More Wolves - Coming After Your Listings and Advertising Dollars! - 02/10/09 01:50 PM
Since taking over the marketing department at Real Living, I've had some eye-opening experiences.  The first of which that I want to discuss is the formation of new listing syndication sites with local slants owned by local newspapers, radio stations and the like.   On the surface and in your first meeting, here is what these wolves look like this...  cute and harmless
                                      
But here is the real scoop...
These new sites have a great advantage because of their ownership.  In Columbus, The Dispatch Media Group owns ColumbusRealEstate.com, in addition to the local newspaper, the local CBS affiliate, radio stations and localized free weekly newspapers.  … (6 comments)

Economy May Claim Realogy - 02/10/09 09:10 AM
Yesterday on Yahoo Finance, this article appeared on the home page.  The article lists 15 reputable companies who, "might not survive 2009."  (read half way down the page to get to Realogy's write-up)  Realogy is the parent organization of top brands including Coldwell Banker, Century 21, ERA, Sotheby's and the newly formed (and certainly underperforming, mostly due to timing) Better Homes.  It's interesting that very few articles regarding the Realogy financial troubles even mention Better Homes. 
Realogy's struggles have been well documented.  You can Google "realogy bankruptcy" and find close to 11,000 results.  Times are definately tough and it seems even tougher for the largest of … (42 comments)

 
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