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The Philosophy Embedded Within
Commentary by Scott Einbinder
RISMEDIA, May 19, 2008-Having read the 2008 Power Broker Report, I'd like to thank RISMedia for putting together such an informative document. Like all good Share This With a Friend
The Power of Pricing
Op-ed by Howard Brinton
RISMEDIA, May 19, 2008-The other day, a young, female Realtor shared a story with me about one of her previous listings. An "empty nest" couple decided to downsize and were putting their beloved family home on the market.
Despite the advice and admonishment of the Realtor, they insisted ...
Go Beyond Beige - Color vs. Neutral Schemes
Home Trends By Melissa Birdsong
RISMEDIA, May 19, 2008-Homeowners now have permission to go beyond beige.
With a desire to create spaces that are just right for them, today's customer is looking for an experience inside the home. Neutrals are nice, but homeowners are moving "beyond the beige."
When buying or selling a ...
Ask Dr. Maya - 6 Ways to Prospect Fearlessly
RISMEDIA, May 19, 2008-Navigating your way through today's market doesn't have to be as intimidating as it may seem. With strategic prospecting, both your clients and your business will and can succeed. The only problem many agents are facing, however, is getting started. This week, Dr. Maya sheds light on ...
Home Sales, Prices to Pick Up In Second Half of 2008, Says NAR Chief Economist
RISMEDIA, May 19, 2008-Home sales and prices throughout most of the country are poised for improvement in the second half of 2008, and the recovery will vary by market, Lawrence Yun, chief economist for the National Association of Realtors® said during NAR's Midyear Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo. More than ...
The 5 Ingredients You Need to Clean Your Home
By Nzong Xiong
RISMEDIA, May 19, 2008-(MCT)-The next time you need to clean your kitchen countertops, don't rush to grab the disinfectant spray you usually use. Instead, dig around Share This With a Friend
Builder Confidence Edges Downward in May
RISMEDIA, May 19, 2008-Home builders remained considerably downbeat as market conditions continued to erode in May, according to the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI), released this week. The HMI fell a single point to 19, bringing it within one point of the record low 18 set in December 2007 ...
Realtors Launch New Commercial Website
RISMEDIA, May 19, 2008-The National Association of Realtors® has launched a new website focused on commercial real estate, which includes a commercial property listing database that offers access to commercial property listings from all 50 states. The new site will reside at http://www.commercialsource.com, previously the site for the Realtors(R) Commercial ...
eNeighborhoods Announces Promotions in Enterprise, Agent Services Divisions
RISMEDIA, May 19, 2008-eNeighborhoods, a division of Dominion Enterprises, announced the promotions of key staff members to further the company's real estate technology and marketing initiatives. eNeighborhoods, says the company, delivers real estate technology to more than 400,000 desktops around the world.
Peter Ill, president of Dominion Enterprises real estate businesses, ...
Advance Realty Gets Out and About This Spring
RISMEDIA, May 19, 2008-As the weather warms, Advance Realty prepares for corporate events being held in May and June. It began with a company trip to the Pimlico Race tracks by brokers, agents and corporate staff. Those in attendance, the company says, enjoyed networking, camaraderie, the entertainment of the horse ...
Credit Cards - How Many Are Too Many?
By Eve Mitchell
RISMEDIA, May 19, 2008-Most people who use credit have more than one card. But just how many cards are too many?
Some experts believe there is no set number to shoot for when it comes to how much plastic to have in your wallet. It's not the number of ...
One Way to Sell Your Home? Buy a New One
By Greta Guest
RISMEDIA, May 19, 2008-(MCT)-Newlyweds Tracie and Jeremy Moy were outgrowing their West Bloomfield, Mich., condominium and dreaming of buying a new house last year.
Seven months after putting it on the market with scant interest from buyers, the Moys knew they needed another option.
They found out about the Forte ...
Some REOs are No Deal for Anxious Home Buyers
By Sue McAllister
RISMEDIA, May 19, 2008-(MCT)-Renters Julie Herning and her husband Oliver have been trying to buy a home near San Jose's Japantown since February. With a slow housing market, and with enough money for a healthy down payment, they figured they finally had a shot at owning a piece ...
5 Tips for Building an Outdoor Kitchen
By Marshall Loeb
RISMEDIA, May 19, 2008-(MCT)-If your thoughts have been turning to entertaining outdoors this spring, an outdoor kitchen could be just the addition for you. Once an expensive item, you can now install an outdoor kitchen for as little as $200. Of course, the price will depend on the ...
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