Survey Predicts Top Fitness Trends for 2011
RISMEDIA, November 2, 2010—This year's emphasis on nationwide health care reform has cemented the health and fitness industry's emphasis on...
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Consumers Plan to Cut Back on Holiday Spending This Year
RISMEDIA, November 1, 2010—Some shoppers may be loosening their financial belts a bit this holiday season, but ongoing economic turbulence...
Consumers’ Confidence Rises in October
RISMEDIA, November 1, 2010—(MCT)—Consumer confidence rose in October, though it remains near historically low levels, with a monthly gauge compiled...
Standing Up to Negativity: How to Counter Media Reports
RISMEDIA, October 30, 2010—As the saying goes, no news is good news. But unfortunately, there’s lots of news about real...
How to Determine Whether the Vacation Rental Lifestyle is Right for You
RISMEDIA, October 30, 2010—More and more people are investing in vacation homes today. And no wonder: between unbelievable real estate...
Around the Home: Heating Bills Predicted to Rise 2.5 Percent This Winter
RISMEDIA, October 30, 2010—(MCT)—U.S. households will spend 2.5% more on heating fuels this winter than last year, with fuel prices...
New-Home Sales Climb 6.6 Percent in September 2010
RISMEDIA, October 29, 2010—(MCT)—Sales of new homes climbed 6.6% in September 2010, figures released by the federal government showed, representing...
Keeping Up with Consumers’ Needs – Real Estate Search becomes More about People, Less about Data
RISMEDIA, October 29, 2010—For the average home buyer, these days, there’s certainly no shortage of data. It’s pretty easy to...
Homeowners’ Best Intentions Can Work Against Them in Mortgage Modification System Overwhelmed by Demand
RISMEDIA, October 29, 2010—(MCT)—Rogelio Huerta and Maria Soto did everything they were supposed to do to reduce the monthly mortgage...
Getaways: Celebrate Mark Twain’s Legacy
RISMEDIA, October 29, 2010—(MCT)—This year marks the 175th anniversary of the birth and the 100th anniversary of the passing of...
Condo or House? Helping Clients Decide Which Makes More Sense
With home prices still elevated in much of the country, condos have become more realistic for buyers determined to exit the rental train. Read more.
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