RISMEDIA, February 9, 2010?It has become an all-too-familiar obstacle to writing about successful agents: ?My partner doesn?t want anyone to know who we are. We?re number one in our 50-agent company and everyone copies everything we do. My partner?s afraid…

RISMEDIA, February 9, 2010?If you?re like most of us, your favorite vacation spots or social events have been caught on video. The reason is simple?it?s the next best thing to being there. And the same holds true when capturing the…

RISMEDIA, February 9, 2010?It looks amazingly real, but it?s as phony as a James Cameron movie set.

Its many moving parts exist only for the purpose of creating the illusion of positive economic activity.

But, when you go behind the scenes, it?s…

RISMEDIA, February 9, 2010?January 2010 marked the first time in 18 months that more homes were listed “for sale” compared to the previous month, with an additional 15,000 homes, or a 2.9% increase, listed for sale compared to December 2009…

RISMEDIA, February 9, 2010?The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) moved to protect distressed homeowners from the promoters of bogus foreclosure rescue and mortgage modification services by proposing a new rule that would forbid companies to charge up-front for these services. Instead,…

RISMEDIA, February 9, 2010?Earth911.com, provider of one of the nation’s leading Local Recycling and Disposal Directories, released the results of its 2009 Annual Recycling Report, with electronics such as computers, batteries and televisions leading the way.

“Electronics have always been popular…

RISMEDIA, February 9, 2010?Looking to replace or supplement your real estate earnings? Insurance licensing may be just the thing, and if you’ve sold many homes you’re no stranger to insurance needs! Click here to learn more.

RISMEDIA, February 9, 2010?As a 30-year veteran in the real estate field, Tami Bonnell continues to lead the way when it comes to her vast knowledge and understanding of the industry. From her background in mergers and acquisitions to her…

RISMEDIA, February 9, 2010?(MCT)?Outstanding debts held by consumers fell for a record 11th month in a row in December 2009, led by falling balances on their credit cards, the Federal Reserve recently reported.

Outstanding debts, not including mortgage debt, fell a…

RISMEDIA, February 8, 2010?(MCT)?On his road to homeownership, Scott Leibfried has learned one thing: Expect the unexpected. He and his wife had an offer accepted on a home, only to later find that foreclosure proceedings were about to begin on…

RISMEDIA, February 8, 2010?The numbers don?t lie. The facts are clear, people are just not communicating verbally as frequently as they once did. Text messaging, e-mail, Internet and social networking sites are all so readily available to us through our…

RISMEDIA, February 8, 2010?For the first time in 11 months, buyers gained some negotiation power in December 2009, according to real estate website Zillow.com. Home buyers negotiated a median 2.7%, or $5,618, off the last listing price of homes sold in…

RISMEDIA, February 8, 2010?We all paid close attention to the recent election that was held for the late Senator Edward Kennedy?s seat in the Senate. I don?t think it came as much of a surprise to anyone that a Republican…

RISMEDIA, February 8, 2010?The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics recently reported that the unemployment rate fell from 10.0% to 9.7% in January 2010, and nonfarm payroll employment was essentially unchanged (-20,000). Employment fell in construction and in transportation and warehousing,…

RISMEDIA, February 8, 2010?New Year?s resolutions aren?t just about doing something new in the New Year, they?re about giving you something to focus on for the entire year. Fitness resolutions are all about charting and monitoring your progress and staying…

RISMEDIA, February 8, 2010?Are you on top of all the events that WILL shape your future as a REALTOR®, Broker, Industry Leader or Association Executive?

If not, there is no better report to provide you an objective overview with quality research,…

RISMEDIA, February 8, 2010?ERA Franchise Systems LLC announced the appointment of Anthony Foglia to the position of senior vice president, franchise sales. Foglia brings an impressive track record of franchise sales and leadership experience to Realogy, and he has received…

RISMEDIA, February 8, 2010?Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty has announced that Nicholas Germak has been named vice president of the company?s newly formed Northern Westchester/Putnam regional territory.

Prior to joining Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty, Germak served as vice…

RISMEDIA, February 5, 2010?Crye-Leike, Realtors is looking to 2010 as a break-out year for new growth of its trademark brand through the sale of more Crye-Leike Franchises Inc. real estate offices across the south. The company?s ?Focus on Franchises? theme…

RISMEDIA, February 6, 2010?(MCT)?If you have a good job and good credit, the next few months might be a good time to go house hunting. Fence-sitters take the risk that Congress may let a rich tax credit expire, and that…