What's in a Price?  
A Comparison of National Home Price Series

Since all real estate is local, interpreting changes in home prices at the national or
metropolitan level can be difficult. Not only that, but with so many housing price
measures it can also be difficult to determine what the data each series presents
is saying about the housing market. In order to break down the various series
and detail their differences, the Research Division has compared the four major
home price indexes that market participants follow. They are the National
Association of REALTORS® Median Sales Price, the Case-Shiller Index group,
and two Conventional Mortgage Home Price Indices: one by the Office of
Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight (OFHEO) and one by Freddie Mac.
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January 2009
Real Estate
The New York Optimist, hotel series. The Finest hotels in New York
city. From The historic Hotel Chelsea, to modern era Four Season's and
everything in between. As part of a continuing series, you will get the
history, famous guests, directions, rates, and contacts for your dream
stay.
The Waldorf Astoria Hotel
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The Dakota
Starrett-Lehigh Building – 601 West 26th Street
Submarket: Chelsea

Intersection: Park Avenue & 40th Street

Built in 1930, 601 West 26th Street combines landmark modern
architecture with advanced technology capacity for offices, lofts,
advertising, fashion and sales offices. This newly renovated
building exemplifies the unique connection between modern loft
design and practicality.

A 19-story brick-and-concrete Modernist marvel, the Starrett-
Lehigh Building rises like a multi-tiered wedding cake on the block
bounded by West 26th and 27th streets.
The Starrett-Lehigh Building is home to several fashion, media & arts tenants, as well as a number of important corporations. These tenants
are attracted by the abundant light and unobstructed spectacular views of Manhattan and the Hudson River.

A $30 million renovation improving every major component of the buildings infrastructure is complete. The renovation included the
installation of new high speed passenger elevators, HVAC system, high voltage electric capacity, redesigned lobby, new roof and heating
plant.

The truck accessible floors include corporate tenants such as Verizon, Martha Stewart, LVMH subsidiary Clicqout Inc., Zurich American
Insurance, media design and fashion tenants such as Hugo Boss, Commes Des Garcons, School of Visual Arts, Palm Pictures, Club
Monaco and RR Donnelly.

The Starrett-Lehigh Building is located at 601 West 26th Street between 11th &12th Avenues occupying an entire city block, which is the
west side waterfront. The building can accommodate Tenants ranging in size from 5,000/sf to 200,000/sf.
The New York Optimist Featured Commercial & Residential
properties. Each week, we will bring you the hottest properties,
We know some of you saved your pennies and are ready to take
on the real estate market.
Rental Space Available:
At 100 Park Avenue, there is no shortage of things to do in the
neighborhood. Take in a show at the refurbished Fillmore Auditorium or Ogden
Theatre, both only moments from your door. Enjoy an evening in Denver's
celebrated Performing Arts District or the nationally acclaimed Denver Art
Museum. Stay fit with a jog in City Park or simply wander through one of the
many art galleries and chic boutiques that line the streets. Or choose from
creative cuisine at a hip restaurant on Uptown's "Restaurant Row".
100 Park Avenue is a distinguished address recognized throughout the world.
Occupying the western block front between 40th and 41st Streets, 100 Park
stands at the heart of New York's most prestigious corporate community. Just
one block from Grand Central Terminal, 100 Park is close to commuter
railroads and subway lines. The central midtown location offers easy access to
the Midtown Tunnel, the FDR Drive and the major airports. World class
hotels, fine restaurants, cultural institutions and retailers abound in the area.
Property Features
Single Family Property
Status: Active
Area: Santa Clara
County: Santa Clara
Year Built: 1914
7 total bedroom(s)
11 total bath(s)
8 total full bath(s)
3 total half bath(s)
Approximately 30000 sq. ft.
Four or more stories
Style: Tudor
Fireplace(s)
Swimming pool(s)
3 car garage
Attached parking
Heating features: Central, Gas

Interior Features
Attic fan(s), Cable TV available, DSL available, Fire sprinklers, Gas water heater, Internet available, Satellite dish, Security alarm, Smoke alarm(s), TV
Antenna
Exterior Features
Out Building(s), Public water, Sewer public, Security gate, Bay view, Hills view, Lights view, Orchard view, Panoramic view, Park view
Central air conditioning
Exterior construction: Plaster, Stucco,
Wood siding
City view
Hill/mountain view
Waterview
Lot is 326700 sq. ft.
Approximately 7.5 acre(s)
Lot size is between 5 and 10 acres
School District: Los Altos
Elementary School: Covington
Middle School: Egan
High School: Los Altos
Los Altos Hills, CA 94022
$38,000,000   
$201,436 per month
88 LA GORCE CR  
Miami Beach, FL 33141
Rental $90,000
9 Bed, 12 Bath | 20,000 Sq Ft on 1.1 Acres
| MLS ID #M1250144
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Rental Property
Status: Active
Area: 32
County: Dade
Subdivision: La Gorce Island Pb 40-7
Year Built: 2008
9 total bedroom(s)
12 total bath(s)
10 total full bath(s)
4 total half bath(s)
Approximately 20000 sq. ft.
Pool features: Below Ground Pool,
Heated,20X80
Swimming pool(s)
4 or more car garage
Attached parking
Inclusions: Deposit Includes: First Month's Rent, Last Month's Rent, Security Deposit
Pets allowed
Waterfront property
Waterfront features: Ocean Access, Seawall
Approximate lot is 185x260
Lot features: Private Dock
Lot is 48000 sq. ft.
High School: Miami Beach  
Green Buildings.



US EPA Kansas City Science & Technology Center. This facility features the
following green attributes:
*LEED 2.0 Gold certified
*Green Power
*Native LandscapingGreen building is the practice of increasing the efficiency
with which buildings use resources — energy, water, and materials — while
reducing building impacts on human health and the environment during the
building's lifecycle, through better siting, design, construction, operation,
maintenance, and removal.

Green buildings are designed to reduce the overall impact of the built environment
on human health and the natural environment by:

Efficiently using energy, water, and other resources
Protecting occupant health and improving employee productivity
Reducing waste, pollution and environmental degradation
A similar concept is natural building, which is usually on a smaller scale and tends
to focus on the use of natural materials that are available locally. Other commonly
used terms include sustainable design and green architecture.
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Treasury Announces Guidelines for Gov't Rescue of Financial Firms


The U.S. Treasury announced guidelines for dealing with financial institutions in
need of rescue. The details are based on the Nov. 23 decision to loan $5 billion
to Citigroup.
The Treasury said eligibility for the program will be considered on a
case-by-case basis - there is no deadline for participation.

"The objective of this program is to foster financial market stability and thereby
to strengthen the economy and protect American jobs, savings, and retirement
security," a Friday press release said.
Unique Houses of the World
by: Nobert Soloria Bermosa,
originally published May 13th, 2008 by Quazen.com


The world has drastically changed, most of the things you can see now are
high-rise buildings or sky scrapers and modern houses but in some parts of the
globe there are still some people who live in their traditional houses.

Shelter is one of the basic needs of men in order to survive. People have
developed their houses base on the availability of materials and its suitability to
its location. Styles, structural designs and materials used vary in different places
creating a house distinct to another.

Here's a list of unique houses from different part of the globe. Many of them are
still in existence and being use while some have not been in used and can only be
seen in books or dioramas in museum.