January 31st, 2008
Sales of single-family homes declined at least 44 percent in the East Bay in the fourth quarter 2007, according to multiple-listing service data compiled by Prudential California Realty.
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January 31st, 2008
Hope Communities Inc., a builder of affordable housing, started construction this week on a 10-home development in Denver.
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January 31st, 2008
California single-family home construction in 2007 fell to the lowest level in 25 years as builders around the state dramatically ratcheted back production in response to a softer sales environment, the California Building Industry Association reported.
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January 31st, 2008
Philadelphia City Councilman Brian O'Neill introduced legislation Thursday paving the way for Fox Chase Cancer Center to move forward with its $1 billion expansion plans.
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January 31st, 2008
Pennsylvania officials announced plans Thursday to contribute $47 million in state funds to help revitalize Chester's waterfront, including $25 million toward the construction of a $115 million stadium for a potential Major League Soccer expansion team.
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January 31st, 2008
Forbes.com ranks Birmingham as one of the top 20 best cities for jobs in 2008.
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January 31st, 2008
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare announced Thursday that the hospital has entered into an agreement with Carvel Imaging to purchase its centers in Southaven and Olive Branch, Miss. effective Feb. 18.
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January 31st, 2008
The slump in the housing market caught up with Fidelity National Financial Inc. in the fourth quarter. The title insurance provider reported a loss of $44.9 million, or 21 cents per share. That was down from the $71.2 million, or 34 cents per share, the company earned in the fourth quarter of 2006. (FNF)
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January 31st, 2008
Construction of Spectrum Properties' office and condo development at Tryon and Third streets, scheduled to begin this month, has been delayed.
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January 31st, 2008
Santa Clara County said Thursday that supervisors agreed to partner with the Santa Clara County Open Space Authority to purchase the 865-acre Blair property in west Morgan Hill for $8.68 million.
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Q4 home sales down at least 44 percent in East Bay
