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Real estate sales remain stable in Bonsall, Fallbrook (San Diego Daily Transcript via Yahoo! News) - December real estate prices and activity were stable in the northern San Diego County communities of Fallbrook and Bonsall as high inventory levels eased during the month and price appreciation was almost negligible, Jerry Kalman, Prudential California Realty, reported Wednesday.

Manhattan real estate hits wall (CNN Money) - Manhattan real estate may have hit a wall -- albeit a very high one. The last half of 2005 saw home prices lag, according to two new reports from Manhattan brokers.

Appraisers on real estate reality (San Jose Mercury News) - What is your real estate worth in a market where unsold inventories of houses are turning into a glut, and where re-listings with price reductions are becoming routine?

What's the Best Way for Real Estate Professionals to Plan for Success—Even in a Down Market? (Real Estate News) - RISMEDIA, Jan. 5—HouseValues Inc., a leading marketing partner for real estate professionals, today published a white paper, "Real Estate in a Down Market," that addresses the numerous and significant challenges facing the real estate industry and explores how real estate professionals can prepare for success during the next three to five years.

Woodland Mall sold to Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust (WOOD TV 8) - (Grand Rapids, January 3, 2006, 12:03 p.m.) One of the area's biggest malls has been sold to an out-of-state company named Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust.

Valley real estate was full of ebbs and flows in 2005 (Las Vegas Business Press) - The Las Vegas Valley's real estate market reached dizzying heights in 2005, with super-sized deals and mammoth new projects.

Snap: China Real Estate releases statement after shares slump (ShareCast via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Finance) - China Real Estate Opportunities was forced to release a brief statement after its share price slumped by over 25%.

New Ironton real estate agent offers flat fees to customers (The Ironton Tribune) - Think of discount chains and what comes to mind? Wal-Mart? K-Mart? A new real estate agency in Ironton promises to merge the discount sales concept to real estate sales.

Real Estate Software streamlines paperwork. (ThomasNet) - Run on any tablet PC, Real Estate Dashboard(TM) v2.0 simplifies process of capturing e-signatures by replicating pen and paper experience for realtors and their clients. Once signed, paperless transaction documents and forms can be electronically faxed or emailed directly from Real Estate Dashboard. Software also enables users to receive faxes. All imported documents and forms are automatically

Taubman sells its share of Woodland Mall in Grand Rapids; $177.4M deal ends joint venture with Prudential Real Estate (Crain's Detroit Business) - Taubman Centers Inc. has ended a nearly 40-year joint venture with Prudential Real Estate Investors of Newark, N.J., with the sale of the 1.1 million-square-foot Woodland Mall at 28th Street and East Beltline Road in Grand Rapids.