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RISMEDIA, March 13, 2010—(MCT)—The listing describes the new, six-bedroom, six-bath Colonial on Timberlane Road in Upper Saddle River, N.J., as “spectacular.” With an asking price of almost $1.6 million, it’s a “must see,” the listing says.

But up close, the picture…

RISMEDIA, March 13, 2010—(MCT)—Phil Kelly had 18 more months to go before the fixed rate on his $2.5 million mortgage became adjustable. But when Kelly, a former computer executive living in Rancho Santa Fe, California learned he could knock his interest…

RISMEDIA, March 13, 2010—Finding success in today’s real estate market is about getting back to basics- which for many real estate professionals means showing up every day ready to work. Here, Alicia Trevino, President & CEO Century 21 Alicia Trevino Realtors…

RISMEDIA, March 13, 2010—(MCT)—Nutritious foods can be expensive, but dietitians say there are ways to go healthy without going broke. The following tips will help you maintain your healthy eating routine while keeping money in the bank.

Plan ahead. Write out a…

RISMEDIA, March 13, 2010—(MCT)—The new American dream: Renting, until the dust settles. More Americans are renting homes and giving up on home ownership—at least for now. Job loss and foreclosures are forcing some folks out of their family homes and…

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RISMEDIA, March 12, 2010—As spring approaches, many homeowners grow eager to start remodeling projects to update and refresh their surroundings. Before getting started, it’s a good idea to hire a professional remodeler for a workable plan and better results, according…

RISMEDIA, March 12, 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 Julie Vanderblue, John Bendall, Gregg Neuman, Patty McCarthy,…

RISMEDIA, March 12, 2010—(MCT)—With the highly touted federal mortgage-modification program falling short of its target numbers, the government has looked into alternatives to foreclosure and come up with a possible, though not original, solution: the short sale, a transaction in which…

RISMEDIA, March 12, 2010—Close to a year after the launch of the Home Valuation Code of Conduct (HVCC), more agents are seeing value in increased appraisal transparency and consistent processes for ordering, tracking, delivery and quality-monitoring. But some appraisal-industry misperceptions persist—including…

RISMEDIA, March 12, 2010—Located in the Gulf Shores North area of Florida, this home is the ultimate ‘his and her’ property– she gets her beach and he gets his dockage. This well-maintained home sits on over an acre of land with…

RISMEDIA, March 12, 2010—(MCT)—Penny-pinching travelers got a great ride in 2009—U.S. hotel rates last year fell nearly 9% on average. But fasten your seat belts: 2010 may be rougher going.

Average room rates will continue to slide this year but only…

RISMEDIA, March 12, 2010—You’re a new agent, or you’ve just hired new agents. Don’t let the grass grow under their feet! We’ll show you how to get out of the gates in a hurry! Click here to learn more.

RISMEDIA, March 12, 2010—Pat Giles, vice president of John L. Scott Real Estate’s marketing, interactive marketing and IS departments recently received the Microsoft Innovation Award for her leadership in driving John L. Scott’s Internet strategies and award-winning website.

According to Microsoft,…

RISMEDIA, March 12, 2010—The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) recently reported that serious mortgage delinquencies- those at least 90 days past due or in foreclosure- remained at record levels in the fourth quarter of 2009. These latest statistics show that one…

RISMEDIA, March 11, 2010—RealtyTrac, a leading online marketplace for foreclosure properties, released its February 2010 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report, which shows foreclosure filings—default notices, scheduled auctions and bank repossessions—were reported on 308,524 U.S. properties during the month, a decrease of…

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RISMEDIA, March 11, 2010—It’s not likely anything could surprise us as much as the sheer magnitude of the slowdown we’re experiencing. Just be prepared for anything going forward.

If you made adjustments and found some stability in 2009, then you’re probably…

RISMEDIA, March 11, 2010—(MCT)—U.S. consumers are starting to look like a frugal, debt-fearing lot as they pay down billions of dollars in credit card obligations. But an alarming trend is emerging: A small but growing number of people are skipping…