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Renters Say Air Conditioning Is the One Amenity They Can Not Live Without

Wednesday, August 1st, 2007

RISMEDIA, August 2, 2007—Apartments.com survey to current renters supports the importance of staying cool as more than 36% of respondents indicate that air ...

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The Glamorous Life: Celebrity Homes for Sale

Wednesday, August 1st, 2007

RISMEDIA, August 2, 2007—Forget about getting a Star Map. This week’s Trend Spot gives you the inside look at celebrity homes like “That 70’s Show” star Wilmer Valderrama’s multi-million dollar Los Angeles bachelor-pad with photos and detailed descriptions of their luxurious amenities, incredible views, fanciful designs and elegant decorating. Trend ...

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Beyond Curb Appeal: Take a Closer Look at a Home’s Landscape

Tuesday, July 31st, 2007

By Amy Hoak, MarketWatch ...

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Placing a Winning Bid on a Home Before It Hits the Auction Block

Tuesday, July 31st, 2007

By June Fletcher, The Wall Street Journal ...

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The Bureau of Labor Statistics Releases June 2007 Employment Cost Index

Tuesday, July 31st, 2007

RISMEDIA, August 1, 2007—This week, the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor, released its June 2007 Employment Cost Index. The Employment Cost Index (ECI) is a measure of the change in the cost of labor, free from the influence ...

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Consumers: How to Benefit from Taking Charge in Home Appraisal Process

Monday, July 30th, 2007

RISMEDIA, July 31, 2007—It is now vitally important that home buyers and sellers understand a home’s current market value as houses are staying on the market longer, and prices are falling in many areas. ...

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Securing a Mortgage For a Home Overseas

Monday, July 30th, 2007

By June Fletcher, The Real Estate Journal ...

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Regional Spotlight: Watertown Web Site Will Have Property Listings

Monday, July 30th, 2007

RISMEDIA, July 31, 2007—The city of Watertown, NY, will redo its Web site later this summer. Among the new features will be a page listing downtown properties for sale or rent. ...

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