Archives: May 2010
First-Time Home Buyers and Boomers Feel Effects of Housing Downturn Most
RISMEDIA, June 1, 2010—(MCT)—Although the situation is open to interpretation as well as change, there are growing concerns that the effects of this economic downturn could have a long-lasting effect on the housing market. A study by the Mortgage Bankers … Read more
Learn How to Successfully Convert Brokerage-Generated Internet Leads at This Year’s Leadership Conference
RISMEDIA, May 28, 2010—RISMedia’s 2010 Real Estate Leadership Conference—‘The Real Estate Social Media Summit’—will provide the perfect backdrop for real estate professionals who are looking to capitalize, even in today’s challenging market. Industry experts Frederick Herot, Victor Lund, Jan O’Brien, … Read more
Housing Stays Highly Affordable for Fifth Consecutive Quarter
RISMEDIA, May 29, 2010—Nationwide housing, bolstered by favorable interest rates and low house prices, hovered for the fifth consecutive quarter near its highest level of affordability since the series was first compiled 19 years ago, according to the National Association … Read more
Homeowner Confidence Rises Nationally, But Western Homeowners Remain Pessimistic
RISMEDIA, May 28, 2010—As some parts of the U.S. housing market work their way out of the housing recession, while the majority of markets continue to decline, homeowners across the country had mixed opinions of the state of their own … Read more
Virtual Tour Q&A: 2D Versus 3D Image Stitching
RISMEDIA, May 27, 2010—Soon after a recent glossary posting in RealTown’s “TourTalk” group (http://www.realtown.com/mike/groups/tourtalk/24562), a question was sent in from one of our friends at another virtual tour company asking about the difference between 2D and 3D stitching. This company … Read more
Strengthen Your Business – How to Succeed In the Green Industry
RISMEDIA, May 27, 2010—Most residential brokers begin their careers in a similar way. First they get licensed, work to develop their expertise and slowly build their businesses. In a booming market, one can make a good living even as they … Read more
Mortgage Help And Advice For Investors And Homeowners
Investors and Homeowners had a tough year. It started with the Real Estate market crash and it ended, so far, with thousands and thousands of foreclosures. In the past year 267 banks have closed their doors and more banks are … Read more








