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Monthly Archives: October 2011
US Sept. Pending Existing Home Sales: Summary
The pending sales index
of previously owned homes in the U.S. fell in Sept.,
according to the National Association of Realtors.
The pending sales index fell 4.6 percent from
the previous month. The data is based upon information
from houses under contract as reported by over 100 Multiple
Listing Services and 60 large real estate brokers. A sale is
listed as pending when a seller accepts a sales contract on
a property.
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World Heritage listing still missing
THE CITY’S green belt is still awaiting World Heritage listing - almost four years after a major City Council study called for its inclusion.
Parklands’ stakeholders are renewing calls for the Federal Government to nominate the 7.6sq km green belt for inclusion on the list - the highest protection a site can receive.
Adelaide Parklands Preservation Association President Kelly Henderson said this was a strong opportunity for new premier Jay Weatherill “to listen to the many people Read more [...]
Chandler’s Silk Stocking neighborhood listed as historic
What used to be one of the ritziest areas in Chandler has since fallen on hard times, but some residents are hoping that becoming Chandler's first designated historic neighborhood gets the Silk Stocking neighborhood back on track.
Silk Stocking, just north of downtown Chandler and east of Chandler High School, has been added to the National Register of Historic Places.
"Hopefully, it will entice more people to come to the neighborhood and rehab homes and that sort of thing," said Silk Stocking resident Read more [...]
Find fun Halloween events in Wichita
Trick-or-treaters are putting the finishing touches on costumes and are gearing up for Halloween events over the next few days. With October 31 falling on a Monday, people have been asking about some of the big Halloween events this year.We have listed a few events below. You can learn more about Read more [...]
Lawyer listing unique Greater Carrollwood 4BD
Dale Gabbard has listed for sale a four-bedroom, four-bath home at 3012 Samara Drive in Greater Carrollwood for $599,000. This unique mid-century modern, Frank Lloyd Wright style home was built in 1965 in Carrollwood. It has been beautifully remodeled throughout. The 4,451-square-foot home includes a decorator-designed kitchen, a salt water pool, a non-slip marble deck, and much more. Maria Estrada of Coldwell Banker Florida is the agent for the listing.Gabbard is a lawyer who holds more than 30 Read more [...]
15:40 Lingfield Park
Verdict
Clinical looks to have every chance on her all-weather debut after landing a Listed race at Cologne last month with Conciliatory back in fourth. However, the runner-up had earlier finished seven lengths behind MOSQUERAS ROMANCE in Hanover and the latter is preferred. Marco Botti's filly was returning from a five-month absence when second in Germany and will strip fitter today. Godolphin have won the last two renewals and Zoowraa has strong claims with a recent comeback run behind Read more [...]
Woman pleads guilty to operating bawdy house
Updated: Wed Oct. 26 2011 17:01:58
ctvwinnipeg.ca
A Winnipeg woman has pleaded guilty to running an illegal bawdy house in Wolseley.
The 48-year-old woman pleaded guilty in court Wednesday.
The woman, who can't be identified in order to protect the identity of her two children, ran a brothel out of her family home until police raided it in June 2009.
Inside, officers found a room with sex toys and bondage ropes and chains, along with business records for Read more [...]
Our Town Calendar of Events
Our Town Calendar of Events lists the range of events and activities planned in Ramona for the coming week. If readers notice an event is not listed, email maureen@ramonasentinel.com and it will be added.
Wednesday, Oct. 26
FUN WITH ZERISCAPES: Water-wise Designs for the Arid Southwest is the topic of a presentation by Ramona landscape designer Christiane Holmquist during the San Vicente Valley Club luncheon meeting in the San Vicente Inn, 24157 San Vicente Read more [...]
Report: Miami Dolphins Coach Tony Sparano Lists House For Sale
According to media reports today, Miami Dolphins head coach Tony Sparano has listed his Broward County home for sale. The Dolphins embattled head coach is living on a week-to-week review from franchise owner Stephen Ross.
CBS4/790 Read more [...]