Home Trends: Sparkle and Shine
RISMEDIA, August 2, 2010—It’s the dog days of summer. The air is thick and real estate is in slow motion....
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Selling a Lifestyle
By Paige Tepping RISMEDIA, August 2, 2010—Successful real estate professionals must go beyond selling a home in today’s market—and focus...
New Lead-Safe Practices to Increase Home-Remodeling Costs
RISMEDIA, July 31, 2010—(MCT)—Local contractors say a controversial new federal safety rule will increase home-remodeling costs in Manatee County, Florida,...
Pricing Your Kitchen Remodel – 5 Factors to Keep in Mind
RISMEDIA, July 31, 2010—Homeowners who are looking to remodel their kitchen should keep the following factors—that can significantly affect the...
With Retirement Funds Low, Lifestyle Downgrades Ahead
RISMEDIA, July 31, 2010—(MCT)—If you're a baby boomer, the odds are high that you'll exhaust your retirement savings after 10...
How to Budget for Home Maintenance
RISMEDIA, July 31, 2010—New homeowners oftentimes stretch themselves financially when having to pay the initial costs that come with purchasing...
Real Estate Incentives Out of Style among Price-Focused Shoppers
RISMEDIA, July 30, 2010—(MCT)—Government cash didn't help John Foley and Cindy Case sell their Minneapolis house before the federal home...
75 Percent of Nation’s Top Metro Areas Post Increasing Foreclosure Activity in First Half of 2010
RISMEDIA, July 30, 2010—RealtyTrac, a leading online marketplace for foreclosure properties released its Midyear 2010 Metropolitan Foreclosure Market Report, which...
New Coalition Urges Federal Government to Stop Dangerous Wall Street Home Resale Fees
RISMEDIA, July 30, 2010—A wide array of organizations including the American Land Title Association, the National Association of Realtors, AFSCME,...
U.S. May Be Edging toward Period of Deflation, Some Economist Fear
RISMEDIA, July 30, 2010—(MCT)—The White House’s recent prediction that the deficit would hit a record $1.47 trillion this year poured...
4 Hidden Costs of Homeownership Clients Should Understand
As your client’s guide to the process leading to homeownership, it’s your responsibility to make sure they know what they’re getting into from a financial perspective. Read more.
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