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Archives: April 2011
Study Examines the Impact of Homebuyer Education and Counseling on Mortgage Performance
RISMEDIA, April 29, 2011—Potential homeowners who participate in pre-purchase education and counseling programs may be more likely to pay their mortgages on time, although the evidence on this point is not consistent and compelling, according to a study released today… … Read more
April 28, 2011 Posted in Home Improvement
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To Buy or Rent – Now’s the Time to Follow the American Dream
RISMEDIA, April 25, 2011—With home prices dropping, minimal interest rates and the cost of rental properties on the rise, now may be the time for renters to seriously consider buying a house, according to HouseSavvy, a premier real estate and… … Read more
April 28, 2011 Posted in Mortgage
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The Shifting Landscape of Real Estate: How to Position Yourself to Succeed
RISMEDIA, April 28, 2011—There was a time not too long ago when the main demographic target of any real estate agent was the generation of Baby Boomers. This was a generation that valued the American dream of owning a home,… … Read more
April 28, 2011 Posted in Real Estate
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HUD Selects Lenders to Participate in New Pilot Program to Help Homeowners Pay for Home Energy Improvements
RISMEDIA, April 26, 2011—Eighteen national, regional and local lenders will participate in a new two-year pilot program that will offer qualified borrowers living in certain parts of the country low-cost loans to make energy-saving improvements to their homes. Backed by… … Read more
April 25, 2011 Posted in Home Improvement
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To Buy or Rent – Now’s the Time to Follow the American Dream
RISMEDIA, April 25, 2011—With home prices dropping, minimal interest rates and the cost of rental properties on the rise, now may be the time for renters to seriously consider buying a house, according to HouseSavvy, a premier real estate and… … Read more
April 24, 2011 Posted in Real Estate
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Appraisal Institute Issues Earth Day Call to Real Estate Community for Collaboration
RISMEDIA, April 20, 2011—In celebration of Earth Day (April 22), the Appraisal Institute called on the world’s real estate community to join in helping ensure reliable valuations for sustainable “green” buildings. The Appraisal Institute is one of the nation’s largest… … Read more
April 23, 2011 Posted in Home Improvement
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Existing-Home Sales Rise in March 2011
RISMEDIA, April 21, 2011—Sales of existing-home sales rose in March 2011, continuing an uneven recovery that began after sales bottomed last July, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. Existing-home sales, which are completed transactions that include single-family, townhomes, condominiums… … Read more
April 21, 2011 Posted in Real Estate
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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… … Read more
April 20, 2011 Posted in Home Improvement
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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… … Read more
April 18, 2011 Posted in Real Estate
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