Archives: August 2010
Real Estate Veteran Offers Cure for Home Seller’s Blues
RISMEDIA, September 1, 2010—With existing U.S. home sales diving to 15-year lows and millions of homes stagnant on the market, home sellers are suffering increasing anxiety, uncertainty and financial stress. To address these symptoms, motivational author Joan Gale Frank has … Read more
August 31, 2010 Posted in Home Selling
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4 Reasons You’re Not Crushing It Right Now
RISMEDIA, August 31, 2010—Slow month? I’m sorry, slow year? As any agent knows, it’s tough out there in today’s housing market. But others around you are not only surviving, they’re thriving. So what is it that is keeping you from … Read more
August 30, 2010 Posted in Real Estate
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Repurposing Rooms Makes Home Feel New Again
RISMEDIA, August 28, 2010—(MCT)—While today’s real estate market is keeping many home buyers on the sidelines, there’s no need to feel stuck in your house. You can still move out and up within your own home. The latest lifestyle trend … Read more
August 29, 2010 Posted in Home Improvement
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When it Comes to Branding, Get Real
RISMEDIA, August 28, 2010—The term branding is certainly no stranger to the real estate industry. But in 2010, the concept of branding has evolved…because America has evolved. As economist John Tucillo recently said at RISMedia’s Social Media Summit, the number … Read more
August 29, 2010 Posted in Real Estate
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Some Homebuyers Are Holding Back, but Market offers Bright Spots Too
RISMEDIA, August 27, 2010—(MCT)—Everywhere you look, July was not ideal for real estate—that’s one thing on which the economists and the statistics agree. Sales figures released recently for the first month in 19, not invigorated by government tax credits, offered … Read more
August 27, 2010 Posted in Real Estate
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Kitchens Remain among Most Popular Remodeling Projects
RISMEDIA, August 26, 2010—(MCT)—Kitchens have long been among the most popular remodeling projects. But with fewer clients requesting kitchen upgrades during this recession, one kitchen designer has turned the economic slowdown to her advantage. “If I couldn’t remodel as many … Read more
August 27, 2010 Posted in Home Improvement
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Acquisitions: A Look at Strategies in the Current Economy
RISMEDIA, August 26, 2010—Acquiring companies in today’s economy is an important question that needs to be examined closely, even for companies historically inclined to grow through acquisition. In this month’s Power Broker Roundtable, industry leaders Ron Peltier and Dan Elsea … Read more
August 26, 2010 Posted in Real Estate
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Beware of Foundation Problems When Getting Your Home Ready for the Market
RISMEDIA, August 14, 2010—Selling a house isn’t easy these days. There are a huge number of homes on the market, and buyers are easily scared off if they encounter problems that may negatively impact resale value. Among the many issues … Read more
August 24, 2010 Posted in Home Improvement
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