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Technology makes life simpler, faster, and more efficient. In a day with 24 hours, and potentially 16 or more of those spent awake, we have more opportunities to be engaged and online with co-workers, partners, vendors and clients we do business with.

While 2011 was clearly a challenging year, there is a lot to be positive about looking ahead. Economically, while buffeted by natural disasters and fiscal policy indecisiveness at home and a European sovereign debt crisis abroad, the U.S. economy was able to stave off economic stagnation in 2011 and is likely to continue to do so in 2012. Housing statistics and the duration of the housing downturn to date indicate that 2012 may be the year we begin to turn the corner. In the summer of 2011, economic concerns peaked as the economy appeared to be on the brink of stagnation.

Recently, Acting Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Commissioner Carol J. Galante announced the latest in a series of steps to protect and strengthen the FHA’s Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund, while enabling the agency to continue to fulfill its mission

When I coach real estate agents, I often hear the misconception that they need to be hard on themselves in order to succeed. When I ask about the origin of this belief, I often receive stories of being conditioned by well-meaning teachers and parents in a controlling and rigid way. Since we learn to treat ourselves the way we were treated, my clients are just carrying on the legacy because they don't know how else to motivate themselves.

Since it opened in May 2009, the REALTORS® Federal Credit Union has created quite a buzz, becoming a benefit among National Association of REALTOR® members. The union offers a portfolio of services and products, and was recently rated the fastest growing credit union in the country by Callahan & Associates, a credit union information source. REALTORS® FCU ranked number one in organic membership growth, which neared 25 percent between June 2010 and June 2011. Over the 12-month time period, REALTORS® FCU also grew its loan portfolio by 10.66 percent. Currently, REALTORS® FCU has 7,501 members with total assets of $77.9 million.

Do you know what’s on the minds of today’s homebuyers? In the following interview, RISMedia’s Lesley Geary catches up with Danielle Claroni of New England Land Company. Read on to learn about Claroni’s creative advertising methods and her key to success in real estate.

Agents, have you ever listed or sold a home owned by a celebrity? If so, we want to know about it! RISMedia is excited to announce that in 2012 we will be significantly expanding our coverage of celebrity homes and their famous—or infamous—owners. For example, we read today that Michele Klosson of Sotheby's International Realty recently listed one of the two Greenwich, Conn. homes of Regis and Joy Philbin, which was reported as selling for $3 million. According to the report, the 6,000-square-foot home, which has four bedrooms, eight bathrooms, a tennis court and a swimming pool, was first listed for sale in 2008 for $5.9 million.

Josh McGrath, a Broker in Real Estate Central Cross Lanes, W. Va, knows a thing or two about embracing technology and incorporating it into a successful marketing strategy. Read on to find out his top method, as will as how he stays ahead of the competition

Several years ago, I read a fascinating article about a body language experiment that was conducted by a group of marketing students attending a major university. The experiment was designed to measure the impact, if any, of nonverbal communications on the learning process. They gathered a group of 100 student volunteers who agreed to participate in the experiment. Unbeknownst to the professor, half of the students were told to sit up straight, unfold their arms and keep their feet planted firmly on the floor. The other students were instructed to do just the opposite. They were asked to sit back in their chairs and relax with their arms folded and legs crossed. Each student was interviewed and tested immediately following the two-hour lecture and the results were quite impressive.

It’s never been more important for video producers to know their audience. According to ReelSEO, a recent report from GigaOM indicated that over half of all YouTube views were by non-English speaking viewers. In fact, the actual figure—according to a Google spokesperson—was 60 percent.

“A big portion of any business is not just understanding what your market is, but what the market will give you,” says Ed Dolinksy, President of Coldwell Banker Hunter Realty. Read the following interview between Dolinsky and RISMedia’s Maria Patterson

We all know that Google is no stranger to the world of mobile, after all its operating system, Android, is the most popular in the world; all their apps (Gmail, Google calendar, flicker, etc.) are all designed for use on mobile devices and their search engine

For many prospective homeowners, securing a loan for a property in need of repair can be a difficult process. Those wanting to improve on the home and secure an affordable mortgage in one fell swoop should look no further than the Lowe’s/REbuildUSA™ 203(k) program,

Have you ever wondered what benefits you receive from enlisting in RISMedia’s RREIN program? Below, Patty Bender, vice president of operations with Century 21 Scheetz, let’s us in on how being a RREIN member has helped her business.

The real estate industry continues to face many challenges in both the legislative and regulatory arena, including upcoming regulations for the Qualified Residential Mortgage (QRM) and Qualified Mortgage (QM), as well as legislative efforts