Don’t Hibernate. Decorate!
Perk up your winter with one of these do-it-yourself projects for easy-to-update surfaces, including interior doors, walls and mirrors. Glass...
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First-time Unemployment Claims Sink to Early-Recession Levels
(MCT)—In another sign that the job market is gaining momentum, the number of workers filing for unemployment benefits fell further...
Mortgages Likely to Change Hands
(MCT)—“Who owns my mortgage?” It’s a frequently asked question, and the reason is always the same: A change is needed....
List of Improving Housing Markets Expands to Nearly 100
The list of housing markets showing measurable improvement expanded by 29 metros in February to include a total of 98...
Consumer Credit Jumps by $19.3 Billion in December
(MCT)—For better and for worse, consumers are starting to take on more debt—much more, surprisingly. The Federal Reserve reported Tuesday...
Builder Confidence for the 55+ Housing Market Ends Fourth Quarter on an Upswing
Builder confidence in the 55+ housing market for single-family homes rose four points to 18 compared to the same period...
Do Your Part: Don’t Waste Those Food Scraps
(MCT)—I consider myself a pretty good gardener, a common sense “greenie,” and a person who does her best to reduce,...
2012’s Top 10 Romantic Homes
No matter where you go, you can’t miss it. Stores are starting to fill with bright red heart-shaped boxes of...
Obama Moves Forward with Foreclosure Prevention
Last Wednesday, February 1, President Obama announced the details of a plan to help homeowners refinance their mortgages in hopes...
Rand on Real Estate: Disaster on the Horizon
The federal government is planning a major new initiative to convert foreclosures into rentals. But as Greg Rand (@gsrand), CEO...
RISMedia Headliners: Innovating for the Future
Succeeding in the new year will take more than determination and hard work—it will require utilizing technology that facilitates efficiency and increased business. In this in-depth feature, real estate tech leaders share the innovations they believe will give agents and brokers a competitive advantage in 2026. Read more.
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