RISMEDIA, November 4, 2009—A new national survey recently released finds Americans once again prefer aesthetic home improvements–a refinished kitchen

RISMEDIA, November 3, 2009—We’ve heard a lot about the ‘perfect storm’ over the past year—appreciating home prices, plus loans gone bad, plus unemployment equals a devastating downturn for real estate. But there’s another perfect storm you should know about: distressed properties, plus a growing pool of buyers, plus HUD’s FHA 203k program equals increased homeownership and brand-new business for Realtors. To spread the word about 203k—an FHA loan that enables home buyers to purchase and renovate properties—

RISMEDIA, November 3, 2009—(MCT)—Last year, Lori Gordon lost half her nest egg but gained a new friend about half her age. That would be Brooke Thalacker,

RISMEDIA, November 2, 2009—(MCT)—Local real estate professionals hear a clock ticking, and they're sure it's wired to the economy. The federal government's

RISMEDIA, November 2, 2009—Home sales increased 2.1% in September 2009 in California compared with the same period a year ago, while the median price

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

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

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

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.  ...