RISMEDIA, April 20, 2011—This week’s headlines from the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS? include: exclusive OfficeMax® discounts available; errors and omissions protection for brokers and agents now available through the newest REALTOR Benefits® Program Partner, Victor O. Schinnerer & Co., Inc.;…
New HUD Campaign Empowers Homeowners to Recognize, Avoid and Report Foreclosure Relief Scams
RISMEDIA, April 20, 2011—The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is launching a new campaign in Miami, Chicago and Los Angeles called Know It. Avoid It. Report It. This campaign has two objectives. First, it aims to direct…
April 20, 2011 Posted in Home Improvement
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Trusted Name, New Approach – Citi Puts a Fresh Spin on Mortgage Relationships
RISMEDIA, April 20, 2011—Welcoming a brand new player to the real estate playing field is always big news. New perspective, new ideas, new potential on the horizon. However, with almost 200 years of history, and doing business today in more…
April 19, 2011 Posted in Real Estate
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Find Out Where the Real Opportunities Are: RISMedia’s Power Broker Forum at NAR Midyear Uncovers Strategies for Today’s Market
RISMEDIA, April 19, 2011—Leading brokers and innovators will share strategies and reveal critical opportunities for growth in today’s market at RISMedia’s 6th Annual Power Broker Forum & Reception at NAR Midyear next month. Taking place on Thursday, May 12th, at…
April 18, 2011 Posted in Real Estate
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Balancing Act: 10 Ideas for Hosting a Successful Open House while Keeping Your Client Happy
RISMEDIA, April 18, 2011—While some real estate markets are picking up as we head out of winter, it’s a reality that in many markets, home prices are going down. Prices in 20 major metropolitan areas decreased 1% in November from…
April 18, 2011 Posted in Real Estate
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Regulators, Banks Reach Deal to Correct Foreclosure Flaws
RISMEDIA, April 16, 2011—(MCT)—Federal banking regulators have reached agreements with the nation’s biggest mortgage lenders to address longstanding complaints that the foreclosure process is unfair to delinquent borrowers trying to stay in their homes.
The settlements with the nation’s largest…
April 17, 2011 Posted in Real Estate
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Scripting Success – 7 Tips to Stand Out from the Crowd
RISMEDIA, April 16, 2011—For years, real estate professionals have been trying to tailor their marketing strategies to an ever-evolving consumer. Some focus on using the latest technology or trends to stand out from the crowd, while others stick to more…
April 16, 2011 Posted in Real Estate
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For Your Clients: How to Manage Unexpected Home Expenses
RISMEDIA, April 15, 2011—(MCT)—Homes are more affordable these days, the selection is abundant, and interest rates are still fairly low. For some people, it could well be a great time to buy.
But as too many struggling borrowers now realize,…
April 15, 2011 Posted in Real Estate
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Scared of Your Shadow Inventory?
RISMEDIA, April 14, 2011—This big inventory of homes—90 days or more delinquent on their mortgage payments, currently in foreclosure or now REOs—at last count was 2.1 million. It’s enough to make you plop, plop, fizz, fizz, worrying everyone from the…
April 14, 2011 Posted in Real Estate
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Real Estate Marketing Strategies: Solutions to Self-Sabotage
RISMEDIA, April 14, 2011—”I don’t know why I’m sabotaging myself.” I hear this statement every day from clients and prospective clients. This sentiment is extremely common amongst both seasoned and new entrepreneurs. I hear many examples of self-sabotage in my…
April 13, 2011 Posted in Real Estate
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