Today's Top Story Archive


How Is the Economic Stimulus Package Helping Buyers and Sellers?

Wednesday, August 19th, 2009
RISMEDIA, August 20, 2009-As Realtors nationwide alongside the government work to create new programs and innovative strategies in order to lure new buyers into the market, now may be a good time to look at the way in which the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 has affected not only the real estate industry, but the economy as well.
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How to Start Planning for Your Business 10, 20 or More Years Out

Tuesday, August 18th, 2009
RISMEDIA, August 19, 2009-While planning this far out may seem, well, far out, it is highly important to managing a sustainable business. Even if you're staying in the same town to the end, knowing how it will change over time is paramount to your success. You need to find the right ways to evolve and stay relevant.
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Homeowners Fight for Loan Modifications from Swamped Mortgage Servicers

Tuesday, August 18th, 2009
RISMEDIA, August 19, 2009-(MCT)-After losing his job in January, Stuart Miller has fought hard to keep his home out of foreclosure. At the end of May, the Plano, Texas, man began trying to get Wells Fargo & Co. to review his application for a loan modification. After making repeated calls, he finally was told that the company would place a three-month moratorium on his mortgage payments.
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Look Who’s Talking: Opening Leadership Session to Feature More Than a Dozen Industry Executives, More than 70 Speakers in Total

Sunday, August 16th, 2009
RISMEDIA, August 17, 2009-More than a dozen industry executives including Gino Blefari, founder and president of Intero Real Estate Services; Sherry Chris, president and CEO of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate; and Rei Mesa, president and COO of Prudential Florida Realty will be featured speakers at the opening session of RISMedia's Top 5 in Real Estate Network® Leadership Conference, Sept. 9-10 at the Roosevelt Hotel in New York City.
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Last Chance to Take Advantage of $50 per Night Discount on Leadership Conference Hotel Stay

Thursday, August 13th, 2009
RISMEDIA, August 14, 2009-There is still time left for real estate professionals interested in attending this year's Top 5 in Real Estate Network® Leadership Conference to save $50 a night on hotel reservations at The Roosevelt Hotel in mid-town Manhattan where the event is being held Sept. 9-10! RISMedia has arranged for our discount offer to be extended to August 20 for guests to pay $249 per night (reg. $299 per night),
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Market Issues: Rock, Paper, Scissors…Which Bills Should I Pay This Month?

Wednesday, August 12th, 2009
RISMEDIA, August 13, 2009-As our economy continues to stagnate, more and more Americans are faced with the challenge of picking which bill(s) they should pay or not pay because they just don't have enough money to cover them all. The question often revolves around which bill(s) is the most important to pay "now:" their mortgage/rent, car payment, utility bills, cable bill or credit cards?
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Distressed Properties: The Industry Responds

Tuesday, August 11th, 2009
RISMEDIA, August 12, 2009-The statistics are sobering. According to RealtyTrac's Midyear 2009 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report, more than 1.9 million foreclosure filings were reported on more than 1.5 million U.S. properties in the first half of 2009-a 9% increase from the previous six months. Lurking in the shadows? A large wave of bank-owned properties yet to hit the market. For real estate professionals,
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