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post Tesoro Homes, five other San Antonio-area firms, make Aggie 100 list

October 31st, 2008

Filed under: News — Louis Brown @ 5:24 pm

Six San Antonio companies earned spots on the Texas A&M University’s 2008 “Aggie 100” list of the 100 fastest-growing companies owned, led or founded by A&M graduates.

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post Natomas affordable housing nears completion

October 31st, 2008

Filed under: News — Louis Brown @ 4:53 pm

Wasatch Advantage Group LLC of Mission Viejo is nearing completion of a renovation of a 337-unit affordable housing apartment community at 801 San Juan Road in Sacramento that will allow qualified low-income families to move into the community.

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post Aimco moves to profit in Q3

October 31st, 2008

Filed under: News — Louis Brown @ 2:29 pm

Apartment Investment & Management Co. (AIMCO) said Friday it moved to a profit in the third quarter from a loss a year ago, but reported a decline in funds from operations, partly because of hurricane damage. (AIV)

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post Gov. Perry meets with industry leaders

October 31st, 2008

Filed under: News — Louis Brown @ 2:23 pm

While Texas Gov. Rick Perry reiterated the message Friday that Texas remains more financially stable as compared to other U.S. states, he spent time meeting with key industry leaders to delve into more industry-specific economic data.

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post One in 8 borrowers in Minnesota owe more than home is worth; other states in worse shape

October 31st, 2008

Filed under: News — Louis Brown @ 1:05 pm

Nearly 12 percent of mortgages in Minnesota are under water, meaning that the owners owe more than the property is worth, a new study released on Friday found.

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post Fitch: Presbyterian Retirement Communities stays strong in tough environment

October 31st, 2008

Filed under: News — Louis Brown @ 1:05 pm

Fitch Ratings affirmed its BBB+ credit rating for Presbyterian Retirement Communities and revised its rating outlook to positive from stable.

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post Study: Memphis not a top spot for relocating singles

October 31st, 2008

Filed under: News — Louis Brown @ 11:53 am

Relocating singles may fare better finding romance in Nashville and Knoxville than in Memphis, according to a new national ranking.

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post Nasdaq delists Brooke; CEO, CFO resign

October 31st, 2008

Filed under: News — Louis Brown @ 11:53 am

Brooke Corp. said in a Friday filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission that the Nasdaq Stock Market delisted its common stock on Thursday.

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post Austin still hot for singles

October 31st, 2008

Filed under: News — Louis Brown @ 11:31 am

The Austin-Round Rock area ranked No. 33 on this year’s list of the 100 Best Cities for Relocating Singles.

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post Survey shows sharp drop in consumer confidence

October 31st, 2008

Filed under: News — Louis Brown @ 11:07 am

Consumer confidence suffered its steepest monthly drop on record in October as the financial crisis weighed down the whole economy.

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