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		<title>Housing Affordability Indices Reach Records in First Quarter</title>
		<link>http://rismedia.com/2012-05-16/housing-affordability-indices-reach-records-in-first-quarter/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 20:05:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>susanne</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Housing affordability conditions for all buyers reached a milestone in the first quarter, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. NAR&#8217;s composite quarterly Housing Affordability Index rose to a record high of 205.9 in first quarter, based on the relationship between median home price, median family income and average mortgage interest rate. The higher the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Housing affordability conditions for all buyers reached a milestone in the first quarter, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. NAR&#8217;s composite quarterly Housing Affordability Index rose to a record high of 205.9 in first quarter, based on the relationship between median home price, median family income and average mortgage interest rate. The higher the [...]]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Builder Confidence Rises Five Points in May</title>
		<link>http://rismedia.com/2012-05-15/builder-confidence-rises-five-points-in-may/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 20:26:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>susanne</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Builder confidence in the market for newly built, single-family homes gained five points in May from a downwardly revised reading in the previous month to reach a level of 29 on the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI), released today. This is the index’s strongest reading since May of 2007. “Builders [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Builder confidence in the market for newly built, single-family homes gained five points in May from a downwardly revised reading in the previous month to reach a level of 29 on the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI), released today. This is the index’s strongest reading since May of 2007. “Builders [...]]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>2012 NAR Member Survey Shows Rising Incomes</title>
		<link>http://rismedia.com/2012-05-14/2012-nar-member-survey-shows-rising-incomes/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 21:01:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>susanne</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The income and business of Realtors® is growing after many years of decline, according to the 2012 National Association of Realtors® Member Profile. The study’s results are representative of the nation’s Realtors®, who are members of NAR. Realtors® account for about half of the 2 million active real estate licensees in the U.S.* Realtor® members [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[The income and business of Realtors® is growing after many years of decline, according to the 2012 National Association of Realtors® Member Profile. The study’s results are representative of the nation’s Realtors®, who are members of NAR. Realtors® account for about half of the 2 million active real estate licensees in the U.S.* Realtor® members [...]]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Opportunity Knocks with Property Management</title>
		<link>http://rismedia.com/2012-05-14/opportunity-knocks-with-property-management/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 20:59:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>susanne</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many agents across the country are experiencing strong and stable sales. For others, the market is more uncertain. And if the recent economic situation of the last couple of years has taught us anything, it’s reinforced that old adage: You shouldn’t put all of your eggs in one basket. One solution that agents all across [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Many agents across the country are experiencing strong and stable sales. For others, the market is more uncertain. And if the recent economic situation of the last couple of years has taught us anything, it’s reinforced that old adage: You shouldn’t put all of your eggs in one basket. One solution that agents all across [...]]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Six Keys to Selling Your Home in Today’s Market</title>
		<link>http://rismedia.com/2012-05-13/six-keys-to-selling-your-home-in-todays-market/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2012 18:06:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>susanne</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[According to the National Association of Realtors®, more than 4.25 million homes sold in 2011. That&#8217;s a lot of real estate and such numbers raise the question: How are sellers doing it? &#8220;Because individual homes are unique, there isn&#8217;t one single strategy that works equally well for every property,&#8221; says Wendy Forsythe, the executive vice [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[According to the National Association of Realtors®, more than 4.25 million homes sold in 2011. That&#8217;s a lot of real estate and such numbers raise the question: How are sellers doing it? &#8220;Because individual homes are unique, there isn&#8217;t one single strategy that works equally well for every property,&#8221; says Wendy Forsythe, the executive vice [...]]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Eye on the Economy: Waiting for Stronger Growth</title>
		<link>http://rismedia.com/2012-05-12/eye-on-the-economy-waiting-for-stronger-growth/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2012 05:03:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>susanne</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The new year opened with hope that the 3 percent growth rate of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) reported for the end of 2011 would lead to stronger job growth and improving housing markets. While January and February offered positive economic news, March and April reporting suggested that unusually warm weather may have accelerated some economic [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[The new year opened with hope that the 3 percent growth rate of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) reported for the end of 2011 would lead to stronger job growth and improving housing markets. While January and February offered positive economic news, March and April reporting suggested that unusually warm weather may have accelerated some economic [...]]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>70 Percent of Affluent Homeowners Looking to DIY Projects to Save Money</title>
		<link>http://rismedia.com/2012-05-10/70-percent-of-affluent-homeowners-looking-to-diy-projects-to-save-money/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 20:13:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>susanne</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[According to the Summer 2012 Merrill Edge Report, many mass affluent Americans are willing to make short-term sacrifices in order to get their finances in better shape. The report, released on April 26 by Bank of America, explores the financial concerns and priorities of mass affluent consumers, Americans with $50,000-$250,000 in investable assets. This group, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[According to the Summer 2012 Merrill Edge Report, many mass affluent Americans are willing to make short-term sacrifices in order to get their finances in better shape. The report, released on April 26 by Bank of America, explores the financial concerns and priorities of mass affluent consumers, Americans with $50,000-$250,000 in investable assets. This group, [...]]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>5 Basic Steps to Make a House Your Home</title>
		<link>http://rismedia.com/2012-05-10/5-basic-steps-to-make-a-house-your-home/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 20:08:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>susanne</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are you looking to buy your home for the first time? Congratulations! While this is an exciting time, knowing what you are in for can ease the process exponentially. Below are a few steps you can take to find your dream house, and make it into your new home. Learn About Homeownership Owning a home [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Are you looking to buy your home for the first time? Congratulations! While this is an exciting time, knowing what you are in for can ease the process exponentially. Below are a few steps you can take to find your dream house, and make it into your new home. Learn About Homeownership Owning a home [...]]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>79 Percent of Refinancing Homeowners Maintain or Reduce Mortgage Debt in First Quarter</title>
		<link>http://rismedia.com/2012-05-09/79-percent-of-refinancing-homeowners-maintain-or-reduce-mortgage-debt-in-first-quarter/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 21:10:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>susanne</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Freddie Mac (OTC: FMCC) released the results of its first quarter refinance analysis showing homeowners who refinance continue to strengthen their fiscal house. In the first quarter of 2012, 79 percent of homeowners who refinanced their first-lien home mortgage either maintained about the same loan amount or lowered their principal balance by paying-in additional money [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Freddie Mac (OTC: FMCC) released the results of its first quarter refinance analysis showing homeowners who refinance continue to strengthen their fiscal house. In the first quarter of 2012, 79 percent of homeowners who refinanced their first-lien home mortgage either maintained about the same loan amount or lowered their principal balance by paying-in additional money [...]]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>RISMedia’s Top 5 in Real Estate Network® Reaches New Heights with Strategic Alliance with Pinnacle Quest</title>
		<link>http://rismedia.com/2012-05-09/rismedias-top-5-in-real-estate-network-reaches-new-heights-with-strategic-alliance-with-pinnacle-quest/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 21:06:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>susanne</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[On September 3, 2008, John Featherston, president and CEO of RISMedia, gathered several of the real estate industry’s most influential leaders to discuss the future of real estate. Participating in the discussion were Better Homes and Gardens Mason-McDuffie Chairman Ed Krafchow (then president of Prudential CA/NV/TX Realty); Jim Sherry, president of Innovative Solutions; Allan Dalton, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[On September 3, 2008, John Featherston, president and CEO of RISMedia, gathered several of the real estate industry’s most influential leaders to discuss the future of real estate. Participating in the discussion were Better Homes and Gardens Mason-McDuffie Chairman Ed Krafchow (then president of Prudential CA/NV/TX Realty); Jim Sherry, president of Innovative Solutions; Allan Dalton, [...]]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Are Sellers Waking Up?</title>
		<link>http://rismedia.com/2012-05-09/are-sellers-waking-up/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 21:02:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>susanne</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It’s no secret that this is a good time to buy, but more and more sellers are beginning to agree. The uptick in seller confidence recorded by two recent surveys is uplifting, but concern is growing that seller withdrawal from the market is creating record low inventories that are limiting buyer choice, and curtailing sales [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[It’s no secret that this is a good time to buy, but more and more sellers are beginning to agree. The uptick in seller confidence recorded by two recent surveys is uplifting, but concern is growing that seller withdrawal from the market is creating record low inventories that are limiting buyer choice, and curtailing sales [...]]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Kitchens and Bathrooms Remain Top Remodeling Jobs</title>
		<link>http://rismedia.com/2012-05-09/kitchens-and-bathrooms-remain-top-remodeling-jobs/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 21:01:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>susanne</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A new survey released by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) shows common remodeling projects have increased, compared to a similar survey from 2010. The survey, released in conjunction with National Home Remodeling Month, describes the changes the remodeling market has undergone in recent years. Remodelers report that kitchen and bathroom projects remain the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[A new survey released by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) shows common remodeling projects have increased, compared to a similar survey from 2010. The survey, released in conjunction with National Home Remodeling Month, describes the changes the remodeling market has undergone in recent years. Remodelers report that kitchen and bathroom projects remain the [...]]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Are You Where You Want to Be?</title>
		<link>http://rismedia.com/2012-05-08/are-you-where-you-want-to-be/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2012 20:19:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>susanne</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I don’t know how many people would openly admit this, but many feel they are just not exactly where they want to be yet in life. Some are close or on the right track, while others are nowhere near where they thought they would be. One thing that I have learned as a speaker and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I don’t know how many people would openly admit this, but many feel they are just not exactly where they want to be yet in life. Some are close or on the right track, while others are nowhere near where they thought they would be. One thing that I have learned as a speaker and [...]]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>HUD and Obama Administration Officials Host Georgia White House Forum on Housing</title>
		<link>http://rismedia.com/2012-05-08/hud-and-obama-administration-officials-host-georgia-white-house-forum-on-housing/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2012 20:02:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Recently, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the U.S. Department of the Treasury, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) hosted a White House Forum on Housing to discuss programs and initiatives promoted by the Obama Administration that help responsible homeowners and struggling communities hit hardest by the housing crisis. The White [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Recently, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the U.S. Department of the Treasury, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) hosted a White House Forum on Housing to discuss programs and initiatives promoted by the Obama Administration that help responsible homeowners and struggling communities hit hardest by the housing crisis. The White [...]]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Get Involved: NAR Outlines Public Policy Priorities Ahead of D.C. Rally This Week</title>
		<link>http://rismedia.com/2012-05-07/get-involved-nar-outlines-public-policy-priorities-ahead-of-d-c-rally-this-week/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 20:11:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many REALTORS® are asking the questions &#8211; why is NAR having this rally? Are there specific bills or legislation we are trying to pass or defeat? What is the urgency? Congress addresses a myriad of real estate issues every year. What makes this year unique is that for the first time ever the American dream, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Many REALTORS® are asking the questions &#8211; why is NAR having this rally? Are there specific bills or legislation we are trying to pass or defeat? What is the urgency? Congress addresses a myriad of real estate issues every year. What makes this year unique is that for the first time ever the American dream, [...]]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>The Reasons Your House Isn’t Selling and What You Can Do About It, Part 2</title>
		<link>http://rismedia.com/2012-05-07/the-reasons-your-house-isnt-selling-and-what-you-can-do-about-it-part-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 20:06:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>susanne</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Recently, we discussed some initial reasons your home might not be selling. Here are issues that may not be as obvious, but may still be impeding the sale of your home: Problem: Your home is not easily accessible for showings. Are you getting a lot of showing requests that you are turning down? Many sellers [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Recently, we discussed some initial reasons your home might not be selling. Here are issues that may not be as obvious, but may still be impeding the sale of your home: Problem: Your home is not easily accessible for showings. Are you getting a lot of showing requests that you are turning down? Many sellers [...]]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>100 Housing Markets on May’s Improving List</title>
		<link>http://rismedia.com/2012-05-07/100-housing-markets-on-mays-improving-list/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 20:04:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The list of housing markets showing measurable and sustained improvement held virtually unchanged in May at 100, down from 101 in April, according to the National Association of Home Builders/First American Improving Markets Index (IMI). The number of states represented on the list also held firm from the previous month, at 35 (including the District [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[The list of housing markets showing measurable and sustained improvement held virtually unchanged in May at 100, down from 101 in April, according to the National Association of Home Builders/First American Improving Markets Index (IMI). The number of states represented on the list also held firm from the previous month, at 35 (including the District [...]]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Jobs Report: Economy Adds 115,000 Jobs, Growth Slows in April</title>
		<link>http://rismedia.com/2012-05-06/jobs-report-economy-adds-115000-jobs-growth-slows-in-april/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 06 May 2012 18:07:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>susanne</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[(MCT)—Hiring continued its slow pace in April as employers added a modest 115,000 jobs to their payrolls, providing more evidence that the economy has lost some momentum from early this year. The jobless rate inched down to 8.1 percent last month, the Labor Department said Friday, but that wasn’t because more people were employed. Rather, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[(MCT)—Hiring continued its slow pace in April as employers added a modest 115,000 jobs to their payrolls, providing more evidence that the economy has lost some momentum from early this year. The jobless rate inched down to 8.1 percent last month, the Labor Department said Friday, but that wasn’t because more people were employed. Rather, [...]]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>The Reasons Your House Isn’t Selling and What You Can Do about It (Part 1)</title>
		<link>http://rismedia.com/2012-05-06/the-reasons-your-house-isnt-selling-and-what-you-can-do-about-it-part-1/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 06 May 2012 18:04:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>susanne</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Selling a home can be a daunting undertaking, and while you may be helpless to control the state of the market or the number of prospective buyers in your price range, here are a few ways to be proactive against some of sellers&#8217; most common pitfalls: Problem: Competition. Are there too many homes for sale [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Selling a home can be a daunting undertaking, and while you may be helpless to control the state of the market or the number of prospective buyers in your price range, here are a few ways to be proactive against some of sellers&#8217; most common pitfalls: Problem: Competition. Are there too many homes for sale [...]]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Americans’ Expectations Align to Encourage Home Buying</title>
		<link>http://rismedia.com/2012-05-06/americans-expectations-align-to-encourage-home-buying-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 06 May 2012 18:03:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>susanne</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[More consumers may be looking to purchase homes with a shift in several key housing market indicators, according to Fannie Mae’s March 2012 consumer attitudinal National Housing Survey. More Americans now expect both home rental and home purchase prices to increase over the next year. In addition, confidence in consumers’ views of their own finances [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[More consumers may be looking to purchase homes with a shift in several key housing market indicators, according to Fannie Mae’s March 2012 consumer attitudinal National Housing Survey. More Americans now expect both home rental and home purchase prices to increase over the next year. In addition, confidence in consumers’ views of their own finances [...]]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Too Many Hats, Too Little Time:  Time and Work Role Demands</title>
		<link>http://rismedia.com/2012-05-05/too-many-hats-too-little-time-time-and-work-role-demands/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 05 May 2012 05:01:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[What’s the biggest challenge facing many small business owners today? Performing multiple roles within the organization, according to a new survey conducted by eVoice®, a virtual phone number service offered by j2 Global, Inc. that enables small business professionals to work more efficiently when managing multiple tasks and roles. Not having enough time in the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[What’s the biggest challenge facing many small business owners today? Performing multiple roles within the organization, according to a new survey conducted by eVoice®, a virtual phone number service offered by j2 Global, Inc. that enables small business professionals to work more efficiently when managing multiple tasks and roles. Not having enough time in the [...]]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Nation on Solid Footing, But Midwest on Slippery Slope</title>
		<link>http://rismedia.com/2012-05-03/nation-on-solid-footing-but-midwest-on-slippery-slope/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2012 20:50:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Clear Capital®, a provider of data and real estate asset valuation, investment and risk assessment, recently released its Home Data Index™ (HDI) Market Report with data through April 2012. The HDI Market Report uses a broad array of public and proprietary data sources providing the most timely and relevant analysis available from any vendor. Report [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Clear Capital®, a provider of data and real estate asset valuation, investment and risk assessment, recently released its Home Data Index™ (HDI) Market Report with data through April 2012. The HDI Market Report uses a broad array of public and proprietary data sources providing the most timely and relevant analysis available from any vendor. Report [...]]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>4 Tips to Gain and Retain More Real Estate Leads</title>
		<link>http://rismedia.com/2012-04-29/4-tips-to-gain-and-retain-more-real-estate-leads/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Apr 2012 18:04:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Your overall success is a direct result of your ability to network and generate leads. The more leads you bring in, the more people you talk to and the more sales opportunities you will create. The key is to proactively connect with the right people and then follow up consistently. Consistency builds trust and establishes [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Your overall success is a direct result of your ability to network and generate leads. The more leads you bring in, the more people you talk to and the more sales opportunities you will create. The key is to proactively connect with the right people and then follow up consistently. Consistency builds trust and establishes [...]]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Stable Housing Numbers: Down Payments Remain Elevated</title>
		<link>http://rismedia.com/2012-04-22/stable-housing-numbers-down-payments-remain-elevated/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 22 Apr 2012 18:07:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Down payments greater than or equal to 20 percent were made by 34 percent of all residential home purchasers last month, a percentage that has remained relatively stable over the past year, according to the latest REALTOR® Confidence Index survey from the National Association of REALTORS®. However, over the past several years, lenders have been [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Down payments greater than or equal to 20 percent were made by 34 percent of all residential home purchasers last month, a percentage that has remained relatively stable over the past year, according to the latest REALTOR® Confidence Index survey from the National Association of REALTORS®. However, over the past several years, lenders have been [...]]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Existing-Home Sales Decline in March but Inventory Down, Prices Stabilizing</title>
		<link>http://rismedia.com/2012-04-21/existing-home-sales-decline-in-march-but-inventory-down-prices-stabilizing/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Apr 2012 05:03:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Existing-home sales were down in March but continue to outpace year-ago levels, while inventory tightened and home prices are showing further signs of stabilizing, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. Total existing-home sales, which are completed transactions that include single-family homes, townhomes, condominiums and co-ops, declined 2.6 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Existing-home sales were down in March but continue to outpace year-ago levels, while inventory tightened and home prices are showing further signs of stabilizing, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. Total existing-home sales, which are completed transactions that include single-family homes, townhomes, condominiums and co-ops, declined 2.6 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate [...]]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>April Showers Bring Flooding and Mold</title>
		<link>http://rismedia.com/2012-04-21/april-showers-bring-flooding-and-mold/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Apr 2012 05:01:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[As winter gives way to warmer weather and spring begins to bloom, heavy rain storms pose a threat to homeowners. Homes that aren’t properly protected from the elements are at risk of flooding and mold infestation, which can cost thousands of dollars to fix once the damage is done. Water damage claims have been growing [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[As winter gives way to warmer weather and spring begins to bloom, heavy rain storms pose a threat to homeowners. Homes that aren’t properly protected from the elements are at risk of flooding and mold infestation, which can cost thousands of dollars to fix once the damage is done. Water damage claims have been growing [...]]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>NAR Gains Key Acquisition in SentriLock</title>
		<link>http://rismedia.com/2012-04-19/nar-gains-key-acquisition-in-sentrilock/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2012 20:50:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[As of December 2011, the official lockbox provider of The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) is 100 percent owned by NAR, the organization has announced. Now directly accountable to the real estate community it serves, SentriLock, LLC, as the official lockbox provider for NAR, will continue to focus on providing high-quality, technologically innovative solutions that [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[As of December 2011, the official lockbox provider of The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) is 100 percent owned by NAR, the organization has announced. Now directly accountable to the real estate community it serves, SentriLock, LLC, as the official lockbox provider for NAR, will continue to focus on providing high-quality, technologically innovative solutions that [...]]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>The NAR Power Broker Roundtable: Re-evaluating Operational Expenses:  Is This the Time to Reinvest—and Where?</title>
		<link>http://rismedia.com/2012-04-19/the-nar-power-broker-roundtable-re-evaluating-operational-expenses-is-this-the-time-to-reinvest-and-where/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2012 20:48:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Power Broker Roundtable is brought to you by the National Association of REALTORS® and Rei Mesa, NAR’s Special Liaison for Large Firm Relations. Watch for this column each month, where we address broker issues, concerns and milestones. Moderator: Rei Mesa, Special Liaison for Large Firm Relations, NAR, and President/CEO, Prudential Florida Real Estate Services [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[The Power Broker Roundtable is brought to you by the National Association of REALTORS® and Rei Mesa, NAR’s Special Liaison for Large Firm Relations. Watch for this column each month, where we address broker issues, concerns and milestones. Moderator: Rei Mesa, Special Liaison for Large Firm Relations, NAR, and President/CEO, Prudential Florida Real Estate Services [...]]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>SMART Goals Keep You Focused</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s been said that people who don&#8217;t have written goals end up working for people who do. The human mind is in many ways very similar to the software in your computer, in that it requires detailed programming to make it work. Just as your computer is worthless without its programming software, so is your [...]]]></description>
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		<title>HUD Debars 4 Individuals Following Reverse Mortgage Scam Targeting Seniors</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently announced the indefinite debarment of three South Florida mortgage loan officers and a Pittsburgh title agent following their criminal convictions on charges they defrauded elderly borrowers, mortgage lenders and the Federal Housing Administration (FHA). Marcos Echevarria, Louis Gendason, John Incandela and Kimberly Mackey pled guilty [...]]]></description>
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