Home Values Continue Nationwide Decline in First Quarter amid Encouraging Signs in California
RISMEDIA, May 11, 2010—Home values in most U.S. markets continued to decline in the first quarter of 2010, as the...
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The Thousand Trillion Dollar Question
RISMEDIA, May 11, 2010—Oh, it’s big alright. It is simply the greatest mystery of our time. If it were the...
Reusable Bags Take over the Shopping Landscape
RISMEDIA, May 11, 2010—The single-use plastic bag could be an endangered shopping species. The thin plastic bag with handles —...
Regional Spotlight: April Home Sales Increased in Mid-Atlantic Region, Report Indicates
RISMEDIA, May 11, 2010—Metropolitan Regional Information Systems, Inc. (MRIS), a leading provider of real estate information technology and the largest...
Abide by Financial Rules of Thumb to Prosper
RISMEDIA, May 10, 2010—(MCT)—Money rules of thumb can be inaccurate because people's financial lives differ so much. But they can...
Fannie Mae Announces New Initiative to Help Struggling Homeowners in Orlando
RISMEDIA, May 10, 2010—Fannie Mae recently announced a new partnership that will accelerate response time and provide financial counseling to...
Around the Home – 10 Steps to an Earth-Friendly Yard
RISMEDIA, May 8, 2010—(MCT)—Want to make the planet a little greener? Look no farther than your own backyard—or, for that...
Regional Spotlight: Connecticut Home, Condo Sales Surge More Than 30 Percent in March 2010
RISMEDIA, May 7, 2010—The median price for a single-family home in Connecticut increased 8.1% in March 2010 compared to a...
Getaways: Growth Spurt in Family Travel
RISMEDIA, May 7, 2010—TripAdvisor, one of the world’s most popular and largest travel communities, announced the results of its annual...
Fannie Mae Changes Criteria for Purchasing and Securitizing Adjustable-Rate Mortgages
RISMEDIA, May 7, 2010—Fannie Mae recently announced new standards for the purchase and securitization of adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) products. The...
6 Key Numbers Buyers Must Examine Before Committing
“The rate should never be treated as a yes-or-no answer,” says Nick Nastos, founder of Chicago’s Property Shop. “I would be more concerned about a buyer closing with no emergency fund than one accepting a slightly higher rate with a manageable payment and cash still in the... Read more.
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