realtors: 5 Easy Ways to Integrate Video into Your Marketing Efforts - 03/03/11 06:58 AM
5 Easy Ways to Integrate Video into Your Marketing Efforts
Digital Developments by Veneeta Eason
RISMEDIA, March 3, 2011-Real estate professionals know that success is, in part, driven by how well they can create a connection. One way to do that is to integrate video into your marketing campaign. With today's technology, it is easier than ever to capture great video. What previously required a studio, a green screen and professional media equipment can now be done with a handheld video camera and a computer. More importantly, video has the ability to increase your business, build better relationships and amplify your … (0 comments)

realtors: RE/MAX Chairman Recognized among Most Powerful in Real Estate - 03/30/10 12:25 AM
 
RISMEDIA, March 30, 2010-Dave Liniger, RE/MAX International Chairman and Co-Founder was named one of BusinessWeek magazine's 50 Most Powerful People in Real Estate 2010, for his leadership and vision in what has been the most challenging real estate market in recent history. The magazine cites his "influential voice in the real estate industry" and his commitment to have more than 10,000 RE/MAX agents trained to assist families facing foreclosure as reasons why Liniger is recognized with other high-profile leaders.
Throughout the housing crisis, Liniger has been a catalyst for change, lobbying government officials for critical reforms and legislation. Through numerous … (1 comments)

realtors: A Curse or a Code - Where Do Ethics and Practices Meet? - 02/18/10 10:33 PM
A Curse or a Code - Where Do Ethics and Practices Meet?
Commentary by Scott Einbinder
RISMEDIA, February 19, 2010-As we move through the 2010 market, I continue to be mystified by the listing inventory. The fact remains that upwards of 50% of homes listed are not selling. We all know at this point that the evaporation of mortgage products and employment elimination or insecurity is what has caused and continues to cause the great real estate correction. What is fascinating is not sellers who think their home is worth more than what the market will bear, but in my opinion, … (0 comments)

realtors: NAR International: Your Global Business Partner - 05/21/09 07:03 AM
Market for International Real Estate Services Some of the components of demand for international real estate services include the following: relocations into and out of the U.S. by both domestic and foreign transnational companies; U.S. retiree purchases overseas; immigrant home purchase inflows into the U.S.; immigrant purchases of commercial or business properties in the U.S.; foreign investor purchases of U.S. real estate; and U.S. investor purchases of foreign real estate.Inbound Movements: Foreign direct investment (FDI) in the U.S. increased 8.5% from 2003 to 2004 to $1.53 trillion. FDI position in U.S. real estate rose 4.7% from 2004 to $37.9 billion. FDI … (1 comments)

realtors: IRS Updates Q&A Guidance on Eligibility for $8000 First-Time Homebuyer Credit (Part 1 in a series of 2) - 05/07/09 09:11 AM
In the several weeks that Realtors have been dealing with the new tax credit that recently was approved by Congress, a number of questions have arisen quite naturally as to special circumstances with buyers and their unique situations.  These questions have been posed to the IRS for answers and they have quickly responded.
  
A few pertinent answers and explanations follow as taken from the IRS News Tax-Bulletin, Issue 9:
 
First-Time Homebuyer
An individual is considered a first-time homebuyer if they have not owned and used another personal residence at any time during the three years prior to the date … (0 comments)

realtors: Short Sales....What are they? Good, Bad, or Ugly? - 04/16/09 10:16 AM
Short sales are simply the sale of a home for a price that is lower than the total monies owed by the seller to close or settle the sale.  These obligations or debts include the mortgages and any accrued late penalties and interest, the taxes, any liens, etc.  In order to consummate a closed sale the bank or lending institution typically has to agree to some amount of payoff total that is less than what is owed to them by the seller on the property.
 
Why would a bank do this, you might ask?  Because accepting a little bit less … (0 comments)

 
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