Archive for May 5th, 2008

Home is Where the Purse Is - Kaira Sturdivant Rouda to Speak at Marketing to Women Conference

Monday, May 5th, 2008

RISMEDIA, May 6, 2008-Kaira Sturdivant Rouda, president of Real Living Inc., one of the nation’s first women-focused real estate brands, will speak at the 4th annual ̄W®–Marketing To Women Conference in Chicago on May 8. Rouda will present “Home is Where the Purse is,” explaining the immense buying power women …

The Evolution of a Real Estate Recruiter

Monday, May 5th, 2008

Commentary by Don Kottick

RISMEDIA, May 6, 2008-In our fast moving society, nothing stays static for long and this has become very apparent in the real estate industry. Back in 1983, prior to the National Association of Realtor bylaw restricting the solicitation of agents by competing brokers, agent recruitment was practically …

Charleston, SC Firm Re-Brands, Affiliates with LeadingRE

Monday, May 5th, 2008

RISMEDIA, May 6, 2008-Carolina One Real Estate, formerly Prudential Carolina Real Estate, became the newest affiliate of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® effective May 1.

Headed by Patty Scarafile, Michael O’Shaughnessy, and Grange Cuthbert, the company is the market leader in Charleston, SC, with market share exceeding 30%.

“While our …

Keeping on the Go - Keller Williams Realty Launches Innovative Mobile Marketing Program

Monday, May 5th, 2008

RISMEDIA, May 6, 2008-Real estate agents are continually looking for ways to stay ahead of the curve and provide potential home buyers with easy access to information regarding listed homes on the market. As competition in the real estate industry continues to increase, the team at Keller Williams Realty in …

Sotheby’s International Realty Network Continues Mediterranean Expansion

Monday, May 5th, 2008

RISMEDIA, May 6, 2008-Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC announced signing of an exclusive 25-year licensing agreement covering the eastern Mediterranean region with Terra Sotheby’s International Realty, with its first office to open in Cyprus by the end of the year.

According to Michael R. Good, president and chief executive officer, Sotheby’s …

House Hunting in NYC? New Series Says ‘Turn on the TV’

Monday, May 5th, 2008

RISMEDIA, May 6, 2008-Sparkway Media and Sokol Media announce their first joint full-length television production, NY Residential TV. The weekly, hour-long show will debut on C∇ at 9 a.m.

Experienced hosts Cathy Hobbs and Jeff Appel bring eager couples, interested viewers, brokers and real estate experts together as they scan all …

More than 600 Foreclosure Counselors to Be Trained in Foreclosure Intervention

Monday, May 5th, 2008

RISMEDIA, May 6, 2008-NeighborWorks(r) America, the nation’s leading non-profit organization developing solutions, partnerships and trained counselors to combat the rising level of foreclosure, is hosting a national symposium on neighborhood stabilization at its NeighborWorks Training Institute this week. Speakers include Federal Reserve Board Governor Randall S. Kroszner and FDIC Director …

Caldwell Idaho Real Estate - Alive And Well In A Prospering City

Monday, May 5th, 2008

With all the talk about recession and all the talk about struggling economies Caldwell Idaho is raising a lot of eyebrows. In the 80’s Caldwell lost a lot of businesses to neighboring Nampa and the capital city of Boise. Many felt Caldwell would become a ghost town because the downtown area looked just like a ghost town at the time.

Closing Costs And Other Fees Associated With Purchasing A Home

Monday, May 5th, 2008

There are numerous costs associated with the purchase of a home. Being prepared and well informed will avoid you being shell-shocked when the time comes to paying the bills. The more informed you are, the better prepared you will be for the many upfront costs associated with buying a home.

How To Save Money by Buying Direct from Property Developers

Monday, May 5th, 2008

Most developers are trying to make a big name for themselves. The only way to do this is to have successful projects in their portfolio. This means the developer needs to complete a project on time and that the customers who bought in on pre-construction are happy with their purchase.