RISMedia » Relocation http://rismedia.com Leader in Real Estate Information and News. Real estate industry news, profiles, and articles for agents, brokers, and consumers. National print magazine available. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:19:03 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Overall Satisfaction with Full-Service Moving Companies Improves http://rismedia.com/2009-08-13/jd-power-and-associates-reports-overall-satisfaction-with-full-service-moving-companies-improves/ http://rismedia.com/2009-08-13/jd-power-and-associates-reports-overall-satisfaction-with-full-service-moving-companies-improves/#comments Thu, 13 Aug 2009 20:32:57 +0000 susanne http://rismedia.com/?p=39175 RISMEDIA, August 14, 2009-Overall customer satisfaction with full-service moving companies has improved in 2009 as customers report considerably fewer lost and damaged items, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2009 Full-Service Moving Company Customer Satisfaction StudySM released today.

The …

]]> RISMEDIA, August 14, 2009-Overall customer satisfaction with full-service moving companies has improved in 2009 as customers report considerably fewer lost and damaged items, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2009 Full-Service Moving Company Customer Satisfaction StudySM released today.

The …

]]> http://rismedia.com/2009-08-13/jd-power-and-associates-reports-overall-satisfaction-with-full-service-moving-companies-improves/feed/ 0 Fannie Mae’s Guideline Changes May Affect Corporate Transferees’ Purchasing Power http://rismedia.com/2009-08-10/fannie-maes-guideline-changes-may-affect-corporate-transferees-purchasing-power/ http://rismedia.com/2009-08-10/fannie-maes-guideline-changes-may-affect-corporate-transferees-purchasing-power/#comments Mon, 10 Aug 2009 20:08:01 +0000 susanne http://rismedia.com/?p=39072 RISMEDIA, August 11, 2009-If you serve the corporate relocation market you may be aware of yet another challenge this population faces. Because of changes announced in June by Fannie Mae (FNMA), the largest mortgage purchaser in the country, transferring families’ …

]]> RISMEDIA, August 11, 2009-If you serve the corporate relocation market you may be aware of yet another challenge this population faces. Because of changes announced in June by Fannie Mae (FNMA), the largest mortgage purchaser in the country, transferring families’ …

]]> http://rismedia.com/2009-08-10/fannie-maes-guideline-changes-may-affect-corporate-transferees-purchasing-power/feed/ 0 Women in Relocation Holds Annual Spring Event http://rismedia.com/2009-07-13/women-in-relocation-holds-annual-spring-event/ http://rismedia.com/2009-07-13/women-in-relocation-holds-annual-spring-event/#comments Mon, 13 Jul 2009 20:56:58 +0000 susanne http://rismedia.com/?p=38328 RISMEDIA, July 14, 2009-Women in Relocation a New York City-based national organization of relocation professionals, held their Annual Spring Event on Wednesday, June 3, 2009. The productive event was hosted by Brown Harris Stevens at their Park Avenue office. Dedicated …

]]> RISMEDIA, July 14, 2009-Women in Relocation a New York City-based national organization of relocation professionals, held their Annual Spring Event on Wednesday, June 3, 2009. The productive event was hosted by Brown Harris Stevens at their Park Avenue office. Dedicated …

]]> http://rismedia.com/2009-07-13/women-in-relocation-holds-annual-spring-event/feed/ 0 5 Industry Veterans Join William Raveis Relocation in Massachusetts http://rismedia.com/2009-01-29/5-industry-veterans-join-william-raveis-relocation-in-massachusetts/ http://rismedia.com/2009-01-29/5-industry-veterans-join-william-raveis-relocation-in-massachusetts/#comments Thu, 29 Jan 2009 20:58:58 +0000 Paige http://rismedia.com/2009-01-29/5-industry-veterans-join-william-raveis-relocation-in-massachusetts/ RISMEDIA, January 30, 2009-Chris Raveis, executive vice president and managing partner of William Raveis Real Estate, LLC, Massachusetts welcomed five industry veterans in the company’s thrust to significantly grow its relocation business. These professionals are: Brenda Carey, Fran Freshman, Debbie …

]]> RISMEDIA, January 30, 2009-Chris Raveis, executive vice president and managing partner of William Raveis Real Estate, LLC, Massachusetts welcomed five industry veterans in the company’s thrust to significantly grow its relocation business. These professionals are: Brenda Carey, Fran Freshman, Debbie …

]]> http://rismedia.com/2009-01-29/5-industry-veterans-join-william-raveis-relocation-in-massachusetts/feed/ 0 Top Cities People Will Move to in 2009; Las Vegas is Top Destination for Movers http://rismedia.com/2009-01-14/top-cities-people-will-move-to-in-2009-las-vegas-is-top-destination-for-movers/ http://rismedia.com/2009-01-14/top-cities-people-will-move-to-in-2009-las-vegas-is-top-destination-for-movers/#comments Wed, 14 Jan 2009 21:26:20 +0000 Paige http://rismedia.com/2009-01-14/top-cities-people-will-move-to-in-2009-las-vegas-is-top-destination-for-movers/ RISMEDIA, January 15, 2009-With job losses and the housing crisis continuing to weigh heavily in the news as the New Year unfurls, many people are making decisive changes in their lives, including moving. Relocation.com, a leading online consumer resource for …

]]> RISMEDIA, January 15, 2009-With job losses and the housing crisis continuing to weigh heavily in the news as the New Year unfurls, many people are making decisive changes in their lives, including moving. Relocation.com, a leading online consumer resource for …

]]> http://rismedia.com/2009-01-14/top-cities-people-will-move-to-in-2009-las-vegas-is-top-destination-for-movers/feed/ 0 Opening the Door to New Possibilities in 2009 and Beyond http://rismedia.com/2009-01-05/opening-the-door-to-new-possibilities-in-2009-and-beyond/ http://rismedia.com/2009-01-05/opening-the-door-to-new-possibilities-in-2009-and-beyond/#comments Mon, 05 Jan 2009 21:21:05 +0000 Paige http://rismedia.com/2009-01-05/opening-the-door-to-new-possibilities-in-2009-and-beyond/ By Kayla O’Brien

RISMEDIA, January 6, 2009-At a time when real estate companies are looking for ways to creatively meet the needs of today’s consumer, the relocation department, whose reach has been masked by its name for years, is effectively …

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RISMEDIA, January 6, 2009-At a time when real estate companies are looking for ways to creatively meet the needs of today’s consumer, the relocation department, whose reach has been masked by its name for years, is effectively …

]]> http://rismedia.com/2009-01-05/opening-the-door-to-new-possibilities-in-2009-and-beyond/feed/ 0 Prudential Real Estate and Relocation Units Integrate for Economies of Scale, Appoints New President http://rismedia.com/2008-12-14/prudential-real-estate-and-relocation-units-integrate-for-economies-of-scale-appoints-new-president/ http://rismedia.com/2008-12-14/prudential-real-estate-and-relocation-units-integrate-for-economies-of-scale-appoints-new-president/#comments Sun, 14 Dec 2008 18:03:12 +0000 Paige http://rismedia.com/2008-12-14/prudential-real-estate-and-relocation-units-integrate-for-economies-of-scale-appoints-new-president/ RISMEDIA, Dec. 15, 2008-Prudential Financial is further integrating its Real Estate and Relocation businesses to deliver better value to clients. Prudential veteran Earl Lee has been named to the newly established role of president of Prudential Real Estate and Relocation …

]]> RISMEDIA, Dec. 15, 2008-Prudential Financial is further integrating its Real Estate and Relocation businesses to deliver better value to clients. Prudential veteran Earl Lee has been named to the newly established role of president of Prudential Real Estate and Relocation …

]]> http://rismedia.com/2008-12-14/prudential-real-estate-and-relocation-units-integrate-for-economies-of-scale-appoints-new-president/feed/ 0 New Study Reveals Localization Practices in Asia-Pacific http://rismedia.com/2008-12-10/new-study-reveals-localization-practices-in-asia-pacific/ http://rismedia.com/2008-12-10/new-study-reveals-localization-practices-in-asia-pacific/#comments Wed, 10 Dec 2008 21:12:24 +0000 Paige http://rismedia.com/2008-12-10/new-study-reveals-localization-practices-in-asia-pacific/ RISMEDIA, Dec. 11, 2008-Localization of international assignees is on the rise through Asia Pacific and companies are increasingly instituting formal localization policies. Results of a groundbreaking survey identify the forms of assistance provided to localized employees in the APAC region …

]]> RISMEDIA, Dec. 11, 2008-Localization of international assignees is on the rise through Asia Pacific and companies are increasingly instituting formal localization policies. Results of a groundbreaking survey identify the forms of assistance provided to localized employees in the APAC region …

]]> http://rismedia.com/2008-12-10/new-study-reveals-localization-practices-in-asia-pacific/feed/ 0 ‘Women in Relocation’ Holds Annual Luncheon and Benefit Silent Auction http://rismedia.com/2008-12-10/%e2%80%98women-in-relocation-holds-annual-luncheon-and-benefit-silent-auction/ http://rismedia.com/2008-12-10/%e2%80%98women-in-relocation-holds-annual-luncheon-and-benefit-silent-auction/#comments Wed, 10 Dec 2008 21:10:26 +0000 Paige http://rismedia.com/2008-12-10/%e2%80%98women-in-relocation-holds-annual-luncheon-and-benefit-silent-auction/ RISMEDIA, Dec. 11, 2008-”Women in Relocation” a New York City-based group of relocation professionals who work throughout the Tri-State area, held their 3rd Annual Holiday Luncheon and Silent Auction on Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008 at Banc Café Restaurant in New …

]]> RISMEDIA, Dec. 11, 2008-”Women in Relocation” a New York City-based group of relocation professionals who work throughout the Tri-State area, held their 3rd Annual Holiday Luncheon and Silent Auction on Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008 at Banc Café Restaurant in New …

]]> http://rismedia.com/2008-12-10/%e2%80%98women-in-relocation-holds-annual-luncheon-and-benefit-silent-auction/feed/ 0 Weichert Relocation Resources Inducted into Balanced Scorecard Hall of Fame http://rismedia.com/2008-11-27/weichert-relocation-resources-inducted-into-balanced-scorecard-hall-of-fame/ http://rismedia.com/2008-11-27/weichert-relocation-resources-inducted-into-balanced-scorecard-hall-of-fame/#comments Thu, 27 Nov 2008 21:03:03 +0000 Paige http://rismedia.com/2008-11-27/weichert-relocation-resources-inducted-into-balanced-scorecard-hall-of-fame/ RISMEDIA, Nov. 28, 2008-Weichert Relocation Resources Inc. (WRRI), one of the world’s leading relocation and assignment management companies, has been inducted into the 2008 Palladium Balanced Scorecard Hall of Fame for Executing StrategyTM in recognition of the company’s achievements in …

]]> RISMEDIA, Nov. 28, 2008-Weichert Relocation Resources Inc. (WRRI), one of the world’s leading relocation and assignment management companies, has been inducted into the 2008 Palladium Balanced Scorecard Hall of Fame for Executing StrategyTM in recognition of the company’s achievements in …

]]> http://rismedia.com/2008-11-27/weichert-relocation-resources-inducted-into-balanced-scorecard-hall-of-fame/feed/ 0 IRS Announces 2009 Per-Mile Business Driving Rate http://rismedia.com/2008-11-26/irs-announces-2009-per-mile-business-driving-rate/ http://rismedia.com/2008-11-26/irs-announces-2009-per-mile-business-driving-rate/#comments Wed, 26 Nov 2008 21:02:33 +0000 Paige http://rismedia.com/2008-11-26/irs-announces-2009-per-mile-business-driving-rate/ RISMEDIA, Nov. 27, 2008-The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced the new national per-mile business driving rate of 55.0 cents for the U.S. taxpayer, effective January 1, 2009. This new rate compares to a rate of 50.5 cents-per-mile from January …

]]> RISMEDIA, Nov. 27, 2008-The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced the new national per-mile business driving rate of 55.0 cents for the U.S. taxpayer, effective January 1, 2009. This new rate compares to a rate of 50.5 cents-per-mile from January …

]]> http://rismedia.com/2008-11-26/irs-announces-2009-per-mile-business-driving-rate/feed/ 0 Cartus Wins 6 Silver Prizes for Innovation in Global Relocation Services http://rismedia.com/2008-09-25/cartus-wins-6-silver-prizes-for-innovation-in-global-relocation-services/ http://rismedia.com/2008-09-25/cartus-wins-6-silver-prizes-for-innovation-in-global-relocation-services/#comments Thu, 25 Sep 2008 20:41:28 +0000 Paige http://rismedia.com/2008-09-25/cartus-wins-6-silver-prizes-for-innovation-in-global-relocation-services/ RISMEDIA, Sept. 26, 2008-Cartus, a provider of global mobility management and workforce development solutions, announced that the Connecticut Quality Improvement Award (CQIA) Partnership has recognized Cartus with six silver-level Innovation Prizes. Cartus received the honors based on its 2007 innovations …

]]> RISMEDIA, Sept. 26, 2008-Cartus, a provider of global mobility management and workforce development solutions, announced that the Connecticut Quality Improvement Award (CQIA) Partnership has recognized Cartus with six silver-level Innovation Prizes. Cartus received the honors based on its 2007 innovations …

]]> http://rismedia.com/2008-09-25/cartus-wins-6-silver-prizes-for-innovation-in-global-relocation-services/feed/ 0 SIRVA’s North American Van Lines Selected to Move NBA’s Oklahoma City Basketball Team http://rismedia.com/2008-09-11/sirvas-north-american-van-lines-selected-to-move-nbas-oklahoma-city-basketball-team/ http://rismedia.com/2008-09-11/sirvas-north-american-van-lines-selected-to-move-nbas-oklahoma-city-basketball-team/#comments Thu, 11 Sep 2008 20:36:24 +0000 Paige http://rismedia.com/2008-09-11/sirvas-north-american-van-lines-selected-to-move-nbas-oklahoma-city-basketball-team/ RISMEDIA, Sept. 12, 2008-North American Van Lines, Inc., in partnership with SIRVA Relocation, LLC, has been selected by the National Basketball Association’s (NBA) Oklahoma City franchise (formerly known as the Seattle Supersonics) to relocate the team from Seattle to Oklahoma …

]]> RISMEDIA, Sept. 12, 2008-North American Van Lines, Inc., in partnership with SIRVA Relocation, LLC, has been selected by the National Basketball Association’s (NBA) Oklahoma City franchise (formerly known as the Seattle Supersonics) to relocate the team from Seattle to Oklahoma …

]]> http://rismedia.com/2008-09-11/sirvas-north-american-van-lines-selected-to-move-nbas-oklahoma-city-basketball-team/feed/ 0 Cartus and TMA World Join Forces to Offer Web-Based Cultural Training http://rismedia.com/2008-08-22/cartus-and-tma-world-join-forces-to-offer-web-based-cultural-training/ http://rismedia.com/2008-08-22/cartus-and-tma-world-join-forces-to-offer-web-based-cultural-training/#comments Fri, 22 Aug 2008 20:11:51 +0000 Paige http://rismedia.com/2008-08-22/cartus-and-tma-world-join-forces-to-offer-web-based-cultural-training/ RISMEDIA, August 25, 2008-Cartus Corporation, a provider of global mobility management and workforce development solutions, has joined TMA World, a leader in blended global training and talent development solutions, to make TMA World’s online cultural resource tool, Country Navigator, available …

]]> RISMEDIA, August 25, 2008-Cartus Corporation, a provider of global mobility management and workforce development solutions, has joined TMA World, a leader in blended global training and talent development solutions, to make TMA World’s online cultural resource tool, Country Navigator, available …

]]> http://rismedia.com/2008-08-22/cartus-and-tma-world-join-forces-to-offer-web-based-cultural-training/feed/ 0 HomeServices of Georgia Names Karen McRae as SVP of Relocation http://rismedia.com/2008-08-20/homeservices-of-georgia-names-karen-mcrae-as-svp-of-relocation/ http://rismedia.com/2008-08-20/homeservices-of-georgia-names-karen-mcrae-as-svp-of-relocation/#comments Wed, 20 Aug 2008 20:54:21 +0000 Paige http://rismedia.com/2008-08-20/homeservices-of-georgia-names-karen-mcrae-as-svp-of-relocation/ RISMEDIA, August 21, 2008-HomeServices of Georgia announced the promotion of Karen McRae as the senior vice president of Relocation. In her new role, McRae will manage the Relocation Departments of both Jenny Pruitt & Associates and Harry Norman, Realtors; sister …

]]> RISMEDIA, August 21, 2008-HomeServices of Georgia announced the promotion of Karen McRae as the senior vice president of Relocation. In her new role, McRae will manage the Relocation Departments of both Jenny Pruitt & Associates and Harry Norman, Realtors; sister …

]]> http://rismedia.com/2008-08-20/homeservices-of-georgia-names-karen-mcrae-as-svp-of-relocation/feed/ 0 Study – GMAC Global Relocation Services Ranks Highest in Customer Satisfaction http://rismedia.com/2008-08-19/study-gmac-global-relocation-services-ranks-highest-in-customer-satisfaction/ http://rismedia.com/2008-08-19/study-gmac-global-relocation-services-ranks-highest-in-customer-satisfaction/#comments Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:19:45 +0000 Paige http://rismedia.com/2008-08-19/study-gmac-global-relocation-services-ranks-highest-in-customer-satisfaction/ RISMEDIA, August 20, 2008-GMAC Global Relocation Services ranks highest in satisfying relocated employees with corporate relocation services for a second consecutive year, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2008 Corporate Relocation Transferee Satisfaction StudySM released this week.

The study, …

]]> RISMEDIA, August 20, 2008-GMAC Global Relocation Services ranks highest in satisfying relocated employees with corporate relocation services for a second consecutive year, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2008 Corporate Relocation Transferee Satisfaction StudySM released this week.

The study, …

]]> http://rismedia.com/2008-08-19/study-gmac-global-relocation-services-ranks-highest-in-customer-satisfaction/feed/ 0 Daniel Gale Sotheby’s Named Exclusive Member Agent for Collegiate Relocation Network http://rismedia.com/2008-08-13/daniel-gale-sotheby%e2%80%99s-named-exclusive-member-agent-for-collegiate-relocation-network/ http://rismedia.com/2008-08-13/daniel-gale-sotheby%e2%80%99s-named-exclusive-member-agent-for-collegiate-relocation-network/#comments Wed, 13 Aug 2008 20:39:19 +0000 beth http://rismedia.com/2008-08-13/daniel-gale-sotheby%e2%80%99s-named-exclusive-member-agent-for-collegiate-relocation-network/ RISMEDIA, August 14, 2008-Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty’s (DGSIR) Relocation Division has been selected as Long Island’s exclusive member agency for the Collegiate Relocation Network (CRN). The Naples,
Florida based CRN is the official relocation firm of the National Association …

]]> RISMEDIA, August 14, 2008-Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty’s (DGSIR) Relocation Division has been selected as Long Island’s exclusive member agency for the Collegiate Relocation Network (CRN). The Naples,
Florida based CRN is the official relocation firm of the National Association …

]]> http://rismedia.com/2008-08-13/daniel-gale-sotheby%e2%80%99s-named-exclusive-member-agent-for-collegiate-relocation-network/feed/ 0 GMAC Global Relocation Services to Host Webinar on Doing Business in Brazil http://rismedia.com/2008-08-08/gmac-global-relocation-services-to-host-webinar-on-doing-business-in-brazil/ http://rismedia.com/2008-08-08/gmac-global-relocation-services-to-host-webinar-on-doing-business-in-brazil/#comments Fri, 08 Aug 2008 20:58:11 +0000 beth http://rismedia.com/2008-08-08/gmac-global-relocation-services-to-host-webinar-on-doing-business-in-brazil/ RISMEDIA, August 11, 2008-GMAC Global Relocation Services will offer a complimentary webinar presentation exploring aspects of doing business and living in Brazil. Titled, “Building Relationships with Brazilians through Effective Communications,” the webinar is on Tuesday, August 12 at 11 a.m. …

]]> RISMEDIA, August 11, 2008-GMAC Global Relocation Services will offer a complimentary webinar presentation exploring aspects of doing business and living in Brazil. Titled, “Building Relationships with Brazilians through Effective Communications,” the webinar is on Tuesday, August 12 at 11 a.m. …

]]> http://rismedia.com/2008-08-08/gmac-global-relocation-services-to-host-webinar-on-doing-business-in-brazil/feed/ 0 Employees Still Transferring Key Employees into Emerging Markets http://rismedia.com/2008-07-01/employees-still-transferring-key-employees-into-emerging-markets/ http://rismedia.com/2008-07-01/employees-still-transferring-key-employees-into-emerging-markets/#comments Tue, 01 Jul 2008 17:52:42 +0000 Paige http://rismedia.com/2008-07-01/employees-still-transferring-key-employees-into-emerging-markets/ RISMEDIA, July 2, 2008-When it comes to transferring employees around the globe, the majority of the world’s financial-services firms are focused on reducing costs and increasing efficiencies, yet still have to accommodate the need for “knowledge transfer” into emerging markets. …

]]> RISMEDIA, July 2, 2008-When it comes to transferring employees around the globe, the majority of the world’s financial-services firms are focused on reducing costs and increasing efficiencies, yet still have to accommodate the need for “knowledge transfer” into emerging markets. …

]]> http://rismedia.com/2008-07-01/employees-still-transferring-key-employees-into-emerging-markets/feed/ 0 Mobility and the Current Real Estate Market Survey Reveals Real Estate Market’s Impact http://rismedia.com/2008-06-11/mobility-and-the-current-real-estate-market-survey-reveals-real-estate-markets-impact/ http://rismedia.com/2008-06-11/mobility-and-the-current-real-estate-market-survey-reveals-real-estate-markets-impact/#comments Wed, 11 Jun 2008 20:45:52 +0000 Paige http://rismedia.com/2008-06-11/mobility-and-the-current-real-estate-market-survey-reveals-real-estate-markets-impact/ RISMEDIA, June 12, 2008-Facing a softening real estate market, mounting competitive pressures and a tightening economy, today’s corporate relocation managers are modifying their policies to better contain costs and keep employees mobile. To gauge the extent of these changes, Weichert …

]]> RISMEDIA, June 12, 2008-Facing a softening real estate market, mounting competitive pressures and a tightening economy, today’s corporate relocation managers are modifying their policies to better contain costs and keep employees mobile. To gauge the extent of these changes, Weichert …

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