Monthly Archives: February 2012

Immigration agent killed in shootout at federal building in Long Beach

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KNBC-TVPolice and firefighters respond following a shooting at a federal building in Long Beach, Calif.Updated at 3:03 a.m. ET -- LONG BEACH, Calif. -- Two immigration agents were involved in a shootout at a federal building in Long  Beach Thursday, leaving one dead and another wounded, the FBI said.The injured officer was taken to a nearby hospital and was listed in stable condition, according to a statement by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The suspected gunman, who was also Read more [...]

Centre View Entertainment Feb. 16-22

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To have community events listed in Centre View, e-mail to centreview@connectionnewspapers.com. Call Steve Hibbard at 703-778-9412. Participants Needed for First Chantilly Day The First Annual Chantilly Day is set for Saturday, May 12. Sponsored by the Chantilly-Centreville Chamber of Commerce — part of the Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce — it’s a family festival to benefit the greater Chantilly area. A parade starting at 9:30 a.m. on Metrotech Drive will feature the Chantilly and Read more [...]

2012 Starts with Increased Sales and Stable Prices

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DENVER, Feb. 16, 2012 -- /PRNewswire/ -- For the 7th straight month, home sales in January inched higher, rising 3.4% above the level seen last January.  This data is based on a weighted average of 53 metropolitan areas surveyed for the RE/MAX National Housing Report.  After an unexpected jump in sales at the end of 2011, January sales returned to a seasonal norm and were down on a monthly basis 19.3% from December.  Perhaps due to falling foreclosure numbers, January was Read more [...]

House Hunt: Five Homes Under $1M Listed

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Real estate: The source of endless fascination at cocktail parties. A reason for otherwise normal neighbors to turn into peeping voyeurs as they check out the closets of their neighbor during an Open House. The cause for great angst, if a house is out of reach for a would-be buyer, or if it’s priced far below what a new owner just paid for a nearly identical house. To help keep you apprised of the local real estate market scene, Patch’s weekly House Hunt will highlight five houses that have Read more [...]

Facebook tests ‘suggested guests’ for events

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Facebook tests ‘suggested guests’ for events Comment Tweet Some Facebook users now see a “suggested guests” module on events they plan to attend. Suggested guests are listed on the right side of the event page along with an invite button. Facebook seems to serve suggestions based on interests relevant to the event and mutual friends attending. This test feature could increase awareness and attendees for public events. For instance, an event page for Read more [...]

‘Most luxurious’ condo in Burnaby up for sale

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Most real estate listings rely heavily on one or two main highlights: a great location, updated renovations or proximity to schools. In the case of a newly listed penthouse condo in the heart of Burnaby, there are simply too many highlights to name just a few - and that's reflected in its record-breaking listing price and its description as "the most luxurious, spacious and expensive penthouse ever offered in Burnaby."The penthouse at the Savoy Carleton, south of Kingsway near Edmonds SkyTrain station, Read more [...]

Property sales dip in Greater Vancouver and Fraser Valley, climb in rest of BC

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VANCOUVER -- While home sales in Greater Vancouver and the Fraser Valley dipped at the start of 2012, other regions across B.C. heated up, according to the British Columbia Real Estate Association. The number of houses sold in the Vancouver region through Multiple Listing Service was down 13.4 per cent in January from the same month last year, the industry group said Wednesday. In addition, the average price of a Vancouver home declined slightly, from $762,562 in January Read more [...]