Insiders Real Estate

New federal guidelines for real estate lending aren’t worrying local bankers 

New federal guidelines for real estate lending aren’t worrying local bankers 
New federal guidelines aimed at placing greater scrutiny on banks’ commercial real estate lending won’t have much impact in Kansas, say local bankers and a state regulator.

Man attributes real estate success to low-pressure approach 
Chad Sloan attributes his success in real estate to his low-pressure selling system. Sometimes, he doesn’t even go inside the house he’s selling with prospective clients. In most cases, he can’t.

Tribune Co. considering bid from real estate billionaire 

Tribune Co. considering bid from real estate billionaire 
The company, a Chicago-based media conglomerate that has invited buyout offers, is considering a late bid from Sam Zell, the Chicago real estate billionaire.

Market experts tell the real story 
Real estate: Local Realtors see gains for years ahead. LONG BEACH They don t need to consult a crystal ball. The area s top real estate agents just crunch numbers and rely on dozens of years of experience to tell them what s next in residential real estate.

Dreamtown.com Announces Addition of Neighborhood Videos to Their Chicago Real Estate Website 
Now home buyers can watch video clips of Chicago neighborhoods online at DreamTown.com’s new neighborhood videos page. These short videos offer viewers a virtual tour of Chicago living and residential real estate options throughout the city. People in the market for lofts, condos, townhouses and homes, now have the opportunity to check out both Chicago property and the surrounding area on …

OMERS says rate of return 16.4 percent in 2006

OMERS says rate of return 16.4 percent in 2006
Reuters – FOREX-Dollar slips vs yen before U.S. data deluge TORONTO, Feb 26 (Reuters) – The Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System said on Monday it posted a rate of return of 16.4 percent in 2006, boosted by strong returns in its real estate