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Worth a man's life?

By Matt McAllister, Friday, June 1, 2007.
The Palace Hotel's web site describes the building's inauspicious debut as such: "Inspired by visionary, William Ralston, the Palace Hotel was the result of one man's dream of turning the city from boom town into a booming metropolis, simply by...  more...

RE/MAX franchiser buys RE/MAX franchisee

By Glenn Roberts, Jr., Friday, June 1, 2007.
RE/MAX International, a global real estate franchiser, today announced the acquisition of RE/MAX Northwest, the largest RE/MAX franchise operation in Washington with 320 agents working in six offices. Dave Liniger, RE/MAX co-founder and chairman, said in a statement, "We plan...  more...

Gas Prices and House Choices

By Glenn Roberts, Jr., Friday, June 1, 2007.
The price at the pump is apparently motivating home buyers to look for homes closer to where they work, says the leading economist for the California Building Industry Association. The association's latest housing forecast for the state state calls for...  more...

Worst investment ever?

By Matt Carter, Friday, June 1, 2007.
Here's something that may send shivers up your spine if you think prospective homebuyers are sitting on the sidelines in some markets waiting for prices to fall. What are they going to think when Motley Fool tells them they'd be...  more...

Superhero Marketing 101

By Glenn Roberts, Jr., Friday, June 1, 2007.
1. Don't try to blend in with a crowd 2. Bring a copy of your latest comic book 3. Strike a pose RainDrop Man, a superhero who markets weather-resistant building supplies, attended PCBC, a builders' conference and trade show, in...  more...

Redfin Racks Up More Accolades

By Joel Burslem, Friday, June 1, 2007.
Redfin, the Seattle-based discount broker was named "Startup of the Year" by the Washington State Technology Alliance. The award caps off an already impressive PR run for the company, who this year has already made Fortune's list of the year's...  more...