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KBS REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST III, INC. MANAGEMENT REPORT AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL POSITION AND OPERATING RESULTS (Form 10-K)
The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the accompanying consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto. Also see “Forward-Looking Statements” and “Summary Risk Factors” preceding Part I and Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors.” Overview We were formed on December 22, 2009 as a Maryland corporation that elected to be taxed …
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It’s high time to act on payday loans
Sometimes the demands made on governments seem so eminently reasonable that it’s amazing they need to be repeated over and over again. In a report released last week, ACORN, a nonprofit group that advocates for low- and middle-income Canadians, once again calls on the federal government to crack down on exorbitant interest rates charged by …
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Property developer China Vanke expects 2022 earnings to stabilize
The China Vanke company logo is displayed during a news conference announcing the property developer’s interim results in Hong Kong, China August 22, 2016. REUTERS/Bobby Yip Join now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register HONG KONG, March 31 (Reuters) – China Vanke (000002.SZ), the country’s second-largest property developer by sales, said on Thursday it …
Brokerages, IBuyers, Power Buyers: A Q1 Tech Snapshot
Do you receive Inman Broker’s Edge? Make sure you are subscribed here. This post was republished with permission from Mike DelPrete. It’s only March and so much has already happened in the real estate tech world. Here is a recap of some of my research and ideas so far, which I consider some of my …
British Columbia estate agents cover the government’s cooling off period
Darlene Hyde, chief executive of the BC Real Estate Association, said BC’s cooling-off period will create more problems than it solves. The industry association representing BC real estate agents says the provincial government is well-meaning but misguided as it moves forward with plans to introduce a cooling-off period to protect homebuyers . In an interview …
Incorporating Environmental Sustainability Concepts into Commercial Real Estate Leases | Husch Blackwell LLP
Recently, there has been an uptick in Environmental, Social, and Governance (“ESG”) factors being considered and incorporated into commercial real estate transactions. As the focus on mitigating climate change has risen, the commercial real estate industry has seen an increase in green buildings and clean energy infrastructure. The desire to incorporate ESG factors in the …
New York Cannabis Real Estate Refresher
Immovable is at the forefront of many people’s minds with New York on the doorstep of adult cannabis apps. And for good reason: owning or controlling real estate will be a requirement for applicants (with some caveats coming soon for social equity applicants). We have fielded many calls from potential adult cannabis candidates starting to …
Tiburon owner wins battle over $4 million valuation
A Tiburon homeowner has won a property tax cut following a lawsuit that pitted the county assessor against the Marin County Assessment Appeal Board. Ryan Bedrosian bought his three-bedroom home at 1868 Mountain View Drive for $4 million in 2017. The county assessor’s office — following the “deemed purchase price” standard — appraised the property …
How Commercial Real Estate Can Plan Around the Supply Chain Mess
Two years ago, the global economy hit an unprecedented speed bump in living memory. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced people around the world into lockdown, causing stock markets to crash, putting millions out of work and forcing millions more to work remotely. Thankfully, thanks to life science companies creating multiple vaccines in record time, we …
Real estate transactions published on March 26, 2022 | Business
The following real estate transactions are $10,000 or more: Cambria County Kristopher M. Mulvehill of Jeffrey A. Cox, property in Lower Yoder Township, $46,000. John J. Babl of Theresa M. Walylko, property in Richland Township, $172,500. Lucas H. Yoder of Marilyn J. Goff, owned in Ferndale Borough, $55,000. AM Nielsen Properties I LLC of Daniel …
The local commercial real estate market shows how life has changed since the start of the pandemic
While COVID-19 cases continue to be relatively low on the islands, the impacts of the pandemic are still being felt across the state – and that includes in the world of commercial real estate. The pandemic has altered working habits – while other changes range from inflation to supply chains. These are some of the …
P2P Loans vs Payday Loans
The cost of living is rising and more of us will likely be looking for consumer credit solutions in the near future. There are a number of options available to consumer borrowers, from overdraft facilities to credit cards. But for some borrowers, a personal loan may be the most appropriate choice. Despite the departure of …
Heather Hudson joins the exclusive Haute Residence real estate network
Heather Hudson She reached a new milestone in 2021 by closing more than $50,000,000 in real estate transactions. WEST LAKE HILLS, TX (PRWEB) March 25, 2022 Heather Hudson is Austin Residential Group’s Principal Broker at Compass in Austin, TX where they are a proud Austin native. Heather is a full-service Realtor and Realtor®, Certified …
GUEST SPEAKERS FOR 2022 “LIVE@FIVE: A VIRTUAL COCKTAIL TO DISCUSS REAL ESTATE AND HOW TO NAVIGATE THE ‘NEW NOW'”
Candace sells Los Angeles candacek777@gmail.com David Luken of Compass Live@Five or LiveatFive.org Candace Kentopian Alex Beckett Capitol Records Building designed by Welton Becket LIVE@FIVE takes place the first Thursday of every month from 5-6 p.m. PT. Participants must register in advance, text 323-559-0856 to receive the Zoom link. “It’s an informal, yet highly educational forum, …
Compass is now the largest brokerage in the country, as revealed by 2022 Real Estate Almanac
2022 Real Estate Almanac Reveals Industry Has First New Brokerage Leader in Over Two Decades, Exceptional Growth from eXp Realty, Sustained Growth from Sotheby’s International Realty Franchise Brand and Continued Dominance from Realogy Holdings Corp LADERA RANCH, Calif. (PRWEB) March 24, 2022 T3 Sixty, a real estate management consulting and analytics firm, released data from …
Cash offers, invisible buyers and 12-hour sales: real estate agents share the wildest stories of the local market
How crazy is the Traverse City real estate market? The ticker asked eight local real estate professionals to share their craziest pandemic-era boom stories, as well as their predictions for what the market might look like three years from now. Brendan Davis, Five Star RealtyCraziest story: I received a call from one of my …
Fairfield estate agents charged with alleged cannabis and Covid fraud
Three estate agents have been charged over a scheme that allegedly pocketed money from Covid payments at rental homes used as cannabis labs. The estate agents are among a group of people accused of a scheme that allegedly used rental properties to grow cannabis and the names of unsuspecting people to claim thousands of dollars …
rn Software Holding AS (ORN) – Increase in ARR by NOK 7.8 million thanks to the expansion of the property management system contract in Finland
23.3.2022 07:00:01 CET | Ørn Software Holding AS | Non-regulatory press releases Trondheim, March 23, 2022 – Ørn Software has expanded its co-operation with The Counties’ Service Centre for Facilities and Real Estate Management (Maakuntien tilakeskus Oy), resulting in increased Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) of EUR 0.8 million (approx. NOK 7.8 million according to current …
Real Estate Crowdfunding Company Hosts Open House April 2 in Mesa
Local real estate crowdfunding firm Neighborhood Ventures is hosting a free community open house for investors and potential investors from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, April 2 at the Venture on Country Club, a 120-unit hotel in property conversion housing at 1410 S. Country Club Drive in Mesa. Attendees will be treated to coffee …
REAL ESTATE ENTERS LUBBOCK, TX MARKET WITH ACQUISITION OF JOHN WALTON REALTORS®
Frisco, Texas, March 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — JPAR Real Estate, the fastest growing, full-service, 100% brokerage firm in the United States, today announced the acquisition of John Walton REALTORS® of Lubbock, Texas. John Walton REALTORS® served the Lubbock community for over 45 years. With nearly 40 sales associates, they have a long tradition of serving …
Millionaire estate agent Ric Serrao lives in demolished Bondi Beach
Why One of Australia’s Top Estate Agents Chose This VERY Humble Unassuming Home Over a Mega-Mansion Australia’s 3rd-highest-grossing estate agent lives in a ‘dismantling’ in Bondi Ric Serrao, 55, lives in the three-bedroom fiber house in the beach suburb He says he and his wife Lucy fell in love with the house’s large off-street parking …
United® Real Estate Infinity Announces Merger with Gateway Real Estate of Fort Myers, FL
United Real Estate Infinity Announces Merger With Gateway Real Estate FORT MYERS, Fla. (PRWEB) March 21, 2022 United Real Estate Infinity today announced its merger with local residential real estate brokerage, Gateway Real Estate. Alliance Expands United’s Residential and Property Management Teams and Significantly Grows United | Infinity’s property management portfolio, including expertise in …
Education on Recommended Regulation for Payday Loans in Windsor
The city government suggests education over regulation when it comes to dealing with payday loan providers in Windsor. A report presented to City Council on Monday is in response to a question raised by Ward 3 Councilor Rino Bortolin about potential options regarding business licensing. A payday loan is a quick, short-term loan with high …
Windsor council hopes to educate the public about the risks of payday loans
Windsor City Council is seeking to educate the public about the risks associated with payday loans. Council is due to receive a report on the issue from city government at Monday’s meeting. District 3 Com. Rino Bortolin said the regulations likely won’t have much effect on the city’s payday loan companies, which can charge sky-high …
Commercial Real Estate Highlights: TowneBank Buys Former Short Pump Branch for $2.25 Million | Economic news
Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer reports the following sales: TowneBank purchased the 8,000 square foot former bank branch located at 11704 W. Broad St. in Henrico from Short Pump Town Center LLC for $2.25 million and signed a 20-year ground lease to serve as a local bank office . Danny Holly handled the negotiations on …
Entrepreneur makes his mark in Dubai real estate in just one year – News
Neeraj Mishra, CEO of Scorpion Property, has set up a niche real estate agency to respond to changing living standards in Dubai during the pandemic dubai By Sumaiya Neha Published: Sun 20 March 2022, 09:29 Last update: Sun 20 March 2022, 10:17 As the coronavirus pandemic sowed uncertainty and businesses around the world closed their …
When your second home is the first you buy
Lillie Walsh Dudley and Andy Dudley wanted to own. The couple, who have a 5-year-old son, had rented in South Slope since 2014. They started looking for something to buy about three years ago. “Even though we’re not rolling in cash, we had a bit of savings,” said Ms Dudley, 41, who works in book …
Martin Lewis’ advice for struggling families turning to payday loans
Martin Lewis has given advice to families turning to payday loans as the cost of living crisis rages. Soaring energy, fuel and food costs, coupled with worries about paying household bills, are driving growing demand for payday loan interest to make ends meet, a new survey has found. Experts warn that payday loans can be …
Asian Stocks Follow Wall Street Higher After Fed Rate Hike | Business News
By JOE McDONALD, AP Business Writer BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock prices surged for a second day Thursday after the Federal Reserve announced its first interest rate hike since 2008 and China promised support for its real estate and internet industries. Hong Kong’s benchmark jumped more than 6% and Tokyo gained more than 3%. Shanghai, …
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Crown prosecutor, lead investigator investigating disbarred real estate agent Aaron Drever
Aaron Drever chats with staff at The Fish and Chippery in Gray Lynn. A liquidator claims Drever helped broker the deal to purchase the outlet. Photo / Provided A Crown prosecutor and MBIE lead investigator are preparing evidence briefs from key witnesses as they build a case against disbarred real estate agent Aaron Drever, according …
Global Real Estate Agency and Brokerage Market (2022 to 2031) – With Realogy Holdings, Mitsui Fudosan, and Berkshire Hathaway, among others
Dublin, March 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Global Real Estate Agency and Brokerage Market Report 2022 by Type, Mode, Property Type” report has been added to from ResearchAndMarkets.com offer. This report provides strategists, marketers, and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the global real estate agency and brokerage market emerging …
New York considers leasing pot shop to promote social equity
(Bloomberg) – New York State is seeking to help marijuana companies secure leases for stores, as part of its effort to bring diversity to the legal cannabis market. The New York State Dormitory Authority, an agency that manages public finance and construction, is working with real estate brokerage CBRE Group Inc. to identify up to …
The Truth About Payday Loans: Exorbitant Annual Interest Rates
When you face an unexpected expense, a payday loan may seem like the ideal solution. Applying is quick and easy, and you can get the money you need in just a few hours. But before you take out a payday loan, be sure to read the fine print. Payday loans come with very high APRs, …
2022 real estate hot tech products featured in Tech 500 | News
LADERA RANCH, Calif., March 15, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — T3 Sixty, a property management advisory and analyst firm, today released the Tech 500 2022, the company’s annual analysis of the leading technology companies and products in the real estate industry. The publication, which organizes 369 product highlights from 262 companies into 65 functional categories, reflects the …
Maxine Quigg Women In Business Fund to support women entrepreneurs in the north of the country | Business
WATERTOWN — Applications are now being accepted for the Northern New York Community Foundation’s Maxine Quigg Women in Business Fund for the 2022 awards. Ms. Quigg’s sister-in-law, Kimberley Horrill, established the fund at the Community Foundation in July in the goal of increasing local mentorship, volunteerism, civic and community engagement and investment. The mission of …
Rich Russians transfer money to Dubai
Rich Russians are trying to move some of their wealth from Europe to Dubai because of the West punishmentssay financial and legal sources. The sanctions are the result of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Dubai, the financial and commercial center of the Arabian Gulf, has long been a hotspot for the very wealthy. And the …
Global Payday Loan Services Market Estimate 2022-2028 Analysis by Key Players like Wonga, Cash America International, Wage Day Advance, DFC Global Corp, Instant Cash Loans, Speedy Cash, etc.
“The latest study titled “Global Payday Loan Services Market 2022 by Key Players, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast to 2028” released by Affluence Market Report, presents an analysis of the current and future scenario of the global payday loan services market payday loans. ” In this report, a comprehensive analysis of the current global payday …
Massive demand, supply and rising prices await nation’s most profitable real estate market: Report
Mumbai’s property market, which accounts for 10% of national volumes, 23% of sales and a third of margins, is on the cusp of a historic bull cycle on all fronts, having already hit a ten-year high in new or primaries in 2021 selling 38,000 units despite pandemic-induced disruption, report says. It has …
Homes sold for around $775,000
Each week, our survey of recent home sales in New York City and the surrounding area focuses on homes sold around a certain price, allowing you to compare single-family homes, condos, and co-ops in different locations. The “list price” is the asking price when the property came on the market with the most recent broker. …
Essential Selling Tips for Real Estate Agents
Selling real estate is not easy. This is what many real estate marketers, agents or builders would agree with. Moreover, with such volatile circumstances, it is all the more difficult today. There was a time when people looked at this asset class with great hope. However, things have changed a bit. Many investors and homebuyers …
‘Cancel COVID’ Pop-Up Art Exhibit Highlights Local Work Created Amid Pandemic | Local News
John Barker said it was Anna Celander’s idea. Celander said it was Barker who came up with Cancel COVIDa pop-up art exhibit opening Saturday at Barker’s studio in the Railyard District. The idea, which emerged just six weeks ago, brought together Barker and nine other Santa Fe artists who will showcase works created over the …
5 Best Realtors in Oakland, CA
Below is a list of the best and leading real estate agents in Oakland. To help you find the best real estate agents located near you in Oakland, we’ve put together our own list based on this list of rating points. Oakland’s Best Realtors: The top rated real estate agents in Oakland, CA are: Gaylen …
3 Big Benefits of Working with Real Estate Lawyers
Before finalizing the real estate purchase, you must sign a lien and title search. Most people call lawyers when something terrible happens. Maybe you want to sue for personal injury or divorce; these steps cannot be completed without a lawyer. However, there are times when you need to hire lawyers! Real estate lawyers are one …
Private equity is the new financial supermarket
Three decades ago, Jonathan Gray might have been an unlikely candidate to become Blackstone’s chairman and expected successor to its chief executive, Stephen A. Schwarzman. Very little of Mr. Gray’s career with the private equity firm has involved leveraged buyouts – the aggressive deals, often involving large amounts of borrowed money and sharp cost-cutting, that …
Can you “protect” your real estate business?
Be the smartest real estate professional in the room. Find out how to create processes and implement systems to improve your real estate business in this month’s article Episode Inman Connect Now. You can stream live or on demand straight to your car or from any of your devices. Register now. Yvonne Heimann knows adversity. …
Greenberg Traurig Expands Real Estate Practice with Shareholder Alison Weinberg-Fahey
LOS ANGELES, March 9, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP continues to expand its industry-leading West Coast Immovable team with the addition of the shareholder Alison R. Weinberg-Fahey to the firm Los Angeles Office. Weinberg-Fahey’s real estate practice focuses on buying and selling commercial properties in mainstream and emerging asset classes, representing …
How to apply for a payday loan
Payday loans are high-cost, short-term loans that borrowers typically use to meet financial obligations. These small, short-term loans come with high interest rates and high fees. While payday lenders market their products as quick and easy ways to meet emergency financial needs, the reality is that many consumers find themselves trapped in a cycle of …
Introducing CoStar for Lenders, a revolutionary live integration of data, models and analytics for commercial real estate lending
WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today, CoStar Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSGP) announced the launch of CoStar for Lenders, a fully integrated platform that combines a user’s commercial real estate loan portfolio with the power of advanced properties of CoStar; market analyses; and the proprietary COMPASS credit default model, a premier tool for over 17 years. Users will have access …
Real estate investment: 25-year-old earns $150,000 a month
Get the Insider app A personalized feed, digest mode, and ad-free experience. Download the app close icon Two crossed lines that form an ‘X’. It indicates a way to close an interaction or dismiss a notification. Humza Zafar turned to rental arbitrage to start a business listing his rented apartments on Airbnb. Zafar says he …
Jobs hit by high gas prices in Orange County – NBC Los Angeles
A year ago, California drivers were paying $1.60 less per gallon across California. It was a nickel here a quarter there – and now the average is $5.34. Some who drive for a living say they’re still not ready to park. Steven Cox says just four years ago he was paying less than $3 a …
Halifax buyers overlooked by their home builder: Realtor – Halifax
A Halifax real estate agent says he is in dire straits. Four of his clients have been unable to reach the builder of their homes, which are far from complete. “Any buyers, they try to locate where the builder is and try to sit down with the builder and ask what’s going on?” Bill Chen …
Melbourne Real Estate empowers women with paid parental leave
Three first-time mums-to-be at Melbourne Real Estate no longer have the added worry of budgeting for a single income when taking maternity leave, as the agency introduces paid parental leave. Property Management Team Leader Tahlia Palazzolo, Senior Property Manager Andrea Hammond and Residential Sales Manager Talisa Paris will receive up to 12 weeks of paid …
Federal judge blocks Oregon ban on real estate ‘love letters’ | Business
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Boise real estate agent to go on trial for allegedly deceiving investors in $82m Ponzi scheme
Bradley R. Heinrichs, Boise realtor (Anthology Real Estate, iStock, Illustration by Kevin Cifuentes for The Real Deal) An Idaho realtor is accused of running an $82 million Ponzi scheme that preyed on devout Christian families, promising Arizona property returns of up to 25%. A trial date will be set for April 14 for Bradley R. …
Calabasas CA Luxury Real Estate Agency – Real Estate Brokerage Services Launched
Rosi Agopian (818-371-2656), a leading real estate agent based in Calabasas, Calif., has launched her new real estate brokerage services for interested sellers and buyers of luxury properties in the area. Calabasas, USA – March 5, 2022 — The established real estate agent now owns an exclusive portfolio of high-end luxury homes in Calabasas, as …
The Effect of US Sanctions on Russia on Commercial Real Estate Documentation – Real Estate & Construction
President Biden has promised “devastating sanctions” if Russia invades Ukraine. Russia did. And so the most recent sanctions followed. These penalties can have a direct effect on the documents that are signed daily in the commercial real estate industry. This legal update reviews recent penalties and what clients should be aware of before signing real …
Zavvie appoints Amazon veteran as CTO
Venkatesh Baglodi has joined startup Zavvie as CTO. Baglodi previously worked as an engineering lead for Alexa AI and AWS AI at Amazon Inc. (Nasdaq: AMZN), according to press materials from Zavvie. He also previously worked at United Parcel Service Inc. and AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) Venkatesh Baglodi (courtesy photo) “Ven is a seasoned leader …
How to Choose the Most Suitable Emergency Loan Option And The Best Lending Agency?
When coming up with this list, we prioritized a few areas. Their speed is crucial in an emergency situation, you require cash and you want it quick. One of the main aspects of this list was how quickly these companies were able to provide cash about ipass. The four firms have results within a day or less. …
NSW real estate: Fair Trading imposes penalties for serial undercutting
A state is cracking down on underpricing after cases where properties sold for more than double their original price guide amount. Estate agents and businesses in NSW have been fined $250,000 for undervaluing property transactions. And they are watching the barrel of more penalties in what is a major crackdown for the industry. A few …
Brookfield Announces Adjusted Dividend Rate on Series 26
All amounts in Canadian dollars, unless otherwise indicated. BROOKFIELD, NEWS, March 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Brookfield (NYSE: BAM, TSX: BAM.A) today announced that it has determined the fixed dividend rate on its Class A Cumulative Preferred Shares, Series 26 (” series 26 shares”) (TSX: BAM.PR.T) for the five years beginning April 1, 2022 and …
InspectHOA Announces 3.1mm Roundtable to Automate HOA Information for Securities Firms, Lenders and Investors
SAN FRANCISCO, March 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — InspectHOA, a company that is revolutionizing the homeowners association (HOA) component of real estate transactions, today announced a $3.1 million Seed funding round led by SVQUAD, with additional investment from Inventus Capital Partners, CEO and co-founder of DevRev Dheeraj Pandey, and other leading angel investors. This is the …
The Thibauts are preparing for another real estate market Trends, new generation
COURTESY PHOTO Some people learn to organize, analyze, and look to the future while earning college degrees, developing their book-based learning later in tough market environments away from school. And a few people are still learning it on the family farm – well done, one of the most complex and data-dependent environments, from dirt to …
Putin, the Soviet Realtor and the Russian President’s Incredible Vacation in Altea
Related News Vladimir Putin spends his summers in Altea. How good. The Russian president would be one more of his compatriots who choose the coast of Alicante to enjoy the sun and the beach. At least of those who have higher purchasing power and can afford luxurious homes. That’s how real estate agent Alex Soviet …
Buffini & Company and Colibri Real Estate Announce Partnership to Empower New Agents — RISMedia
Buffini & Company and Colibri Real Estate have entered into an exclusive agreement to provide the real estate market with a holistic, end-to-end ecosystem of education, training and resources primarily focused on new and aspiring real estate agents. Both companies see the partnership as a pathway to help bridge the gap between passing the exam …
Reasons why people use payday loans
Photo by Andrea Piacquadio from Pexels There are many different reasons why some people turn to using payday loans. While some may use it to make a one-time extravagant purchase, such as a luxury vacation, they are also used by people who find themselves in difficult financial situations. This article will look at some of …
Delhi govt reviews 30% hiking circle fares in upscale localities
The report was submitted to the office of the Minister of Revenue for review. The new tariffs will come into effect after approval by the Delhi government, a government source said. The Delhi government has prepared a report which aims to raise land tariffs by 30 percent in some upmarket locations in the city and …
How to invest in rental properties – Forbes Advisor
Editorial Note: We earn a commission on partner links on Forbes Advisor. Commissions do not affect the opinions or ratings of our editors. Do you spend hours watching HGTV or looking at houses on Zillow? It may be time for you to get serious about real estate investing. With the housing market hotter than it …