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RISMEDIA, July 23, 2009-ZipRealty, the nation's ninth largest real estate brokerage, announced a new mortgage feature, provided by Bank of America Home Loans, that will help streamline the home buying process for today's busy home shopper. ...
RISMEDIA, July 22, 2009-It's tough to convey the full value of working with a licensed real estate professional, but that's just what you should be trying to do in a market like the one we're seeing. ...
RISMEDIA, July 22, 2009-In today's changing market where the predominant energy is fear, your challenge is to be extremely vigilant about what you focus on. Why is your deliberate focus more important now than ever? What are you giving attention to? If you're giving attention to what you don't want, ...
RISMEDIA, July 22, 2009-Social media is, and has been, exploding as a way for people to stay connected, market services and generally communicate with each other. Although a supporter/proponent for Realtors to embrace social media-for the benefits provided in marketing or staying in touch with customers or clients-there are also ...
RISMEDIA, July 22, 2009-(MCT)-While the market continues to struggle, homeowners are faced with an important question: Is a home remodeling project worth it? ...
RISMEDIA, July 22, 2009-Leading Real Estate Companies of the World and the LeadingRE New York Metro Group will co-host an inspiring special event for sales associates, brokers and managers on succeeding in the current and future real estate markets on August 13 at the New York Times Conference Center in ...
RISMEDIA, July 22, 2009-The weekly average rate borrowers were quoted on Zillow Mortgage Marketplace for 30-year fixed mortgages increased last week to 5.31%, up from 5.26% the week prior, according to the Zillow Mortgage Rate Monitor, compiled by real estate website Zillow.com. Meanwhile, rates for 15-year fixed mortgages rose to ...
RISMEDIA, July 22, 2009-HomeGain, a leading website that connects real estate professionals with home buyers and sellers, announced, in anticipation of the HomeGain Live Nation Real Estate Forum on August 3rd in San Francisco, numerous successes of its agent and broker members across the U.S. using HomeGain's BuyerLinkTM pay-per-visit marketing ...
RISMEDIA, July 22, 2009-The California Association of Realtors® (C.A.R.) announced the launch of My C.A.R, the first native iPhone application for use by a Realtor® association. This mobile application is available at no charge for members of C.A.R. Designed for the iPhone/iTouch, with a companion version available for BlackBerry® and ...
RISMEDIA, July 21, 2009-The U.S. housing market continues to show signs of stabilization with a drop in the number of Multiple Listing Service (MLS)-listed homes for the twelfth consecutive month. The number of single family homes and condos listed for sale according to MLS data decreased in June 2009 from May by 2.1%, bringing the total number of active listings in 28 major U.S. markets to 696,858, according to national real estate brokerage ZipRealty.
RISMEDIA, July 21, 2009-Despite a worsening local job picture with unemployment now over 10%, the real estate market in San Diego County is exhibiting signs of steadily increasing activity and price increases. But, recent government action is preventing motivated buyers with good credit from even getting their offers considered. ...
RISMEDIA, July 21, 2009-(MCT)-Despite efforts by the federal government and banks to stop the home foreclosure disaster, frustrated borrowers are still battling red tape and delays in their attempts to negotiate lower payments, even as hundreds of thousands of them lose their homes every month. Banks say they're swamped with inquiries and are just now completing the first mortgage "loan modifications" under the Obama administration's Making Home Affordable plan, the program begun in April 2009
RISMEDIA, July 21, 2009-(MCT)-As different as it may be from the rest of the nation, the Mississippi Coast bears one striking similarity to many other areas these days: Single-family home sales are taking a thrashing. ...
RISMEDIA, July 21, 2009-Frances Martinez Myers, senior vice president of business eevelopment, Prudential Fox & Roach, Realtors®, announces that Mary Sullivan, vice president, will be representing both Prudential Fox & Roach, Realtors and Prudential Patt, White Relocation Services. Sullivan will be responsible for business development and client relations. ...
RISMEDIA, July 21, 2009-"Sales have increased dramatically in the last 90 days due in large to a flood of first-time home buyers taking advantage of historically low 30-year fixed rate mortgages, the federal tax credit of $8,000 for home ownership and our 100% guarantee on price values," states Howard W. ...