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RISMEDIA, December 28, 2010—The Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston announced that a Manchester initiative will receive more than $2.1 million through its Affordable Housing Program. These funds, awarded in the form of a grant, loan, and interest-rate subsidy, will be used to finance 26 units of affordable rental housing ...
RISMEDIA, December 27, 2010—The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of the Treasury released the December edition of the Obama Administration’s Housing Scorecard. The latest housing figures show continued home affordability in the housing market, with interest rates near record lows, but the market remains fragile, as prices are unsettled. Foreclosure starts and completions dropped significantly in November, as lenders review internal servicing procedures.
RISMEDIA, December 27, 2010—Twas the Monday after Christmas and all through the house, nothing was stirring, not even my computer’s mouse, but the blackberry was a buzzing, as it always does, and it will get my attention,
RISMEDIA, December 27, 2010—I’m encouraged by the straight talk in the industry about economic realities and effective ways to work through this recession. There’s still a long road ahead as we navigate record-high foreclosures,
RISMEDIA, December 27, 2010—A group of leading collateral risk and automated valuation companies announced that they are pleased with the formal recognition of the validity of Automated Valuation Models (AVMS) as part of the
RISMEDIA, December 27, 2010—Refinancings through the Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) increased 26% in the third quarter of 2010. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loan modifications through the Home Affordable
RISMEDIA, December 24, 2010—Are you wondering how to survive this Holiday Season? Do you get caught up in the fast pace to the point of stress and exhaustion? What if, this year, you could create exactly what you want? How about transforming your stress into joy? How about making more money, instead of going in the hole? The seven tips outlined below will help you thrive this holiday season—financially, emotionally, and energetically.
RISMEDIA, December 23, 2010—Existing-home sales got back on an upward path in November 2010, resuming a growth trend since bottoming in July, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. Existing-home sales, which are completed transactions that include single-family, townhomes, condominiums and co-ops, rose 5.6% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.68 million in November from 4.43 million in October, but are 27.9% below the cyclical peak of 6.49 million in November 2009, which was the initial deadline for the first-time buyer tax credit.
RISMEDIA, December 23, 2010—Real estate agents looking forward to 2011’s spring market likely have their game faces on, and have already started mapping out their strategy for mailers, local ads and websites. But have they overlooked their brand? February is no time to decide that
RISMEDIA, December 23, 2010—(MCT)—Wells Fargo & Co. has agreed to modify the mortgages of nearly 15,000 California homeowners who teeter on the brink of foreclosure under a $2 billion deal with state officials. San Francisco-based Wells Fargo and the California attorney
RISMEDIA, December 23, 2010—As 2010 draws to a close, real estate professionals are focusing on the year ahead. Here, Walt Danley, REALTOR® and Founder of The Walt Danley Group of Realty Executives International encourages real estate professionals to turn market
RISMEDIA, December 23, 2010—Small home builders are the mainstay of the nation’s housing industry, including a sizable number of self-employed mom-and-pop operations, according to a new study by economists at the National Association of Home Builders.
RISMEDIA, December 22, 2010—What is a business network? According to Wikipedia, a business network is: “a social economic activity by which groups of like-minded businesspeople recognize, create or act upon business opportunities.” What is the value of information? The value of information lies in its ability to enable consumers to make the optimal decision. The right information, therefore, is truly invaluable.
RISMEDIA, December 22, 2010—This week’s headlines from the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® include: free resources through NAR’s Right Tools, Right Now initiative to help buyers find the perfect loan; get a great rate on an auto loan from REALTORS® Federal Credit
RISMEDIA, December 22, 2010—It’s that time of year again. With the dropping of the disco ball on New Year’s Eve come predictions for the New Year. Melanie Attia, e-mail marketing expert and product manager for Campaigner, a leading e-mail marketing service provider, believes
