A look at where houses in Delaware sell best

The median price of homes in Westover Hills near Greenville had a more than 45 percent increase between 2010 and 2013. (Photo: WILLIAM BRETZGER/THE NEWS JOURNAL)Story HighlightsOf the top 10 neighborhoods in New Castle County that improved in three areas, seven are older.In Kent County, Edgehill Acres and Foxhall saw the largest year-over-year growth in median prices.In Sussex County, communities along the ocean fared best in terms of median price improvement.When Kelly Hurtt recently went looking Read more [...]

Joe Hockey engages lawyers over media reports of fundraising forum

The Treasurer, Joe Hockey, has engaged lawyers over media reports of a fundraising forum which offered access to the treasurer in exchange for donations of thousands of dollars.The prime minister, Tony Abbott, has backed Hockey, who said he found the allegations in the Fairfax Media story “offensive and repugnant” and has engaged media litigator Mark O’Brien from Johnson, Winter and Slattery to take legal action.The North Sydney Forum (NSF) is a fundraising arm of the Liberal Read more [...]

Upcoming Events: May 4 to June 8, 2014

Art in the Park is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 17 and 18 at Seville Square, 311 E. Government St. (Photo: John Blackie/jblackie@pnj.com )• Blue Angel Music’s Blues on the Bay: Play Pensacola and the Community Maritime Park present a new summer concert series featuring local and regional blues musicians. Bring chairs, coolers and your favorite foods. Glass bottles are not allowed. Today: Fatty Waters. May 11: Dizzy Jukes. June 8: Ma Ma Lucky. Dondie Roper, 436-5672.• Brit Floyd — The World’s Read more [...]

Profitability of China’s listed firms rebounds in 2013

Chinese companies listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange posted improving profitability in 2013, said a report released by the bourse on Sunday evening. A total of 1,577 companies raked in 323.7 billion yuan ($52.2 billion) in net profits in 2013, up 17.3 percent year on year, after an overall decline in 2012. Last year, 242 companies posted net profit increase of over 50 percent, 68 more than in 2012, according to the report. The average loss of 129 companies was 216 million yuan, some 70 million Read more [...]

Real estate agents’ mixed answers as to whether the Federal Budget will effect …

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Free & Cheap London Events: 5-11 May 2014

Interesting and unusual things to do for a fiver or less this week. For more free of charge London events, see our Free Cheap page. Belair House hosts a free exhibition as part of Dulwich Festival. More details below All Week Check the week ahead with our guides to market shopping events, art exhibitions and theatre events around town. Plenty of free ones, too. FREE FILM FESTIVALS: A rich programme of free films in unusual venues characterises  the Herne Hill Free Film Festival. You can Read more [...]

Portsmouth Open Houses This Weekend

Patch is working with Zillow to bring you the latest in real estate news near you. Check back every week for a listing of the latest open houses scheduled in the area and new homes for sale.About the listings These real estate listings are provided by Zillow and feature up to the 10 most recently listed homes in a given category. If your listing is not appearing or there is a problem with the information shown, please click an image for full details or to report an issue. You Read more [...]

Film producer recalls his Pulitzer-listed photograph

In time he would become a movie producer whose films included such hits as "The Hunt for Red October," "Patriot Games" and "Invictus." But in 1944 Mace Neufeld was a 16-year-old high school senior who loved to take pictures, and thanks to a bit of luck -- and hustle -- he became a contender for the Pulitzer Prize in photography. Neufeld recently recalled Read more [...]

Huish Episcopi residents oppose plans for 71 new homes which could see …

Comments (0) HUISH Episcopi residents are opposing plans for 71 new homes which could see the demolition of parts of a Grade II-listed wall for access. Plans submitted to South Somerset District Council by Langport-based Clive Miller associates on behalf of the Cook Family seek permission to build the news homes on land north of Kelways at Wearne Lane. A separate application asks for listed building consent to take down Read more [...]