RISMedia » Real Estate News http://rismedia.com Leader in Real Estate Information and News. Real estate industry news, profiles, and articles for agents, brokers, and consumers. National print magazine available. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:19:03 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 REALTOR® University Granted Approval to Offer Master of Real Estate Degree Program http://rismedia.com/2012-02-09/realtor%c2%ae-university-granted-approval-to-offer-master-of-real-estate-degree-program/ http://rismedia.com/2012-02-09/realtor%c2%ae-university-granted-approval-to-offer-master-of-real-estate-degree-program/#comments Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:17:45 +0000 susanne http://rismedia.com/?p=66841 REALTOR® University now offers a Master of Real Estate degree for real estate professionals who are interested in expanding their education to advance their career and improve their business.

Recently granted operating and degree authority by the Illinois Board of …

]]> REALTOR® University now offers a Master of Real Estate degree for real estate professionals who are interested in expanding their education to advance their career and improve their business.

Recently granted operating and degree authority by the Illinois Board of …

]]> http://rismedia.com/2012-02-09/realtor%c2%ae-university-granted-approval-to-offer-master-of-real-estate-degree-program/feed/ 0 CoreLogic® Reports 24 Percent Decrease in Foreclosures http://rismedia.com/2012-02-09/corelogic%c2%ae-reports-24-percent-decrease-in-foreclosures/ http://rismedia.com/2012-02-09/corelogic%c2%ae-reports-24-percent-decrease-in-foreclosures/#comments Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:16:08 +0000 susanne http://rismedia.com/?p=66835 CoreLogic® (NYSE: CLGX), a provider of information, analytics and business services, has released its first national Foreclosure Report, which provides monthly data on completed foreclosures, foreclosure inventory and 90+ delinquency rates. Completed foreclosures for all of 2011 totaled 830,000 compared …

]]> CoreLogic® (NYSE: CLGX), a provider of information, analytics and business services, has released its first national Foreclosure Report, which provides monthly data on completed foreclosures, foreclosure inventory and 90+ delinquency rates. Completed foreclosures for all of 2011 totaled 830,000 compared …

]]> http://rismedia.com/2012-02-09/corelogic%c2%ae-reports-24-percent-decrease-in-foreclosures/feed/ 0 Howard Hanna Reports Record Sales in 2011 http://rismedia.com/2012-02-09/howard-hanna-reports-record-sales-in-2011/ http://rismedia.com/2012-02-09/howard-hanna-reports-record-sales-in-2011/#comments Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:11:05 +0000 susanne http://rismedia.com/?p=66819 Howard Hanna Real Estate Services recently reported record home sales for 2011 through its 134 offices in Pennsylvania, Ohio, New York and West Virginia. This marks the 9th straight year Howard Hanna Real Estate Services has increased sales units and …

]]> Howard Hanna Real Estate Services recently reported record home sales for 2011 through its 134 offices in Pennsylvania, Ohio, New York and West Virginia. This marks the 9th straight year Howard Hanna Real Estate Services has increased sales units and …

]]> http://rismedia.com/2012-02-09/howard-hanna-reports-record-sales-in-2011/feed/ 0 Jody Korman Voted Certified Residential Specialist of the Year for Virginia http://rismedia.com/2012-02-09/jody-korman-voted-certified-residential-specialist-of-the-year-for-virginia/ http://rismedia.com/2012-02-09/jody-korman-voted-certified-residential-specialist-of-the-year-for-virginia/#comments Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:09:46 +0000 susanne http://rismedia.com/?p=66815 Jody Korman was named Virgina’s Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) of the Year for 2011, her firm announced. Korman was recognized for her dedication and service to the community, contributions to the real estate industry and her top producing real estate …

]]> Jody Korman was named Virgina’s Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) of the Year for 2011, her firm announced. Korman was recognized for her dedication and service to the community, contributions to the real estate industry and her top producing real estate …

]]> http://rismedia.com/2012-02-09/jody-korman-voted-certified-residential-specialist-of-the-year-for-virginia/feed/ 0 Builder Confidence for the 55+ Housing Market Ends Fourth Quarter on an Upswing http://rismedia.com/2012-02-08/builder-confidence-for-the-55-housing-market-ends-fourth-quarter-on-an-upswing/ http://rismedia.com/2012-02-08/builder-confidence-for-the-55-housing-market-ends-fourth-quarter-on-an-upswing/#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:01:32 +0000 susanne http://rismedia.com/?p=66785 Builder confidence in the 55+ housing market for single-family homes rose four points to 18 compared to the same period a year ago, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) 55+ Housing Market Index (HMI).

“We are …

]]> Builder confidence in the 55+ housing market for single-family homes rose four points to 18 compared to the same period a year ago, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) 55+ Housing Market Index (HMI).

“We are …

]]> http://rismedia.com/2012-02-08/builder-confidence-for-the-55-housing-market-ends-fourth-quarter-on-an-upswing/feed/ 0 Randall, REALTORS® Affiliates with Christie’s International Real Estate http://rismedia.com/2012-02-08/randall-realtors%c2%ae-affiliates-with-christies-international-real-estate/ http://rismedia.com/2012-02-08/randall-realtors%c2%ae-affiliates-with-christies-international-real-estate/#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:53:31 +0000 susanne http://rismedia.com/?p=66763 Following its recent acquisition of Page Taft Real Estate, Randall, REALTORS® is becoming an affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate in Connecticut, as the family-owned company extends its sizeable reach into the coastal luxury residential market.

“We already have a …

]]> Following its recent acquisition of Page Taft Real Estate, Randall, REALTORS® is becoming an affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate in Connecticut, as the family-owned company extends its sizeable reach into the coastal luxury residential market.

“We already have a …

]]> http://rismedia.com/2012-02-08/randall-realtors%c2%ae-affiliates-with-christies-international-real-estate/feed/ 0 Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners Honors 4th Quarter Circle of Excellence Winners http://rismedia.com/2012-02-08/coldwell-banker-platinum-partners-honors-4th-quarter-circle-of-excellence-winners/ http://rismedia.com/2012-02-08/coldwell-banker-platinum-partners-honors-4th-quarter-circle-of-excellence-winners/#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:52:29 +0000 susanne http://rismedia.com/?p=66759 Coldwell Banker Platinum recently announced its Circle of Excellence Winners who not only represents our sales leaders, but associates who truly support their company and fellow agents.

According to the company, the Circle of Excellence is a Coldwell Banker Platinum …

]]> Coldwell Banker Platinum recently announced its Circle of Excellence Winners who not only represents our sales leaders, but associates who truly support their company and fellow agents.

According to the company, the Circle of Excellence is a Coldwell Banker Platinum …

]]> http://rismedia.com/2012-02-08/coldwell-banker-platinum-partners-honors-4th-quarter-circle-of-excellence-winners/feed/ 0 What’s New from NAR http://rismedia.com/2012-02-07/whats-new-from-nar-2/ http://rismedia.com/2012-02-07/whats-new-from-nar-2/#comments Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:21:17 +0000 susanne http://rismedia.com/?p=66745 NAR Pulse—This week’s headlines:

Double your savings at FedEx Office!
NAR Members can now save up to 40 percent on color copies, posters, signs, banners, direct mail services, and much more from FedEx Office through the REALTOR Benefits® Program. This …

]]> NAR Pulse—This week’s headlines:

Double your savings at FedEx Office!
NAR Members can now save up to 40 percent on color copies, posters, signs, banners, direct mail services, and much more from FedEx Office through the REALTOR Benefits® Program. This …

]]> http://rismedia.com/2012-02-07/whats-new-from-nar-2/feed/ 0 Give Your Listing Presentations the Edge in 2012 http://rismedia.com/2012-02-07/give-your-listing-presentations-the-edge-in-2012/ http://rismedia.com/2012-02-07/give-your-listing-presentations-the-edge-in-2012/#comments Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:51:07 +0000 susanne http://rismedia.com/?p=66735 REALTOR.com® Business Beat—Give yourself a competitive edge this year with a 2012 listing presentation that shows why, where and how you market your listings online.

Preparation is the key to success, and when it comes to sellers, a well-crafted listing …

]]> REALTOR.com® Business Beat—Give yourself a competitive edge this year with a 2012 listing presentation that shows why, where and how you market your listings online.

Preparation is the key to success, and when it comes to sellers, a well-crafted listing …

]]> http://rismedia.com/2012-02-07/give-your-listing-presentations-the-edge-in-2012/feed/ 0 Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Rand Realty Expands into Northern New Jersey http://rismedia.com/2012-02-07/better-homes-and-gardens-real-estate-rand-realty-expands-into-northern-new-jersey/ http://rismedia.com/2012-02-07/better-homes-and-gardens-real-estate-rand-realty-expands-into-northern-new-jersey/#comments Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:49:46 +0000 susanne http://rismedia.com/?p=66731 Family-owned and operated brokerage, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Rand Realty, has announced its expansion into northern New Jersey with the acquisition of Preakness Realty. This strategic business decision by both brokerages will add two offices and 50 agents,…

]]> Family-owned and operated brokerage, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Rand Realty, has announced its expansion into northern New Jersey with the acquisition of Preakness Realty. This strategic business decision by both brokerages will add two offices and 50 agents,…

]]> http://rismedia.com/2012-02-07/better-homes-and-gardens-real-estate-rand-realty-expands-into-northern-new-jersey/feed/ 0 The Real Estate Book Helps Agents Go Mobile http://rismedia.com/2012-02-07/the-real-estate-book-helps-agents-go-mobile/ http://rismedia.com/2012-02-07/the-real-estate-book-helps-agents-go-mobile/#comments Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:48:46 +0000 susanne http://rismedia.com/?p=66727 With more and more consumers relying on mobile devices for local information, real estate professionals can no longer ignore this increasingly important channel when marketing properties. To help extend its customers’ reach to homebuyers on the go, The Real Estate …

]]> With more and more consumers relying on mobile devices for local information, real estate professionals can no longer ignore this increasingly important channel when marketing properties. To help extend its customers’ reach to homebuyers on the go, The Real Estate …

]]> http://rismedia.com/2012-02-07/the-real-estate-book-helps-agents-go-mobile/feed/ 0 BHG to Host Panel on Social Media’s Impact on Buying, Designing and Selling a Home during NYC’s Social Media Week http://rismedia.com/2012-02-07/bhg-to-host-panel-on-social-medias-impact-on-buying-designing-and-selling-a-home-during-nycs-social-media-week/ http://rismedia.com/2012-02-07/bhg-to-host-panel-on-social-medias-impact-on-buying-designing-and-selling-a-home-during-nycs-social-media-week/#comments Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:43:21 +0000 susanne http://rismedia.com/?p=66717 Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate has announced the company will be hosting a panel during Social Media Week in New York City, titled, “From House to Home: Social Media’s Impact on Buying, Designing and Selling a Home,” on February …

]]> Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate has announced the company will be hosting a panel during Social Media Week in New York City, titled, “From House to Home: Social Media’s Impact on Buying, Designing and Selling a Home,” on February …

]]> http://rismedia.com/2012-02-07/bhg-to-host-panel-on-social-medias-impact-on-buying-designing-and-selling-a-home-during-nycs-social-media-week/feed/ 0 J. Rockcliff REALTORS® Appoints Dennis Simkin to Regional Sales Manager Position http://rismedia.com/2012-02-07/j-rockcliff-realtors%c2%ae-appoints-dennis-simkin-to-regional-sales-manager-position/ http://rismedia.com/2012-02-07/j-rockcliff-realtors%c2%ae-appoints-dennis-simkin-to-regional-sales-manager-position/#comments Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:42:03 +0000 susanne http://rismedia.com/?p=66711 J. Rockcliff REALTORS®, the premier residential real estate brokerage in the San Francisco East Bay, recently announced that veteran REALTOR® Dennis Simkin has been appointed to the newly created position of regional sales manager of the company’s Contra Costa County …

]]> J. Rockcliff REALTORS®, the premier residential real estate brokerage in the San Francisco East Bay, recently announced that veteran REALTOR® Dennis Simkin has been appointed to the newly created position of regional sales manager of the company’s Contra Costa County …

]]> http://rismedia.com/2012-02-07/j-rockcliff-realtors%c2%ae-appoints-dennis-simkin-to-regional-sales-manager-position/feed/ 0 Obama Moves Forward with Foreclosure Prevention http://rismedia.com/2012-02-06/obama-moves-forward-with-foreclosure-prevention/ http://rismedia.com/2012-02-06/obama-moves-forward-with-foreclosure-prevention/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:01:20 +0000 susanne http://rismedia.com/?p=66677 Last Wednesday, February 1, President Obama announced the details of a plan to help homeowners refinance their mortgages in hopes of bolstering the housing market.

According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, this proposal will allow buyers …

]]> Last Wednesday, February 1, President Obama announced the details of a plan to help homeowners refinance their mortgages in hopes of bolstering the housing market.

According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, this proposal will allow buyers …

]]> http://rismedia.com/2012-02-06/obama-moves-forward-with-foreclosure-prevention/feed/ 0 Rand on Real Estate: Disaster on the Horizon http://rismedia.com/2012-02-06/rand-on-real-estate-disaster-on-the-horizon/ http://rismedia.com/2012-02-06/rand-on-real-estate-disaster-on-the-horizon/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:58:39 +0000 susanne http://rismedia.com/?p=66673 The federal government is planning a major new initiative to convert foreclosures into rentals. But as Greg Rand (@gsrand), CEO of OwnAmerica and host of Rand on Real Estate on WABC Radio in N.Y. explains, we need to …

]]> The federal government is planning a major new initiative to convert foreclosures into rentals. But as Greg Rand (@gsrand), CEO of OwnAmerica and host of Rand on Real Estate on WABC Radio in N.Y. explains, we need to …

]]> http://rismedia.com/2012-02-06/rand-on-real-estate-disaster-on-the-horizon/feed/ 0 The REALTOR Benefits® Program Revs Up with Chrysler Group Offer http://rismedia.com/2012-02-06/the-realtor-benefits%c2%ae-program-revs-up-with-chrysler-group-offer/ http://rismedia.com/2012-02-06/the-realtor-benefits%c2%ae-program-revs-up-with-chrysler-group-offer/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:56:04 +0000 susanne http://rismedia.com/?p=66667 The NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (NAR) REALTOR Benefits® Program has accelerated its offerings by partnering with Chrysler Group, LLC. This new partnership allows NAR members (and their family members) a $500 cash allowance on the purchase or lease of select …

]]> The NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (NAR) REALTOR Benefits® Program has accelerated its offerings by partnering with Chrysler Group, LLC. This new partnership allows NAR members (and their family members) a $500 cash allowance on the purchase or lease of select …

]]> http://rismedia.com/2012-02-06/the-realtor-benefits%c2%ae-program-revs-up-with-chrysler-group-offer/feed/ 0 List of Improving Housing Markets Expands to Nearly 100 http://rismedia.com/2012-02-06/list-of-improving-housing-markets-expands-to-nearly-100/ http://rismedia.com/2012-02-06/list-of-improving-housing-markets-expands-to-nearly-100/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:53:35 +0000 susanne http://rismedia.com/?p=66663 The list of housing markets showing measurable improvement expanded by 29 metros in February to include a total of 98 entries on the National Association of Home Builders/First American Improving Markets Index (IMI), released today. Thirty-six states are now represented …

]]> The list of housing markets showing measurable improvement expanded by 29 metros in February to include a total of 98 entries on the National Association of Home Builders/First American Improving Markets Index (IMI), released today. Thirty-six states are now represented …

]]> http://rismedia.com/2012-02-06/list-of-improving-housing-markets-expands-to-nearly-100/feed/ 0 Century 21 Maintains Leadership Position in Brand Awareness Survey http://rismedia.com/2012-02-06/century-21-maintains-leadership-position-in-brand-awareness-survey/ http://rismedia.com/2012-02-06/century-21-maintains-leadership-position-in-brand-awareness-survey/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:49:12 +0000 susanne http://rismedia.com/?p=66653 Century 21 Real Estate LLC recently announced that it has maintained its industry leadership position in brand awareness for the 11th consecutive year. In a study conducted by Millward Brown, a global market research organization, the CENTURY 21® brand achieved …

]]> Century 21 Real Estate LLC recently announced that it has maintained its industry leadership position in brand awareness for the 11th consecutive year. In a study conducted by Millward Brown, a global market research organization, the CENTURY 21® brand achieved …

]]> http://rismedia.com/2012-02-06/century-21-maintains-leadership-position-in-brand-awareness-survey/feed/ 0 Seller’s Market Has Returned to Metros and Beyond: John L. Scott CEO http://rismedia.com/2012-02-06/sellers-market-has-returned-to-metros-and-beyond-john-l-scott-ceo/ http://rismedia.com/2012-02-06/sellers-market-has-returned-to-metros-and-beyond-john-l-scott-ceo/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:48:02 +0000 susanne http://rismedia.com/?p=66647 Regional Spotlight—A sellers’ market has returned in the areas close to the job centers of Seattle and Bellevue, Wash., up to the one million dollar price point, according to a recent announcement by John L. Scott Real Estate Chairman and …

]]> Regional Spotlight—A sellers’ market has returned in the areas close to the job centers of Seattle and Bellevue, Wash., up to the one million dollar price point, according to a recent announcement by John L. Scott Real Estate Chairman and …

]]> http://rismedia.com/2012-02-06/sellers-market-has-returned-to-metros-and-beyond-john-l-scott-ceo/feed/ 0 Top Brokers Holding Strong in Tough Market http://rismedia.com/2012-02-05/top-brokers-holding-strong-in-tough-market/ http://rismedia.com/2012-02-05/top-brokers-holding-strong-in-tough-market/#comments Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:07:41 +0000 susanne http://rismedia.com/?p=66635 The industry’s leading residential real estate firms are quickly responding to RISMedia’s 24th Annual Power Broker Survey, reporting strong numbers for 2011 despite a challenging economic landscape.

As the preeminent ranking of the industry’s top residential real estate brokerages, RISMedia’s …

]]> The industry’s leading residential real estate firms are quickly responding to RISMedia’s 24th Annual Power Broker Survey, reporting strong numbers for 2011 despite a challenging economic landscape.

As the preeminent ranking of the industry’s top residential real estate brokerages, RISMedia’s …

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