U.S. Foreclosure Activity Increases 9 Percent in May
RealtyTrac®, a leading online marketplace for foreclosure properties, recently released its U.S. Foreclosure Market Report™ for May 2012, which shows...
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Average Fixed Mortgage Rates Reverse Course
Freddie Mac recently released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®), showing average fixed mortgage rates ending their...
Hot Property: Chris Brown Lists WeHo Party Pad
(MCT)—Grammy-winning singer Chris Brown has put his West Hollywood party pad on the market for $1.895 million. The 3,000-square-foot unit...
80 Metros Listed as Improving Housing Markets in June
The list of U.S. housing markets showing measurable and sustained improvement now includes 80 metropolitan areas, according to the National...
Finally, Gluten-Free Beer that Tastes Like Beer
(MCT)—I don’t suffer from celiac disease or even a minor gluten intolerance, thankfully. But the first thing I did recently...
Fed Says: Family Incomes Down in Recent Years
(MCT)—A survey of U.S. family finances released by the Federal Reserve documents in painful detail just how deeply the Great Recession and...
Mortgage Originations Rise throughout New England
Regional Spotlight—Mortgage originations rose in New England, according to new data from The Warren Group's Mortgage MarketShare Module. While Massachusetts,...
Do Your Part: Green Myth-Busters
(MCT)—Forget “Ghostbusters.” Today, I’m fighting popular green myths to help you get started on going green. With all the misinformation...
Real Estate Agents React to Murders, Robbery
Regional Spotlight—(MCT)—In response to the recent crimes against real-estate agents in the Youngstown and Kent areas, local real-estate brokers are...
Use Summer Inspiration to Bring Value to Your Customers
(eM+C)—As the season turns, most B2C brands introduce brighter color palettes, outdoor aspirational photography and upbeat seasonal messaging to their...
3 Business Moves Agents Should Make Before Summer
As the market heads into the summer season, the groundwork you lay now can determine whether the coming months are productive. Agents can use this time to reconnect with clients and position themselves for more listings. Here are three smart business strategies to make before summer arrives. Read more.
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