Orange County NY Real Estate

Toll Bros. posts first-quarter lossAlthough hes seeing "glimmers of hope," Toll Bros. Inc. chairman and chief executive officer Robert I. Toll isnt willing to predict an end to the current housing downturn that chopped his first-quarter revenue …
Jim Flaherty ignores housingWith his February 26 federal budget, Finance Minister Jim Flaherty has rejected two proposals from […]

Asian Stocks Fall for First Time This Week on Stronger Yen; Toyota DropsAsian stocks declined for the first time this week, led by automakers and finance companies, on concern the weakening dollar will erode earnings and after a brokerage slashed its share-price estimates on …
Dollars&SenseThe median price of a new home dropped to the lowest […]

City Room: Where Do You Find Peace in New York?The Elevated Acre, a landmarked rooftop plaza at 55 Water Street in Lower Manhattan, is one of the lesser known entries in Allan Ishac's "New York's 50 Best Places to Find Peace and Quiet." Allan Ishac's "New …
Visa plans record 10bn flotationMONDAY 25 FEBRUARY 2008 World's […]

'The New York Times' Announces Online Luxury Real Estate Ad ProgramNEW YORK NYTimes.com announced today that Great Homes and Destinations, its national real estate online luxury environment, will collaborate with regional newspapers across the country to up-sell their print …
Builders Look For BottomRate cuts and some somewhat relieving news about the economy have inspired investors […]

Safety can't be stressed enough for agents and sellers of property.Safety can't be stressed enough for agents and sellers of property. February 21, 2008 Safety is always a concern of mine for both me, my team, and my clients.
Weird News: Filling unknown needsIn January, Taser International introduced the Taser MPH, a combination dart-firing weapon and […]

Weird News: Filling unknown needsIn January, Taser International introduced the Taser MPH, a combination dart-firing weapon and MP3 music player .
Joe WhittingtonBusiness columnist Joe Whittington Ever since its flag near Busch Stadium was replaced by Hilton, Marriott has sought a presence downtown.
Toll plan shows Democrats need new leadershipEDITOR: It is time for the New Jersey […]

Online city guude: New YorkIf you are relocating to New York, you've got some real challenges ahead before you can really settle into life in the Big Apple.
Hell's PantryHell's Pantry is a neighborhood name spin-off from Hell's Kitchen . Entertainment writer Earl Wilson claimed that "Hell's Kitchen" is West of Tenth Avenue and "Hell's Pantry" […]

The New York Times Parrots Communist Party LineThe theater was packed, the crowd gave a standing ovation, and audience members raved in interviews after the show.
Valentine's DayHappy Valentine's Day to everyone. If you are just realizing it is Valentine's day - get busy, remember to call mom today and grandmother and make sure you have […]

Market WatchNEW YORK Wall Street moved sharply higher yesterday after the Commerce Department reported an unexpected increase in retail sales last month and eased some concerns about consumers' willingness to spend despite …
Genuflecting to the high risesWe've been treated , if that's the word, to two recent examples of architectural hype.
Spitzer pushes plan to lease […]

Real estate crunch makes home sweetIf we want to sell Buffalo to the rest of the country, right now, this is what we should do: Buy up billboards from coast to coast, and on every one of them plaster a close-up of one of the region's magnificent …
Live from the SquareKGW move lets pedestrians see […]