First Franklin originates $29 billion in 2004
Property mix comprised mostly of studios, 1-bedrooms
Site formerly occupied by thrift store
RESPRO conference to focus on pulling services under one roof
Average price of homes in area nears $254,000
Typical household had 132% of income needed for median-priced home
30-year fixed falls to an average 5.63% in Freddie Mac survey
But $4 million-plus market booming in early '05
Mortgage applications rise 7.3% in latest survey
Borrowers know closing costs up front
San Jose company launches MLSInvestments.com
30-year down at 5.19%; 10-year Treasury up at 4.14%
Fourth-quarter earnings drop
39% of all complaints related to the crime in 2004, FTC says
Long-term mortgage rates still hang in 5% range
Alexis Nihon REIT picks up 225,000 square feet
Essex buys apartment community in $22.3 million deal
Michigan apartment properties change hands
Over 33,000 homes in state sold above $1 million in '04
Amazon.com subsidiary adds millions of images to business listings
