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RISMEDIA, September 10, 2010—With the bulk of the subprime mortgage resets behind us as of early 2009, it may seem that the only direction to move is straight up toward recovery. Projections through 2012, however, show two more waves of…

RISMEDIA, September 10, 2010—Everyone is selling something, but in today’s difficult economic climate, not everyone is buying. The ultimate challenge for today’s salespeople is finding a way to get their piece of the pie when companies have cut sales training

RISMEDIA, September 10, 2010—Anyone that works in the real estate industry knows that a short sale transaction can take months to be approved and closed. While short sale approvals can be completed in a short timeframe, the reality is that…

RISMEDIA, September 10, 2010—In an effort to help responsible homeowners who owe more on their mortgage than the value of their property, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development today will begin providing an additional refinancing option for underwater…

RISMEDIA, September 10, 2010—(MCT)—A growing number of homeowners are finding out what it means to be a landlord after failing to sell their homes in today’s economy. With home prices down nationwide, many don’t want to take a huge loss

RISMEDIA, September 10, 2010—Located in Bend, Oregon, Pronghorn is a four-season destination resort with world-class golf, fractional and whole ownership offerings, top-notch service and amenities. Just this year, Pronghorn has begun offering lodging accommodations to the public and the…

RISMEDIA, September 10, 2010—(MCT)—Tennessee is within a day’s drive of 65% of our nation’s population. There, you’ll find natural beauty, great music and vibrant communities ladled with a dose of Southern hospitality.

Here are five places your family won’t…

RISMEDIA, September 10, 2010—Our Appraisal Analysis Workshop is a fully-interactive online webinar designed to teach you the details that are required in each section of the real estate appraisal. You’ll learn the details on what the industry looks for in…

RISMEDIA, September 10, 2010—Move, Inc., a leader in online real estate and operator of Top Producer, has announced the availability of their Top Producer 8i iPhone application, putting the leading sales, marketing and lead management system for Realtors in the…

RISMEDIA, September 10, 2010—Mortgage rates moved higher this week, with the average conforming 30-year fixed mortgage rate climbing to 4.58%, according to Bankrate.com’s weekly national survey. The average 30-year fixed mortgage has an average of 0.37 discount and origination points.…

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RISMEDIA, September 9, 2010—According to the 2009 NAR Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, 93% of first-time buyers start their home search online. While buyer’s agents may spend time and marketing dollars online, many fail to accurately measure these marketing…

RISMEDIA, September 9, 2010—The economy has been stuck on pause (or in some cases, rewind) for about three years now, and for about 59 of the last 60 months, we’ve been eagerly anticipating its quick turn-around so that we can…

RISMEDIA, September 9, 2010—Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty announced that the Hudson Valley has had its most successful real estate sales quarter in nearly two years, with astronomical increases.

According to the Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty…

RISMEDIA, September 9, 2010—In today’s market, agents and brokers are constantly looking for ways to list more, show more, and earn more. While it’s easy to focus on the marketing and exposure of the listing, a commonly overlooked feature is…

RISMEDIA, September 9, 2010—The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced that it is making approximately $110 million in grants available to help eliminate dangerous lead-based paint from lower income homes and to protect young children from lead poisoning.…

RISMEDIA, September 9, 2010—Pro Step Marketing, a national real estate marketing and website design firm will join agents and guest speakers from around the country during the 2010 Five Star Conference. The 2010 Five Star Conference will be held…

RISMEDIA, September 9, 2010—Merriam-Webster Inc., one of America’s leading language reference publishers has announced the “Top Words of Summer 2010,” based on the volume of user lookups at Merriam-Webster.com.

Topping the list by a wide margin was Sarah Palin’s…

RISMEDIA, September 9, 2010—Learn about the most common sale leaseback structures that are available, how they work and whether they would be advantageous for your business. Also, for real estate investors (large and small), learn more about the availability of…