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As part of its continuing effort to provide quality housing counseling to the nation’s homeowners, buyers and renters, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced the availability of $2 million in grants for housing counseling training. HUD’s goal is to fund eligible organizations to deliver training ...

Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC has announced that Henderson Sotheby’s International Realty in Princeton, N.J., has merged with N.T. Callaway Real Estate, LLC to create Callaway Henderson Sotheby’s International Realty with its headquarters in Princeton. ...

Rand on Real Estate is now on national television. The Fox Business Network is running a new segment titled, "Where to Invest Now," featuring Greg Rand (@gsrand) , CEO of OwnAmerica (www.OwnAmerica.com), as its housing market analyst making his picks

When the trade show floor opened with gusto at the 2011 REALTORS® Conference & Expo in Anaheim, Calif., this past November, it became apparent that there was a commonality in the many options for education, forums and booths. Although there was substantial diversity

REGIONAL SPOTLIGHT— Year-end home sales at Lake Tahoe are holding steady compared to 2010 with some indicators on the rise, according to a quarterly report released by Lake Tahoe-based real estate firm Chase International, which notes a one-percent increase in units sold around the lake. ...

An exacting economy and challenging real estate market didn’t prevent top brokers and industry leaders from turning out in full force to take part in RISMedia’s 2011 Power Broker Weekend—in fact, the current business landscape made it more critical than ever for industry leaders to come together for this strategic exchange of information and celebration of success in taxing times. November’s Power Broker Weekend—which took place in Anaheim, Calif., in conjunction with the annual REALTORS® Conference & Expo—was marked by three elite events: RISMedia’s 16th Annual Power Broker Forum; RISMedia’s 16th Annual Power Broker Reception & Dinner;

As the country shakes off the effects of the worst economic recession in recent history, the residential real estate market is beginning to rebound, and Dave Liniger, Chairman and Co-Founder of RE/MAX, sees several positive factors that could take hold in 2012. ...

Things are looking on the bright side in terms of unemployment, according to a report released by the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics, which concluded that nonfarm payroll employment rose by 200,000 in December, and the unemployment rate, at 8.5 percent, continued to trend down. ...

I know. Short sales are not easy. Short sales can be problematic. Short sales are not always worth the time and effort. And it’s always the bank’s fault. This is the classic short-sale lament of our time and for good reason—short sales have been a difficult and frustrating process for all involved: sellers, buyers, agents and banks. But the pendulum is swinging and short sales are moving—now is the time to reinvest in your short-sale strategy. There are several key reasons why things are starting to change in the short sale arena. First, the facts still speak for themselves.

REGIONAL SPOTLIGHT—As the new year begins, potential home buyers and sellers throughout the Mid Atlantic region are anxious about how their properties will fare in this coming year. To explore the issue, MRIS has released a list of several key triggers that are expected to shape the local economy, and ...

“Technology is changing everything!” When was the last time you heard this? Well, guess what? It’s still true, and as we make our way through 2012, your inbox will continue to be flooded with opportunities to own the latest and greatest “must-have” technology tools. But while emerging technology will always “change everything,” it also has the capacity to suck away your time and energy and cause you to lose focus on the most important things in your life and business. Let’s take a look at social media as just one example. Social media has taken not only the real estate industry, but the entire world, by storm. The concept of social media as a tool for business is a solid concept, and the premise of regularly staying in front of your clients has enormous value.

Are you wondering how to break through your own glass ceiling and make this your best year yet? Here are 3 tips to help you be at the top of your game:

An exacting economy and challenging real estate market didn’t prevent top brokers and industry leaders from turning out in full force to take part in RISMedia’s 2011 Power Broker Weekend—in fact, the current business landscape made it more critical than ever

The real estate professionals at Prudential Network Realty’s St. Augustine, Fla. office are hosting “Women Rock” to benefit the Flagler Health Care Foundation, the company has announced. The event will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 19 at Marsh Creek Country Club, located at 169 Marshside ...

One of the most in-demand requests that real estate agents are getting from those looking for new homes concerns home theaters, or at least the space to add such a multi-media room. ...