San Antonio named a best place to live by RelocateAmerica.com
May 17, 2010 – 5:51 pm | No Comment

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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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 …

Housing Market Holds Its Own: Life after the Tax Credit
July 25, 2010 – 8:02 pm | No Comment

RISMEDIA, July 20, 2010—The tax credit brought a lot of buyers out last fall and again this spring, which gave a real shot in the arm to real estate. While that heightened volume cannot be …

MERS – Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. – Update
July 25, 2010 – 8:02 pm | No Comment

RISMEDIA, July 20, 2010—MERS was back in the news again last week with the announcement that they were making additional information on the MERS “secret” system available to mortgagors.
That’s according to a press release …

U.S. Second Home Sales Increase – Lifestyle and Economical Benefits Attract Vacation Home Buyers
July 25, 2010 – 8:02 pm | No Comment

RISMEDIA, July 20, 2010—While some sectors of the economy struggle to regain solid footing, the vacation home market is enjoying healthy numbers. The National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) 2010 Investment and Vacation Home Buyers Survey, …

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 …

Home Buyers Are Ready to Move from the Sidelines: Survey
July 25, 2010 – 8:02 pm | No Comment

RISMEDIA, July 15, 2010—Are more Americans positioning themselves for home purchase? Although May’s data showed that home sales were down 26.8% as the home buyer tax credit concluded, a new survey conducted by Relocation.com suggests …

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: 5 Tips for Creating an Effective Online Rental Listing
July 25, 2010 – 11:11 am | No Comment

RISMEDIA, July 26, 2010—An effective property listing provides renters all of the details necessary to understand if your property is a good fit for them. Making a good first impression is critical to hook prospective …

Low Mortgage Rates Draw Buyers, but Banks Throw Up Roadblocks
July 25, 2010 – 11:09 am | No Comment

RISMEDIA, July 26, 2010—(MCT)—David Kosowski has a full-time job, a sky-high credit score, a solid debt-to-income ratio and enough cash stashed away to put a 20% down payment on the three-bedroom, two-bath home he’s had …

Low Mortgage Rates Draw Buyers, but Banks Throw Up Roadblocks
July 25, 2010 – 11:09 am | No Comment

RISMEDIA, July 26, 2010—(MCT)—David Kosowski has a full-time job, a sky-high credit score, a solid debt-to-income ratio and enough cash stashed away to put a 20% down payment on the three-bedroom, two-bath home he’s had …