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Japanese real estate firms seek big rent increases in central Tokyo (International Herald Tribune) - Mitsui Fudosan, the largest real estate developer in Japan, said it was in talks with tenants to raise office rents by an average 10 to 15 percent.

No. of state real estate test-takers drops by 57% (BizJournals) - The number of people taking state exams to be real estate agents has dropped 57 percent and Nashville area real estate schools are seeing enrollments cut in half.

Real estate partners spar over Cascades (BizJournals) - A 25-year friendship and a multimillion-dollar real estate development are at the center of a recent lawsuit filed against Dallas real estate investor Bill Cawley.

Real Estate and Investment event makes an impact in Ras Al Khaimah (AME Info) - Ras Al Khaimah Real Estate and Investment Show (Rak REIS) closed as prospective investors flock to this fast emerging emirate to purchase prime properties.

REAL ESTATE NOTES (Richmond Times-Dispatch) - PEOPLE IN THE NEWS John Brockwell of Weichert Realtors has been elected president of the Weichert Virginia Broker Council. --Compiled by Trudy Knight Send information to Real Estate Notes, Richmond Times-Dispatch, P.O. Box 85333, Richmond, VA 23293-0001; e-mail ldunham@timesdispatch.com; or fax (804) 775-8141. Notices must be submitted in writing. Deadline is 5 p.m. Wednesday, 10 days before ...

Cityscape real estate award raises Al Madina A'Zarqa's international credentials (AME Info) - In winning 'Best Real Estate Marketing Campaign 2008’ at the Cityscape Real Estate Awards 2008 for the Middle East held recently at Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi, Oman’s Al Madina A’Zarqa project has significantly raised its international profile.

Ras Al Khaimah Real Estate and Investment Show opens (Khaleej Times) - RAS AL KHAIMAH — Shaikh Ahmed bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Chairman of Ras Al Khaimah Customs and Ports Department, inaugurated the second Ras Al Khaimah Real Estate & Investment Show (RAK REIS) at the Ras Al Khaimah Exhibition Centre yesterday.

Real Estate Exchange Becoming a Popular Option in Down Market (PRWeb) - Across the country, the deteriorating real estate market has led many to realize that trading may be an extremely viable approach to selling one's real estate. One of the places where this is prevalent is in Western North Carolina. (PRWeb May 25, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb968784.htm

Shoura to discuss real estate regulations (Zawya) - 25 May 2008 RIYADH - The Shoura Council is scheduled to discuss on Sunday a number of draft regulations affecting real estate financing, control of financing companies, leasing, and mortgaging of notarized real property.

Real Estate Exchange Becoming a Popular Option in Down Market (PRWeb via Yahoo! News) - Across the country, the deteriorating real estate market has led many to realize that trading may be an extremely viable approach to selling one's real estate. One of the places where this is prevalent is in Western North Carolina.