Tax uncertainties could spur 2012 sales

Nationwide, BizBuySell.com said, transactions were down 1.6 percent during the second quarter compared with the same period a year ago. Still, group general manager Mike Handelsman said he is expecting a strong second half of the year.One reason for such optimism is that uncertainty regarding the future of the Bush-era capital-gains tax cuts may spur sales before the end of the year. If the tax cut is not extended, a higher tax rate on net capital gains could cut into the amount of money a business Read more [...]

Number of Foreclosed Homes on Listed PoliceAuctions.com to Increase – Virtual

PoliceAuctions.com, known for their listing of police auctions and government auctions, expects a spike in the number of foreclosed properties on their website. Currently PoliceAcutions.com has over 2 million foreclosure properties listed on their website. Recent data about the foreclosure crisis suggests this number will increase. (PRWEB) July 29, 2012 PoliceAuctions.com is known for their listing of police auctions and government auctions. But, the website also features a listing of Read more [...]

Just Listed: Homes on the Market

The following is a sampling of homes that have come on the market in the past week in the greater Clarendon, Courthouse and Rosslyn areas. If you are a Realtor or homeowner and have a home just listed or an open house this weekend, feel free to add a photo to this gallery by clicking the "upload" button or add text information to the comments section below. Click on the address below for more information about each property.  1111 19th St. N. #2008, $899,900, two bedrooms, two baths 1615 Queen Read more [...]

Cumani after Group glory

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Shrinking supply of homes for sale has upended market dynamics

WASHINGTON — Though many home shoppers who assume they are still in a buyer's market find it hard to believe, one of the sobering fundamentals shaping real estate this summer is shrinking inventory: The supply of houses for sale has fallen significantly in most areas compared with a year earlier, sometimes dramatically so. And that is having important side effects Read more [...]

San Francisco listed No. 1 in green services

Think eco-friendly jobs are only in the white-collar workplace? Guess again. While San Francisco likes to think of itself as a green environment, the website Thumbtack compiled a report that backs up that claim. The South of Market-based company said San Francisco has the highest number of environmentally conscious service professionals of any big city in the U.S. The website used data from the more than 260,000 service professionals listed on Thumbtack to show where it’s easiest to hire green, Read more [...]

Mark your calendar for these August events in the area

August is crammed full of activities in the Rock River Valley as the last month of summer takes hold. We’re listing some of the higher-profile events today. For dozens more happenings this month and coming months, go to the Events Calendar at rrstar.com/go. There, you also may add your group’s events. Aug. 1-5 Ogle County Fair:  Opening at 2 p.m. Aug. 1 and running through Aug. 5, Ogle County Fairgrounds, 1440 Limekiln Road, Oregon; carnival ride wristbands included in $6 gate admission, Read more [...]

Moone’s My Name strong for the Woodcote Stud EBF Valiant Stakes (Listed …

Moone’s My Name strong for the Woodcote Stud EBF Valiant Stakes (Listed Race) (Fillies And Mares) The Class 1 Woodcote Stud EBF Valiant Stakes (Listed Race) (Fillies And Mares) has attracted a line-up of nine three-year and above contestants for the mile race on Friday, 27th July at the Ascot race course. Two among the participants; Thistle Bird and Free Verse have recently credited victories against their names while a well seasoned entry for the race today is, Moone’s My Name. Intikhab’s Read more [...]

Securities houses must tighten up discipline to end insider trading

The Yomiuri Shimbun When a major securities company deliberately tramples on the fairness of the market, it should be severely condemned. The resignation of its top executives is a matter of course. Kenichi Watanabe, chief executive officer of Nomura Holdings Inc., and another senior executive of the firm will step down at the end of this month to take responsibility for insider trading scandals involving capital increases through public offerings by listed companies. In late June, Read more [...]