Today's Top Story Archive


Are Increasing Foreclosures Swallowing Modest Gains in Mortgage Repairs?

Wednesday, July 29th, 2009
RISMEDIA, July 30, 2009-As the Treasury Department urges mortgage servicing companies to step up their efforts to stop foreclosures,


You Can Be in a Small Market and Succeed Big-time Online

Tuesday, July 28th, 2009
RISMEDIA, July 27, 2009-So many times, agents in smaller markets think they shouldn't bother to try to succeed online. After all, everyone knows them in their town, so why worry about Internet buyers? Folks, people who think like that have it exactly backwards: some of the most successful Internet Realtors are people in what big city folks would think are highly unlikely places. The Internet is huge, but it favors small-town agents and brokers.


Act Now to Save $50 a Night on Hotel Reservations for Leadership

Monday, July 27th, 2009
RISMEDIA, July 28, 2009-Real estate professionals interested in attending this year's Top 5 in Real Estate Network® Leadership Conference


Why You Must Attend This Year’s Top 5 Leadership Conference

Sunday, July 26th, 2009
RISMEDIA, July 27, 2009-If your business has been affected by the challenges we face in the changing economy, attending this year's


Slow and Steady – Foreclosure Process Tests Patience

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009
RISMEDIA, July 23, 2009-(MCT)-It's not a very common question, but one that is being asked more often than not as homeowners navigate


Signs of Stability: Housing Market Shows 12th Consecutive Monthly Decrease in Number of Listed Homes

Monday, July 20th, 2009
RISMEDIA, July 21, 2009-The U.S. housing market continues to show signs of stabilization with a drop in the number of Multiple Listing Service (MLS)-listed homes for the twelfth consecutive month. The number of single family homes and condos listed for sale according to MLS data decreased in June 2009 from May by 2.1%, bringing the total number of active listings in 28 major U.S. markets to 696,858, according to national real estate brokerage ZipRealty.


An Event Not to Be Missed – Recharge at This Year’s Leadership Conference

Sunday, July 19th, 2009
RISMEDIA, July 20, 2009-Foreclosures, short sales and working with expired listings will be in focus this year at RISMedia's Top 5 in Real Estate Network Leadership Conference, Sept. 9-10 at the historic Roosevelt Hotel in New York City. Our panels of industry leaders will also be offering detailed insights into educating sellers on


Can the Industry Restore Consumer Confidence? Industry Leaders Weigh In

Thursday, July 16th, 2009
RISMEDIA, July 17, 2009-A few years back a Harris Poll survey found that Realtors were named among the "Top 12 Most Trusted Professionals in America."


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