remax: Economy Embarking on Period of Expansion
- 02/28/11 01:18 AM
Economy Embarking on Period of Expansion, According to Fannie Mae's Economic & Mortgage Market Analysis Group RISMEDIA, February 28, 2011-Continued improvements in economic activity driven by strong growth in consumer spending are moving the economy beyond the recovery phase and into a period of expansion, according to the February 2011 Economic Outlook released by Fannie Mae's Economics & Mortgage Market Analysis Group. For 2011, economic growth is projected to accelerate to 3.7%, up from 2.8% economic growth in 2010. Housing has yet to see robust movement and continues to lag the rest of the economy, according to the group. On the … (0 comments)
remax: Working with a Real Estate Professional is More Important Than Ever in Today's Real Estate Market
- 02/17/11 01:24 AM
Working with a Real Estate Professional is More Important Than Ever in Today's Real Estate Market RISMEDIA, February 17, 2011-In a landmark study examining the home buying and selling preferences of consumers in the Mid-Atlantic region, 95% reported that working with a real estate professional is just as important, if not more important, than it was just a few years ago. The survey results were released in a new research paper entitled Keepin' it Real, by MRIS, the area's Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and a leading developer of real estate information technology. According to the report, which can be found on … (0 comments)
remax: Selling Your House? 5 Reasons to Do It NOW!
- 02/16/11 09:14 AM
Selling Your House? 5 Reasons to Do It NOW! by The KCM Crew on February 15, 2011 The conventional wisdom when selling a home has always been to wait until the ‘Spring Buying Season'. Over the years, that has seemed to make sense and is now accepted as a good strategy for those who want to sell their house and receive the best possible price. This real estate market has shattered many previously held beliefs. The wisdom of waiting for a spring market is another belief that is about to fall. Here are five reasons why? 1.) Interest Rates Are On the … (1 comments)
remax: 8 Critical Steps to an Interfusion Marketing Strategy
- 02/14/11 12:48 AM
8 Critical Steps to an Interfusion Marketing Strategy Marketing Messaging by Tricia Andreassen RISMEDIA, February 14, 2011-With 2011 underway, we must be laser-focused and understand the mindset of the consumer with whom we want to do business. Tailor the presentation, the message and the information to engage them. An Interfusion Marketing strategy blends together the targeted focus message with website strategy, offline marketing and your social media, so it reaches everywhere in a cohesive plan of attack. Here are 8 steps to make sure you do just that. Step 1 - Understand your vision and who you want to attractWork certain … (2 comments)
remax: Real Estate Marking Strategies: Tips to Find Success in Today's Real Estate Market
- 02/12/11 02:18 AM
Real Estate Marking Strategies: Tips to Find Success in Today's Real Estate Market By Dr. Maya Bailey RISMEDIA, February 12, 2011-Have you ever wondered why some real estate agents do well in today's economy while others fail? There is a huge discrepancy right now between people who are failing and people who are succeeding. Having been a real estate business coach for the past 14-plus years, I've had the privilege to observe how real estate agents function. And this experience has included new agents and seasoned agents, and the experience of watching them function through hard times and good times. In … (3 comments)
remax: 5 Tips to Reel in Renters with Social Media
- 02/10/11 03:02 AM
5 Tips to Reel in Renters with Social Media By Dan Steward RISMEDIA, February 10, 2011-It's a good time to buy, but not everyone in every market is doing it. As home prices are rising again in some areas like San Francisco, Manhattan and some parts of Southern California (along with interest rates), and the act of qualifying for a home loan is still tough for many (especially the self-employed), a number of would-be buyers are staying put in the rental market in order to stay liquid. This is a more sophisticated demographic than ever-renters are far from second-class citizens, and … (0 comments)
remax: Fed Not Ready to Curb Stimulus Measures, Bernanke Says
- 02/07/11 01:26 AM
Fed Not Ready to Curb Stimulus Measures, Bernanke Says By Jim Puzzanghera RISMEDIA, February 7, 2011-(MCT)-Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke won't pull back the central bank's easy money policies any time soon, even as the government is expected to report positive job growth. "Until we see a sustained period of stronger job creation, we cannot consider the recovery to be truly established," Bernanke said. And though the economic recovery "appears to have strengthened in recent months," that growth isn't happening fast enough, he said. That should be clear as the government is expected to announce that the economy created about 140,000 … (1 comments)
remax: Around the Home: Get Rid of Electronic Waste the Right Way
- 02/05/11 11:57 PM
Around the Home: Get Rid of Electronic Waste the Right Way By Terri Bennett RISMEDIA, February 5, 2011-(MCT)-Electronic waste is on the rise in the United States at a startling rate. In fact, it is growing at nearly three times the rate of any other kind of trash. It is estimated that 85% of electronics that can be recycled or donated aren't. Think about it. What really happens to all the cell phones, computer equipment, televisions, and other electronic devices we get rid of when they break or we upgrade? Many times, we just throw them out where they are sent … (3 comments)
remax: Top Five Do's and Don'ts of Credit (Week 2)
- 10/18/10 08:24 AM
Top 5 Do's and Don'ts of Credit (week 2) Excerpt from Credit Academy Blog Maximizing your credit score isn't easy. Last week's blog article talked about all of the things that you should strive to do on your credit to give you the highest possible credit score. This week, we are going to dive into the things that you should avoid doing on your credit. These things will definitely decrease your score. So, they should be avoided at all costs. Top 5 Things to Avoid Doing on Your Credit 1) Do not hire a company that charges you monthly fees! You … (0 comments)
remax: Top Five Do's and Don'ts of Credit
- 10/11/10 06:56 AM
Top 5 "Do's and Don'ts" of Credit Blog excerpt from the Credit Academy There are so many things that you can do to maximize your credit score. And, there are so many more that could hurt if you do them at the wrong time. This week we will talk about all of the things that you can do to maximize your score and next week we will dive into the things that you should avoid. Top 5 Things to Do to Maximize Your Credit Score1) Work with a knowledgeable and reputable company. There are many things you can do on your … (0 comments)
Raleigh-Cary Named Top City for Appreciation Forbes magazine turned to real estate research firm Local Market Monitor to figure out which markets have the greatest likelihood of price appreciation because they offer a mix of jobs weighted toward growth industries. These are the top markets, the research company concludes: 1. Raleigh-Cary, N.C. 2. McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, Texas 3. Austin-Round Rock, Texas 4. Nashville-Davidson-Murfreesboro-Franklin, Tenn. 5. San Antonio, Texas 6. Colorado Springs, Colo. 7. Albuquerque, N.M. 8. Denver-Aurora-Broomfield, Colo. 9. Springfield, Mo. 10. Indianapolis-Carmel, Ind. Source: NAR … (0 comments)
remax: Homebuyer tax credit: 950,000 must repay
- 09/10/10 02:59 AM
Homebuyer tax credit: 950,000 must repay By Les Christie, staff writer; September 9, 2010: 2:40 PM ET NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Nearly half of all Americans who claimed the first-time homebuyer tax credit on their 2009 tax returns will have to repay the government. According to a report from the Inspector General for Tax Administration, released to the public Thursday, about 950,000 of the nearly 1.8 million Americans who claimed the tax credit on their 2009 tax returns will have to return the money. The confusion comes because homebuyers were eligible for two different credits, depending on when their homes … (7 comments)
Economy's Looking Up for Now as Double-Dip Fears Ease A steady flow of not-entirely-terrible economic news has eased worries of a renewed recession and shifted the political spotlight from the Federal Reserve to the White House. "The August data we've been getting has been encouraging. ... It's very likely that the economy continues to move forward in the coming months," said economist Bruce Kasman of J.P. Morgan. The economic news increasingly has a bipolar cast to it. One day, a downward revision to the second-quarter growth rate makes a double-dip recession look like a real threat. The next, a … (3 comments)
remax: Startling Statistics from Proposed Wake Neighborhood School Plan
- 08/24/10 08:58 AM
In a luncheon presentation today these numbers and statistics were shared by Dr. Ann Denlinger, President of the Wake Education Partnership. It makes you wonder how wrecked our Wake County Public School System will be before the current regime is voted out. Consider this:*If all students are assigned to the closest school to home, 19 schools would be AT OR GREATER than 150% capacity.*If all students are assigned to the closest school to home, more than 20 schools would be at LESS THAN 50% capacity.*In fact, Wake Forest Elementary would be at 267% capacity!*If all students are assigned to the closest … (0 comments)
remax: N.C. Has 2nd Lowest Mortgage Closing Costs
- 08/18/10 01:42 AM
North Carolina boasts the second lowest mortgage closing costs in the United States, says a survey released Monday by Bankrate.com. The study found that on a $200,000 loan, North Carolina homebuyers pay an average of $3,255 in closing costs - $1,476 in origination fees charged by the lender and $1,779 in average title and third-party fees. North Carolina, Arkansas and Iowa are the only three states with average closing costs at least 25 percent below the national average of $3,741. Closing costs in New York easily are the country's highest, at $5,623. Texas is second, at $4,708, followed by Utah. Source: … (1 comments)
remax: Is It the Heat?
- 08/05/10 09:52 AM
It must be the heat that is keeping some buyers at home and not looking at the abundance of great houses for sale at ridiculously low prices in Raleigh and the rest of the Triangle cities and towns. If you are capable of buying a home to live in or buying one as an investment, exactly what are you waiting for?? Insterest rates are the lowest that they have ever been and our market is full of homes for sale that are below market pricing on foreclosures, short sales, and other highly motivated sellers. Sales are good, but they should be breaking records. … (1 comments)
remax: N.C. a finalist for public education grant
- 07/27/10 07:27 AM
N.C. a finalist for public education grant From Staff Reports, Raleigh News & Observer North Carolina has another shot at tens of millions in federal money to improve public education. North Carolina joins 18 other states and Washington D.C. as finalists for Race to the Top grants. U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, is set to announce the finalists at a speech this afternoon. The U.S. Department of Education gave the Associated Press a list of finalists before the speech. This is the second round of the Race to the Top competition. North Carolina was a finalist in the first round, … (0 comments)
remax: International Interest in U.S. Homeownership Increases, Realtors® Report
- 07/20/10 04:37 AM
International Interest in U.S. Homeownership Increases, Realtors® Report Washington, July 07, 2010 International home buyers are increasingly attracted to property in the U.S., according to the National Association of Realtors®' 2010 Profile of International Home Buying Activity. Several factors, including the strength of the dollar, the value and desirability of U.S. real estate, and the emerging economic recovery, continue to drive international interest in owning a home in this country. "While all real estate in the U.S. is local, the same is not true for property owners," said NAR President Vicki Cox Golder, owner of Vicki L. Cox Real Estate in … (0 comments)
Economy Embarking on Period of Expansion, According to Fannie Mae's Economic & Mortgage Market Analysis Group
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