New Guide Helps Appraisers Choose Comparable Sales in Declining Markets
The Appraisal Institute recently published guidance to help appraisers know when and how to use distressed sales, such as foreclosures, ...
30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgages Reach Record Low
Freddie Mac (OTC: FMCC) recently released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®), showing average mortgage rates changing ...
Need to Get Away? Here’s What’s Trending in Travel for 2012
(MCT)—I’m not sure I’d pay $15 to pitch a tent in someone’s garden. And I don’t plan to use Facebook ...
Marketing Strategies: Stop Being So Hard on Yourself
When I coach real estate agents, I often hear the misconception that they need to be hard on themselves in ...
Don’t Shoot the Messenger; Appraisers Not at Fault for ‘Low’ Home Values
Don’t blame the real estate appraiser if it turns out that house you’re trying to sell or buy isn’t worth ...
Mortgage Applications Increase Nearly 25 Percent
Mortgage applications increased 23.1 percent from one week earlier (last week’s results included an adjustment for New Years Day), according ...
Money and Company: Home-Builder Confidence Improves in January
(MCT)—A gauge of U.S. home-builder confidence showed improvement for the fourth consecutive month in January. The housing market index, produced ...
Today’s Featured Listing: Secluded Oklahoma Home
Today’s Featured Listing, set at $295,000, is being offered by RISMedia’s Real Estate Information Network® (RREIN) Member Coldwell Banker Select. ...
Clever Disguises Hide Decorating Problems
(MCT)—Just about every home has an eyesore. Maybe it’s a wonky window or flooring that’s seen better days. It grates ...
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Expands Presence in Texas
Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate recently announced the addition of a College Station, Texas-based brokerage to its expanding network. ...
Five Terms Buyers Must Discuss With You Before Signing
“Once a client finds a house they really want, decisions start moving quickly,” says one real estate broker. “It is much easier to understand the fee, the services and the expectations before they are ready to make an offer.” Read more.
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