Real Estate Archive


5 Strategies to Keep Your Website in Tip-Top Shape – Part 1

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009
RISMEDIA, November 4, 2009—As the Internet continues to evolve and more prospective buyers begin their home search on the Web, it is crucial that real estate


Are You Wasting a Fortune Chasing Internet Success in the Real Estate Business?

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009
RISMEDIA, November 4, 2009—“I don’t have enough time in a day to tell you how much money we have flushed in online marketing,” Willard Morris,


Consumers Would Rather Make Their Homes Prettier than Energy-Efficient, According to Energy Pulse Survey

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009
RISMEDIA, November 4, 2009—A new national survey recently released finds Americans once again prefer aesthetic home improvements–a refinished kitchen


Company Spotlight: New Mobile Application ‘Gets an A’

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009
RISMEDIA, November 4, 2009—Time is a precious commodity for Claudio Varo, an extremely busy real estate professional whose markets include Northern Chicagoland


ERA Real Estate Names Anne Blumenstein Vice President of Marketing

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009
RISMEDIA, November 4, 2009—ERA Franchise Systems LLC announced the appointment of Anne Blumenstein to the position of vice president of marketing. Blumenstein brings more than 20 years of integrated marketing experience to her new role, as well as a successful track record of developing franchise support and growth models.  ...


30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rates Stay Relatively Steady

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009
RISMEDIA, November 4, 2009—The weekly average rate borrowers were quoted on Zillow Mortgage Marketplace for 30-year fixed mortgages decreased one basis point last week to 4.86%, down from 4.87% the week prior, according to the Zillow Mortgage Rate Monitor, compiled by real estate website Zillow.com. Rates for 15-year fixed mortgages ...


Coming Together to Rebuild and Restore – How Two Companies are Bringing Hope to America’s Home Buyers

Monday, November 2nd, 2009
RISMEDIA, November 3, 2009—We’ve heard a lot about the ‘perfect storm’ over the past year—appreciating home prices, plus loans gone bad, plus unemployment equals a devastating downturn for real estate. But there’s another perfect storm you should know about: distressed properties, plus a growing pool of buyers, plus HUD’s FHA 203k program equals increased homeownership and brand-new business for Realtors. To spread the word about 203k—an FHA loan that enables home buyers to purchase and renovate properties—


5 Questions You Must Ask to Make Sure Your Personal Brand Measures Up

Monday, November 2nd, 2009
RISMEDIA, November 3, 2009—Creating and maintaining a personal brand is crucial to finding success in today’s real estate market. While an elaborate personal logo


In Tough Economic Times, More Homeowners Look to Roommates to Help Make Ends Meet

Monday, November 2nd, 2009
RISMEDIA, November 3, 2009—(MCT)—Last year, Lori Gordon lost half her nest egg but gained a new friend about half her age. That would be Brooke Thalacker,


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