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REO Properties: Responsibilities, Education, and Opportunities for Real Estate Professionals
With real estate owned (REO) properties numbering in the millions, agents vying for new business opportunities will find an abounding REO market. With the right insurances in place, brokers will be able to both support their agents’ REO business while amassing new and successful real estate transactions throughout the year. With every new real estate [...]
’30 Under 30? REALTORS® Represent Future of Real Estate Profession
Today’s real estate market is challenging and competitive, but this year’s REALTOR® Magazine “30 Under 30″ honorees haven’t let that deter them. The 2012 class is following in the strong entrepreneurial tradition of real estate, creating their own pathways to success. “I am always astonished to see the “30 Under 30″ professionals every year and [...]
Why You Should Never Try Out a New Social Media Tactic on a Client
(eM+C)—There’s a standing rule about hosting a dinner party: never cook up a new dish for the occasion. It’s best to try it out for yourself first or with close family members before seeing if the concoction will be a hit with others. The same rule should apply with social media initiatives, but I’ve witnessed [...]
10 Best Iconic Modern House Tours in North America
(MCT)—Anyone with a pile of money can build a big pile of a house, and back in the day, that’s what you did. (See, for instance, “Downton Abbey.”) But during the 20th century, a group of architects staged a controversial revolt. Why, they asked, couldn’t less be as impressive as more? Across North America, sensational [...]
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Future of Housing Finance Will Be Top Issue for Next President
The future of housing finance in the U.S. will be a key issue facing the winner of the upcoming presidential election. That’s what a panel of industry experts told several thousand Realtors® gathered at a symposium, Housing Policy in 2013: Challenges, Opportunities and Solutions, during the REALTORS® Midyear Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo this week. [...]
Builder Confidence Rises Five Points in May
Builder confidence in the market for newly built, single-family homes gained five points in May from a downwardly revised reading in the previous month to reach a level of 29 on the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI), released yesterday. This is the index’s strongest reading since May of 2007. “Builders [...]
Report: U.S. Foreclosure Activity Shifting Eastward
RealtyTrac®, a leading online marketplace for foreclosure properties, recently released its U.S. Foreclosure Market Report™ for April 2012, which shows foreclosure filings—default notices, scheduled auctions and bank repossessions—were reported on 188,780 U.S. properties in April, the lowest monthly total since July 2007. April foreclosure activity decreased 5 percent from the previous month and was down [...]
Today’s Featured Listing: Relax at This Waterfront Florida Condo
Today’s Featured listing is being offered by RISMedia’s Top 5 Member Marilyn Voreis of RE/MAX Metro. Set directly on St. Pete’s Beach, this condo has amazing waterfront views in all directions. This 8th floor Beach Haven condo comes completely furnished, featuring a large flexible floorplan. With 2 bedrooms each featuring their own bath, the condo [...]
Comedian Murphy’s Estate on Brink of Sale
(MCT)—“Bubble Hill” — the former Englewood home of comedian and movie star Eddie Murphy that has languished on the market since 2004 — may finally have a buyer. Broker Dennis McCormack confirmed Monday that the 25,000-square-foot, 30-room mansion on Brayton Street “is under contract” with a potential buyer, whom he would not identify. He also [...]
New England Shows Strong Growth in April
All six New England states once again showed encouraging growth in home transactions, according to the RE/MAX of New England April Monthly Housing Report. Connecticut home sales increased 3.8 percent year-to-year, while median price remained relatively flat, down just -0.4 percent. Home sales in Maine increased 7.6 percent year-to-year, and the median price rose 3.1 [...]
ShowingTime Integrates into Onboard Informatics’ Listings 360°insight Advisor Portal
Onboard Informatics, which delivers comprehensive visibility into online listing exposure via the 360°insight Advisor platform, recently announced integration with ShowingTime, the showing management technology provider whose products are used to schedule more than 2.5 million showings every month. The company notes that this integration between fuses “cyber” and “real world” information together, providing 360°insight Advisor [...]
Realtors® Raise Awareness at Real Estate Rally
An estimated 10,000 Realtors® converged on the grounds of the Washington Monument today to make their voices heard on behalf of homeowners, real estate investors, and those who aspire to homeownership. At the Rally to Protect the American Dream, Realtors® from every state in the country joined invited members of Congress the demonstrate their commitment [...]
Prudential Florida Realty Expands Market Presence in Miami-Dade County with New Location in Kendall
RISMEDIA, May 14, 2012–Prudential Florida Realty announced their growth in Miami-Dade County with the opening of a new Miami-Kendall Branch Sales Office. The company is also excited to announce the addition of Edia Matos, who is an experienced and well respected member of the Miami area real estate market, to our Leadership Team. “We are [...]
Vern Hansen Appointed Director of Risk Management for J. Rockcliff’s Newly Expanded Risk Management Department
RISMEDIA, May 1, 2012–J. Rockcliff REALTORS®, the premier residential real estate brokerage in the San Francisco East Bay, today announced that renowned industry veteran Vern Hansen has been appointed to the newly created post of director of risk management for the company. In his new role, Hansen will be responsible for expanding and enhancing J. [...]
Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners Ranks as Top Company in North America
RISMEDIA, May 1, 2012–Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners ranked #38 in the Top 50 Company in North America for Units for the 1st Quarter 2012 among all Coldwell Banker® affiliate offices. “Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC prides itself as being a leader within the real estate industry, by combining a strong sense of tradition with innovative [...]
Prudential Network Realty Opens New Office in Jacksonville’s San Marco Square
RISMEDIA, May 17, 2012–Prudential Network Realty has a new home in San Marco Square. The Northeast Florida real estate firm has expanded its San Marco office and moved to a larger, more prominent storefront located at 1983 San Marco Blvd. “We are the market leaders in the San Marco and San Jose areas, and our [...]
Prudential Florida Realty Becomes First Real Estate Services Company to Receive the People First® Certification
RISMEDIA, May 17, 2012–Prudential Florida Realty, Real Estate Services completed its inaugural People First® Certification Program in April to become the first real estate services company in the world to receive the People First® Certification. The Company’s employees participated in this in-depth leadership development program, focusing on tapping into the human spirit to embrace the [...]
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