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    Exceeding Expectations, Pending Home Sales Rise 5.2%

    RISMEDIA, September 3, 2010?Following a sharp drop in the months immediately after the expiration of the home buyer tax credit, pending home sales have modestly risen, according to the National Association of Realtors.

    The Pending Home Sales Index, a forward-looking…



    Refinancings Soar as Mortgage Rates Remain Low

    RISMEDIA, September 3, 2010?(MCT)?For anyone under the age of 57, mortgage rates are now the lowest they’ve been during your life. This fact isn’t lost on a growing number of homeowners who have started a new wave of refinancings.…



    HUD Announces First Look Program to Help Communities Stabilize Neighborhoods Hard-Hit by Foreclosure

    RISMEDIA, September 3, 2010?U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan announced an unprecedented agreement with the nation?s top mortgage lenders to offer selected state and local governments, and nonprofit organizations a ?first look? or right of first…



    Simple Tips to Update Your Home and Create a Relaxing Sanctuary

    RISMEDIA, September 3, 2010?(MCT)?Some rooms scream “Help!” Others say nothing, and that’s a problem, too. Take the typical bedroom. Michael Payne has seen thousands. “The bedroom tends to get forgotten?you spend all your money elsewhere in the house,” said…



    Today?s Featured Listing: Downtown San Diego Fractional Offers 360-Degree Wrap-Around Ocean Views

    RISMEDIA, September 3, 2010?The Élan Collection, a collection of luxury fractional private residences has commenced priority sales reservations for shared ownership opportunities in a contemporary 4,800 square-foot urban penthouse in downtown San Diego.

    Envisioned as a modern pied-à-terre, the…



    With New Media, the Same Marketing Principles Apply

    RISMEDIA, September 3, 2010?Measuring the success of your marketing efforts is always critical, but some media is built to be measured in the short term, while others are more structured for brand building, to be measured long term.

    This is…



    Mortgage Applications Increase as Rates Hit New Low

    RISMEDIA, September 3, 2010?The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) today released its Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending August 27, 2010. The Market Composite Index, a measure of mortgage loan application volume, increased 2.7% on a seasonally adjusted basis…



    9 Killer Content Creation Ideas for Your Real Estate Blog or Website

    RISMEDIA, September 2, 2010?What?s the number one absolute best way to get more organic traffic to your real estate blog, website or lead capture pages?

    Content creation. (?But, what on earth am I supposed to be writing about or videoing,…



    Mortgage and Title Companies Using MLS SEO Technology to Feed Agents Home Buyer Leads

    RISMEDIA, September 2, 2010?Lately I have been talking to a lot of mortgage lenders and title reps who are trying to find ways to get real estate agents and brokers to start sending business their way in the form of…



    What International Home Buyers Want and What You Should Know

    RISMEDIA, September 2, 2010?Thanks to some favorable conditions, like perceived value and affordability, international home buyers, especially from Canada, Mexico, China and India are eyeing the U.S. a bit more these days. Over 40% of the international home-buying transactions…



    FHA Gives Home Buyers One Month Window to Lock in Low Insurance Premium

    RISMEDIA, September 2, 2010??The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) is giving homeowners and buyers until October 4, 2010 to lock in a low monthly insurance premium,? said Gibran Nicholas, chairman of the CMPS Institute, an organization that trains and certifies…



    Zillow.com Partners with Apartments.com to Bring National Database of Managed Apartment Rental Listings to Zillow

    RISMEDIA, September 2, 2010?Zillow.com and Apartments.com, two of the nation?s leading online destinations for real estate and multifamily housing, respectively, announced a partnership to bring the Apartments.com national database of 90,000 managed apartment rental listings to Zillow. Apartments.com rental listings…



    Breaking Into REO: Is It Too Late?

    RISMEDIA, September 2, 2010?Is the REO market winding down? And is it too late to get into the market, if you’re not already getting listings? REO experts Michael Krein, the president of the National REO Brokers Association; Gary Acosta, chairman…



    5 Tips to Profit from the Clients You Already Have

    RISMEDIA, September 7, 2010?According to an independent survey, 84% of home buyers would use the same real estate agent in the future. Unfortunately, memories fade over time, and the number that actually use the same Realtor again is dramatically lower.…



    No-Sweat Techniques to Build Your E-mail Marketing Contact List

    RISMEDIA, September 1, 2010?E-mail marketing lists are a necessity in any real estate market for industry professionals who are serious about getting their name and message in front of as many people as possible. While building an e-mail marketing contact…



    NAR Pulse: This Week?s Top Stories from the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS

    RISMEDIA, September 1, 2010?This week?s headlines from the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® include: a free article on maximizing profit through Facebook from NAR?s Right Tools, Right Now initiative; travel deals from NAR?s REALTOR Benefits® Program Partners; and promotional materials…



    5 Best Places to Find a Foreclosure Bargain

    RISMEDIA, September 1, 2010?With a number of real estate markets still reeling in the midst of the nation’s economic crisis, bargains persist for savvy investors looking to add to their portfolios of rental properties. Prices have even gone low enough…



    The Key to Hyperlocal Marketing: Part 3 ? The Fine Art of Real Estate Market Domination

    RISMEDIA, September 1, 2010?With hyperlocal marketing, I would expect you to want to dominate your market, right? The three most important factors to real estate market domination are:

    1. Laser focus on your target market area
    2.…



    Real Estate Veteran Offers Cure for Home Seller?s Blues

    RISMEDIA, September 1, 2010?With existing U.S. home sales diving to 15-year lows and millions of homes stagnant on the market, home sellers are suffering increasing anxiety, uncertainty and financial stress. To address these symptoms, motivational author Joan Gale Frank…



    Home Trends: Fireplace Focal Point

    RISMEDIA, September 1, 2010?It?s hard to think about enjoying a cozy fire when the temps outside are still sizzling. But September through November is a peak real estate sales timeframe and your clients want inviting spaces for holiday entertaining. Suggest…