Today’s News at a Glance Archive


Home Buyer Tax Deals May Baffle

TOP 5 IN REAL ESTATE NETWORK, April, 2009-(MCT)-First-time home buyers could save good money on their 2008 income taxes, maybe enough to buy furniture, but they must wade through confusing tax breaks. ...


How to Protect Your Clients at the Closing Table

TOP 5 IN REAL ESTATE NETWORK, April, 2009-We all love closing day-the day when sellers breathe a sigh of relief, buyers eagerly anticipate moving into their new home, and we collect our commissions. Unfortunately, many homeowners are now looking back at their closing day with regret. To them, closing is ...


An Information Strategy

TOP 5 IN REAL ESTATE NETWORK, April, 2009-Thomas H. Roberts ...


Seeing Double with Short Sales and Foreclosures

By Suzanne Foley, MRIS Compliance Coordinator ...


Update Billing and Make Payments Using the New MRIS Online Payment Service

MRIS, March 30, 2009-Did you know that MRIS' new Online Payment Service allows you to conveniently make payments for a balance due, update credit card information, change your billing email address, view invoices and more? This week, we are featuring instructions on how you can update your billing information and ...


Appraisers – April 1st FNMA Form 1004MC Deadline Is Approaching

By Diane Ives, CRB, CRS, and MRIS® Instructor ...


Variable Rate Commission

MRIS, March 23, 2009-A Variable Rate Commission occurs when the seller/landlord agrees to pay a different commission if the property is sold/leased by the listing broker without the assistance of a cooperating broker. A different commission rate is paid if the listing is sold/leased with the assistance of a ...


Add Value to Your Website or Blog

MRIS, March 23, 2009-Did you know that MRIS presents a series of videos for the public to view on YOUR website? It's what every website needs to generate more traffic. The videos provide you with engaging content that you can promote on your website to clients and prospects. The topical ...


Pay Now Using MRIS Online Payment Service – 4 Easy Steps

MRIS, March 23, 2009-Have you tried our new Online Payment Service yet? MRIS' new service for managing your billing information is up and running! This secure system allows you to conveniently make payments for a balance due, update credit card information, change billing email address, view invoices and more. ...


Beware of Fees for Modification Referrals

Both Federal and State Law Could Restrict Them ...


Make New Friends but Keep the Old

RISMEDIA, March 14, 2009- (MCT)-I knew I had to delete her or suffer the consequences. I'm talking about my Facebook profile, that page on the social networking site devoted to me and where 175 million other users around the world can "friend" me by sending a simple note. The female in question was an acquaintance of a friend. I barely know her, but she has a reputation as queen of gossip in the greater Los Angeles area.


’Tis the Season- Prepare for Spring with Old-Fashioned Spring Cleaning

RISMEDIA, March 16, 2009-(MCT)-With the arrival of Spring comes the arrival of the dreaded words ‘Spring cleaning,' and with Spring being less than a week away, there is no doubt that these words have crossed your mind as thoughts of warmer weather, longer days and spending time outside are beginning to take shape.


Marketing Maven: Online Marketing Is Key Today

RISMEDIA, March 12, 2009-Valerie Fitzgerald ...


Surviving Today’s Market

TOP 5 IN REAL ESTATE NETWORK, March 2009-Mark Boyland ...


Relationships More Important Than Ever Today

TOP 5 IN REAL ESTATE NETWORK, March 2009-Cindy Raney ...