Archive for June 3rd, 2008

Today’s News at a Glance

Tuesday, June 3rd, 2008

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Solutions for When Your Budget Just Isn’t Working

Tuesday, June 3rd, 2008

Commentary by Kathleen Teare

RISMEDIA, June 3, 2008-Across the nation, owners and managers are working and reworking the budget-and it still isn’t working. Is that because they are not scrutinizing every single line item for relevance, or do they Share This With a Friend

Building Relationships, Broadening Minds

Tuesday, June 3rd, 2008

By Stephanie Andre

RISMEDIA, June 3, 2008-”Those in the industry that move to accommodate the language and cultural nuances today will be the ones to win out both from a market share, profitability and recruiting perspective because they will have the infrastructure and the marketing know-how to service the new home …

Your Real Estate Website - Top Ways to Gain Trust From Visitors

Tuesday, June 3rd, 2008

By Kurt D. Lynn

RISMEDIA, June 3, 2008-For well over a hundred years, consumers have used trust and confidence as the basis of their decision to purchase goods or to contract services. Consumers base their decisions on a calculated risk of being disappointed. On one hand, they look for strong signs …

Covering All Ground - Why Home Inspections Are No Longer Optional

Tuesday, June 3rd, 2008

By Kayla O′Brien

RISMEDIA, June 3, 2008-What has been the most timeless, trend-proof method of client retention through the ups and downs of the real estate market? Most real estate professionals would say that it’s good service, and as a moving target for agents in today’s marketplace, average is no longer …

Confidence in Rental Market Weakens

Tuesday, June 3rd, 2008

RISMEDIA, June 3, 2008-Builder confidence in the rental apartment market dropped sharply in the first quarter of 2008, according to the latest results of the Multifamily Rental Market Index (MRMI) released today by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).

“The economic downturn affects the rental market as well as home …

The Secret to Unlocking Money-Saving Deals from Your Keychain

Tuesday, June 3rd, 2008

By Sue Stock

RISMEDIA, June 3, 2008-(MCT)-My key chain and my wallet are bursting with cards for frequent flier programs and retailers’ loyalty clubs. I carry cards for 20 companies in Share This With a Friend

Finding the Bottom of the Real Estate Market

Tuesday, June 3rd, 2008

Down, down and down we go. Where will the real estate market settle? Is it possible to figure out where the bottom of the real estate market will be? It is an interesting question.

Once You Purchase a Home - Details on Real Estate Closing Costs

Tuesday, June 3rd, 2008

Upon the purchase of a home, you are responsible for a considerable part of the closing fees. Using these guidelines, discuss various real estate closing costs with the seller to determine ahead of time who will pay for what. Remember that while the closing costs may vary from 3 to 5% of the final purchase price, you now have a home that you can call your own.

Choosing a Buyer's Agent That is Right For You

Tuesday, June 3rd, 2008

Property investment is one good way to earn passive income. Because of this, people are open to the idea of buying real estate property not only to gain residential space, but to make money out of their properties. In both cases, it is imperative that one chooses a buyer’s agent carefully to make sure that the right one ends up with you.