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RISMEDIA, June 1, 2009-U.S. home prices fell in the first quarter of 2009 according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency's (FHFA) seasonally-adjusted purchase-only house price index (HPI). The previously announced, but revised January and February indexes showed increases in house prices, which were offset by a March decrease. The purchase-only HPI, calculated using home sales price information from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac-acquired mortgages, was 0.5% lower on a seasonally-adjusted basis in the first quarter than in the fourth quarter of 2008.
RISMEDIA, June 1, 2009-One of the significant contributors to short-term voluntary turnover (defined as less than 90 days) is mismatched expectations of
RISMEDIA, June 1, 2009-For those of you using Google Analytics, I'm sure that you find the information there to be
RISMEDIA, June 1, 2009-Speaking to the National Association of Home Builders Spring Board of Directors Meeting, U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan announced that the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) will allow
RISMEDIA, June 1, 2009-When I first got into real estate sales, I copied other agents and simply hoped for the best.
RISMEDIA, June 1, 2009-(MCT)-A front porch is more than a shelter from the elements. It's a friendly face on a home, a comfortable bridge between our private lives and our public selves. And almost by its very presence, it conveys neighborliness.
RISMEDIA, June 1, 2009-RE/MAX Monthly Housing Report, a survey of 55 metro areas across the country found that April sales of residential properties were up an average of 6.3% from March, and up 4.7% from April, 2008. The report shows that for the last six months home prices have ...
RISMEDIA, June 1, 2009-Coldwell Banker "Legislative Week" is underway with a coordinated national grassroots effort that has the brand's network of local brokers and franchisees communicating directly with their U.S. Senators and Congressional delegates on what can be done to help the housing market. ...
RISMEDIA, June 1, 2009-The number of newly built single-family homes on the market shrank to 297,000 units in April, thinning supplies to their lowest level since May 2001, according to government figures. The report noted that the pace of new-home sales held virtually even with the previous month, at a ...
RISMEDIA, May 30, 2009-I find that so many of my clients avoid marketing when it comes to their sphere of influence, yet statistics show that your sphere of influence can be the greatest source of referrals. Following these simple tips will allow you to easily reach out to your sphere of influence.
RISMEDIA, May 30, 2009-Having become familiar with Centralized Showing Service (CSS) when she worked as an agent, Donna Kreps, vice president of sales for Indianapolis, Indiana-based FC Tucker, was well aware of the numerous advantages that working with CSS-a company that specializes in scheduling home showings-would provide. Allowing a specialist ...
RISMEDIA, May 30, 2009-Two real estate experts are launching an updated, user-friendly real estate buyers' guide that simplifies and demystifies the real estate-buying process for the average American. ...
RISMEDIA, May 30, 2009-I received this e-mail recently from one of our e-mailPLUS customers: ...
RISMEDIA, May 30, 2009-Families today are feeling increased stress and anxiety due to the economy, however, four-in-five (81%) parents who report feeling increased stress also say that the weakened economy has made their family closer. At the center of family closeness is touch: nearly half (45%) of parents say the number one thing that contributes to their family's sense of closeness is showing physical affection.
RISMEDIA, May 29, 2009-Existing-home sales rose in April with strong buyer activity in lower price ranges, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Existing-home sales-including single-family, townhomes, condominiums and co-ops-increased 2.9% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.68 million units in April from a downwardly revised pace of 4.55 million units in March, but were 3.5% below the 4.85 million-unit level in April 2008. Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist, said first-time buyers continue to influence the market but there also is a seasonal
