Real Estate Archive


Online Marketing: ‘Don’t Use My Name!’

Monday, February 8th, 2010
RISMEDIA, February 9, 2010—It has become an all-too-familiar obstacle to writing about successful agents: “My partner doesn’t want anyone to know who we are. We’re number one in our 50-agent company and everyone copies everything we do. My partner’s afraid that if they know how we get so much business from the Internet, they’ll steal that from us. Feel free to have anyone outside our market area call me for a recommendation, but I’m afraid you can’t use my name—we just can’t risk it.”
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FTC Proposes Rule That Would Bar Mortgage Relief Companies from Charging Up-Front Fees

Monday, February 8th, 2010
RISMEDIA, February 9, 2010—The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) moved to protect distressed homeowners from the promoters of bogus foreclosure rescue and mortgage modification services by proposing a new rule that would forbid companies to charge up-front for these services. Instead, companies could only collect payment after providing services. ...
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President of EXIT Realty’s U.S. Organization Honored at Annual Convention

Monday, February 8th, 2010
RISMEDIA, February 9, 2010—As a 30-year veteran in the real estate field, Tami Bonnell continues to lead the way when it comes to her vast knowledge and understanding of the industry. From her background in mergers and acquisitions to her countless speaking engagements, her passion is relentless and EXIT Realty ...
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Consumer Credit Falls for 11th Month in a Row

Monday, February 8th, 2010
RISMEDIA, February 9, 2010—(MCT)—Outstanding debts held by consumers fell for a record 11th month in a row in December 2009, led by falling balances on their credit cards, the Federal Reserve recently reported. ...
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Buyers Gain More Negotiating Power in December 2009; Florida, Northeast Buyers Still Bargaining the Most

Sunday, February 7th, 2010
RISMEDIA, February 8, 2010—For the first time in 11 months, buyers gained some negotiation power in December 2009, according to real estate website Zillow.com. Home buyers negotiated a median 2.7%, or $5,618, off the last listing price of homes sold in December, up slightly from 2.6% or $5,538 ...
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Economic Reality for Realtors

Sunday, February 7th, 2010
RISMEDIA, February 8, 2010—We all paid close attention to the recent election that was held for the late Senator Edward Kennedy’s seat in the Senate. I don’t think it came as much of a surprise to anyone that a Republican claimed the seat held by Democrats for over 50 years. ...
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Unemployment Dips below Double Digits – 9.7% Rate Lowest Since August 2009

Sunday, February 7th, 2010
RISMEDIA, February 8, 2010—The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics recently reported that the unemployment rate fell from 10.0% to 9.7% in January 2010, and nonfarm payroll employment was essentially unchanged (-20,000). Employment fell in construction and in transportation and warehousing, while temporary help services and retail trade added jobs. ...
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ERA Real Estate Appoints Senior Vice President, Franchise Sales

Sunday, February 7th, 2010
RISMEDIA, February 8, 2010—ERA Franchise Systems LLC announced the appointment of Anthony Foglia to the position of senior vice president, franchise sales. Foglia brings an impressive track record of franchise sales and leadership experience to Realogy, and he has received numerous awards for his achievements. ...
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