Real estate is real need for Memphis charter schools (Memphis Commercial Appeal)

For the nearly dozen people opening or expanding charter schools in Memphis, the throbbing headache is real estate.When Memphis Business Academy principals decided to buy an abandoned Kmart in Frayser late last year, several administrative hearts sank."The board (of education) approved seven new charters. They are all looking for the same property we are," said Curtis Weathers, head of Memphis ...

Richmond City Council seeks flexibility in setting real estate tax rate (Richmond Times-Dispatch)

The Richmond City Council is giving itself the flexibility to increase—or even decrease—the real estate tax rate as it braces for budget deliberations marked by painful cuts to schools and other services. Council members are expected to offer tax rates from $1.19 to $1.23 per $100 of assessed value when proposed ordinances are introduced tonight ahead of a vote scheduled for April 15. The ...

5 questions to ask a real estate attorney (Bankrate.com via Yahoo! Finance)

You may need a real estate attorney to close a home purchase. Use this guide to find the right one.

5 questions to ask a real estate attorney (Bankrate.com)

When questions arise on a real estate transaction, most people call their agent or broker. But if the deal is complicated or risky, it's smart to consult with a real estate attorney.

Saudi Arabia's construction sector achieves 3.9 per cent real growth in 2009 (Zawya)

Real growth in the construction sector of Saudi Arabia reached 3.9 per cent in 2009 with real estate growing by 1.8 per cent according to a report from the Ministry of Finance, as sustained government expenditure and continued private sector investments drive new real estate and construction projects across the country.