Broker Spotlight: Succeeding in the Consumer Era
“A big portion of any business is not just understanding what your market is, but what the market will give...
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Winter Can Increase Fire Danger in Homes
(MCT)—During winter months, fire risks are on the upswing as people make use of their fireplaces to keep warm. “Families...
Mortgage Rates Continue Trend of Record-Breaking Lows
Freddie Mac recently released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey®, showing mortgage rates easing to new all-time record...
Numbers Vary by Region in Real Estate Auctions
Real estate auction activity continues to thrive. In today’s tumultuous economy, both residential and commercial properties are selling in droves...
Do Your Part: Put Your Recycling Routine on Steroids
(MCT)—Do you ever drive around your neighborhood and notice who the big time recyclers are—or aren’t? Do you ever feel...
The Vote is In: Americans Place High Value on Homeownership
By an overwhelming margin, American voters strongly value homeownership and would oppose efforts to weaken or eliminate the mortgage interest...
Attention Homeowners: Your New To-Do List
(MCT)—Today’s homes are filled with components that weren’t so common years ago. They make your home more efficient and less...
Foreclosures Decrease 34 Percent in 2011
Total U.S. foreclosure activity and the U.S. foreclosure rate in 2011 were both at their lowest annual level since 2007,...
New Study by WAV Group Reports Strong Consumer Interest in MLS
The WAV Group, a real estate consulting firm, has published results of research that demonstrates the high value consumers place...
Mortgage Matters: HARP 2.0 Boosts Homebuyer Confidence
The federal government recently threw a lifeline to homeowners underwater with their current mortgages. Thanks to new changes to the...
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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