• Real Estate Incentives Out of Style among Price-Focused Shoppers -

    By Jim Buchta

    RISMEDIA, July 30, 2010—(MCT)—Government cash didn’t help John Foley and Cindy Case sell their Minneapolis house before the federal home buyer’s tax credit expired at the end of April, so the couple decided to take matters into…

  • 75 Percent of Nation’s Top Metro Areas Post Increasing Foreclosure Activity in First Half of 2010 -

    RISMEDIA, July 30, 2010—RealtyTrac, a leading online marketplace for foreclosure properties released its Midyear 2010 Metropolitan Foreclosure Market Report, which shows 154 of the 206 U.S. metropolitan areas with a population of 200,000 or more posted year-over-year increases in foreclosure…

  • New Coalition Urges Federal Government to Stop Dangerous Wall Street Home Resale Fees -

    RISMEDIA, July 30, 2010—A wide array of organizations including the American Land Title Association, the National Association of Realtors, AFSCME, Vote Vets, the Center for Responsible Lending, the Property Rights Alliance and the Institute for Liberty recently launched The Coalition…

  • U.S. May Be Edging toward Period of Deflation, Some Economist Fear -

    By Don Lee

    RISMEDIA, July 30, 2010—(MCT)—The White House’s recent prediction that the deficit would hit a record $1.47 trillion this year poured new fuel on the fiery argument over whether the government should begin cutting back to avoid future…

  • Today’s Featured Listing: Immaculate Family Home in Opulent Neighborhood -

    RISMEDIA, July 30, 2010—Nestled in the premier community of Coronado Village in the vibrant and affluent city of Coronado, California, this completely remodeled 2,700-square-foot family home has three bedrooms, three bathrooms, a spacious kitchen with a long bar and adjoining…

  • Bankrate: Mortgage Rates Reset Record Lows -

    RISMEDIA, July 30, 2010—Mortgage rates were lower this week, with the average conforming 30-year fixed mortgage rate hitting a record low of 4.71%, according to Bankrate.com’s weekly national survey. The average 30-year fixed mortgage has an average of 0.44 discount…

  • Remodeling Dips but Shows Signs of Stabilization -

    RISMEDIA, July 30, 2010—The remodeling market slid backward during the second quarter of 2010, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) Remodeling Market Index (RMI). The RMI (combining current and future market indicators) sunk to 40.7 from…

  • Tips and Tricks to Help Traverse the Execution Gap -

    RISMEDIA, July 29, 2010—The ability to manage change, a structure that supports execution, employee involvement in decision making, alignment between leader actions and company values and priorities and company-wide coordination and cooperation are the five bridges that enable a company…

  • Study: Among Home Buyers, Satisfaction with Real Estate Companies Increases, while Satisfaction among Home Sellers Decreases Considerably -

    RISMEDIA, July 29, 2010—Reflective of the real estate buyers’ market conditions in many regions in the U.S., satisfaction with real estate companies among home buyers has improved from 2009, while satisfaction among home sellers has declined, according to the…

  • First-Time Home Buyers: Tips to Make Your House a Home -

    RISMEDIA, July 29, 2010—After getting the keys to their new homes, many first-time home buyers are excited about finally having the opportunity to personalize and furnish their new house. From coffee tables to lamps to lawnmowers, many previous renters leap

  • Property Taxes 101 – Saving Money and Making Cents of Assessments -

    RISMEDIA, July 29, 2010—Property owners prepared with research and information can save thousands of dollars on their property taxes. Following the simple steps outlined by Barry Sharpe, President of South Florida-based Property Tax Appeal Group (P-Tag), one can help property…

  • Adapting to Market Realities -

    RISMEDIA, July 29, 2010—Adapting to today’s market realities and getting back to basics are some of the best practices real estate professionals are attributing to their success. Here, Richard and Brenda Rose, Owners of Realty Executives Advantage in Bowie,…

  • Top 5 in Mobile Web -

    RISMEDIA, July 29, 2010—According to Nielsen, U.S. Mobile Web increased 4% in January 2010 from 67 million users to 69.6 million users. However, more important than how many people are using the Mobile Web is for how long they are…

  • Obama Administration Announces Conference on Housing Finance Reform -

    RISMEDIA, July 29, 2010—The Obama Administration recently announced expanded opportunities for public engagement on the future of our nation’s housing finance system, including Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. These events, which will include a major conference in Washington, D.C.,…

  • National PSA Campaign Unveiled to Raise Awareness of Making Home Affordable Program -

    RISMEDIA, July 29, 2010—The Advertising Council, in partnership with the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), announced the launch of a national public service advertising (PSA) campaign designed to encourage homeowners…