Baum’s confident it will stay open

The owner of Baum’s Sporting Goods, a Tucson-based athletic equipment provider, continued negotiations with his lender this week to get out from under the threat of foreclosure.

Despite having received notice that two of his properties had been scheduled for auction for delinquencies on four loans, owner Fred Baum said he’d be able to refinance the debt and stay open for years to come.

The auctions – which have been scheduled for 10 a.m. Jan. 19 at the Pima County Courthouse, 110 W. Congress St. – won’t be happening, he said.

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Homebuilder optimism hits 4-year high

Homebuilder confidence in the West hit a four-year high in October.

The National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index tracks the industry pysche through a monthly survey of developers outlooks.

West led the country with its nine-point gain to 21 – the highest HMI score for that region since August of 2007. (

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$980,000 USD MLS® – Keauhou Estates, Keauhou, HI, US

“Well Established Luxury Gated Community”Phone:808-930-0800Address:78-6802 Kuhinanui PlaceType:ResidentialBedrooms:3Bathrooms:3″3.5 baths”Garage:2, AttachedSize:2,474 sq. ft.Lot Type:RectangularLot Size:15,004 sq. ft.Year Built:2003Taxes:$8,742.00 USDAssociation Fees:$464.00 USDMLS:230000DescriptionBeautiful single level home in well established luxury gated community. This home offers peace and tranquility, featuring an open and spacious kitchen, fully pocketed doors from the living room open to pool and ocean views. Second and third bedroom suites offer separation and privacy and are located off the outdoor breezeway. The entranceway and courtyard incorporate a soothing pond and waterfall.

Things You Need When Moving To Chicago

Are you like most people and are worried about moving? You should never worry about a move because there is always something that you can do to make it a little easier. Before I get to the things that you need I want to make sure you know that you can always use a moving company if you don’t want to handle the move on your own. The nice thing about moving to Chicago is that you can easily find a moving company that will help you through the entire move.

Things You Need

A Plan – In order to make a move as easy as possible you need to have a plan. Without a good plan you really don’t have a place to start. What Read more…

International Chemical Logistics Company Renews and Expands at Malkin Properties’ Ten Bank Street in White Plains

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. October 20, 2011 NRS Logistics Inc., an American branch of Japan-based NRS Corporation, which specializes in the transportation of pharmaceuticals and chemicals, has renewed its lease and expanded its office space at Ten Bank Street, directly adjacent to the White Plains Transportation Center, according to Jeffrey H. Newman, executive vice president of Malkin Properties, the marketing and managing agent for the building.

The tenant, which has renewed twice since taking occupancy at the Trophy property in 1997, has extended its eleventh floor lease into 2017, while increasing the size of its demised premises by 20% to 3,100 square feet.

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