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RISMedia to Showcase Celebrity Home Listings

susanne — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 22:00:06 +0000

Agents, have you ever listed or sold a home owned by a celebrity? If so, we want to know about it! RISMedia is excited to announce that in 2012 we will be significantly expanding our coverage of celebrity homes and …

Mortgage Rates Continue Trend of Record-Breaking Lows

susanne — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 18:07:34 +0000

Freddie Mac recently released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey®, showing mortgage rates easing to new all-time record lows for all products covered in the survey helping to keep homebuyer affordability high. The average for the 30-year fixed…

Monday Morning Mobile: Time to GoMo and Test Your Site

susanne — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 18:06:03 +0000

We all know that Google is no stranger to the world of mobile, after all its operating system, Android, is the most popular in the world; all their apps (Gmail, Google calendar, flicker, etc.) are all designed for use on …

Numbers Vary by Region in Real Estate Auctions

susanne — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 18:04:16 +0000

Real estate auction activity continues to thrive. In today’s tumultuous economy, both residential and commercial properties are selling in droves via auction.

According to PropertyAuction.com, the number of auctions posted on their site has almost doubled in 2011. From January…

The Vote is In: Americans Place High Value on Homeownership

susanne — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 05:03:57 +0000

By an overwhelming margin, American voters strongly value homeownership and would oppose efforts to weaken or eliminate the mortgage interest deduction or diminish a federal role to help qualified home buyers obtain affordable 30-year mortgages, according to a new nationwide…

Foreclosures Decrease 34 Percent in 2011

susanne — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 22:01:34 +0000

Total U.S. foreclosure activity and the U.S. foreclosure rate in 2011 were both at their lowest annual level since 2007, according to RealtyTrac®, an online marketplace for foreclosure properties. The company recently released its Year-End 2011 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report™,…

New Study by WAV Group Reports Strong Consumer Interest in MLS

susanne — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 21:59:15 +0000

The WAV Group, a real estate consulting firm, has published results of research that demonstrates the high value consumers place on the term “MLS.” The research, commissioned by the MLS Domains Association, includes surveys of consumers using MLS public…

Mortgage Matters: HARP 2.0 Boosts Homebuyer Confidence

susanne — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 21:58:06 +0000

The federal government recently threw a lifeline to homeowners underwater with their current mortgages. Thanks to new changes to the Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) guidelines, more homeowners can refinance at today’s lower rates—even if their homes have declined…

Mobile Goes Mainstream: MRE Announces Support of Google’s Go Mo Initiative

susanne — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 22:12:13 +0000

In support of Google’s Go Mo initiative, Mobile Real Estate (MRE), a leading mobile solutions provider, has launched a free online tool that allows REALTORS® to test their website to ensure it is optimized for mobile. When Google launched its …

Housing Market Rebound Seen in 2012

susanne — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 22:09:15 +0000

The U.S. housing market will continue a slow recovery in 2012, led by stabilizing home prices and increasing sales. Those are among the key findings of a year-end survey of one thousand RE/MAX real estate agents who say housing’s vital…

Road to Recovery: List of Improving Housing Markets Nearly Doubles in January

susanne — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 21:51:29 +0000

The number of housing markets showing measurable improvement nearly doubled in January with the addition of 40 new metros to the National Association of Home Builders/First American Improving Markets Index (IMI).

The IMI now boasts 76 improving markets, up from…

Markets Seen Stabilizing This Year

susanne — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 21:44:02 +0000

Home prices this year cease their decline and gain 0.2 percent across all markets as more and more individual markets stabilize in the months to come.

However, though national prices will be flat, some 40 percent of the top 50…

Are You a Team Player?

susanne — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 21:51:14 +0000

Have you noticed that when a sports team wins a championship game, both the players and the coaches talk in terms of a “team victory” and appear to truly enjoy sharing the accomplishment? On the other hand, teams who are…

Rand on Real Estate: How Can You Profit from Housing Growth in Denver?

susanne — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 21:48:56 +0000

Rand on Real Estate is now on national television. The Fox Business Network is running a new segment titled, “Where to Invest Now,” featuring Greg Rand (@gsrand) , CEO of OwnAmerica (www.OwnAmerica.com), as its housing market…

Affordable Lakeside Lots On Kerr Scott Lake, Wilkes County NC

wvsite — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 11:26:44 +0000

The Malone Bay community features 18 lots at W. Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir. Fourteen (14) are Lakefront and meet private dock requirements. All lots have access to public water, saving owners from $5,000 to $10,000 on drilling a well. These lots have public water and will save you the cost of drilling a well. The entire development also features underground utilities.

This is a gated community with lots ranging from 2.3+- acres to 6.8+- acres on the Hwy 421 side of the lake just off South Minton Road, Wilkesboro, NC 28697

W. Kerr Scott Lake is 1500 acres with 50 miles of shoreline and is controlled by the US Army Corps of Engineers. It is clean water with good fishing and is excellent for boating, kayaking, skiing, and swimming. The property is surrounded by National Parks. Wilkesboro is a beautiful community and town with friendly people. It is located just 40 miles east of Boone and Blowing Rock, NC and one and a half hours northwest of Charlotte.

click here for more informationMalone Bay Lakefront Lot W. Kerr Scott Lake

Poll Finds Voters Still Value Homeownership, Want Policymakers to Support Housing

susanne — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 18:04:52 +0000

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) will host a media teleconference next week to reveal the results of a national poll of 1,500 likely voters looking at the value Americans place on homeownership. Set to air on Wednesday, January…

Recovery Found in Increased Lending, Loan Modifications and Short Sales

susanne — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 05:01:22 +0000

Stabilizing and restoring the health of the housing market is critical to a broader economic recovery, according to a white paper released yesterday by the Federal Reserve Board. Many of the issues and recommendations outlined in the paper support key…

Mid Atlantic Region Expected to be ‘The Exception, Not the Rule,’ in 2012 Housing Market

beth — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 03:53:58 +0000

REGIONAL SPOTLIGHT—As the new year begins, potential home buyers and sellers throughout the Mid Atlantic region are anxious about how their properties will fare in this coming year. To explore the issue, MRIS has released a list of several key …

The Double-Edged Sword

susanne — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 21:33:37 +0000

“Technology is changing everything!” When was the last time you heard this? Well, guess what? It’s still true, and as we make our way through 2012, your inbox will continue to be flooded with opportunities to own the latest and…

Evolving Mobile Behaviors Raise Stakes for Marketers

susanne — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 21:27:18 +0000

(eM+C)—While none would argue that 2011 was the year of the mobile app, marketers have been hearing more noise about the mobile web as a cross-device alternative to apps that are downloaded and installed. The reality isn’t so clear-cut.

If…

Credit Issues: Strategic Default and Foreclosure

susanne — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 21:40:35 +0000

Matt and Rachel Kent are about to apply for a loan on a new home being built in Tucson, Ariz. It’s been three years since they lost their Las Vegas home to foreclosure. The Kents, who could afford to keep…

Pending Home Sales Highest in 18 Months

susanne — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 22:01:53 +0000

(MCT)—The most Americans in more than 18 months signed contracts in November to buy homes, raising hopes that a boost in sales will follow, NAR reported Thursday.

An index of pending purchase agreements rose to 100.1 last month,…

Investment Alert: Can You Afford a Second Home?

susanne — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 22:00:17 +0000

Most of us have dreamt of having a vacation home. It could be on the beach in New England, somewhere tropical, or even somewhere foreign. Many consumers don’t realize that with the proper research, their dream vacation home might actually…

Homeownership Counseling Helps Keep Modified Loans Current

beth — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 20:07:00 +0000

Just three weeks after Congress restored $40 million in its budget for homeownership counseling, a new study by the Urban Institute reports that counseling greatly increased the ability of homeowners to stay current once they cured a serious delinquency or…

Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners Helps Local Charities this Holiday Season

beth — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 19:28:41 +0000

During Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners’ holiday charity drive, sales agents and staff from throughout the region spent much of November and December gathering donations to benefit a variety of charities. The Partners banded together with one common goal – to …

Prudential Network Realty Launches Mentoring Program

beth — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 19:26:19 +0000

The real estate professionals at Prudential Network Realty are helping students learn about career opportunities through their support of a new real estate mentoring program for youth attending the MaliVai Washington Youth Center.

“It is very rewarding to launch a …

Waterfront Lot on W. Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir, Wilkes County North Carolina

wvsite — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 11:25:36 +0000

MLS #: O56045A
List Price: $329,900
Williams Farm Rd Wilkesboro, NC 28697

APX ACREAGE: 2.44
SUITABLE USE: Residential
TOPOGRAPHY: Lake/Pond, Heavily Wooded, Exceptional View
AREA: Area 2
SUBDIVISION: Williams Farm
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Wilkesboro
MIDDLE SCHOOL: Cntrl Wlks
HIGH SCHOOL: Wilkes Central

LOT SIZE: 2.44 Acres
PARCEL ID: 0302666
RESTRICTIONS: Yes

OWNER NAME: Ziegler, Nanci and Brent
TERMS OF SALE: Cash, Conventional
POSSESSION: At Closing
DOCUMENTS ON FILE: Survey/Plat, Deed Restrictions
SHOWING INSTRUCTIONS: Sign, Show Anytime, Other-See Remarks
UTILITIES: Underground Utilities
WATER/SEWER: None-Water, None-Sewer
ROAD FRONTAGE: Private Road, Paved Road
MISCELLANEOUS: 1-5 Acres
REMARKS: 2.44 Acre point lot with Main Channel Lake View. 500 feet of waterfront. Private Dock Permit in Place. Community with only 17 Lots.
DIRECTIONS: Hwy 268 West 5.5 miles. Turn Right onto Williams Farm Road, Lot 16 on right just before the end of Cul-de-Sac. Sign on Lot.
MISCELLANEOUS: Association Dues are $195. per year.

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Actions on Housing Policy Will Make or Break Recovery

beth — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 23:12:07 +0000

We have many reasons to be optimistic about housing. Past-due mortgages and foreclosure filings have been trending down in recent months, not to mention inventory is decreasing, interest rates are lower than ever and home prices are stabilizing. But the …

Showing Suite Productivity Software Enables Agents to Provide Top-Notch Service

beth — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 22:58:42 +0000

Maintaining a competitive edge in today’s market takes more than positioning yourself as an educated, trusted advisor. As buyers and sellers alike continue to turn to the Internet to start their real estate search, it’s more important than ever that …

2012 Forecast—Investment Properties Gain Popularity

beth — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 22:56:01 +0000

Professionals Realty Group USA (ProsUSA) President Glenn Melton reports that the recent Chinese government’s liberalization of restrictions on investing capital outside of the country, will have a positive trickling down affect on real estate brokers and agents’ business in the…