http://www.examiner.com/?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Neighborhoods Lastest News and Articles from Examiner.com Tue, 24 Nov 2009 02:30:59 GMT http://www.examiner.com/x-612-Residential-Real-Estate-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Existing-home-sales-up-higher-than-expected?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Neighborhoods The National Association of Realtors®. reported November 23 that existing home sales trended upward again in October, due in part to the first-time homebuyer tax credit. Existing-home sales – including single-family, townhomes, condominiums... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:15:21 GMT Michele Lerner - Residential Real Estate Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-612-Residential-Real-Estate-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Existing-home-sales-up-higher-than-expected?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Neighborhoods http://www.examiner.com/x-19726-Celebrity-Property-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Luxury-real-estate-used-as-Edward-Cullen-house-in-original-Twilight-movie-goes-on-the-market?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Neighborhoods Twilight fans looking to buy property in Canada or celebrity investors interested in purchasing famous parcels of real estate should call their mortgage lenders or get their checkbooks ready now. Remember that gorgeous house in the Pacific Northwest... Sun, 22 Nov 2009 07:31:46 GMT Kae Davis - Celebrity Property Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-19726-Celebrity-Property-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Luxury-real-estate-used-as-Edward-Cullen-house-in-original-Twilight-movie-goes-on-the-market?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Neighborhoods http://www.examiner.com/x-24151-Philanthropy-Examiner~y2009m11d20-30-day-yoga-mission-accomplished-catching-my-breath?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Neighborhoods Last month, I wrote an article about embarking on a challenge – a yoga class every day for thirty days – at a local heated yoga studio. I successfully completed my goal, with more than a little help from my husband, who rearranged his... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:15:06 GMT Christa Bennett - Philanthropy Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-24151-Philanthropy-Examiner~y2009m11d20-30-day-yoga-mission-accomplished-catching-my-breath?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Neighborhoods http://www.examiner.com/x-1303-Real-Estate-News-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Short-sale-transaction-a-tall-order?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Neighborhoods A short sale could be a better deal than bankruptcy or foreclosure, but it can also sap your time, wither your credit score and well, cost you money. To produce a down and dirty primer on short sales, we went to Intero Real Estate Services... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:57:38 GMT Broderick Perkins - Real Estate News Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1303-Real-Estate-News-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Short-sale-transaction-a-tall-order?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Neighborhoods http://www.examiner.com/x-29467-Graffiti-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Resisting-commercialism-Art-Advertising-Activism-and-Alchemy?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Neighborhoods “The Power of Public Art” Art created specifically for the physical public domain is powerful, simply put, because it is accessible by all. There is no admission fee and there are no cultural standards. The appeal for artists to create... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:40:02 GMT Carly Beetsch - Graffiti Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-29467-Graffiti-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Resisting-commercialism-Art-Advertising-Activism-and-Alchemy?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Neighborhoods http://www.examiner.com/x-30156-Neighborhood-Photography-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Mischieve-Hornitos-party-photos-spurs-idea-for-warehouse-renovation?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Neighborhoods Warehouses tucked away deep in commercial areas of downtown neighborhoods appear abandoned in the dark of night, yet sometimes thrive with activity. Such was the case one evening when party goers decided to Mischieve in Hornitos Tequila fashion.... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:54:14 GMT Cheri Loughlin - Neighborhood Photography Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-30156-Neighborhood-Photography-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Mischieve-Hornitos-party-photos-spurs-idea-for-warehouse-renovation?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Neighborhoods http://www.examiner.com/x-25262-Homelessness-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Container-cities-an-idea-for-the-times?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Neighborhoods Container housing for the homeless is an idea whose time has come. Rather than government wasting time with bureaucratic red tape on what services they will render to the homeless, any size-able plot of land can become a housing project or shelter... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:54:49 GMT James Martin - Homelessness Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-25262-Homelessness-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Container-cities-an-idea-for-the-times?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Neighborhoods http://www.examiner.com/x-13224-Green-Community-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Hamburgs-Ecocity-and-the-Creative-Industrial-Complex?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Neighborhoods Hamburg Eco-city and Creative Industrial Complex Hamburg Germany is a wealthy European port city known for paramount sustainable development.  Widely known as the "German Venice" Hamburg is advancing urban planning and... Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:19:59 GMT Evan Schoepke - Green Community Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13224-Green-Community-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Hamburgs-Ecocity-and-the-Creative-Industrial-Complex?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Neighborhoods http://www.examiner.com/x-12202-Offbeat-Places-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Eero-Saarinen-architect-of-TWA-terminal-and-St-Louis-Arch-exhibit-in-NYC?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Neighborhoods The futuristic designs of Eero Saarinen scandalized, entranced, and ultimately became beloved icons. Growing up in New York City, we all loved to go and stare at his TWA terminal. It became such a beloved icon that Jet Blue decided to try and salvage... Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:13:53 GMT Neala Schwartzberg - Offbeat Places Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12202-Offbeat-Places-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Eero-Saarinen-architect-of-TWA-terminal-and-St-Louis-Arch-exhibit-in-NYC?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Neighborhoods http://www.examiner.com/x-20104-America-in-Photos-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Metallica-in-concert-at-Death-Magnetic-tour?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Neighborhoods The world famous Metallica visited Michigan on November 9, 2009, in Grand Rapids.  They rocked Van Andel arena, pleasing a sold-out crowd with two hours of hits from their new album as well as their more familiar legends.  Examiner Kristen... Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:27:41 GMT Kristen Wilkerson - America in Photos Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-20104-America-in-Photos-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Metallica-in-concert-at-Death-Magnetic-tour?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Neighborhoods http://www.examiner.com/x-238-Real-Estate-Marketing-Examiner~y2009m9d29-Earthquake-Insurance-Is-it-Worthwhile?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Neighborhoods Insurance has to be one of the most boring topics in the world. That is, unless you live in an earthquake prone-area where you'll be glad you're insured in case the big one happens. I buy earthquake insurance, because I live in an area (Seattle) that... Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:13:17 GMT Spencer Rascoff - Real Estate Marketing Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-238-Real-Estate-Marketing-Examiner~y2009m9d29-Earthquake-Insurance-Is-it-Worthwhile?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Neighborhoods http://www.examiner.com/x-2027-Housing-Examiner~y2009m9d15-Making-the-choice-to-default?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Neighborhoods Do consumers keep to their commitment as a moral imperative when it comes to making their mortgage payments? In today's real estate freefall, many are walking away from payments even if they are not mired in financial disaster. In his article,  Strategic... Wed, 16 Sep 2009 01:01:08 GMT Dena Kouremetis - Housing Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2027-Housing-Examiner~y2009m9d15-Making-the-choice-to-default?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Neighborhoods http://www.examiner.com/x-12236-Community-Journalism-Examiner~y2009m7d19-Community-Journalism-101-What-is-a-disclosure?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Neighborhoods Disclosure is a method by which journalists can make their work more honest and trustworthy, by revealing possible conflicts of interest. Journalists are schooled to keep their personal feelings or connections from influencing their stories, and to work... Mon, 20 Jul 2009 04:00:04 GMT Jonathan Donley - Community Journalism Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12236-Community-Journalism-Examiner~y2009m7d19-Community-Journalism-101-What-is-a-disclosure?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Neighborhoods http://www.examiner.com/x-4675-International-Gay-News-Examiner~y2009m6d9-Bremerhaven-Germany?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Neighborhoods  Gay Penguins Adopt!Two gay Humboldt penguins, Z and Vielpunkt, at the Bremerhaven Zoo in Northern Germany have successfully hatched an egg rejected by its biological parents. The gay penguins incubated and cared for the orphan egg until its hatching.In... Wed, 10 Jun 2009 05:17:14 GMT Palmer Meehan - International Gay News Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4675-International-Gay-News-Examiner~y2009m6d9-Bremerhaven-Germany?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Neighborhoods