RISMEDIA: Real Estate News
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Unfinished Homes a Sad Symbol of Real Estate Downturn
RISMEDIA, March 13, 2010—(MCT)—The listing describes the new, six-bedroom, six-bath Colonial on Timberlane Road in Upper Saddle River, N.J., as “spectacular.” With an asking price of almost $1.6 million, it’s a “must see,” the listing says.But up close, the picture…
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Jumbo Mortgage Market Beginning to Thaw
RISMEDIA, March 13, 2010—(MCT)—Phil Kelly had 18 more months to go before the fixed rate on his $2.5 million mortgage became adjustable. But when Kelly, a former computer executive living in Rancho Santa Fe, California learned he could knock his interest…
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The Secret to Success? Treat Your Business Like a Job
RISMEDIA, March 13, 2010—Finding success in today’s real estate market is about getting back to basics- which for many real estate professionals means showing up every day ready to work. Here, Alicia Trevino, President & CEO Century 21 Alicia Trevino Realtors…
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Renters: 6 Ways to Spruce Up Your Space
RISMEDIA, March 13, 2010—(MCT)—The new American dream: Renting, until the dust settles. More Americans are renting homes and giving up on home ownership—at least for now. Job loss and foreclosures are forcing some folks out of their family homes and…
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5 Tips for a Successful Home Remodel
RISMEDIA, March 12, 2010—As spring approaches, many homeowners grow eager to start remodeling projects to update and refresh their surroundings. Before getting started, it’s a good idea to hire a professional remodeler for a workable plan and better results, according…
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Experts to Offer Insight into Team Building 2010 at Social Media Summit
RISMEDIA, March 12, 2010—RISMedia’s 2010 Real Estate Leadership Conference—‘The Real Estate Social Media Summit’—will provide the perfect backdrop for real estate professionals who are looking to capitalize, even in today’s challenging market.
Industry experts Julie Vanderblue, John Bendall, Gregg Neuman, Patty McCarthy,…
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Government Urges Short Sales; Experts Aren’t Sure They’ll Help
RISMEDIA, March 12, 2010—(MCT)—With the highly touted federal mortgage-modification program falling short of its target numbers, the government has looked into alternatives to foreclosure and come up with a possible, though not original, solution: the short sale, a transaction in which…
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Deconstructing the Price of a Property Appraisal
RISMEDIA, March 12, 2010—Close to a year after the launch of the Home Valuation Code of Conduct (HVCC), more agents are seeing value in increased appraisal transparency and consistent processes for ordering, tracking, delivery and quality-monitoring. But some appraisal-industry misperceptions persist—including…
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Today’s Featured Listing – Ultimate Island Property
RISMEDIA, March 12, 2010—Located in the Gulf Shores North area of Florida, this home is the ultimate ‘his and her’ property– she gets her beach and he gets his dockage. This well-maintained home sits on over an acre of land with…
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John L. Scott Real Estate Leader Receives Microsoft Innovation Award
RISMEDIA, March 12, 2010—Pat Giles, vice president of John L. Scott Real Estate’s marketing, interactive marketing and IS departments recently received the Microsoft Innovation Award for her leadership in driving John L. Scott’s Internet strategies and award-winning website.
According to Microsoft,…