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Archive for October, 2007


Seven Agents for the Price of One

John Brown ...


Alain Pinel Realtors’ Jeff Barnett Promoted To Vice President Regional Manager

RISMEDIA, Oct. 2, 2007-Alain Pinel Realtors (APR) President Larry Knapp announced that Jeff Barnett, one of Alain Pinel Realtors' longest-tenured managers, was promoted to vice president regional manager for southeastern Santa Clara County. In this new role, Barnett will continue to manage the company's Los Gatos office, which is believed ...


Top 5 Communication Blunders

By Joe CookeFrom initial phone call or e-mail to final closing, your real estate career depends upon how well you communicate. You provide information to prospects, you negotiate on behalf of your clients and you follow up with past customers to obtain repeat business and referrals. Most of your day ...


New FHA Rule: Good Intentions, Bad Results

RISMEDIA, Oct. 2, 2007-(MCT)-A low-cost Federal Housing Administration mortgage and a bargain-priced foreclosure in St. Paul seemed like the perfect combination for first-time buyer Damon Kelly, but an FHA rule aimed at preventing property flipping nearly derailed the sale. ...


Listing Services Consolidate: Olympic MLS joins Northwest MLS

RISMEDIA, Oct. 2, 2007-(MCT)-The Olympic Multiple Listing Service ended more than 50 years of listing South Sound homes for sale this weekend when it became part of the state's largest listing service. ...


Regional Spotlight: Housing Prices Down with Pittsburgh Population

RISMEDIA, Oct. 2, 2007-(MCT)-Lack of population growth in Pittsburgh apparently has its advantages -- as far as some aspects of the region's real estate market is concerned. ...


A Team Within a Team

Nancy Pavic ...


Fed Rate Cut is Becoming ‘Bernanke Conundrum’

RISMEDIA, Oct. 2, 2007-(MCT)-When the Federal Reserve lowered interest rates this month, critics complained that Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke was bailing out homeowners who should never have taken out all those wacky no-down-payment, no-documentation, no-fixed-rate mortgage loans. ...


A United Front

Fahada Saad ...


Survey Says Most Americans Get Their News from Web Sites

RISMEDIA, Oct. 2, 2007-A new survey finds that 101 million adult Americans now get most of their news from Web sites, while 35 million people rely on TV comedians and eight million individuals turn to blogs for their main source of news. An overwhelming majority of Americans said they obtain ...


Publisher’s Desk: Talk it Up

Back when you were a top-producing, independent sales rep, the bulk of your communications were between you and your clients...and here and there with your broker depending on his or her level of involvement in your business. ...


Homeowner Trends: Screened Porch Upgrades

RISMEDIA, Oct. 2, 2007-According to local deck and porch designing experts, screened porches have been making a strong comeback. However, what was once a practical necessity is today becoming a more luxurious amenity for homeowners who are interested in jazzing up their screened porches with their own personalized style or ...


Q& A: What Happens to your Credit Score When You Get Married?

By Lew Sichelman ...


Publisher’s Desk

The Industry's New Movement ...


Online Leads: Flight to Quality

By Andrew ColemanLeads are becoming a commodity. Quality leads are becoming a luxury. How you source your leads drives this important distinction. ...



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