Today's Top Story Archive


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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‘The New Age of Networking,’ and ‘Distressed Properties – Responsibilities and Opportunities’ Just Two of the Exclusive Sessions Offered to Leadership Attendees

Sunday, August 9th, 2009
RISMEDIA, August 10, 2009-Learn how to leverage leading information, technology, marketing and social media for greater results and effective strategies for REOs, short sales and other solutions for consumers and top agents in two, compelling sessions
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‘For Your Clients’ Series: 10 Ways to Sell a Home with a Wet Basement

Thursday, August 6th, 2009
Editor's Note: RISMedia will be periodically running a 10-part series of helpful tips on how you can help your clients increase the value of their home by improving and maximizing the all-important extra square footage in their basement. 
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How One Agent Made $125,000 in June from Her Online Marketing

Wednesday, August 5th, 2009
RISMEDIA, August 6, 2009-There are still many in our profession lamenting the tough conditions today, and-for certain-there are many tough places and tough markets. Statistically, you'd be hard pressed to find a more depressed real estate market than San Bernardino County, California. That's why CJ VanDerMeulen and her team are more than a ray of hope in that hurting marketplace; they are a true example of
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A Bigger Consumer Pipeline Helps Realtors Build Relationships

Monday, August 3rd, 2009
RISMEDIA, August 4, 2009-One could easily argue that Realtor.com put real estate on the map in terms of Internet marketing. You'd be hard pressed
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Register Now: Early-Bird Discount Deadline for Top 5 Leadership Conference Extended until August 15

Sunday, August 2nd, 2009
RISMEDIA, August 13, 2009-The deadline to participate in the $100 savings on the registration fee for this year's Top 5 in Real Estate Network®
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Refinances in Second Quarter Reduce Mortgage Payments by $3.4 Billion in Coming Year

Saturday, August 1st, 2009
RISMEDIA, August 1, 2009-In the second quarter of 2009, half of borrowers who refinanced their loan lowered their annual mortgage
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Real Estate Professionals: Promote Your Value Now More Than Ever

Thursday, July 30th, 2009
JD Power and Associates survey reveals importance of extra services increases as buyers and sellers seek value from real estate companies RISMEDIA, July 31, 2009-Extra services provided by real estate companies-such as inspections, appraisals and legal and moving company recommendations-have become increasingly important to home buyers and sellers, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2009 Home Buyer/Seller Study.
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