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RISMEDIA, October 31, 2009Getting your clients to understand that real estate is local was one of the more difficult lessons that real estate professionalshave had to preach during the recent housing downturn. As the media continually painted a negative picture…

New Home Sales Fall in September for First Time in 6 Months

RISMEDIA, October 29, 2009After five consecutive months of increases, sales of newly built, single-family homes fell 3.6% to a seasonally adjusted annual rateof 402,000 units in September 2009, according to data released by the U.S. Commerce Department.

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RISMEDIA, October 29, 2009Feeling good about a home and a neighborhood is part and parcel of making the decision to buy, so staging a home should involve more than just raising the charm factor. Look for ways to also make…

Real Estate Is Local So Is Leadership

RISMEDIA, October 31, 2009Getting your clients to understand that real estate is local was one of the more difficult lessons that real estate professionalshave had to preach during the recent housing downturn. As the media continually painted a negative picture…

New Home Sales Fall in September for First Time in 6 Months

RISMEDIA, October 29, 2009After five consecutive months of increases, sales of newly built, single-family homes fell 3.6% to a seasonally adjusted annual rateof 402,000 units in September 2009, according to data released by the U.S. Commerce Department.

This critical loss of…

Staying Ahead of the Market

RISMEDIA, October 30, 2009Staying ahead of your local competition while keeping your name in front of your clients is crucial to staying profitable in anyreal estate market. As technology continues to advance, it is important for real estate professionals to…

Thirty-Year Fixed Mortgage Rates Continue to Decline; Most State Rates Now Below 5.00%

RISMEDIA, October 30, 2009The weekly average rate borrowers were quoted on Zillow Mortgage Marketplace for 30-year fixed mortgages decreased ten basis points last week to 4.87%, down from 4.97% the week prior, according to the Zillow Mortgage Rate Monitor, compiled…

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RISMEDIA, October 29, 2009Three RE/MAX franchises have been recognized among the Top Ten in the nation in quality service and customer satisfaction, according to Quality Service Certification, Inc. (QSC), and Leading Research Corporation. RE/MAX Properties of Colorado Springs, CO, RE/MAX All Stars in Corona, CA and RE/MAX Creative Realty in …

Want a Cash Machine for Your Real Estate Business? Build a Buyers List

RISMEDIA, October 29, 2009If you ask most real estate professionals what their number one business asset is, youll get a variety of answers. Some answers may includetheir office, their listings, their agents or subagents, their marketing materials etc. All of these are good answers but in this humble real …

Getaways 13 Haunted Hideaways

RISMEDIA, October 30, 2009As costumed monsters, superheroes, and creatures of the night take to the streets in search of candy tomorrow, many Americans will seeka good scare at theme parks, parties and eerie locations. In anticipation of the occasion, AAA polled its professional inspectors for their favorite haunted hotels and …

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RISMEDIA, October 24, 2009Building client-for-life relationships is one of the keys to success in the real estate industry. Mastering the processof acquiring leads, nurturing them into clients and continually providing outstanding service takes practice, but once you are able to establish yourself as a trusted source of information, you will …

William Raveis Real Estate Expands into New York

RISMEDIA, October 23, 2009Chris Raveis, executive vice president and managing partner of William Raveis Real Estate, Mortgage & Insurance, LLC, MA & NY, announces the companys newest office located at 7 Union Avenue in Harrison, New York.

The Harrison location is the companys 65th sales office. We are excited to open …

Builder Confidence Slips in October

RISMEDIA, October 23, 2009With the expiration date for an important home buyer incentive approaching, builder confidence in the market for newly built, single-family homes slipped one point to 18 in October 2009, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).

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New One-Stop Manual Guides Consumers through Housing Bubble and Unstable Housing Market

RISMEDIA, October 23, 2009The Homeowner Survival Guide, by Andrew C. Mungar, is dedicated to helping homeowners understand and resolve the problems associated with the devastating financial crisis and the housing bubble. The book guides consumers through every option that is available to them and teaches them how to get their …

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RISMEDIA, October 23, 2009You receive a professionally-packaged CD video and resource set that shows you exactly how to capitalize CraigsList traffic into leads and profits for you! To learn more, click here.

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