21 million and are suing for damages in an amount to be proven in a jury trial.
  Marc Stiles.  American City Business Journals.  Fri, 05 Jun 2020 21:34:01 +0000.
• Vatican arrests Italian in investigation of London real estate deal
  
  Vatican police on Friday arrested Gianluigi Torzi, an Italian middleman who was part of a controversial deal in which the Vatican used Church money to purchase a luxury building in London as an investment.
  Reuters.  Fri, 05 Jun 2020 17:17:34 -0400.
• Philadelphia real estate firm pays $22M for Baltimore apartment tower
  
  The property was converted to apartments in 2002.
  Melody Simmons.  American City Business Journals.  Fri, 05 Jun 2020 19:02:08 +0000.
• Equity REIT Stocks Outlook Mixed Amid Coronavirus Scare
  
  Equity REIT Stocks Outlook Mixed Amid Coronavirus Scare
  Moumita Chattopadhyay.  Zacks.  Fri, 05 Jun 2020 13:34:00 GMT.
• The Impact Of Flood Damage On Pandemic-Era Real Estate
  
  Structural property threats are elevated this season.
  By Matt Malone, Forbes Councils Member.  Forbes.  Fri, 05 Jun 2020 07:30:00 -0400.
• 4 onboarding tips for managing a successful team
  
  A part of running a successful real estate team is onboarding new agents. Putting together an effective onboarding program can increase productivity and establish great habits and work ethic from the get-go. Here are four tips.
  David Parnes.  Inman.  Thu, 04 Jun 2020 09:00:35 +0000.
• In Sudan, traced Bashir regime assets 'tip of iceberg'
  
  Sudanese authorities have begun to recover billions of dollars of real estate illegally amassed by deposed dictator Omar al-Bashir's regime, but other assets will be difficult to seize, experts say. ...
  Yahoo.  Sun, 31 May 2020 11:59:52 -0400.
• Azerbaijani Foreign Minister's Son Bought New York Properties Worth $4.2 Million
  
  The son of Azerbaijan's foreign minister bought New York real estate worth more than $4.2 million in 2015. The details are contained in documents at the New York City finance department's office of the city register. ...
  Radio Liberty.  Fri, 29 May 2020 14:34:00 +0000.
• 9 Best REITs to Buy for COVID-19 Protection
  
  The real estate sector has, simply put, been a loser in 2020. Real estate investment trusts (REITs), which own and operate various types of properties and facilities, are off nearly 11% versus a 6% decline for the S&P 500. ...
  Kiplinger.  Thu, 28 May 2020 15:34:41 -0400.
• 'Bigfoot' shown enjoying home in real estate listing
  
  Nothing sells a house like a mythical creature.
  Michael Hollan.  Fox News.  Sun, 24 May 2020 18:30:23 GMT.
• Real estate listing features photos of Bigfoot doing yoga and baking cookies inside the home
  
  The Zillow listing for the $999,000 home in Fenton, California has been viewed nearly half a million times since it was posted last Friday thanks to the funny images.
  Daily Mail.  Sun, 24 May 2020 07:16:44 GMT.
• Real estate agent pleads guilty in marijuana farm scheme
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) - A real estate agent who helped Chinese investors buy Southern California homes that were turned into illegal marijuana farms has pleaded guilty to a federal conspiracy charge. Lin Li of Chino entered the plea Monday. ...
  Washington Times.  Mon, 18 May 2020 19:02:36 -0400.
• Luxury hotels, REITs score big with government stimulus program
  
  The PPP has been billed as a lifeline for small and independent businesses.
  ABC News.  Wed, 29 Apr 2020 08:33:42 -0400.
• Mega-rich flee to underground bunkers and luxury New Zealand real estate during coronavirus crisis
  
  Wealthy Americans seeking luxury shelters in 'billionaire's playground' during pandemic
  Alex Woodward.  The Independent.  Tue, 21 Apr 2020 15:49:33 GMT.
• How to connect your computer to your TV - CNET
  
  It's cheap and simple to get a lot more screen real estate for your laptop. Here's everything you need.
  Geoffrey Morrison.  CNET.  Sat, 04 Apr 2020 12:00:10 +0000.
• Cohen & Steers Quality Income Realty Fund, Inc. Announces the Results of Its Rights Offering
  
  NEW YORK, Feb. 14, 2020 -- Cohen & Steers Quality Income Realty Fund, Inc. ...
  PR Newswire.  Fri, 14 Feb 2020 12:32:00 +0000.
• 2021 Cadillac Escalade debuts with 38 inches of screen real estate - Roadshow
  
  Thanks to a raft of new features and an extra helping of luxury, this should easily be the best Escalade ever.
  Craig Cole.  CNET.  Wed, 05 Feb 2020 02:00:00 +0000.
• Existing Home Sales Jump 3 Percent Despite Leaner Inventory
  
  The National Association of Realtors said on Wednesday that existing home sales jumped 3.0 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.54 million units last month.
  Newsmax.  Wed, 21 Mar 2018 10:28:00 EDT.

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