Keep Up on the Latest Real Estate News!

If you're buying or selling in St George, keeping up on what's happening in real estate news will increase your market knowledge. These stories are supplied by RealEstateJournal.com. The articles contain a cross-section of happenings in the world of real estate news. Here, you'll find news that ranges from the latest on flipping condos to stories about making a home from an old 747! These articles are updated regularly.

WSJ.com: Real Estate
The Home Insulation Conundrum	7/3/2008 1:22 PM
Fiberglass or foam spray? Figuring out what kind of insulation to use in a new house turns out to be a complicated calculation.
Buying a Sense of Security for the Home	7/2/2008 8:07 PM
How would different security companies configure a home with a system, and what would they charge to alert the police about triggered motion sensors? Here's a look at ADT, Brink's, Monitronics and Protection One.
With Energy Rights, Money Trumps All	7/3/2008 9:19 AM
Financial opportunity is outweighing environmental issues for property owners swept up in a land grab by energy companies targeting gas reserves. Rights for deep drilling are fetching as much as $2,500 an acre, or more.
Finding Foreclosures, Screening Deadbeats	7/3/2008 1:08 PM
June Fletcher offers her take on two recently launched sites: RentBureau.com, which helps landlords screen tenants and ForeclosurePoint.com, a listing service.
IndyMac Works With U.S. Regulators	7/1/2008 8:38 PM
IndyMac is working with U.S. regulators on a plan to shore up the company's "safety and soundness."
Banks Are Freezing Lines of Credit	6/30/2008 8:53 PM
As lenders recoil from falling home prices and mortgage defaults, many have been reeling in credit lines or freezing them. If your home-equity line of credit has been frozen, and you need access to the funds, here are some tips.
Florida Files Countrywide Lawsuit	6/30/2008 8:50 PM
Florida filed a lawsuit against Countrywide and its chief executive, alleging the mortgage company engaged in deceptive and unfair trade practices. (Complaint)
Businesses Taking Less Office Space	7/3/2008 2:24 AM
Companies are taking less office space, driving down rents in most U.S. markets and giving tenants an edge.
Construction Loans Sour Small Banks	7/2/2008 7:57 AM
Regional and small banks are expected to report large losses from their mounting volume of soured loans made primarily to home builders.
REITs Bruised by Credit Crisis	7/1/2008 5:32 PM
Real-estate shares fell victim to economic and credit concerns in the second quarter, registering bigger declines than the broader S&P 500.