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Real estate woes put new agents through the wringer (Atlanta Journal-Constitution) - Some might call Brian O'Neal a glutton for punishment. The former Ford Motor Co. union representative jumped into the volatile real estate market shortly after the automaker closed its Hapeville plant last fall. "It's a tough market. You've got [real estate] people talking about getting side jobs," said the 34-year-old Realtor who works out of the McDonough office of Coldwell Banker Bullard ...

Real estate group toughens fist (The Californian) - Aiming to prevent and root out real estate fraud, the area's largest association of agents is preparing to put new pressure on law-enforcement agencies and new rules on its own members, directors said this week.

Real estate transactions (The Post-Standard) - There are a few soft spots this year in the Central New York real estate market. New houses, for example, are selling slowly. And Realtors say there is an oversupply of existing homes for sale in the $400,000-plus range, especially in certain neighborhoods such as the eastern suburbs of Syracuse.

Real estate transactions (The Post-Standard) - The following real estate transactions were filed at the Onondaga County clerk's office. Syracuse 4390 Bellevue Ave.- $39,000 - Nancy Mallette Wart to Mary Lee Detwiler on Aug. 2.

Suspect wanted in real estate fraud case (News 8 Austin) - Real estate listings on popular websites like Craig's List are being used to make fake deals in the Austin area. Austin police issued a felony arrest warrant for Francisco David Garza.

Suspect wanted in real estate fraud case (News 8 Austin) - Austin police issued a felony arrest warrant for Francisco David Garza, who they say is making fake real estate listings and taking off with the client's money.

Real Estate Live (Washington Post) - Welcome to Real Estate Live, an online discussion of the Washington area housing market with Post Real Estate editor Maryann Haggerty.

Real estate career conference Aug. 16 (Granite City Press-Record) - Strano & Associates, 1910 Carlyle Ave. in Belleville will host a real estate career night at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 16.

Real estate agents focusing on 'pet-friendly' niche (Austin American-Statesman) - Developers begin to tout amenities for animals. CHICAGO — In today's real estate market, going to the dogs is not necessarily a bad thing. Linda Lamb, in fact, is sure it's a smart thing.

Pizarro: Real estate giants dress the part (San Jose Mercury News) - One of the fun puzzles Thursday at the annual bash thrown by real estate broker Mark Ritchie and developer Barry Swenson was guessing what the pair would wear this year.