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RISMEDIA, December 1, 2009—Now that the first-time home buyer tax credit has been renewed and improved, it’s time for you to pick up some of this low lying fruit and to profit from it.

Some agents report that up to 60% of their transactions this year have been these first-time tax …

RISMEDIA, December 1, 2009—When it comes to marketing real estate, it’s common knowledge that potential buyers want a visual representation of homes…and with the influx of listings including photos and virtual tours, it’s important to upgrade your marketing efforts to help differentiate yourself. While many real estate companies and …

RISMEDIA, December 1, 2009—Back in the day, predatory lending was pretty much confined to grifters combing poorer neighborhoods looking for elderly or ignorant homeowners with substantial equity. Oh, they’re still out there.

But, the securitization of mortgages brought a level of sophistication to predatory lending that has allowed it to …

RISMEDIA, December 1, 2009—(MCT)—Sales of new homes rose 6.2% in October 2009 on strong results in the South, the Commerce Department estimated recently.

The rise in U.S. new-home sales to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 430,000 was well above the 390,000 pace that economists surveyed by MarketWatch had expected.

Sales rose …

RISMEDIA, December 1, 2009—Ed Blackwell’s been in real estate for 15+ years—all with Keller Williams Realty—but is still fairly new to the Lowe’s REALTOR® Benefits Program. And even though he’s one of 12,000+ Realtors in the Houston area, Blackwell believes that the Lowe’s program will eventually make him stand out …

RISMEDIA, December 1, 2009—(MCT)—With the holiday shopping season in full swing, when consumers step up to the cash register to pay for their holiday purchases this year, a large percentage will pay with a debit card.

Debit cards have overtaken credit cards and other noncash methods as the payment of choice …

RISMEDIA, December 1, 2009—The Florida Association of REALTORS 2010 President Wendell Davis confirmed the appointment of Rei Mesa, President and Chief Operating Officer of Prudential Florida Real Estate Services, for a second term as the Chairman of the Florida Real Estate Services Committee.

“On behalf of Wendell and 2010 President-elect Pat …

RISMEDIA, December 1, 2009—Realtors® are giving back during the Triple Play REALTOR Convention & Trade Expo, which is scheduled for December 8-10, 2009 at the Atlantic City Convention Center. For the second year in a row, the New Jersey, New York State and Pennsylvania associations of Realtors will host …

RISMEDIA, December 1, 2009—Homebuyers looking for the right home at a great price will now be able to search through more than a million foreclosed properties and access agents specializing in short sales and foreclosures, all in one location.

RE/MAX International, Inc. is the first national real estate franchise to offer …