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The article focuses on unmanned, remotely controlled aircraft or drones. Although the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) prohibits their commercial operation, commercial and civilian drones have been in use in news gathering and real estate surveys. FAA will rescind this prohibition in 2015 and it predicts that 15,000 drones will be flying in the U.S. in 2020. While it will be useful for public safety agencies in their work, there are cited potential issues and concerns to be addressed.

The article focuses on the results of a investment mortgage survey in 1923. Topics discussed include the expected value of construction activity in the U.S., method of financing large real estate transactions, process of issuing mortgage real estate bonds and protection of mortgages grouped under a trust agreement from depreciation. Also mentioned is the rare losses suffered by mortgage bonds.

The article reports on the four-point program of the U.S. real estate board in 1931 which includes the developments of an appraisal service and a surveying system, continuation of the tax survey, and continued progress with the Property Owners Divison of the National Association.

Presents information on a survey of the top fifty property management companies in the United States as of January 1999.

The article highlights the online survey conducted by the "National Real Estate Investor" (NREI) and Marcus & Millichap Capital Corp. on the most favorable commercial property type to buy in April 2009 in the U.S. The survey shows that investors view apartments as the most favorable commercial property type to buy. Moreover, 38% of the respondents states that the present condition is the best time to buy or sell commercial real estate.

The article discusses the requirements on how to postpone inspections by the Real Estate Assessment Center (REAC) of the U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) according to REAC inspector Kay McIlmoil. It recommends contacting HUD first to request for the postponement. It says that the site must under a major rehabilitation plan to cancel inspections. It adds that the management must write a formal request for the postponement of the said activity and notify the inspector of the cancellation.

The article focuses on the 6% decrease of renewal rates in the commercial property marketplace in the second quarter (Q2) of 2010 as reported by The Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers' (CIAB) Q2 Commercial P/C Market Index Survey in the U.S. It states that commercial renewal pricing for business accounts has continued to drop in the said period as compared with the previous quarter. It notes that all individual commercial lines in the country have experienced diminishing rates in Q2.

The article focuses on the online survey conducted by BBVA Compass concerning the attitudes of first-time buyers to manage cost of home ownership in the U.S. Shelaghmichael Brown, head of the company, stated that there are 88% of the buyers were unprepared for the financial difficulties due to insufficient knowledge they had with mortgage payments. Frank Rathbun of Community Association Institute stated that condominium association-governed communities have practiced property maintenance fees.

The article reports about an event organized by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) on completion of the 2009 edition of the "Manual of Surveying Instructions," held in Washington, D.C. As stated, the manual elucidates how the cadastral surveys of federal lands are made in compliance to statutory laws. Reportedly, the updated manual which is in conformance to current legislation, procedural changes and current surveying practices, is expected to be available by late 2009 or early 2010.

The article cites findings of the National Multi Housing Council's January 2007 quarterly survey of conditions in the multifamily market in the U.S. The survey found that sales of multifamily properties are down in more markets overall. Sixteen percent of the respondents thought that borrowing conditions had improved compared with the period for the last survey, while 74% thought conditions were unchanged.

The article provides tips on acquiring a land in the U.S. The amount of money to be spent for the land and the mode of payment should be identified. Searching for a land to be purchased can be done through the Internet. A real estate agent can be of help in transacting an acquisition deal. It is important to have a survey done before closing a deal.

Presents a report of the survey conducted by Bridger Commercial Funding which states that banks want to enhance their commercial estate loan portfolios in order to tighten underwriting rules in California. Forecast based on the survey regarding the growth of real estate loan portfolio of banks; Impact of credit policy of banks on borrowers; Importance of the survey in revealing strength of credit policy of banks.

Reports on the New Mexico Professional Surveyors' (NMPS) efforts to establish standards for plats of survey (nonland division plats) accepted for filing with the county clerk.

Comments on issues related to customer satisfaction surveys in the real estate business in the U.S. Benefits of the J. D. Power customer survey on the real estate businesses; Reasons behind the increase in the number of builders participating in the survey; Initiatives undertaken by the J. D. Power surveying team to prevent fraudulent practices of some survey participants.

The article offers updates on the retail market industry in the U.S. Integra Realty Resources Inc. indicates that there is an expected 11.2 capital rate increase on the retail properties in 2011. Real estate research firm Reis Inc. reveals an increased vacancy rate of 10.9 % in the fourth quarter in 2010 from a 10.6 % in 2009 of the open-air shopping centers in the U.S. The industry's deal of the month is said to be the 372 million U.S.-dollar Drake Circus mall made by British Land Co. PLC.

The article reports on the findings of the survey conducted by Fannie Mae on homeowners attitudes towards the housing market in the U.S. It implies that two-thirds of the respondents have signified that they still wanted to own a home, while 90% think it is wrong to walk away from underwater mortgage. It notes that chief economist Douglas Duncan has said that Americans have been consistent in their attitude about meeting a commitment.

The article reports on the sales performance of three segments housing market in the U.S. as of July 2006. David Lereah, chief economist of the National Association Realtors, stated the stabilization of housing market because of the last three months sales held in a narrowing range. According to Lereah, sellers recognized on the impact of competitive price to their sales and inventories.

A National Association of Realtors (NAR) survey found that more consumers than ever before believe using a realtor make selling a home easier. The number of consumers that believe using a realtor makes selling a home easier is up 9% over the 2002 survey, that realtors earn their commissions is up 14% and that realtors can more effectively promote the sale of homes than sellers can do on their own is up 8%. Frank Sibley, NAR senior vice president of communications, said that NAR's Public Awareness Campaign has achieved a significant breakthrough this year despite more competition than ever for the attention of real estate consumers.

Cites a survey of offices in Chicago, Illinois regarding office rents and occupancies. Total available square footage in the fourth quarter of 2001 and 2002; Statistics on major sales of 2002; Average overall rental rates in the fourth quarter of 2002.