Agent sees signs the market is gaining traction

Her schedule is nowhere near as crazy as it was in 2005, when the local housing market peaked, or even 2007, just before the recession hit. But it’s busier than it has been in a long time. Moore has sold at least three properties since mid-December, and recently had four offers on one house listed for more than $900,000. With five other listings in Lexington and Bedford, Moore spent Presidents’ Day weekend showing homes to several families.

5 Things: Pancake Breakfast, Maple Sugaring

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Poshest council house in Wales is up for sale

WALES’ poshest council house has gone on the market. But the Gothic-style lodge at the entrance to Swansea’s Singleton Park and within walking distance of the beach is so unique estate agents have been unable to put a price on it. Instead, house hunters are being asked to put in bids for what is a unique piece of the city’s architectural history. Singleton Lodge has been put up for sale by Swansea Council. It was a tied park keeper’s home for many years but is now surplus to requirements. Read more [...]

Competitor Hot List: Dion USSSA Championship Nationals

This is an update on athletes qualified to compete at the Dion Snowshoes USSSA 2011 National Snowshoe Championships March 11 - 13, Cable, Wis. These summaries were provided in an interview with USSSA Sports Director, the infamous Mark Elmore. Mark cautioned, “These names do not necessarily reflect if the individual will be racing the championship course, but it is a guide on who might be there.” Also, there are names not listed here who are very likely to win age class categories Read more [...]

Building regulations are anti-culture: Arif Hasan

Karachi Noted architect and town planner Arif Hasan said on Saturday that building regulations in Karachi were anti-pedestrian, anti-street and anti-culture.He made the observation at s seminar held on the city campus of the NED University of Engineering and Technology at a special event organised by conservation architects Christophe Polak and Asiya Polak under the umbrella of the Mohatta Palace Museum and the NED University as a continuation to the “Rising Tide” exhibition.“Building regulations Read more [...]

Events listed for Feb. 28

Mon, February 28, 2011 Soup kitchen: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Faith United Methodist Church, 801 W. University Ave. The church's food and clothing pantry is open Mondays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.The Minot State University Spanish Club students will present "Zumbathon," a night of Zumba dancing: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., MSU's Swain Hall. The event is free and open to the public.2nd Story Social Club's movies and treats night: 7 p.m., 13-1st Ave. SW.MSU Percussion and Brass Ensembles Concert: Read more [...]

Former Atlantic building hits market again

ACCOMAC -- BaySys Technologies is selling its headquarters on U. S. Route 13 -- the widely discussed former home of the Eastern Shore News.The building is listed for sale by Coldwell-Banker Harbour Realty for $1.5 million."The decision to sell headquarters is a part of a facilities plan designed to allow us to transition overall operations into a single location," BaySys founder and president Steve Walton said.A company spokesman said the decision was made to sell the ornate three-story, 14,500-square-foot Read more [...]

Competitor Hot List: DION USSSA Championship Natl’s

This is an update on athletes qualified to compete at the DION Snowshoes USSSA 2011 National Snowshoe Championships March 11 - 13, Cable, Wisconsin.. These summaries were provided in an interview with USSSA Sports Director, the infamous Mark Elmore. Mark cautioned, “These names do not necessarily reflect if the individual will be racing the championship course, but it is a guide on who might be there.” Also, there are names not listed here who are very likely to win age class Read more [...]

Wix: Villagers hope to save historic cockfighting pit

Wix: Villagers hope to save historic cockfighting pit 1:10pm Saturday 26th February 2011 Print Email Share Comments(1) CAMPAIGNERS are calling for plans to transform a former pub into a house to be turned down. Residents and councillors in Wix called an emergency meeting on Monday night to discuss the proposals for the grade II listed White Hart, on Harwich Road. The pub, which Read more [...]

For sale… for a grand price: F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone sells Chelsea flat …

By Sebastian O'kelly Last updated at 10:01 PM on 26th February 2011 His daughters, Tamara, 26, and Petra, 22, are perhaps the most pampered first-time buyers in the country.Tamara is reportedly buying a £45million home near Kensington Palace in Central London while Petra bought a £66million Grade II listed mansion near Sloane Square, in nearby Chelsea, from JCB tycoon Sir Anthony Bamford in December.Both properties were, of course, paid for with more than a little help from Mum and – Read more [...]