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RISMEDIA, March 12, 2010?As spring approaches, many homeowners grow eager to start remodeling projects to update and refresh their surroundings. Before getting started, it?s a good idea to hire a professional remodeler for a workable plan and better results, according…

RISMEDIA, March 12, 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 Julie Vanderblue, John Bendall, Gregg Neuman, Patty McCarthy,…

RISMEDIA, March 12, 2010?(MCT)?With the highly touted federal mortgage-modification program falling short of its target numbers, the government has looked into alternatives to foreclosure and come up with a possible, though not original, solution: the short sale, a transaction in which…

RISMEDIA, March 12, 2010?Close to a year after the launch of the Home Valuation Code of Conduct (HVCC), more agents are seeing value in increased appraisal transparency and consistent processes for ordering, tracking, delivery and quality-monitoring. But some appraisal-industry misperceptions persist?including…

RISMEDIA, March 12, 2010?Located in the Gulf Shores North area of Florida, this home is the ultimate ?his and her? property? she gets her beach and he gets his dockage. This well-maintained home sits on over an acre of land with…

RISMEDIA, March 12, 2010?(MCT)?Penny-pinching travelers got a great ride in 2009?U.S. hotel rates last year fell nearly 9% on average. But fasten your seat belts: 2010 may be rougher going.

Average room rates will continue to slide this year but only…

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RISMEDIA, March 12, 2010?Pat Giles, vice president of John L. Scott Real Estate?s marketing, interactive marketing and IS departments recently received the Microsoft Innovation Award for her leadership in driving John L. Scott?s Internet strategies and award-winning website.

According to Microsoft,…

RISMEDIA, March 12, 2010?The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) recently reported that serious mortgage delinquencies- those at least 90 days past due or in foreclosure- remained at record levels in the fourth quarter of 2009. These latest statistics show that one…