National Real Estate News Articles

Updated: Thursday, July 29, 2010
Either a Lender or a Borrower Be
Shakespeare had it wrong when he penned this advice in Hamlet: Neither a borrower nor a lender be; For loan oft loses both itself and friend, And borrowing dulls the edge of husbandry. Perhaps he may be forgiven for his error, however, since Shakespeare suffered from a lack of the tremendous benefits of a truly self-directed IRA.
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Final Walk-Through Tips
There will come a time during your home buying process when youll need to do a final walk-through of the home before closing.
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The Ideal Housing-Linked-to-Services Choice
Housing linked to services is gaining popularity with boomers and everybody else. PJ Wade explains the growing trend toward loving where you live and doing fewer and fewer daily chores. Discover PJ8217;s tips for shopping for a new home that requires you evaluate food services and support delivery in general.
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Fannie Mae Addresses Appraisal Concerns
On June 30, 2010 Fannie Mae issued announcement SEL-2010-09, Selling Guide Updates and Additional Guidance on Appraisal-Related Policies.
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Public Social Media Policy: Does Your Office Have One?
Have you ever heard the phrase Restraint of Tongue and Pen? Well in the new age of the social media craze in real estate it should be clearly understood by all because there are major consequences to what we place in writing and post on the Internet for all to see.
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Real Estate Outlook: Federal Reserve Weighs In
The U.S. Congress asked Federal Reserve Board chairman Ben Bernanke a key question last week: Where do you and your colleagues believe were headed in terms of the national economy?
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How to Recognize a Sellers Market
As a homeowner, and a prospective seller, you may be wondering if now is a good time to put your home on the market. But how can you tell if the market is in your favor at this time? Will you lose money or make money? Is it a sellers market?
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Diligent Salespeople
The art of being highly successful in sales can be summed up in five words: Believing something and convincing others. Thats it Thats what makes a salesperson successful. You must have unshakeable belief in what you are selling.
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Making Your Home Appealing On A Budget
With the uncertainty of the economy, many people are looking for ways to cut back. When it comes to selling their home, homeowners often dont want to put much money into getting it ready for the sale. While thats certainly understandable, properly preparing a home before listing it goes a long way to helping attract serious buyers and offers.
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30-Year, 15-Year Fixed Mortgage Rates at Record Lows
Freddie Mac today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey PMMS, with the 30-year and 15-year fixed-rate mortgages reaching record lows for this survey.
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Site to See: Esteemed Lending Services Its a fake
While the Esteemed Lending Services web site isnt particularly loaded with a lot of new information, it reveals how easy it is to scam consumers and serves as a reminder of whats out there to take you to the cleaners.
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Three Principle-Based Lessons For Commission Sales People
Columnist David Fletcher shares three sales lessons he has learned over his 30 year career.
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Small Room Decorating Tips
A small space doesnt have to lack style. In fact, with the right pieces of furniture, accessories, and splashes of color, your small space can make a big impression.
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HOA Committee Charters
Committees serve an invaluable role in assisting the board. They allow owners to participate on focused issues without committing to years of service on the board. Each committee appointed by the board should have a written charter or marching orders which defines expectations. Here is a sample charter which can be adapted to other committee functions.
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