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RISMEDIA, April 7, 2009-The RE/MAX system continues to grow at a record pace, as Ken Lim, broker/owner of RE/MAX Real Centre in Singapore, becomes the new Master Franchise regional owner and director, the company announced.According to RE/MAX, in 2008, RE/MAX sold over 700 franchises worldwide, and now has nearly 7,000 ...
RISMEDIA, April 11, 2009-Amid all the hype and hearsay surrounding foreclosures, three agents in diverse parts of the country are making hay with short sales and REOs. And there is plenty of hay to be had: the number of properties with foreclosure filings nationwide rose 81% between 2007 and 2008 to 2.3 million, according to RealtyTrac, with those numbers projected to rise even higher in 2009 as interest rates reset on yet another wave of questionable mortgages and unemployment rates ratchet higher.
RISMEDIA, April 6, 2009-Prudential Florida Realty's president and chief operating officer Rei Mesa was recognized as Prudential Real Estate Affiliates (PREA) 2008 Broker of the Year at the national PREA Sales Convention in Las Vegas last month. ...
RISMEDIA, April 6, 2009-Stephen Schweickart, co-founder of Realty Video USA, recently spoke on the latest video trends at the 2009 Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® conference at the Westin Kierland Resort & Spa in Scottsdale, AZ. The event attracted top real estate brokers, managers, relocation professionals, sponsors and ...
RISMEDIA, April 6, 2009-In February 2009, the National Association of Mortgage Brokers (NAMB) filed suit against the Federal Housing Finance Administration (FHFA) to block implementation of the Home Valuation Code of Conduct (HVCC), which will inhibit competition among mortgage originators and increase the cost of mortgages to consumers. NAMB's suit ...
RISMEDIA, April 6, 2009-The message that resounded during the Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® annual conference March 26-29 was the tremendous window of opportunity that exists to turn around the housing market in the next 90 days. With record-low interest rates, bargain prices, increased affordability, declining inventory, mortgage ...
RISMEDIA, April 4, 2009-You'd love to buy a vacation home, but (let's be honest) the recession and the not-so-dim memory of the housing bubble have you a bit skittish. If only you could see what the future holds. But since a reliable crystal ball has yet to be invented, you ...
RISMEDIA, April 3, 2009-This week's headlines from the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS? include: A gain seen in pending home sales; insurance and home warranty solutions through NAR's REALTOR Benefits® Program; and April is Fair Housing Month. ...
RISMEDIA, April 4, 2009-Freddie Mac released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®) in which the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 4.78% with an average 0.7 point for the week ending April 2, 2009, down from last week's average of 4.85%. Last year at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 5.88%. The 30-year FRM has not been lower in the life of Freddie Mac's weekly survey, which dates back to 1971 for the 30-year FRM.
RISMEDIA, April 3, 2009-Situated on a 10-acre setting with a generous setback for privacy, this home in Northwest Ohio provides the perfect opportunity for homebuyers to live in a newer home with over 3,700 square feet of living area, plus a basement. Located just minutes outside of Defiance, Ohio and only 45 minutes East of Fort Wayne, Indiana, the home features a spacious "open to 2nd level" foyer and 9' main level ceilings with recessed lighting.
RISMEDIA, April 3, 2009-Steve Rodgers' personal journey was especially topical when he was asked to speak at the 2009 Executive Coaching Conference recently held in New York City. The internationally acclaimed Conference Board has offered trusted insight and economic forecasts to businesses worldwide for over 90 years. ...
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RISMEDIA, April 3, 2009-Halstead Property released its First Quarter 2009 Market Report which shows that the average sales price of a Manhattan apartment fell 11% a year ago to $1,502,339, while the median price rose 6% over the past year to $907,500. ...
RISMEDIA, April 3, 2009-Prudential Real Estate and Relocation Services, Inc., a Prudential Financial, Inc. company announced the affiliation of Hannett, Wilson & Whitehouse, Realtors®, an independent real estate brokerage in Birmingham, MI. The company will operate as Prudential HWWB, Realtors®. ...
RISMEDIA, April 3, 2009-Goomzee Corporation announced that they've been featured in the third edition of a college textbook on high technology marketing and innovation used nationwide. ...
