Real Estate News Archive


RealtyUSA Selects LeadTrax as Internet Lead Management Solution

RISMEDIA, July 27, 2009-RealtyUSA has signed a contract with LanTrax. Inc., to use LanTrax's signature LeadTrax lead management solution to collect, distribute, and track its Internet leads. ...


The 7 Habits of Highly Successful Real Estate Agents

RISMEDIA, July 25, 2009-In today's tough economy, real estate agents are doing everything they can to be successful and stay ahead


Slowing in Market Deterioration Indicated by July New-Vehicle Retail Sales

RISMEDIA, July 25, 2009- Although new-vehicle retail sales in July are projected to decrease 19% from July 2008, this marks an improvement


Signs of Change: Existing-Home Sales Rise 3.6% in June

RISMEDIA, July 24, 2009-Existing-home sales rose for the third consecutive month with inventory easing and home prices declining less sharply


NAR Pulse: This Week’s Top Stories from the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS

RISMEDIA, July 24, 2009-This week's headlines from the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® include: Free technology resources


Mortgage Insurers Work to Prevent Home Foreclosures

RISMEDIA, July 24, 2009-As unemployment and home foreclosures continue to rise and threaten the economic recovery,


Regional Spotlight: Greater Philadelphia Housing Prices Decreased 6.3 Percent in First Half of 2009

RISMEDIA, July 24, 2009-Greater Philadelphia region* median home sale prices decreased 6.3% to $210,000 in the first six months of 2009,


Today’s Featured Listing – Entertain in Style and Grace

RISMEDIA, July 24, 2009-An extraordinary opportunity has presented itself; to own one of La Jolla's great estates. This masterpiece is built


Zillow Mortgage Marketplace Introduces ‘True Cost’ Mortgage Comparison Feature

RISMEDIA, July 24, 2009-Real estate website Zillow.com has introduced True Cost, a new comparison feature within Zillow Mortgage Marketplace that allows borrowers to shop anonymously across multiple loan programs, compare custom quotes and find the most affordable home loan for them. ...


Mortgage Applications Increase in Latest MBA Weekly Survey

RISMEDIA, July 24, 2009-The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) released its Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending July 17, 2009. The Market Composite Index, a measure of mortgage loan application volume, was 528.9, an increase of 2.8% on a seasonally adjusted basis from 514.4 one week earlier. On an ...


Slow and Steady – Foreclosure Process Tests Patience

RISMEDIA, July 23, 2009-(MCT)-It's not a very common question, but one that is being asked more often than not as homeowners navigate


Profits and the Virtual Culture

RISMEDIA, July 23, 2009-I have read at least a hundred articles over the last several years regarding the profitability of the typical brick and mortar


PCMS Consulting Joins Forces with Crye-Leike, Realtors

RISMEDIA, July 23, 2009-PCMS Consulting announced a new partnership with Crye-Leike REALTORS to assist the company in growth strategies to expand its franchise operation in multiple states. PCMS has business development personnel currently servicing over 20 states and plans to leverage Crye-Leike's already strong southern states footprint with the objective ...


Landvoice Upgrades Expired Service for Leaders Elite Members

RISMEDIA, July 23, 2009-Leaders Elite, a North American online membership-based training and coaching program for real estate professionals, announced that its partner Landvoice, a leading source for For Sale By Owner (FSBO) listings has upgraded its Expired service exclusively for Leaders Elite members. ...


Luxury Real Estate Firm Morgan Lane to Acquire Pacific Union Real Estate

RISMEDIA, July 23, 2009-Pacific Union GMAC Real Estate, one of Northern California's leading luxury real estate brands is being acquired by the principals of Morgan Lane Marin, Inc., a fast-growing boutique real estate firm with operations in Marin county. ...