Preparing a Contract Offer to Get It Signed, Not Rejected – Part II
RISMEDIA, July 16, 2009-Yesterday we discussed how to gather the preliminary information in preparing contract offers. The next step is to...
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Number of Americans Delaying Retirement beyond Age 70 Increases because of Economic Crisis
RISMEDIA, July 16, 2009-The current economic crisis is having a lasting impact on many older Americans, forcing them to make...
30-year Fixed Rates Continue Month-Long Decline
RISMEDIA, July 15, 2009-The weekly average rate borrowers were quoted on Zillow Mortgage Marketplace for 30-year fixed mortgages decreased last...
GE Targets Net Zero Energy Homes by 2015
RISMEDIA, July 15, 2009-GE has announced that by 2015 it is developing a turn-key product portfolio that will empower consumers...
Appraisal Institute Applauds Freddie Mac’s Revised Guidelines
RISMEDIA, July 14, 2009-The Appraisal Institute, one of the nation's largest real estate appraisal organizations, has applauded Freddie Mac's newly revised...
What Are the Greatest Obstacles to Homeownership?
RISMEDIA, July 13, 2009-Most Americans still consider having enough money for downpayment and closing costs to be the biggest obstacles...
Use Social Media to Your Advantage, but Beware the Pitfalls
RISMEDIA, July 13, 2009-Social media is, and has been, exploding as a way for people to stay connected, market services...
MBA – Government-Insured Share of Mortgage Applications Highest Since 1990 at 36%
RISMEDIA, July 10, 2009-The government-insured (FHA and VA loans) share of mortgage applications was 35.9% in June 2009, the highest...
Affordability Driving More Buyers Back Into Market
RISMEDIA, July 10, 2009-Price declines and low interest rates are motivating millions of home buyers to shop for bargains in...
The Warranty Group Opens in Peru
RISMEDIA, July 10, 2009-The Warranty Group, Inc., a leading provider of service plans and related benefits, announced the opening of...
How to Calm Jittery Sellers When Similar Homes Close by Are Also for Sale
While you as the seller’s agent or broker understand all the intricacies and strategies of working a listing, your clients very likely are first-timers, vulnerable to emotions and worrisome opinions precisely because they don’t have prior experience. Read more.
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