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Mountain-resort counties sell real-estate record of $8.56 billion (Denver Post) - Five mountain-resort counties will set a combined record of $8.56 billion in real estate sales even with a recent cool-down in the market.

Real estate transactions (The Lincoln-Way Sun) - Will County real estate transfer information is public record and is examined regularly by financial institutions, Realtors and companies that sell products to homeowners.

Real estate has become a tough way to make a living (San Mateo County Times) - SAN CARLOS — For real estate agent Dick Gay, selling homes is a tough way to make a living these days.

• How to Negotiate Rates with your Miami Real Estate Broker (Turks.US) - When it comes to real estate, one of the best locations all around the world is no doubt, Miami in Florida. The place is surrounded with pristine and magnificent beaches, the best tropical paradise, and the friendliest and most accommodating residents.

Al Tassan: It is safer for developers to keep in real estate development business (MENAFN) - Al Tassan: It is safer for developers to keep in real estate development business

Real estate values reviewed (The Daily Times) - PARKSLEY -- The head of the firm conducting Accomack County's real-estate reassessment said he is reconsidering waterfront property values in three areas of the county.

Istithmar World Real Estate announces sale of 230 Park Avenue in New York (Gowealthy) - Istithmar World Real Estate, the Dubai-based real estate investment company, reportedly has successfully closed on the sale of 230 Park Avenue to a consortium including Goldman Sachs' Whitehall Fund and Monday Properties for $1.15 billion.

Phoenix Real Estate Brokerage Shuts (AP via Yahoo! Finance) - Gilbert-based Re/Max 2000, one of the Phoenix area's largest real estate brokerages, shut down its 13 offices this week, as the housing bust hits a city that was once one of the nation's hottest markets.

Saudi investments into the UAE real estate sector cross SAR 30 billion mark in 2007 (Zawya) - The real estate sector in the UAE is set to attract over SAR 30 billion of Saudi investments in 2007 as the growth in interest by the global community in the local real estate industry continually soars.

Mountains see record real estate sales (Summit Daily News) - ASPEN Five Colorado mountain resort counties will set a combined record of $8.56 billion in real estate sales this year even with a recent cool-down in the market.