RISMEDIA, March 25, 2010—Joe Moshe, Broker/Owner, Charles Rutenberg Realty, says the Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives (HAFA) program will help stabilize the residential real estate market by allowing the short sale process to move forward more …

RISMEDIA, March 24, 2010—Buying a home is one of the biggest decisions an individual can make. So it’s understandable that one considering a home purchase may take their time to avoid rushing into such a …

RISMEDIA, March 27, 2010—(MCT)—Homeowners defaulting on mortgages today may be surprised to learn years from now that they still owe thousands of dollars—and a collection agency is coming after them to get it.
That’s because lenders …

RISMEDIA, April 1, 2010—When it comes time to remodel, many homeowners think “do-it-yourself” or DIY is the smartest and most cost effective way to get the job done. And while popular TV shows on HGTV …

RISMEDIA, March 31, 2010—A new analysis by the Center for Neighborhood Technology (CNT) shows that only two in five American communities—or 39%—are affordable for typical households when their transportation costs are considered along with housing …

RISMEDIA, March 30, 2010—I finally broke down and got my first smart phone with a touch screen, the Blackberry Storm 2. Wow, from the original Maxwell Smart’s shoe phone to this.
If I understand this …

RISMEDIA, March 29, 2010—(MCT)—The Obama administration took a series of steps recently to fortify its $75 billion effort to modify mortgages and plans to unveil more changes—including a push to reduce principals on difficult loans—to …

RISMEDIA, March 27, 2010—RE/MAX agents report that the home buyer tax credit currently can deliver meaningful savings, but only for those who, at a minimum, have a binding contract to purchase a home in place …

RISMEDIA, March 27, 2010—California and Florida may be working through their own financial fallout, but that’s not stopping Americans from wanting to move to or remain in these regions, according to a new survey by …

RISMEDIA, March 26, 2010—Sales of newly built, single-family homes fell 2.2% in February 2010 to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 308,000 units, the Commerce Department recently reported. While this figure marked a new record …