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State GOP leaders pitch economic plan
Allowing first-time homebuyers to save up to $ 4000 in a tax-free account — like a 401(k) for real estate. “It's a great way to give a shot in the arm to the housing problem we have in the state,” said state Rep. Randy Hunt (R-Barnstable) • Doctors …
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Manhattan Software Announces IWMS Software Update
15, 2012 — /PRNewswire/ — Manhattan Software, the global leader in enterprise real estate software and a leader in the 2011 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Integrated Workplace Management Systems, has announced its 2012 Manhattan IWMS software release …
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RE/MAX Retained No. 2 Ranking for Residential Listings Sold in City of Chicago …
RE/MAX Northern Illinois agents sold the second largest number of residential real estate listing units in the City of Chicago during 2011. Due to their efforts, RE/MAX held on to its runner-up position to the market leader, with an 8.3 percent share …
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Leading corporate services team joins Avison Young in Washington, DC
"Each of these members is a true market leader and has a reputation for integrity and real estate expertise. Importantly, their philosophy of always putting their clients first aligns perfectly with Avison Young's culture.
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Leadership Lufkin holds Past, Present & Future/Quality of Life Day
The class began the day hearing about the “real” history of Angelina County and City of Lufkin; this fact-filled session was presented by Archie McDonald of SFA. Next on the agenda was Jeff Portwood of Forestar Real Estate Group, who provided a very …
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Monday Morning Mobile: Follow the Leaders
I recently read Crash Boom, By Greg Rand (great book—lots of awesome real estate principals) and he suggested following the leaders; for example, if Lowe's is opening a store, they would do the research to know there will be homebuyers and residents …
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Real-estate experts in Arizona are guarded but hopeful
The annual Arizona conference, where real-estate industry leaders convene and predict the market's movements, has been the most important summit on Valley real estate since the beginning of the housing boom nearly a decade ago.
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A Beautiful Industrial Rehab!


Image by mystuart
Now, the W. H. Mull Bldg., Metropolitan Sewerage District Headquarters (MSD), Buncombe Co., NC..

The following from the MSD website.
"The Elk Mountain Steam Plant was built (c. 1900) on the banks of the French Broad River by Captain W.T. Weaver, who also built the Craggy Dam and Marshall Hydroelectric Plants to supply electric power throughout the Asheville area. In the early 1960s Burlington Mills purchased the plant in conjunction with its nearby mill and mill village and used the plant for some minor manufacturing and storage until the early 1990′s. Unfortunately, in 1980 the original smokestack was demolished. The property was purchased from Burlington Mills by a group of investors who converted the vacant mill into a mixed use commercial center called Riverside Business Park [now next door]. The Park, which is still in operation, consists of a series of shops and businesses. The Steam Plant, which was located on the mill property, was not part of the Park conversion.In the mid 1990′s,

Ben Slosman, a local leader, real estate developer, member of the Metropolitan Sewerage District Board and an advocate for cost-effective building reclamation, brought to the board the vision of purchasing and renovating the vacant Steam Plant for use as its centralized offices. At that time, the MSD was operating out of five different locations spread throughout the area. Mr. Slosman argued that the plant was in a central location, was an important part of local history, and could accommodate the needs of the MSD offices. The Board agreed with Mr. Slosman’s vision and purchased the plant and some adjacent property in 1996 for 5,000. The rehabilitation and retrofit took nearly two years and was dedicated in honor of long-time executive director, William H. Mull. Mr. Slosman, who passed away in 2000, never saw his dream through to completion. The project has been widely hailed as a success, creating a much more efficient operation of the MSD. Its retention saved an important piece of the area’s built environment and has provided a first class facility and unique working environment that is greatly appreciated by both employees and visitors who come to transact business."
(And, I might add, area residents who are free to enjoy the grounds!)

The structure sits right on the bank of the French Broad River. The grounds are accessible; there is a large parking lot and many picnic tables near the water. On weekends, when the District offices are closed, it’s a great place to picnic and enjoy the river.