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Grain Rally Fertilizes U.S Farm Prices

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 06:00:00 GMT

The surge in demand for corn, soybean and wheat has raised Midwestern land values, but experts worry that the farmland market is a bubble waiting to burst.

Centro Properties Receives Buyout Bids

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 06:00:00 GMT

At least five suitors -- including Citadel Investment -- are looking to buy the cash-strapped retail-property firm.

Legislation Would Give Builders a Big Break

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 06:00:00 GMT

A bipartisan provision unveiled Wednesday by Senate leaders would allow companies to apply current losses to taxes paid four years ago, instead of the current two-year carry-back.

Traders Rally Around Home-Builder Stocks

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Investors are preparing for the housing market to level off and perhaps start to rebound.

Office Rentals Show A Decrease in Demand

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Businesses are pulling back on renting space a sign economic weakness is hitting landlords. The leasing slowdown will likely exacerbate the decline in commercial construction.

REITS Make Comeback Amid Housing Bust

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Stocks of real-estate investment trusts staged a modest rally in the first quarter, driven by strong gains by operators of apartment buildings and self-storage space.