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Regional Spotlight: Florida Is More than Beaches, Says FAR
RISMEDIA, Jan. 23, 2008-With its cosmopolitan cities, world-class beaches, golf, boating and sports, Florida offers an attractive lifestyle to buyers from around the world. ...
Big Apple Gets Bigger as Demand for Larger Apartments Grows
RISMEDIA, Jan. 23, 2008-The city has always been a magnet for singles who could afford the rent. In many cases, they will even double and triple up in one apartment for the privilege of living in town rather than have to commute from the environs east, west, north and south ...
The Fight for Good Credit
RISMEDIA, Jan. 17, 2008-(MCT)-Remember trying to refinance during the real estate boom? You were lucky if your broker or lender returned your calls within two weeks. ...
Unraveling the Shades of Green
RISMEDIA, Jan. 16, 2008-(MCT)-Your house may be touted as environmentally friendly -- but is it? ...
10 Reasons the South Florida Condominium Market is Hot
RISMEDIA, Jan. 16, 2008-Sapphire Condominium along Fort Lauderdale Beach released its Top 10 Reasons to Live in a Luxury Beach Condominium in South Florida. ...
Regional Spotlight: Property Tax Relief Coming for PA Homeowners in 2008
RISMEDIA, Jan. 16, 2008-Homeowners across Pennsylvania will receive property tax relief in 2008, thanks to gaming revenues, state Budget Secretary Michael Masch said today. He confirmed that December revenue from the state's five open casinos was transferred today to the Property Tax Relief Fund, pushing it past the $570 million ...
Give Your Clients the Real Facts
RISMEDIA, Jan. 15, 2008-Beginning this week, the National Association of Realtors is reaching out to consumers with the facts about homeownership and the value of real estate as a long-term investment. Would-be homeowners who are uncertain about their home buying plans can learn more about the options available to them ...
With Building Costs Down, Now is the Time to Build a Custom Home
RISMEDIA, Jan. 15, 2008-According to one company, one good thing has come out of the current housing slump. Less new construction has created less demand for building materials. As a result, materials prices have fallen sharply across the board. HomeCrafters' co-owner, Troy Means, has noticed that building costs are down ...
You Dirty Rat! Preventative Measures for Keeping Rodents Outdoors
RISMEDIA, Jan. 15, 2008-Across the country, bitter cold temperatures and winter storms are forcing more than just people indoors. Rodents such as mice, rats and squirrels can pose significant risks to people and their properties. The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) offers solutions for homeowners on how to keep rodents ...
Regional Spotlight: Manhattan Rental Market Resilient, though Not Invincible in ’07
RISMEDIA, Jan. 10, 2008-The Real Estate Group New York (TREGNY) released their first Year-End Manhattan Rental Market Round-up. The study, which synthesizes data from all of TREGNY's 2007 monthly Market Reports, evaluates the state of the Manhattan rental market based on its performance throughout the year. Intended as a guide ...
Consumer Advocates Disclose the Yield Spread Premium Kick Back on Mortgages
RISMEDIA, Jan. 8, 2008-For the last four years Americas Watchdog has been vocal about double standards that exist in the U.S. mortgage industry. Because of these double standards, Americas Watchdog estimates that 9 out of 10 current U.S. homeowners pay a higher monthly mortgage payment than what they could have, ...
Where Does Your State Rank-the Best and Worst Home Inspection Regulation Laws
RISMEDIA, Jan. 7, 2008-Later this month, when state legislators in Florida, Pennsylvania and California reconvene for the 2008 session, they may want to take a close look at the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) 2007 state ranking of the best and worst home inspection regulation laws in the United ...
New Name, Same Mission to Put Consumer First
RISMEDIA, Jan. 7, 2008-To give consumers a better idea of its purpose and mission, the Better Mortgage Bureau has decided to change its name to Consumer Mortgage Bureau. By adding consumer to their name, the organization hopes to eliminate any confusion in the public's mind that they are anything but ...
