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State real estate official charged with malpractice (Times and Democrat) - COLUMBIA, S.C. - In a rare move, a state oversight board for real estate appraisers has accused one of its own members of malpractice.

RAK sets up new real estate company RAKEEN Development (AME Info) - The Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah has announced the establishment of a new private joint stock company, RAKEEN Development, to further expand its forays in the emirate's fast growing real estate and property development sectors.

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.

Web reveals once-secret world of real-estate data (Seattle Times) - As consumers embrace online real-estate sources, more companies are creating innovative ways to stand out and to draw in buyers, sellers and renters.

Real estate notes, 8/13 (Denver Post) - Denver's first Square: The last standing Four Square by Denver's first licensed architect is on the market for $1.1 million. Real estate maven Dana Crawford is listing the home at 722 Clarkson St.

Real Estate Transfers (Centre Daily Times) - Real Estate Transfers The following property transactions, those most recently released to the Centre Daily Times, were recorded from July 17, 2006, through July 21, 2006, in the office of the Centre County Recorder of Deeds.

Slowdown restores balance in home real estate market (San Jose Mercury News) - Residential real estate, a shining star of the national economy that seemed unflappable over the past couple of years, has hit a speed bump.

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.

East Bay real estate fixture collapses (The Argus) - In yet another sign of the region's cooling housing market and rapidly changing real estate landscape, prominent East Bay firm Century 21 Heritage shut at the end of last month.

Real estate mogul Donald Bren named most powerful person in Southern California (North County Times) - LOS ANGELES - Real estate mogul Donald Bren was named the most powerful person in Southern California Saturday by West, the Los Angeles Times Sunday magazine.