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RISMEDIA, December 31, 2009—Driving to work one morning earlier this summer, home buyer Lori Kramer was thinking about the homes she and her husband had looked at the day before. Then, she had a thought that would eventually change the direction of her home search completely. “My home at the time was listed for less than what we were approved for and it needed some work. So I wondered if we could use that remaining money to upgrade a home we were considering and make it our own,” says Kramer of Jacksonville, Florida.
RISMEDIA, December 31, 2009—Data through October 2009, recently released by Standard & Poor's for its S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Indices, one of the leading measures of U.S. home prices, show that the annual rate of decline of the 10-City and 20-City Composites improved compared to last month's reading. This marks approximately ...
RISMEDIA, December 31, 2009—(MCT)—Most homeowners are unlikely to be building, remodeling or decorating with abandon in 2010, given the slow recovery from the recession. But if you do plan to update your home or garden, here are some trends to keep in mind.
RISMEDIA, December 31, 2009—Property coordinates could become as important as street addresses in the future. We may soon view property listings remotely, according to Ed Krafchow, president and CEO of Prudential California/Nevada Realty. ...
RISMEDIA, December 31, 2009—(MCT)-Much like returning from a vacation, putting away the holiday decor just isn't as fun as getting it all out. The following pointers from a trio of organizational experts can keep the seasonal clutter safely out of your way—and even make next November easier.
RISMEDIA, December 31, 2009—(MCT)-Consumer confidence rose for the second straight month as more Americans expect the nation's economy to improve in 2010, the Conference Board reported recently. ...
RISMEDIA, December 30, 2009—With 2010 right around the corner, what will you be looking forward to in the New Year? Buying your first home? Sending your last kid off to college? Or obsessing over your own personal mountain of debt, even more worrisome in this uncertain economy? It may feel like "Resolution Impossible," but if you follow Eric Tyson's advice, you'll remember '10 as the year you finally took control of your financial future.
RISMEDIA, December 30, 2009—This week’s headlines from the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® include: Resources to protect your clients through NAR’s
RISMEDIA, December 30, 2009—Being a loan modification and short sale trainer for the last few years, I have heard numerous complaints about why agents dislike
RISMEDIA, December 30, 2009—The tough real estate market that we have experienced during the past year has caused real estate professionals across the country
RISMEDIA, December 30, 2009—RE/MAX of New York, Inc., one of the leading providers of comprehensive real estate services in New York, along with Bank of America,
RISMEDIA, December 30, 2009—We've all been there on making well-intentioned New Year's resolutions, among them promising faithfully to go on a diet, exercise and eat healthier.
RISMEDIA, December 30, 2009—The weekly average rate borrowers were quoted on Zillow Mortgage Marketplace for 30-year fixed mortgages increased sixteen basis points last week to 4.93%, up from 4.77% the week prior, according to the Zillow Mortgage Rate Monitor, compiled by leading real estate website Zillow.com. Rates for 15-year fixed ...
RISMEDIA, December 29, 2009—This is the time of year when columnists either write about the major events of the past year or make predictions about the coming year.
RISMEDIA, December 29, 2009—Florida's existing home sales rose in November 2009, marking 15 months that sales activity has increased in the year-to-year comparison,
