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Real estate agent censured for 'deceptive conduct' (Stuff) - The Commerce Commission's findings against one of the country's top real estate agents is not the end for a Hamilton family.

Foreigners, OFWs prop up real estate sector (Sun Star) - Real estate in Davao City is at a its best performance this year compared to previous years, this according to brokers. Brokers credit the city's flourishing of the real estate industry to Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and foreigners who marry Filipinas, particulary Dabawenyas.

How to Hire a Real Estate Agent in Brazil Part 1 (Gringoes) - By Boris Goldshmit Anyone could pose as a real estate agent in Brazil. In fact, selling real estate appears to be the third most favorite national past-time after soccer and Carnival.

Claudia Wicks, Founder of AgentCEO.com Named One of Nation's Top 10 Women Real Estate Bloggers (SYS-CON Media) - Claudia Wicks, whose free real estate blog atAgentCEO.com is known for offering educational and proven,business-building 'how-to' tips geared to both new and established agentsand brokers, has been named one of the nation's top 10 women real estatebloggers, according to SellsiusRealEstate.com(http://blog.sellsiusrealestate.com/?p=1595).

Perry County Real Estate Tax Bills Total $12.1 Million (Du Quoin Evening Call) - Over $12.1 million in real estate taxes have been billed to Perry County taxpayers this year. While property owners will see relief in some areas, many are receiving higher tax bills this week.

Bubble in real estate inventory helps buyers (Town Online) - The Newburyport real estate market is faring better than Essex County or the state as a whole, but homes here are staying on the market longer, creating an inventory bubble that is giving buyers more negotiating power, according to market data and real estate experts.

Real estate agents add personal touch for better price (Tahoe Daily Tribune) - ZEPHYR COVE With the Lake Tahoe Basin median market topping $1.2 million and one estate listed for $100 million, real estate agents find themselves asking: How do you impress a billionaire?

Scott's Real Estate Investment Trust announces August distribution (CNW Group via Yahoo! Finance) - Scott's Real Estate Investment Trust , owner of 192 retail and restaurant properties in seven provinces across Canada, today announced a cash distribution for the month of August 2006 of $0.0708 per unit payable on September 15, 2006 to Unitholders of record on August 31, 2006.

Real estate transactions (The Columbian) - Residential real estate transactions over $200,000 filed with the Clark County Assessor from June 1-15. The information includes seller's name, buyer's name, property location, description, price and closing date. Listed below are some of the 1,034 June sales.

ING Clarion Real Estate Income Fund 'IIA' Declares Monthly Dividend for August (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance) - NEW YORK & PHILADELPHIA----Aug. 11, 2006--The Board of Directors of the ING Clarion Real Estate Income Fund , which trades on the American Stock Exchange under the symbol 'IIA', today declared a monthly dividend of $0.115 per share for the month of August 2006.