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DAILY NEWS AND ADVICE FROM REALITY TIMES 04/30/2008

There's nothing quite like an open house invitation to touch and feel the real deal to get buyers to really beat a path to your home-for-sale door. FULL STORY->

New Jersey Estates/
Weichert Realtors

Paul S & Pat C

April 2008

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Daily News And Advice
Updated 01:00 AM CDT Today

Today's Feature Stories

The Liquidity Opportunity Is Here

Lenders are getting billions of dollars in new capital, so how come there's less mortgage money available? Columnist Peter G. Miller looks at the post-meltdown marketplace. FULL STORY->

New Homes: Top 10 Energy-Efficient Remodeling Projects for 2008

Going green isn't just a fad for tree-huggers any more. In fact, it's likely that we'll be living progressively greener lives from now on. FULL STORY->

Open House Rules

There's nothing quite like an open house invitation to touch and feel the real deal to get buyers to really beat a path to your home-for-sale door. FULL STORY->

Ask the HOA Expert

Who decides what is on the agenda? Is it customary for the runner-up in the most recent election to be appointed? These questions and more in this week's column. FULL STORY->

Success On Purpose

Columnists John Fuhrman talks about moving and marketing -- and how to get your name out. FULL STORY->

When Selling Your Home, Using Scents Makes Sense!

Even though now doesn't seem to be the ideal time to sell your home, you can take heart in knowing that small actions may make a difference in getting your home sold. FULL STORY->

Headlines

Mortgage Fraud Now An Organized Crime Staple
Once the domain of home buying and home equity rip-offs, mortgage fraud is muscling in on foreclosures, reverses mortgages and insider trading related to mortgage securities. FULL STORY->

Condo Trends: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly of Condo Fees
As a condominium owner, you will find that the condo fee is an expense that will not go away. The challenge for most owners is that when purchasing a condominium, many of the costs wrapped up in the condo fee are the same expenses you would face in a non-condominium purchase. FULL STORY->

Interest Rate Update
Today's Interest Rates from Realty Times are based on a 30 year amortization rate, with good credit and no origination fees. Conflicting economic reports have mortgage rates in a quandary with no move up or down. FULL STORY->

Market Conditions: Surfside, Florida
Marion Kaarina Ott says that for the beautiful seaside town of Surfside, location has become the most important factor of this buyers market. FULL STORY->

A Neighbors Downspout is Flooding Yard
tba FULL STORY->

Realty Viewpoint: Research Study Of Online Competitors Still Relevant
In August 2007 a little known study by eVOC Insights was published that compared online real estate sites such as RealEstate.com, Realtor.com, Trulia.com and Yahoo! Real Estate, among others. While some findings might be outdated nearly nine months later, others are spot on. FULL STORY->

Real Estate Marketing Strategies - Getting Your Clients to Buy Now!
Have you been feeling frustrated at clients who don't seem to be able to make a decision? At the beginning they seem interested in buying, either they've contacted you or you contacted them. Then as they see some homes may begin listening to the news about today's marketplace, they start to get cold feet. FULL STORY->

Spring Cleaning For Your Business: Start Cutting Your Clutter Today
It's time for some spring cleaning, especially in your business. Here are a few tips for cutting the clutter. FULL STORY->

Land Values are Jumping on Canadian Farms
Farmland values in Canada increased by 7.7 per cent during the last six months of last year -- the biggest jump in several years. Jim Adair reports. FULL STORY->

Washington Report: Fannie and Freddie Under Fire From Groups
Two of the Nation's Capital's biggest companies -- Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac -- are under fire from consumer and industry groups over their controversial "declining markets" lending policies. FULL STORY->

Wild, Wild West: San Jose, CA No. 1 Market For Sellers

Realty Viewpoint: Realtor.com Offers Freshest Catch Of Listings

Regional Report: Midwest

Market Conditions: North Georgia Mountains

What's a Good Credit Score?

Turning Brown to Green: Building New Life into Older Properties

Building a Referral-Based Clientele

Investor Report: Dramatic Cutbacks

Hot Market: Cedar Rapids Prices Grow and Grow

Realty Viewpoint: New Home Sales Blue, Say Reports

Regional Report: Northeast

Changing Names on a Mortgage

Market Conditions: Carson, Nevada

Inflation Jitters Push Mortgage Rates Up This Week

Lay A Brick Patio In No Time Flat!

Real Estate Outlook: A Looming Recession?

CURRENT
MORTGAGE RATES

Interest Rate Watch
30 yr fixed: 6.03%
15 yr fixed: 5.62%
1 yr adj: 5.29%
(U.S. Daily Averages)

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