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RISMEDIA, September 28, 2009—Existing-home sales in August 2009 gave back some of their strong gain in July but remain above year-ago levels, according to the National Association of Realtors®.
Existing-home sales- including single-family, townhomes, condominiums and co-ops- declined 2.7% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.10 million units in August from a pace of 5.24 million in July,
RISMEDIA, September 28, 2009—1parkplace announces an exclusive, one on one interview conducted by 1parkplace.com CEO Steve Hundley, interviewing one of the most successful
RISMEDIA, September 28, 2009—A
recent survey conducted by Zillow in conjunction with Harris Interactive asked prospective first-time homebuyers how an extension
RISMEDIA, September 28, 2009—Numerous times during the past several years, this column’s main topic has been communication. We have more ways to communicate
RISMEDIA, September 28, 2009—(MCT)—There appears to be a cauldron of federal stimulus money going to waste these days because large numbers of Americans
RISMEDIA, September 28, 2009—A new IBM study reveals that despite tough economic times, Americans at all income levels are refusing to sacrifice quality, value
RISMEDIA, October 5, 2009—Those interested in taking advantage of the First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit must realize that the much-publicized November 30th deadline is for the closing date (i.e., the day keys are officially handed over). However, the list of customary closing requirements- ranging from mortgage approvals and appraisals to home ...
RISMEDIA, September 28, 2009—As you look around your home, it's hard not to notice all the minor flaws. Maybe you want to move to something bigger and better, but your realtor thinks you're better off staying put for a while. You don't have to wait out the market in a ...
RISMEDIA, September 26, 2009—(MCT)—A few years ago, few people in the housing market had ever heard of a short sale. Mention the term today and people, whether they are homeowners or real estate agents, just roll their eyes.
The practice, which involves selling a property for less than the amount owed on the mortgage, has grown in popularity as an exit strategy for financially strapped homeowners because it doesn't ding a credit report as deeply as a foreclosure. But because the transactions have to be approved by first and second lien holders,
RISMEDIA, September 26, 2009—Utilizing the newest technology trends is one of the easiest ways for real estate companies to remain competitive
RISMEDIA, September 26, 2009—Interest in U.S. real estate by international buyers declined due to the worldwide recession and severe credit crunch,
RISMEDIA, September 26, 2009—(MCT)—Back in the good old days, before the crisis of 2008-09, many experts suggested that all you needed to do was withdraw 4% per year,
RISMEDIA, September 26, 2009—The second annual IBM Commuter Pain survey recently released indicates that the recession is taking its toll on urban motorists,
RISMEDIA, September 25, 2009—Nearly one in five (18%) prospective first-time home buyers said extending the $8,000 tax credit would be the primary influence on their decision to buy a home before the end of 2010, according to a Zillow survey. That would equate to 334,000 buyers from Dec. 1, 2009 to Nov. 30, 2010 - a likely time period for an extension, according to additional analysis.
RISMEDIA, September 25, 2009—This week’s headlines from the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® include: articles and information from NAR’s Right Tools, Right Now
