Foreclosures Take Heavy Toll on Hearts and Minds
RISMEDIA, February 4, 2010—(MCT)—Ethelda Lopez, a retired telephone company worker recently watched as her dream retirement home was auctioned off...
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Even in Tough Times, 77 Percent of Americans View Homeownership as a Part of Their Own Personal American Dream
RISMEDIA, February 4, 2010—A national survey recently released by real estate leader Trulia shows that many Americans feel that President...
5 Reasons Why Refinancing May Be a Good Option Now
RISMEDIA, February 4, 2010—Mortgage experts from Bills.com, one of the leading resources for free, objective and expert money advice, advised...
Two-Thirds of Americans Feel Sending a Special Occasion Greeting Through Social Media Is Inappropriate
RISMEDIA, February 4, 2010—Photo cards and thank you cards retailer Cardstore.com announced the results of a survey showing that almost...
Home Trends – Little Budget, Big Updates
RISMEDIA, February 4, 2010—With a few clever tricks and relying on some tried-and-true decorating secrets from the Creative Ideas design...
Pending Home Sales Stabilize, Remain above Year-Ago Levels
RISMEDIA, February 3, 2010—Pending home sales have leveled from a market swing driven by response to the home buyer tax...
Tax Breaks 101: New Deductions and Credits to Stimulate Economy
RISMEDIA, February 3, 2010—(MCT)—This may be the tax season where even die-hard do-it-yourselfers break down and hire a preparer or...
Winter Vehicle Check-up Saves Money and Stress
RISMEDIA, February 3, 2010—With cold winter weather bearing down on much of the country, motorists can avoid breaking down and...
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...
Strategic Defaults and the Moral Imperative
RISMEDIA, February 2, 2010—Should homeowners be morally obligated to make their mortgage payment? What if they could legally stop paying...
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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