Mortgage Purchase Applications Decrease
RISMEDIA, March 21, 2011—Mortgage applications decreased 0.7% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association's Weekly...
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Banks Spruce Up Foreclosures to Boost Sales
RISMEDIA, March 19, 2011—(MCT)—Bill Schramm and Bethany Siwicki scoured property listings for three months before agreeing to see a home...
Housing Starts and Permits Stall in February 2011
RISMEDIA, March 19, 2011—Nationwide housing starts and issuance of permits for new housing construction both posted disappointing declines in February...
Vacant Dwellings Require Different Kind of Insurance Policy
RISMEDIA, March 19, 2011—(MCT)—More and more houses sit unoccupied these days, left behind by their owners in this still-tough economic...
First-Time Home Buyers Prepare for Best Buyer’s Market in Recent History
RISMEDIA, March 18, 2011—While affordable housing prices, ample inventories, and historically low interest rates signal 'buyer's market' for investors or...
Homeowners Reuse Materials for Environmental and Aesthetic Reasons
RISMEDIA, March 18, 2011—(MCT)—Renovating? You could just rip up the old room and sweep everything into the trash bin. But...
Company Spotlight: Effortless Communication – Frogpond’s Housing Trends eNewsletter Keeps Agents Front of Mind
RISMEDIA, March 18, 2011—By now, most in the real estate community have realized that things may never be the same...
Bankrate: Mortgage Rates Plunge to 3-Month Low
RISMEDIA, March 18, 2011—Mortgage rates posted a sharp decline, with the benchmark conforming 30-year fixed mortgage rate falling to 4.91%,...
Today’s Featured Listing: Spacious 2-Story Home Offers Privacy and Charm
RISMEDIA, March 18, 2011—This amazing 2-story home located in Rolla, Missouri is being listed by RISMedia’s Real Estate Information Network®...
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Named a Top Rated Franchise in 2011 Franchisee Satisfaction Awards
RISMEDIA, March 18, 2011—Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC announced it was rated No. 15 among the top-50 small...
How to Have the Property Tax Conversation With Buyers
Homebuyers often ask questions about rising property taxes, but you must walk the line of being a resource and protecting your liability. Read more.
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