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Around the Home: Americans Still Cutting Back on Little Things to Save Money
RISMEDIA, September 4, 2010?There are many big changes people can make to save money?cut back on all entertainment, eat more meals at home, for example. But there are also a number of smaller things people can do to save money,…
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Exceeding Expectations, Pending Home Sales Rise 5.2%
RISMEDIA, September 3, 2010?Following a sharp drop in the months immediately after the expiration of the home buyer tax credit, pending home sales have modestly risen, according to the National Association of Realtors.
The Pending Home Sales Index, a forward-looking…
Refinancings Soar as Mortgage Rates Remain Low
RISMEDIA, September 3, 2010?(MCT)?For anyone under the age of 57, mortgage rates are now the lowest they’ve been during your life. This fact isn’t lost on a growing number of homeowners who have started a new wave of refinancings.…
HUD Announces First Look Program to Help Communities Stabilize Neighborhoods Hard-Hit by Foreclosure
RISMEDIA, September 3, 2010?U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan announced an unprecedented agreement with the nation?s top mortgage lenders to offer selected state and local governments, and nonprofit organizations a ?first look? or right of first…
Simple Tips to Update Your Home and Create a Relaxing Sanctuary
RISMEDIA, September 3, 2010?(MCT)?Some rooms scream “Help!” Others say nothing, and that’s a problem, too. Take the typical bedroom. Michael Payne has seen thousands. “The bedroom tends to get forgotten?you spend all your money elsewhere in the house,” said…
Today?s Featured Listing: Downtown San Diego Fractional Offers 360-Degree Wrap-Around Ocean Views
RISMEDIA, September 3, 2010?The Élan Collection, a collection of luxury fractional private residences has commenced priority sales reservations for shared ownership opportunities in a contemporary 4,800 square-foot urban penthouse in downtown San Diego.
Envisioned as a modern pied-à-terre, the…
Getaways: Americans Gear Up for Great Escapes this Autumn
RISMEDIA, September 3, 2010?TripAdvisor, one of the world?s largest travel sites announced the results of its annual fall and Labor Day travel survey of more than 2,000 U.S. travelers. Eighty-six percent are planning leisure trips this coming fall, compared to…
Price It Right: Helping the Owner See the Light
RISMEDIA, September 3, 2010?This complete program is jam-packed with secrets on how to become confident in your profession and in turn, allow homeowners to trust in you and your opinion. After all, you’re the Realtor! You’ll receive scripts and presentation…
With New Media, the Same Marketing Principles Apply
RISMEDIA, September 3, 2010?Measuring the success of your marketing efforts is always critical, but some media is built to be measured in the short term, while others are more structured for brand building, to be measured long term.
This is…
Mortgage Applications Increase as Rates Hit New Low
RISMEDIA, September 3, 2010?The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) today released its Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending August 27, 2010. The Market Composite Index, a measure of mortgage loan application volume, increased 2.7% on a seasonally adjusted basis…
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9 Killer Content Creation Ideas for Your Real Estate Blog or Website
RISMEDIA, September 2, 2010?What?s the number one absolute best way to get more organic traffic to your real estate blog, website or lead capture pages?
Content creation. (?But, what on earth am I supposed to be writing about or videoing,…
Mortgage and Title Companies Using MLS SEO Technology to Feed Agents Home Buyer Leads
RISMEDIA, September 2, 2010?Lately I have been talking to a lot of mortgage lenders and title reps who are trying to find ways to get real estate agents and brokers to start sending business their way in the form of…
What International Home Buyers Want and What You Should Know
RISMEDIA, September 2, 2010?Thanks to some favorable conditions, like perceived value and affordability, international home buyers, especially from Canada, Mexico, China and India are eyeing the U.S. a bit more these days. Over 40% of the international home-buying transactions…
Want to Learn More about Mobile Technology? Mobile Expert John Lim to Discuss New Ways Mobile Can Help Realtors at C.A.R. Realtor Expo
RISMEDIA, September 2, 2010?With more cell phones than desktop computers and more text messages being sent than phone calls being made, it is no surprise that mobile technology is hot topic in many industries; real estate in particular. …
FHA Gives Home Buyers One Month Window to Lock in Low Insurance Premium
RISMEDIA, September 2, 2010??The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) is giving homeowners and buyers until October 4, 2010 to lock in a low monthly insurance premium,? said Gibran Nicholas, chairman of the CMPS Institute, an organization that trains and certifies…
Americans Link Their Appearance at Work to Their Overall Career Success
RISMEDIA, September 2, 2010?The economic roller coaster we’ve been riding for the past two years seems to have taken its toll?right down to the shoes Americans are wearing and how they are thinking about them. KIWI Shoe Care, part of…
Make Massive Profits with Foreclosures
RISMEDIA, September 2, 2010?Foreclosures and REO’s have flooded the market. You need this training to capture all this business. Foreclosed homes usually require a degree of patience in listing them and selling them, and this designation is uniquely equipped to…
