2008 September | RISMedia

Score a Hole-in-One with Pumpkins

By Susan Appleget Hurst RISMEDIA, Sept. 30, 2008-(MCT)-Knock out a fun jack-o'-lantern in no time with these easy techniques from Better Homes and Gardens magazine.

NAR, FHA Work Together to Help More Buyers Become Homeowners

RISMEDIA, Sept. 30, 2008-Late last week, the National Association of Realtors® was joined by Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Steve Preston as NAR launched its new Federal Housing Administration Toolkit. According to the Association, Realtors can use the toolkit to help buyers obtain safe and affordable FHA-backed mortgages. ...

Freddie Mac Receives Federal Grand Jury Subpoena and Securities and Exchange Commission Inquiry

RISMEDIA, Sept. 30, 2008-On Friday, Freddie Mac received a federal grand jury subpoena from the United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York. Also on Friday, September 26, 2008, Freddie Mac received from the Staff of the Enforcement Division of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission ...

Hispanic Market Readiness Assessment Program to Debut at NAHREP Conference

RISMEDIA, Sept. 30, 2008-Century 21 Real Estate LLC announced its new CENTURY 21® Hispanic Market Readiness Assessment Program. The program is designed to measure the capabilities of real estate brokers to provide services to the Hispanic community and guidance regarding the tools and systems required for achieving growth within this ...

Expanded ERA Real Estate Program Spotlights Upscale Properties

RISMEDIA, Sept. 30, 2008-Building on the strength of the market for luxury homes, leading real estate brand ERA Franchise Systems LLC, announces new enhancements to its widely successful ERA® International Collection program for the marketing and sale of luxury properties. Representing the most desirable properties listed by ERA brokers around ...

Christie’s Great Estates Announces 2 New Exclusive Affiliates

RISMEDIA, Sept. 30, 2008-Mammoth Realty Group has been selected as an exclusive affiliate of Christie's Great Estates, a wholly owned subsidiary of Christie's International plc, one of the world's oldest fine art auction houses. Through Mammoth Realty Group, buyers and sellers of high-end properties in the Mammoth Lakes area of ...

Greater El Paso Association of Realtors Selects Point2 Technologies to Automate Listing Syndication

RISMEDIA, Sept. 30, 2008-Point2 Technologies Inc. announced that The Greater El Paso Association of Realtors® (GEPAR) has released individually branded Point2 Agent websites to its entire membership base, as part of a plan that aims to optimize individual member exposure and success online. ...

Leading Real Estate Companies of the World Unveils Blog Platform for Members

RISMEDIA, Sept. 30, 2008-Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® (LeadingRE) will unveil Propopoly, its proprietary new blog platform, at the network's upcoming fall workshops, starting in Chicago this week, the company has announced. ...

The Long Wait to Sell

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BREAKING NEWS: House Rejects Bailout Plan

RISMEDIA, Sept. 29, 2008-(MCT/RISMedia)-In a stunning vote, the House of Representatives on Monday rejected the Bush administration's proposed $700 billion rescue of Wall Street by a vote of 228-205. According to reports, 132 Republicans voted against plan, only 66 in favor and 138 Democrats voted in favor with 95 opposing the measure.

Bailout Plan to Face Big Spotlight Today – House Vote Set

RISMEDIA, Sept. 29, 2008-(MCT)-After reaching a compromise to pump $700 billion into the world's financial markets, lawmakers took on an even tougher task Sunday: selling the pact to skeptical colleagues and wary Americans. Congressional leaders and White House officials reached a tentative

50 Days of Leaders – Educate and Develop Trust

RISMEDIA, September 29, 2008-Understanding that buyers and sellers today have an insatiable appetite for information, Christopher Smith provides it-and in exactly the place that consumers are looking at real estate today: the Internet. Read how Smith maximizes the use of his website to educate his clients and develop their trust. ...

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