Real Estate Archive


Weichert Sees Expanded Tax Credit as Final Step to a Healthy Market

Sunday, November 15th, 2009
RISMEDIA, November 16, 2009—Nearly two years ago, James M. Weichert, president and founder of Weichert, Realtors, began calling upon Congress for a homebuyer tax credit that he felt would help repair the struggling national economy. Three versions later, the leader of one of the nation’s largest independent real estate companies ...


Will FHA Rule Change Benefit Condo Market?

Sunday, November 15th, 2009
RISMEDIA, November 16, 2009—(MCT)—The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) is giving the condo market something it hasn't had for a while—a little breathing room. ...


Regional Spotlight – Florida’s Existing Home, Condo Sales Rise in 3Q 2009

Saturday, November 14th, 2009
RISMEDIA, November 14, 2009—Sales of existing single-family homes in Florida rose 33% in the third quarter 2009 compared to the same period a year earlier, according to the latest housing statistics from Florida Realtors®. A total of 44,345 existing homes sold statewide in 3Q 2009; during the same period the ...


To Tweet or Not to Tweet

Saturday, November 14th, 2009
RISMEDIA, November 14, 2009—While many real estate professionals believe that social networking by itself will help generate sales and lead them to success, this is only partially true. Here, Brian Wildermuth, president/owner, SharperAgent discusses how social networking is just one component of a real estate agent’s success. ...


Fannie Mae to Rent Foreclosed Homes to Their Owners

Saturday, November 14th, 2009
RISMEDIA, November 14, 2009— (MCT)—Qualifying homeowners facing foreclosure will be able to stay in their homes—as renters—under a new program announced recently by Fannie Mae. ...


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

Thursday, November 12th, 2009
RISMEDIA, November 13, 2009—This week’s headlines from the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS include: A free commercial webinar from NAR’s Right Tools, Right Now initiative, savings on technology solutions from REALTOR Benefits® Partner HP, and existing-home sales surge in many states in Q3. ...


Today’s Featured Listing – A Piece of History

Thursday, November 12th, 2009
RISMEDIA, November 13, 2009—The former Pillsbury Estate, Southways in Wayzata, MN near Minneapolis, is one of the most glamorous, sophisticated and dazzling estates in the world, and is up for grabs for only the second time since 1918, offered in a sealed-bid auction by Sheldon Good and Company. Designed by well-known architect Harrie T. Lindberg, Southways is located in the picturesque city of Wayzata, Minnesota, on the shores of historic Lake Minnetonka. The estate is located on 13 acres and was originally owned by John Pillsbury, descendant of the founder of the iconic Pillsbury brand.


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