July 30, 2010 By Allison Landa, News Editor Courtesy Flickr Creative Commons user espensorvik Hooters of America, Inc. has selected Colliers International to help spearhead an ambitious expansion agenda. The restaurant chain says it plans to increase its location count by at least 15 to 20 percent Continue Reading
July 30, 2010 By Allison Landa, News Editor Fitch Ratings is reporting that defaults on fixed-rate conduit U.S. CMBS loans are continuing at a record pace, with cumulative defaults rising to 9.5 percent through June 2010. According to Fitch, the 133-basis-point climb from the first quarter is co Continue Reading
July 30, 2010 By Dees Stribling, Contributing Editor Courtesy Flickr Creative Commons user respres According to foreclosure specialist RealtyTrac, 154 of the 206 U.S. metro areas with populations of at least 200,000 saw more foreclosure activity during the first half of 2010 as they did in 2009. Continue Reading
This week’s People of Note includes the following markets: Atlanta, Chicago, National, New York City, Phoenix and Portland. NATIONAL Former Brookfield Pres. Named CFO at General Growth Steven J. Douglas, the former president of Brookfield Properties… Continue Reading
There was so much interest in the auction of the belongings of Real Housewife Teresa Giudice, the auctioneer has opened up bidding online. Continue Reading
Some argue that refinancing is a slam-dunk economic stimulus. Continue Reading
Hooters is looking to bring its “delightfully tacky yet unrefined” dining experience to Turkey, India and Japan. Continue Reading
Once the housing market is stabilized, the federal government should dial down its support for policies that promote homeownership over other investments, writes former Treasury Secretary Hank Paulson. Continue Reading
Federal authorities accused a Las Vegas home builder on Wednesday of defrauding lenders by inflating home prices. Continue Reading
A Georgia woman hopes she can sell enough cornbread to buy her house out of foreclosure. Continue Reading