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Commercial real estate deals could top $1.4 billion (BizJournals) - The St. Louis region, reflecting a national trend, had an all-time high of $1.2 billion in commercial real estate transactions in 2005, and local experts predict more in 2006.

Commercial real estate firms merge operations (BizJournals) - Two long-standing Dayton commercial real estate firms joined forces this month.

China's Real Estate Investment Passes 5 Trillion Yuan Mark (Asia Pulse via Yahoo! Australia & NZ News) - The total investment in China's booming real estate sector has rocketed to an estimated 5.3 trillion yuan (US$657.6 billion) over the last five years.

CHINA'S REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT PASSES 5 TRILLION YUAN MARK (Asia Pulse via Yahoo! Australia & NZ Finance) - Statistics The total investment in China's booming real estate sector has rocketed to an estimated 5.3 trillion yuan (US$657.6 billion) over the last five years.

Staubach Co. enters Memphis with commercial real estate services office (BizJournals) - Famed Dallas Cowboys quarterback Roger Staubach is bringing his real estate company to Memphis.

Builder sees continuing growth in commercial real estate (BizJournals) - The economic analysis concluding that 2005 was one of the best-ever years in metro Phoenix's commercial real estate market is music to David E. Sellers' ears because it matches his company's own performance.

Real estate market stays strong as Houston enters the new year (BizJournals) - Houston's residential real estate market ended 2005 on a high note, according to Houston Association of Realtors Multiple Listing Service data.

Court case reveals fraud by real estate agent (San Jose Mercury News) - Most sellers are also buyers. Sellers are often buying a larger or more expensive house or a house in a different area, and coordinating the sale of the first property with the purchase of the second one can be tricky. A recent California appellate decision illustrates what happens when an unscrupulous or incompetent real estate agent gets involved in one of these situations.

Real estate guru remembered (Courier-Post) - Many successful South Jersey real estate professionals owe a debt of gratitude to Mel Funk, a businessman who dedicated his life to teaching and mentoring thousands of people, launching many into worthwhile careers.

Real estate sales up 30 percent (Summit Daily News) - SUMMIT COUNTY - Real estate transactions hit an all-time record high in 2005, with dollar volume totaling $1,475,627,499.