Monthly Archives: February 2012

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 2011 to $752,380 this year Read more [...]

upcoming Oakland events from Our Oakland

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As usual, there's a variety of things to do in Oakland. Celebrate and explore Oakland! If none of the listed events appeal, maybe it's time for you to try one of the regular events, like the Saturday Art Stroll, or gardening at Wood Park, Lakeside Park or the Montclair Railroad Trail. And as always, if you know of something interesting going on that I haven't listed, let me know in the comments. Oakland Walking Tour: New Era, New Politics - Wednesday, February 15, 10am-12pm, and Saturday, February Read more [...]

Listing for Whitney Houston’s N.J. home banks on selling power of singer’s death

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Whitney Houston and her New Jersey home (credit: CarProperty.com via NY Post) The listing broker of Whitney Houston’s New Jersey home is betting that the recent drama surrounding the singer’s premature death may help to sell the 12,561-square-foot mansion, the New York Post reported. An advertisement for the Mendham Township property by Robert Cross of CarProperty.com, which is asking $1.75 million, mentions the star’s death in Los Angeles last weekend. “With the recent passing Read more [...]

Famous presidential getaways

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Presidents have long had retreats where they could go and escape the pressures of the job.  President Bill Clinton had Martha's Vineyard -- more of a vacation hotspot than a compound.  President Obama often goes back to his roots in the Kenwood-Hyde Park area of Chicago, or Hawaii, where he grew up.  But there are several famous -- and not so famous -- retreats that carry a rich history worth checking out on your own.  President’s Day weekend is just around the corner.  To mark the Read more [...]

Taupo crash problems listed

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AAP Navigational beacon failures, a pilot with a heart condition and traces of alcohol and cannabis in his system as well as poor flying have all been cited as possible causes for a fatal light aircraft crash in New Zealand seven years ago. The Piper Seneca crashed in thick fog into Mt Tauhara, east of Taupo, in the centre of the North Island, killing prominent South Australian businessman Bernie Lewis, 66, his wife Christine and the pilot Steven Read more [...]

American Realty Capital Trust Announces Internalization and Listing on NASDAQ …

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NEW YORK, Feb 15, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- American Realty Capital Trust, Inc. ("ARCT" or the "Company") announced today that its board of directors has determined that it is in the best interest of the Company and its stockholders to internalize the management services currently provided by American Realty Capital Advisors, LLC (the "Advisor"). We refer to this transaction Read more [...]

Edinburgh Corn Exchange signs Sodexo Prestige as sole caterer

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The deal will see Sodexo’s Scottish division provide catering at all events within the Grade A listed building for the next three years. The venue is capable of hosting a variety of events from dinners and concerts to exhibitions and product launches for up to 3,000 guests. As part of the agreement, Sodexo will support the venue’s sales and marketing activities and promote it to the corporate and private markets. Amanda Wrathall, the venue’s sales and marketing manager said the partnership Read more [...]