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By John Benson
Editor's Note: The following information is compiled from a White Paper recently released by the author. The White Paper is titled, "60% of the U.S. Can Stop Worrying about Housing Market" and can be accessed by clicking
here.
RISMedia, Aug. 14, 2008 - When it comes to the national housing market, there is a lot of gloom and doom in the daily newspaper. Just look at a few recent headlines:
Commentary by J. Lennox Scott, chairman and CEO, John L. Scott Real Estate
RISMEDIA, August 12, 2008-Buying smart in today's market got a little easier recently following the signing of the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 by President Bush. There are significant benefits aimed at helping buyers, such as
By Maya Bailey, Ph.D.
RISMEDIA, August 11, 2008-More and more small business owners and success-minded professionals are beginning to discover what most successful real estate agents have known all along. They are beginning to discover the "secret" to success.
Commentary by Lelia Chapman
RISMEDIA, August 7, 2008—In any industry, the most successful businesses prepare each and every one of their employees to compete. In a highly competitive market, successful real estate firms should ensure their agents are prepared to take full advantage of every sales opportunity.
By Kurt D. Lynn
RISMEDIA, August 6, 2008-In the real estate world, the Internet is often held up to be some sort of utopia that offers an alternative to real estate professionals from conventional real estate marketing
Commentary by Walt Baczkowski
RISMEDIA, August 5, 2008-At the top of the most frequently asked questions' list is, "How will we know when the market has ‘bottomed out' and we should buy a home?"
Better Homes and Gardens' First Franchise Owner Previews a Fresh Start
By Kayla O'Brien
RISMEDIA, August 4, 2008-Thomas Wilkins prides himself on building his thriving independent real estate business
Commentary by David Sobel
RISMEDIA, August 1, 2008-I'm sure you've all had that experience with a client where you drive up to a house and they don't even want to go inside. It's an immediate "un-appeal."
RISMEDIA, July 31, 2008-Landmark housing legislation signed into law yesterday by President Bush is aimed at ending the current cyclical downturn in the housing industry, helping
Commentary by Alan G. Bayham
RISMEDIA, July 29, 2008-It happens over and over again. The agent delivers an outstanding presentation to the prospect. She not only knew all the facts
By David Benzel
RISMEDIA, July 28, 2008-Dad was waiting in the parking lot at the usual time. As the basketball players left the gym, he noticed
By George W. Mantor
RISMEDIA, July 25, 2008-Two years ago, I wrote an article that led to an interview that wound up being syndicated
By The Gonzales Group
RISMEDIA, July 24, 2008-There are two stories now being told about immigration and the future of America. Each has some basis in fact, although one is based on newer trends and is more optimistic than the other. These stories differ in their answers to three crucial questions:
By David Fialk
RISMEDIA, July 23, 2008-Buyers and sellers are searching the Internet when looking to buy or sell a home and using the computer or cell phone/PDA to communicate via e-mail or text messages. Why then is it that so few real estate agents take advantage of Internet technology where buyers and sellers can be more involved with
Survey shows demand growing as buyers struggle to overcome barriers
RISMEDIA, July 22, 2008-Nearly half of all home buyers (44%) believe the housing market will improve once the new President takes office in January, 2009, according to a new survey recently released conducted by Harris Interactive® and commissioned by Move, Inc., operator of Realtor.com®.
