Foreign buyers surge as grand properties head abroad
Real estate expert Bruce Wennerstrom notes a dramatic rise in sales to foreigners with a 900 percent jump over last year. Properties sold include a 26 room San Francisco residence styled after Versailles and a Virginia estate bought by a German couple for 1.2 million. A Japanese industrialist purchased a large ranch, while Swedes and Italians cite political stability and low inflation.
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Unique Estates Mare Abroad Interest in U S Ranches
The Childress Index reports a 21 000 acre Texas ranch with ranges and a one of a kind pivoting round house will be marketed overseas. A 900 acre Connecticut horse farm with a 0 mile track and helicopter field is also offered. Buyers must come from within 250 miles. luxury homes may fail abroad.
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Fiji
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Supermarket Calls Cashiers Jingle Belles For Holidays
In a festive move the store nicknames its cashiers jingle belles to celebrate the holiday season. The playful title aims to boost morale and customer cheer during peak shopping days.
Red Cross clinic aided by volunteers and staff
Red Cross volunteers operated at the Swine Flu Clinic at the Women’s Department Club. The canteen served 412 cups of juice and over 600 cups of coffee to vaccine recipients and staff. Local Home Demonstration Club members assisted, with transport and radio communications support from several volunteers and board members. A directors meeting is set for December 7 in the Courthouse at 5 15 p.m.
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Jeff Hardin
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Weldon W. Teague
Red Cross Board
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J J Westenburg
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