2009 November | RISMedia

Are You a Victim of Predatory Lending?

RISMEDIA, December 1, 2009—Back in the day, predatory lending was pretty much confined to grifters combing poorer neighborhoods looking for elderly

New-Home Sales Rise 6.2% in October 2009

RISMEDIA, December 1, 2009—(MCT)—Sales of new homes rose 6.2% in October 2009 on strong results in the South, the Commerce Department estimated recently.

Company Spotlight: The Key Is Consistency

RISMEDIA, December 1, 2009—Ed Blackwell’s been in real estate for 15+ years—all with Keller Williams Realty—but is still fairly new to the Lowe’s REALTOR® Benefits Program.

Take Caution When Using Debit Cards for Holiday Purchases

RISMEDIA, December 1, 2009—(MCT)—With the holiday shopping season in full swing, when consumers step up to the cash register to pay for their holiday purchases

Rei Mesa Appointed as Chairman of Florida Real Estate Services Committee for 2nd Term

RISMEDIA, December 1, 2009—The Florida Association of REALTORS 2010 President Wendell Davis confirmed the appointment of Rei Mesa, President and Chief Operating Officer of Prudential Florida Real Estate Services, for a second term as the Chairman of the Florida Real Estate Services Committee. ...

Realtors Give Back to Community during Triple Play Convention

RISMEDIA, December 1, 2009—Realtors® are giving back during the Triple Play REALTOR Convention & Trade Expo, which is scheduled for December 8-10, 2009 at the Atlantic City Convention Center. For the second year in a row, the New Jersey, New York State and Pennsylvania associations of Realtors will host ...

Remax.com to Add Foreclosures to Website

RISMEDIA, December 1, 2009—Homebuyers looking for the right home at a great price will now be able to search through more than a million foreclosed properties and access agents specializing in short sales and foreclosures, all in one location. ...

Delta Media Group Launches National Real Estate Portal Site PropertyPursuit.com

RISMEDIA, December 1, 2009—Delta Media Group, a leading real estate website and lead management developer of more than 32,000 broker and agent sites, announced the launch of PropertyPursuit.com, a broker and agent-centric national real estate portal. ...

9 Home Improvements to Promote Healthy Living in Your Home

RISMEDIA, November 30, 2009—Consumers are more conscientious about healthy living than ever before and this awareness is making its way to the homebuilding industry, particularly in the custom home market, says Michael Lenahen who owns Ponte Vedra, Fla.-based Aurora Custom Homes. “As more consumers begin to realize how much their home affects every aspect of their health, they are beginning to see the importance of improving its environmental quality with products to benefit their health and that of their family,” Lenahen said.

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

RISMEDIA, November 30, 2009—This week’s headlines from the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® include: Take NAR’s 2009 Industry Pulse Survey for your chance to win a GPS,

‘Leggo My Eggo’ – Eggo Waffles in Limited Supply

RISMEDIA, November 30, 2009—(MCT)—North Vermilion Street County Market sales associate Lisa Juvinall doesn't mind if someone doesn't "Leggo her Eggo."

‘For Your Clients’ Series: 10 Ways to Sell a Home with a Wet Basement

Editor’s Note: RISMedia will be periodically running a 10-part series of helpful tips on how you can help your clients increase the value of their home by improving and maximizing the all-important extra square footage in their basement. RISMEDIA, November 28, 2009—When a thunderstorm sweeps through a neighborhood creating power outages and releasing torrential rain on unsuspecting basements,

Around the Home – Should Your Walls go Black?

RISMEDIA, November 28, 2009—(MCT)—Black walls are popping up in upscale shelter magazines, hipster design blogs and just about everywhere in between.

7 Tips to Thrive in Today’s Economy

RISMEDIA, November 27, 2009—In today's changing economy, many entrepreneurs and real estate agents are wondering what to do. Some have gone through a cycle of shock, disappointment, fear, and now confusion. What seemed to work in yesterday's marketplace isn't working today. The truth is there are many opportunities in today's market for success. The following 7 tips will put you on a path toward success in today’s economy.

Today’s Featured Listing – Three Condo Communities, One Public Auction

RISMEDIA, November 27, 2009—On December 5, 36 studio, one and two-bedroom condominiums representing the home collections at Avaview, Sunrise on the Lake and The Summit in Seattle,

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