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Administration Calls on Congress to Approve Key Housing Measures

RISMEDIA, October 31, 2009—Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner and HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan called on Congress to approve three important measures

Real Estate Is Local – So Is Leadership

RISMEDIA, October 31, 2009—Getting your clients to understand that real estate is local was one of the more difficult lessons that real estate professionals

Social Security 101 – Make Your Choice Wisely

RISMEDIA, October 31, 2009—(MCT)—Many Americans take Social Security early, at age 62, because they really need it. They're in poor health

Trick-or-Treat: Top Neighborhoods to Get the Most Candy

RISMEDIA, October 31, 2009—As real estate data geeks and candy lovers, the folks at Zillow decided to combine their passions and create the inaugural

Breaking News: Senate Plans to Extend and Expand Tax Credit

RISMEDIA, October 30, 2009—(MCT/The Wall Street Journal)-The Senate has reached a compromise on extending and expanding the $8,000 tax credit for first-time home buyers, a boost the housing industry believes will help it pull out of its two-year-old downturn. While its passage remains uncertain, the agreement would extend the existing credit for first-time homebuyers, worth up to $8,000, while offering

NAR Pulse: This Week’s Top Stories from the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®

RISMEDIA, October 30, 2009—This week’s headlines from the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® include: free technology resources from NAR’s Right Tools,

Op-ed: Stimulus Aids Strong Economic Rebound – U.S. Economy Expands 3.5 Percent

RISMEDIA, October 30, 2009—There is light at the end of the tunnel, and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act got the economic engine closer to that light. The economy

Staying Ahead of the Market

RISMEDIA, October 30, 2009—Staying ahead of your local competition while keeping your name in front of your clients is crucial to staying profitable in any

Today’s Featured Listing – A Custom Tuscan Estate

RISMEDIA, October 30, 2009—Completed in 2008, this Tuscan estate home located on Lake Minnehaha in Florida is a truly custom home. A masterpiece designed

Getaways – 13 Haunted Hideaways

RISMEDIA, October 30, 2009—As costumed monsters, superheroes, and creatures of the night take to the streets in search of candy tomorrow, many Americans will seek

Most Landlords Willing to Discount Rent to Aid Cash-Strapped Tenants

RISMEDIA, October 30, 2009—More than two-thirds (69%) of smaller, independent landlords will reduce rents to help tenants remain in their homes, according to The National Association of Independent Landlords. ...

Thirty-Year Fixed Mortgage Rates Continue to Decline; Most State Rates Now Below 5.00%

RISMEDIA, October 30, 2009—The weekly average rate borrowers were quoted on Zillow Mortgage Marketplace for 30-year fixed mortgages decreased ten basis points last week to 4.87%, down from 4.97% the week prior, according to the Zillow Mortgage Rate Monitor, compiled by real estate website ZIllow.com. Rates for 15-year fixed mortgages ...

4 Ways to Stage Your Home and Create a Well-Rounded First Impression

RISMEDIA, October 29, 2009—Feeling good about a home and a neighborhood is part and parcel of making the decision to buy, so staging a home should involve more than just raising the charm factor. Look for ways to also make the house say “safe and secure” to ensure a more well-rounded first impression. In the course of my adult life, I’ve lived in 14 different residences,

New Home Sales Fall in September for First Time in 6 Months

RISMEDIA, October 29, 2009—After five consecutive months of increases, sales of newly built, single-family homes fell 3.6% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate

Want a Cash Machine for Your Real Estate Business? Build a Buyers List

RISMEDIA, October 29, 2009—If you ask most real estate professionals what their number one business asset is, you’ll get a variety of answers. Some answers may include

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