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Today’s News at a Glance

RIS Media - Tue, 03/09/2010 - 4:56pm

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Pending Home Sales Down; Severe Weather Impacting Market

RIS Media - Tue, 03/09/2010 - 4:56pm

RISMEDIA, March 10, 2010—Pending home sales are down and additional declines are expected from abnormal weather conditions, according to the National Association of Realtors®.

The Pending Home Sales Index, a forward-looking indicator based on contracts signed in January 2010, fell 7.6%…

NAR Pulse: This Week’s Top Stories from the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS

RIS Media - Tue, 03/09/2010 - 4:56pm

RISMEDIA, March 10, 2010—This week’s headlines from the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® include: 121 ways to market yourself from NAR’s Right Tools, Right Now initiative; save up to 40% on select rentals from REALTOR Benefits® Program Partner, Avis and be aware…

Are You a Powerful Negotiator? Experts to Offer Tips to Improve Your Negotiating Skills at Social Media Summit

RIS Media - Tue, 03/09/2010 - 4:56pm

RISMEDIA, March 10, 2010—RISMedia’s 2010 Real Estate Leadership Conference—‘The Real Estate Social Media Summit’—will provide the perfect backdrop for real estate professionals who are looking to capitalize, even in today’s challenging market.

Industry experts Brett Billington, Anita Rich, Rosemary West, Stephanie Healy…

Home Values for Older Americans Begin to Rebound in Fourth Quarter 2009

RIS Media - Tue, 03/09/2010 - 4:56pm

RISMEDIA, March 10, 2010—Golden Gateway Financial, a financial resource for seniors and retirees, recently released new usage data from its online Reverse Mortgage Calculator that showed average home values for older Americans have halted their slide after remaining flat or declining…

Focus on Opportunities and Success Will Come Your Way

RIS Media - Tue, 03/09/2010 - 4:56pm

RISMEDIA, March 10, 2010—Even in a difficult market, opportunities abound—real estate professionals simply need to know where to position themselves in order to best take advantage of them. Here, Roger Soderstrom, Owner, Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty discusses how he positions his…

Economic Recession Raises Loyalty among Employees

RIS Media - Tue, 03/09/2010 - 4:56pm

RISMEDIA, March 10, 2010—The economic recession in the United States has generated a powerful sense of engagement between workers and bosses, with more than a third of employees surveyed saying they are more loyal to their employer, according to the latest…

Run Your Own First-Time Home Buyers Seminar Kit

RIS Media - Tue, 03/09/2010 - 4:56pm

RISMEDIA, March 10, 2010—First-time home buyers are flooding the market today. Don’t you want to know how to capitalize on this growing prospect base, cheaply and effectively? Click here to learn more.

Baird & Warner Launches Online Search Engine for Foreclosed Properties

RIS Media - Tue, 03/09/2010 - 4:56pm

RISMEDIA, March 10, 2010—Real estate brokerage firm, Baird & Warner launched a new interactive search tool that enhances the online experience of those looking for foreclosed property or houses, the company has announced.

According to the company, this new feature delivers…

USA Cares Launches Military Lender Education Program

RIS Media - Tue, 03/09/2010 - 4:56pm

RISMEDIA, March 10, 2010—USA Cares has launched a new education course designed to provide loan officers with a clear understanding of how to work with military clients. Through the USA Cares Military Family Housing Lender Education Program-accessed online at www.usacares.org,…

Today’s News at a Glance

RIS Media - Tue, 03/09/2010 - 4:56pm

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Why Good SEO Is No Guarantee That You Will Sell Homes Online Anymore

RIS Media - Tue, 03/09/2010 - 4:56pm

RISMEDIA, March 9, 2010—Online marketing is–in comparison to the business of selling real estate–a relatively new thing. Just 10 years ago, it was not an important part of any agent’s marketing for many reasons. Now, with a majority of North…

Prudential Real Estate & Relocation Services Launches R&D Lab, Futuristic Immersive Technology at Annual Sales Convention

RIS Media - Tue, 03/09/2010 - 4:56pm

RISMEDIA, March 9, 2010—Prudential Real Estate & Relocation Services (PRERS) announced yesterday at its annual sales convention in Austin, Texas, the launch of a first-of-its-kind research and development laboratory designed to build a new generation of tools for real estate professionals.

With…

Weekly Video Tip: Video SEO

RIS Media - Tue, 03/09/2010 - 4:56pm

RISMEDIA, March 9, 2010—In the early days of the Internet, your web address got all the attention. The challenge was to come up with something cute or easy to remember. Some firms used their actual names or initials, while others focused…

Real Relief for Upside Down Home Owners

RIS Media - Tue, 03/09/2010 - 4:56pm

RISMEDIA, March 9, 2010—Forget loan modifications, short sales, and “jingle mail”! If you are one of an estimated 50 to 60 million homeowners whose mortgage is part of a securitized pool, the law is on your side and everyday more…

Company Spotlight: Giving Agents the Tools They Need

RIS Media - Tue, 03/09/2010 - 4:56pm

RISMEDIA, March 9, 2010—With 130 agents conducting over $200 million of business a year, David Binkowski, broker/owner of Prudential Real Estate of the Rockies, needed a sign company that could keep pace with his real estate business.

“When we joined the Prudential…

Top 10 Most Advantageous Places to Retire

RIS Media - Tue, 03/09/2010 - 4:56pm

RISMEDIA, March 9, 2010—(MCT)—Where do you want to live in retirement? Most folks age in place, but there are those who spend their golden years in dreamy locales.

The 100 most popular retirement towns for 2010 are—no surprise—mostly located in the…

Required SAFE Licensing

RIS Media - Tue, 03/09/2010 - 4:56pm

RISMEDIA, March 9, 2010—The mortgage industry has tightened their requirements. Now everyone involved with mortgages is required to take this new training. Click here to learn more.

One-Third of Real Estate Market Represented at LeadingRE Conference

RIS Media - Tue, 03/09/2010 - 4:56pm

RISMEDIA, March 9, 2010—Affiliate brokerages of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World representing annual sales production of $280 billion convene this Tuesday through Thursday, March 9-11, at the Encore at Wynn Hotel in Las Vegas for LeadingRE’s annual conference.…

NAHB Commends President’s Proposed Energy Efficiency Incentives

RIS Media - Tue, 03/09/2010 - 4:56pm

RISMEDIA, March 9, 2010—Home energy efficiency incentives proposed by President Barack Obama will create much-needed jobs and help make America more energy independent, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).

Speaking recently in Savannah, GA., President Obama outlined a…

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