HUD Takes Action to Speed Resale of Foreclosed Properties to New Owners
RISMEDIA, January 19, 2010—In an effort to stabilize home values and improve conditions in communities where foreclosure activity is high,...
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Mortgage Modifications Double in December 2009
RISMEDIA, January 19, 2010—(MCT)-After a month of intense pressure on banks and other mortgage servicers, the Obama administration recently reported...
‘Weekend Effect’ Makes People Happier Regardless of Their Job
RISMEDIA, January 19, 2010—From construction laborers and secretaries to physicians and lawyers, people experience better moods, greater vitality, and fewer...
Internal Revenue Service Releases New Home Buyer Credit Form
RISMEDIA, January 19, 2010—The Internal Revenue Service recently released the new form that eligible home buyers need to claim the...
U.S. Consumer Confidence Reaches Highest Level Since September 2008
RISMEDIA, January 19, 2010—After declining throughout much of 2009, American consumer confidence improved sharply in January 2010, returning to levels...
U.S. Housing Values Continued to Show Stabilization in November 2009
RISMEDIA, January 18, 2010—U.S. home values in November 2009 showed continued stabilization when compared to previous months, with the Zillow...
5 Stress-Busting Strategies
RISMEDIA, January 18, 2010—(MCT)—If daily pressures or job worries have left you clenching your teeth, relaxation may be just what...
Around the Home – Preventive Maintenance Will Keep Your Appliances Humming Along
RISMEDIA, January 16, 2010—(MCT)—Taking the time to do a little preventative maintenance on household items is far less costly than...
Deloitte Consumer Spending Index Ticks Downward in December 2009
RISMEDIA, January 16, 2010—The Deloitte Consumer Spending Index dipped slightly in December 2009, primarily due to a decline in real...
Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty Launches Home Buyer Tax Credit Website
RISMEDIA, January 15, 2010—Helping home buyers easily understand the home buyer tax credit is the goal of Better Homes and...
HomeSmart: The Next Chapter
After spending decades shaping real estate’s first and most successful 100%-model brokerage into an industry powerhouse, HomeSmart Founder and CEO Matt Widdows is poised to storm the industry with a bold new brand, agent-first commitment and a powerhouse leadership team. Read more.
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