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Archives: August 2010


Appraisal Institute’s New Guide to Home Buying Offers Uniquely Unbiased View

RISMEDIA, August 31, 2010—A home buying guide published recently by the Appraisal Institute teaches home buyers when to buy, how to find a real estate agent, how to choose the best home on the market and more—all from the uniquely … Read more

Posted on August 31, 2010 by admin | Posted in Home Buying | Leave a comment

Home Buyers Are Ready to Move from the Sidelines: Survey

RISMEDIA, August 30, 2010—Are more Americans positioning themselves for home purchase? Although May’s data showed that home sales were down 26.8% as the home buyer tax credit concluded, a new survey conducted by Relocation.com suggests some families are opting for … Read more

Posted on August 30, 2010 by admin | Posted in Home Buying | Leave a comment

Repurposing Rooms Makes Home Feel New Again

RISMEDIA, August 28, 2010—(MCT)—While today’s real estate market is keeping many home buyers on the sidelines, there’s no need to feel stuck in your house. You can still move out and up within your own home. The latest lifestyle trend … Read more

Posted on August 29, 2010 by admin | Posted in Home Improvement | Leave a comment

When it Comes to Branding, Get Real

RISMEDIA, August 28, 2010—The term branding is certainly no stranger to the real estate industry. But in 2010, the concept of branding has evolved…because America has evolved. As economist John Tucillo recently said at RISMedia’s Social Media Summit, the number … Read more

Posted on August 29, 2010 by admin | Posted in Real Estate | Leave a comment

Some Homebuyers Are Holding Back, but Market offers Bright Spots Too

RISMEDIA, August 27, 2010—(MCT)—Everywhere you look, July was not ideal for real estate—that’s one thing on which the economists and the statistics agree. Sales figures released recently for the first month in 19, not invigorated by government tax credits, offered … Read more

Posted on August 28, 2010 by admin | Posted in Home Buying | Leave a comment

Kitchens Remain among Most Popular Remodeling Projects

RISMEDIA, August 26, 2010—(MCT)—Kitchens have long been among the most popular remodeling projects. But with fewer clients requesting kitchen upgrades during this recession, one kitchen designer has turned the economic slowdown to her advantage. “If I couldn’t remodel as many … Read more

Posted on August 26, 2010 by admin | Posted in Home Improvement | Leave a comment

Acquisitions: A Look at Strategies in the Current Economy

RISMEDIA, August 26, 2010—Acquiring companies in today’s economy is an important question that needs to be examined closely, even for companies historically inclined to grow through acquisition. In this month’s Power Broker Roundtable, industry leaders Ron Peltier and Dan Elsea … Read more

Posted on August 25, 2010 by admin | Posted in Real Estate | Leave a comment

What State Has Highest Closing Costs? Bankrate.com Releases 2010 Closing Costs Survey

RISMEDIA, August 17, 2010—A new study released by Bankrate, Inc. reveals that the costs associated with buying a home may are on the rise. Bankrate’s 2010 Closing Costs Survey reveals that the average origination and title fees on a 0,000 … Read more

Posted on August 24, 2010 by admin | Posted in Home Buying | Leave a comment

Homeownership and Stable Communities Go Hand-in-Hand

RISMEDIA, August 16, 2010—Homeowners who are more active in their communities benefit from improved education opportunities and report higher levels of self-esteem and happiness when compared to renters, according to leading research. A new report from the National Association of … Read more

Posted on August 23, 2010 by admin | Posted in Home Improvement | Leave a comment

Obama Administration Housing Scorecard Shows Continued Progress in Housing Market, but Challenges Remain

RISMEDIA, August 23, 2010—The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of the Treasury has released the August edition of the Obama Administration’s Housing Scorecard (www.hud.gov/scorecard), a comprehensive report on the nation’s housing market. In … Read more

Posted on August 23, 2010 by admin | Posted in Home Buying | Leave a comment