San Antonio named a best place to live by RelocateAmerica.com
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Top 10 cities poised for economic recovery also identified
BRIGHTON, Mich., April 20 /PRNewswire/ – The three most important things to remember when moving and buying a new home are: location, location, location. As potential homebuyers start looking …

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Top 7 Things You Should Know about Financial Regulation Overhaul
July 25, 2010 – 8:02 pm | No Comment

RISMEDIA, July 17, 2010—(MCT)—With final Senate passage of the broadest overhaul of financial regulation since the Great Depression, the hard work really starts. Regulators must fill in the blanks in the legislation, and a new …

Associations Can No Longer Ignore FHA Approval
July 25, 2010 – 8:02 pm | No Comment

RISMEDIA, July 16, 2010—The screaming and cursing you hear in unit 404 isn’t coming from Mr. Armbrister’s television—Armbrister has just learned that another potential sale of his condominium unit fell through due to the buyer’s …

Geothermal Heating Systems Help Homeowners Ease Their Carbon Footprint
July 25, 2010 – 8:02 pm | No Comment

RISMEDIA, July 15, 2010—(MCT)—Some homeowners chase down high-tech solar panels and efficient appliances to make their homes environmentally friendly. Others eschew the latest technology in favor of something far more basic: caves.
Geothermal heating and cooling …

From Townhouse to Rental Studio: Downsizing Makes Sense
July 25, 2010 – 8:02 pm | No Comment

RISMEDIA, July 14, 2010—(MCT)—Courtney Zinter doesn’t have a big house with rooms full of stuff, a fancy car or a manicure habit. But she still has it all. Just not how the Joneses next door …

For Your Clients: 12 Tips to Make Your Move Simple and Stress-Free
July 25, 2010 – 8:02 pm | No Comment

RISMEDIA, July 13, 2010—(MCT)—Packing your belongings and moving is often fraught with high emotions and involves a to-do list a mile long. So, it’s tempting to give only passing attention to hiring a mover and …

Blast from the Past – Vintage Appliances Add Unique Twist in Today’s Kitchens
July 25, 2010 – 8:02 pm | No Comment

RISMEDIA, July 24, 2010—(MCT)—Long before granite and stainless steel dominated kitchens, chrome mixed with high-gloss, playful color was the look. These kitchens and their appliances of years past have droves of fans. The owners of …

Existing-Home Sales Slow in June 2010 but Remain Above Year-Ago Levels
July 25, 2010 – 8:02 pm | No Comment

RISMEDIA, July 23, 2010—With the scheduled closing deadline for the home buyer tax credits, existing-home sales slowed in June 2010 but remained at relatively elevated levels, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Existing-home sales, which …

Bill Would Protect Credit Scores during Mortgage Modification
July 25, 2010 – 8:02 pm | No Comment

RISMEDIA, July 23, 2010—(MCT)—If you are lucky enough to get your lender to modify your mortgage, you shouldn’t end up dogged by a miserable credit score. That’s the essence of a bill introduced in Congress …

Obama Administration Housing Scorecard Shows Continued Increase in Home Affordability, Neighborhood Stabilization
July 25, 2010 – 8:02 pm | No Comment

RISMEDIA, July 22, 2010—The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of the Treasury recently released the second edition of the Administration’s Housing Scorecard showing that, thanks in part to …

4 Important Tips to Keep in Mind when Seeking Senior Housing
July 25, 2010 – 8:02 pm | No Comment

RISMEDIA, July 22, 2010—People are living longer today. The century-long expansion in the world’s population that is 65 and older is the product of dramatic advances in medical science and health lifestyles. Currently, 13% of …