Tough Economy Could Spark Surge in Tax Refund Loans
RISMEDIA, February 3, 2010—(MCT)—After several years of declining use, tax refund anticipation loans could make a big comeback this tax...
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Regional Spotlight: Home Buyer Tax Credit Buoys Bay Area Home Sales as Tighter Inventory, Multiple Bids Nudge Prices Higher
RISMEDIA, February 2, 2010—Despite a dwindling supply of bank REOs and the ongoing presence of cash-rich investors willing to bid...
TARP Overseer Says Bank Bailout Program Has Mixed Results
RISMEDIA, February 2, 2010—(MCT)—The government's $700 billion bank bailout bill has met its goal of helping bring the financial markets...
planetRE Signs Agreement With Major Realtor Association in California
RISMEDIA, February 2, 2010—planetRE, a leading technology provider for online real estate, announced a new partnership with 3 Southern California...
Refinance Volumes and HAMP Modifications Increase in December 2009
RISMEDIA, February 2, 2010—Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac initiated more than 485,000 mortgage loan modifications through December 2009, under the...
Survey Gives Brokers Chance to Demonstrate Strength, Stability
RISMedia’s 22nd annual Power Broker Survey Now Available for Completion RISMEDIA, February 1, 2010—RISMedia’s 22nd Annual Power Broker Report &...
Monday Morning Mobile: Don’t Call Me-Text Me!
RISMEDIA, February 1, 2010—Last week we looked at the brief history of the mobile phone and its 0-60-mph transition from...
4 Easy Promotional Strategies to Get Your Name in the Marketplace
RISMEDIA, February 1, 2010—Marketing. Advertising. Promotions. Don’t let these three words scare you. Though integral to making connections and winning...
Foreclosure Deals Abound in Pittsburgh
RISMEDIA, February 1, 2010—Here at Zillow, we’ve assumed for a long time that, in most markets, buyers can get pretty...
Administration Updates Documentation Collection Process and Releases Guidance to Expedite Permanent Modifications
RISMEDIA, February 1, 2010—As part of the Administration’s ongoing housing market stabilization plan, the U.S. Department of the Treasury and...
How Real Estate Pros Defuse the Stressors of Today’s Real Estate Industry
RISMedia asked several longtime pros to share their thoughts about how they perceive the profession now, as well as their coping strategies. Read more.
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