raleigh: Top 10 Fireworks Photo Tips
- 07/01/10 02:08 AM
Top 10 Fireworks Photo Tips By Stephanie AndreRISMEDIA, July 1, 2010--WIth the holiday weekend approaching, it's a great time to sit back with friends and family and take in some amazing aerial displays - fireworks.But like many, your photos probably never come out as well as seeing it live. Well, maybe that's changing. Check out these tips from Shutterfly.com photo blogger Rachel B. on taking some amazing fireworks photos:1. Extra Memory Cards - the more photos you can take, the better chance you have of walking away with some great shots2. Keep your finger on the button - prevent ‘camera … (4 comments)
raleigh: Simple Tools to Do a Home-Energy Audit, and Save
- 06/27/10 03:52 AM
Simple Tools to Do a Home-Energy Audit, and Save By Liana B. BakerRISMEDIA, June 26, 2010--(MCT)--For many homeowners, electricity use is highest during the summer - that means steeper energy bills are just around the corner.But a lot of the energy you're paying for is squandered through air leaks around doors and windows, or through cable boxes and appliances that sap energy when no one is around. Before you shell out the cash for a professional home-energy audit, however, here are some do-it-yourself ways to measure - and then curb - your energy use.MEASURE ITThe average household will spend about $2,140 … (3 comments)
raleigh: 10 Tips for Garage Door Safety
- 06/14/10 02:35 AM
RISMEDIA, June 14, 2010--There's good reason to keep the home's largest moving object in proper order. The garage door is often the largest entry point in the home. Consumers can bring garage door and opener safety awareness to the home front this summer--the International Door Association (IDA) and the Door & Access Systems Manufacturers Association (DASMA) have designated June as Garage Door Safety Month.Overhead Door Corporation, one of the nation's leading manufacturer of overhead garage doors and openers under well-known brands like Overhead Door, Genie® and Wayne-Dalton, is offering consumers 10 safety and security tips to be protected throughout the year.1. … (3 comments)
raleigh: Unpack With a Plan
- 06/08/10 05:34 AM
RISMEDIA, June 7, 2010--Once everything is unloaded, you may feel overwhelmed by the stacks of boxes surrounding you. Unpacking in an organized manner can make the transition to your new home less stressful and can save a lot of time. Try these unpacking tips, courtesy of Lowe's.1. Unpack Essentials FirstYou should have a few boxes of essentials marked to be unpacked first. These boxes should include items like toiletries, pet supplies, tools, a couple changes of clothes and so forth. Go ahead and unpack these boxes right away and distribute these essential items to their respective rooms.2. Clean and Prep … (0 comments)
raleigh: Tips for Moving Day
- 06/07/10 01:30 AM
For Your Clients - Tips for Moving Day By Paige TeppingRISMEDIA, June 7, 2010--With the summer selling season in full swing, millions of Americans are finalizing real estate deals and preparing for moving day. If moving day has you feeling stressed, the following tips from the experts at GoMovers.com will help you prepare for a seamless transition. -Complete as much packing of the items you're packing yourself by the day before your moving day. Take care of any last minute items early in the morning on moving day. Doing so serves a dual purpose: Only the items the packers are … (3 comments)
raleigh: A Memorial Day Post
- 05/30/10 05:18 AM
Each year I am hired to go to Washington , DC , with the eighth grade class from Clinton , WI where I grew up, to videotape their trip. I greatly enjoy visiting our nation's capitol, and each year I take some special memories back with me. This fall's trip was especially memorable. On the last night of our trip, we stopped at the Iwo Jima memorial. This memorial is the largest bronze statue in the world and depicts one of the most famous photographs in history -- that of the six brave soldiers raising the American Flag at the top of … (1 comments)
raleigh: For Your Clients: What Not to Pack
- 05/24/10 02:47 AM
RISMEDIA, May 24, 2010--When you're packing up your belongings for moving day, sometimes it's best to leave it to the professionals - or leave it behind entirely. These moving/packing tips will help you discern what not to pack. Items that Require Disassembly or Special PackagingItems requiring professional disassembly and/or crating (such as slate pool tables, chandeliers, or large glass table tops) are best left to the professionals.Heat-Sensitive ItemsDo not pack heat-sensitive items like candles, CDs, computer peripherals, etc. If you must take these items to your new home, bring them with you in your climate-controlled car or truck.Irreplaceable Papers and … (4 comments)
raleigh: 10 Ways to Improve Your E-mail Copy
- 05/22/10 04:03 AM
10 Ways to Improve Your E-mail Copy By Paige TeppingRISMEDIA, May 22, 2010-One of the quickest and easiest ways to stay in front of your sphere of influence is through e-mail. While it may seem simple enough, sending an e-mail goes beyond hitting the ‘send' button. If you are looking for simple ways to increase the chances that your e-mail is read and creates the results you're after, paying attention to your e-mail copy will help you achieve these results. The experts at Business Know-How offer the following tips to improve your email copy in order to get the best … (5 comments)
raleigh: Is Your House Making You Sick?
- 05/20/10 02:45 AM
RISMEDIA, May 20, 2010-On average, Americans spend about 90 percent of their time indoors - of that 90 percent, about 65 percent of that is spent at home. Indoor air pollution, including household allergens, is one of the leading causes of health problems in the United States.A number of everyday products and activities can be making your home sick. With a few simple changes and better practices, Americans can immediately manage the quality of air in their homes.According to Dan Stih, Certified Indoor Environmental Expert, retired engineer and author of Healthy Living Spaces: Top 10 Hazards Affecting your Health, indoor pollution … (3 comments)
raleigh: Seven Tips to Profitable Investing in Foreclosures
- 05/18/10 01:29 AM
RISMEDIA, May 18, 2010-- Have you been thinking of investing in a foreclosed home? The game plan sounds simple enough: purchase a foreclosure at pennies on the dollar, cover the mortgage by renting the property to tenants, and then sell it at a tidy profit when the economy recovers. Unfortunately, when it comes to buying foreclosures, "things are not as simple as they appear," says Jim McClelland of Mack Companies, a Tinley Park, Illinois firm with a portfolio of 365 previously bank-owned homes under management.McClelland knows foreclosures: he buys two or three each week. Most of his homes are located in … (0 comments)
raleigh: For Your Clients: Be Choosy with Home Improvement Projects
- 05/14/10 02:08 AM
RISMEDIA, May 14, 2010-Homeowners looking to upgrade or sell their home this spring should realize that not all remodeling and renovation projects will yield a full return on their investment, said the president of the Appraisal Institute. The Appraisal Institute is the nation's largest organization of real estate appraisers."When it comes to home improvement projects, especially in today's economy, not every renovation or remodeling effort will pay off when the owner sells their home," said Appraisal Institute President Leslie Sellers, MAI, SRA. "Consumers need to be aware that cost does not necessarily equal value."For consumers looking to upgrade and possibly … (4 comments)
raleigh: Five Financial Tips to Keep You on Track
- 05/10/10 02:32 AM
Use these ideas to help you save and stay on the right trackRISMEDIA, May 10, 2010-With the economic hurdles over the past 18 months, it's easy to see how some people may have lost their financial way.Rather than making drastic changes, sometimes the best route to financial security is setting small, yet achievable goals. Here are five ways to keep your finances on track, according to smartypig.com:Know your credit scoreGood credit is the foundation for achieving financial goals. It's crucial to stay on top of your score. Services such as Equifax can tell you where you stand. If outstanding debt has … (3 comments)
raleigh: Fannie Mae Changes Criteria for Purchasing and Securitizing Adjustable-Rate Mortgages
- 05/07/10 02:23 AM
RISMEDIA, May 7, 2010-Fannie Mae recently announced new standards for the purchase and securitization of adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) products. The company is changing eligibility criteria to protect consumers from potentially dramatic payment increases and to help ensure that borrowers who hold these types of mortgages can sustain them beyond the initial interest rate period. "Our goal is to make sure consumers can sustain their mortgages and remain in their homes over the long term, while helping our lender partners offer a range of mortgage products for qualified borrowers," said Marianne Sullivan, Senior Vice President of Single Family Credit Policy and Risk … (1 comments)
raleigh: RE/MAX Preferred Associates...A Global Agent, Not Just a Local Agent
- 04/30/10 01:06 AM
Become a Global Agent, Not Just a Local Agent RISMEDIA, April 30, 2010-International Real Estate Specialist (I.R.E.S.) (www.irescertifications.com), a division of International Marketing Society for Castles and Estates, LLC partnered with Executive Franchise Consulting Company, LLC (EFC) (www.efccompany.com) in April, 2010 in an effort to assist I.R.E.S with their strategic growth plans and expansion throughout North America. Since 2007, I.R.E.S. has trained over 5,000 agents around the world, including independent and franchised real estate firms in the Bahamas, Bolivia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic and the Virgin Islands. The I.R.E.S certification is an exciting organization co-founded by Audree Mevellec who has set … (0 comments)
raleigh: What Homeowners Should Know about Problem Drywall
- 04/27/10 01:36 AM
What Homeowners Should Know about Problem Drywall By Amy Hoak RISMEDIA, April 27, 2010-(MCT)-If you've been worried by the federal government's recent advice to homeowners to remove any problem drywall, keep this in mind: If the defective material is in your home, there's a good chance you're aware of it by now. It's detected by the corrosion of copper wiring and other metals, and signs of it pop up fairly quickly. "A lot of these houses had air conditioner coils that needed replacement in the first six months or year," said Mark Cramer, a home inspector in Indian Rocks Beach, Fla. … (1 comments)
raleigh: Housing Starts Maintain Upward Trend in March 2010
- 04/20/10 12:34 AM
Housing Starts Maintain Upward Trend in March 2010 By Greg Robb RISMEDIA, April 20, 2010-(MCT)-Fresh data on new construction of U.S. housing units revealed an upward trend in place since the beginning of the year, with an initial report of February 2010 weakness revised away. Starts rose 1.6% in March to a seasonally adjusted 626,000 annualized units, the Commerce Department recently reported. This was stronger than the 610,000 pace expected by economists surveyed by MarketWatch. Even more surprising, February starts were revised higher to a 616,000 pace from the 570,000 previously reported. This was up 1.1% from the prior month. The … (1 comments)
raleigh: National Brokerage Surveys Place RE/MAX on Top
- 04/19/10 01:41 AM
RISMEDIA, April 19, 2010-Two surveys of elite real estate brokerages indicate that in 2009, RE/MAX significantly outperformed its national competitors. RISMedia's 2010 Power Broker Report & Survey ranked 69 RE/MAX brokerages among their Top 300, representing 23% of all ranked brokerages. This showing placed RE/MAX 47% higher than its closest competitor. In the REAL Trends 500 survey, 122 RE/MAX brokerages earned a ranking, giving RE/MAX 24% of the top 500 brokerages in the U.S. "We are so proud of our sales associates for earning such an impressive distinction, especially considering how difficult today's market is," says Margaret Kelly, CEO of … (2 comments)
raleigh: Are You Staged to Sell? 5 Ways to Get Results
- 04/06/10 12:07 AM
Are You Staged to Sell? 5 Ways to Get Results By Margaret KellyRISMEDIA, April 6, 2010-Real estate is, as always, a sound long-term investment--and I mean that for careers as much as for consumers.The key word, however, is "investment."If you're motivated and have the right attitude, you'll earn your share of those sales.To get the results you're looking for, it's critical first to evaluate whether the time and money you're spending is being spent wisely.Remove the clutter. Cut costs and tasks that aren't about putting you in front of clients. Evaluate every line item in your budget and ask yourself … (0 comments)
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