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]]> http://rismedia.com/2012-02-09/todays-news-at-a-glance-70/ List of Improving Housing Markets Expands to Nearly 100 The list of housing markets showing measurable improvement expanded by 29 metros in February to include a total of 98 entries on the National Association of Home Builders/First American Improving Markets Index (IMI), released recently. Thirty-six states are now represented …

]]> http://rismedia.com/2012-02-09/list-of-improving-housing-markets-expands-to-nearly-100-2/ REALTOR® University Granted Approval to Offer Master of Real Estate Degree Program REALTOR® University now offers a Master of Real Estate degree for real estate professionals who are interested in expanding their education to advance their career and improve their business.

Recently granted operating and degree authority by the Illinois Board of …

]]> http://rismedia.com/2012-02-09/realtor%c2%ae-university-granted-approval-to-offer-master-of-real-estate-degree-program/ CoreLogic® Reports 24 Percent Decrease in Foreclosures CoreLogic® (NYSE: CLGX), a provider of information, analytics and business services, has released its first national Foreclosure Report, which provides monthly data on completed foreclosures, foreclosure inventory and 90+ delinquency rates. Completed foreclosures for all of 2011 totaled 830,000 compared …

]]> http://rismedia.com/2012-02-09/corelogic%c2%ae-reports-24-percent-decrease-in-foreclosures/ Today’s Featured Listing: New Jersey English Tudor Today’s featured listing is set at $689,900 and is being offered by RISMedia’s Real Estate Information Network (RREIN) Member Jordan Baris, Inc.

This renovated English Tudor is located in Morris, N.J. A gorgeous kitchen with 60 square feet of granite …

]]> http://rismedia.com/2012-02-09/todays-featured-listing-new-jersey-english-tudor/ Consumer Credit Jumps by $19.3 Billion in December (MCT)—For better and for worse, consumers are starting to take on more debt—much more, surprisingly.

The Federal Reserve reported Tuesday that consumer credit outstanding surged in December at a 9.3 percent annual rate, thanks mostly to strong car sales and …

]]> http://rismedia.com/2012-02-09/consumer-credit-jumps-by-19-3-billion-in-december/ Howard Hanna Reports Record Sales in 2011 Howard Hanna Real Estate Services recently reported record home sales for 2011 through its 134 offices in Pennsylvania, Ohio, New York and West Virginia. This marks the 9th straight year Howard Hanna Real Estate Services has increased sales units and …

]]> http://rismedia.com/2012-02-09/howard-hanna-reports-record-sales-in-2011/ Jody Korman Voted Certified Residential Specialist of the Year for Virginia Jody Korman was named Virgina’s Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) of the Year for 2011, her firm announced. Korman was recognized for her dedication and service to the community, contributions to the real estate industry and her top producing real estate …

]]> http://rismedia.com/2012-02-09/jody-korman-voted-certified-residential-specialist-of-the-year-for-virginia/ Breaking News: Banks, States Reach $26 Billion Foreclosure Settlement in Largest-ever Housing Deal Mortgage Bankers Association says deal can help consumer confidence and stabilize markets

(RISMedia/MCT)— After more than a year of negotiations, the nation’s biggest banks, states attorneys general and federal officials have announced the largest housing settlement ever—more than $26 billion—over …

]]> http://rismedia.com/2012-02-09/breaking-news-banks-states-reach-26-billion-foreclosure-settlement-in-largest-ever-housing-deal/ Today’s News at a Glance Click here for a summary of today’s news or subscribe to our daily newsletter.…

]]> http://rismedia.com/2012-02-08/todays-news-at-a-glance-69/ Marketing Strategies: Hate to Make Cold Calls? 5 Tips to Make Them Easier Have you often avoided making those dreaded cold calls? Do you dream of how much better your business could be but just can’t bring yourself to pick up the phone?

You’re not alone. In the 15+ years that I have …

]]> http://rismedia.com/2012-02-08/marketing-strategies-hate-to-make-cold-calls-5-tips-to-make-them-easier/ Builder Confidence for the 55+ Housing Market Ends Fourth Quarter on an Upswing Builder confidence in the 55+ housing market for single-family homes rose four points to 18 compared to the same period a year ago, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) 55+ Housing Market Index (HMI).

“We are …

]]> http://rismedia.com/2012-02-08/builder-confidence-for-the-55-housing-market-ends-fourth-quarter-on-an-upswing/ Choosing the Right Property Profile Photo Listing a property with a blurry property profile photo or, even worse, no photo, is like having a blurry or abstract image as your profile picture on a social media platform or Internet advertising campaign. It is not appealing and, …

]]> http://rismedia.com/2012-02-08/choosing-the-right-property-profile-photo/ Overcoming 3 Major Barriers to Closing More Sales Today’s real estate and mortgage markets require new skills to succeed. There are fewer qualified buyers, shrinking mortgage options, more regulations and tougher competition. For real estate professionals in particular, three emerging barriers stand in the way of closing more …

]]> http://rismedia.com/2012-02-08/overcoming-3-major-barriers-to-closing-more-sales/ RREIN Broker Spotlights: A Passion for Excellence “Agents must continually be sharpening their skills in order to be more current and knowledgeable than their competitors,” says Tracy Hutton, President of Century 21 Scheetz. In the following interview, RISMedia Columnist Barbara Pronin talks with Hutton and Mick Scheetz,…

]]> http://rismedia.com/2012-02-08/rrein-broker-spotlights-a-passion-for-excellence/ Do Your Part: Don’t Waste Those Food Scraps (MCT)—I consider myself a pretty good gardener, a common sense “greenie,” and a person who does her best to reduce, reuse, and recycle. But, there’s something I must admit. For years now, I’ve resisted composting. It just seemed a bit …

]]> http://rismedia.com/2012-02-08/do-your-part-don%e2%80%99t-waste-those-food-scraps/ Randall, REALTORS® Affiliates with Christie’s International Real Estate Following its recent acquisition of Page Taft Real Estate, Randall, REALTORS® is becoming an affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate in Connecticut, as the family-owned company extends its sizeable reach into the coastal luxury residential market.

“We already have a …

]]> http://rismedia.com/2012-02-08/randall-realtors%c2%ae-affiliates-with-christies-international-real-estate/ Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners Honors 4th Quarter Circle of Excellence Winners Coldwell Banker Platinum recently announced its Circle of Excellence Winners who not only represents our sales leaders, but associates who truly support their company and fellow agents.

According to the company, the Circle of Excellence is a Coldwell Banker Platinum …

]]> http://rismedia.com/2012-02-08/coldwell-banker-platinum-partners-honors-4th-quarter-circle-of-excellence-winners/ Today’s News at a Glance Click here for a summary of today’s news or subscribe to our daily newsletter.…

]]> http://rismedia.com/2012-02-07/todays-news-at-a-glance-68/ What’s New from NAR NAR Pulse—This week’s headlines:

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NAR Members can now save up to 40 percent on color copies, posters, signs, banners, direct mail services, and much more from FedEx Office through the REALTOR Benefits® Program. This …

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