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RISMEDIA, August 30, 2010—(MCT)—Maria Olmo doesn’t like her chances of paying off her new, 40-year mortgage. “I’ll die before it’s paid off,” said Olmo, who got her 30-year mortgage modified because she was at risk of losing her home to…

RISMEDIA, August 30, 2010—It seems like these days you cannot have a conversation about mobile technology without the acronym GPS coming into play and with good reason. Today more than ever, acronyms like GPS and LBS (location-based search/service) really…

RISMEDIA, August 30, 2010—Resting on its laurels is not an option for 104-year-old brand Coldwell Banker. As real estate companies continue to become more aggressive with the latest technologies and social media platforms to keep in touch with consumers,…

RISMEDIA, August 30, 2010—Availability of loans, interest rates, tax credits, home affordability, and general economic conditions all influence housing trends. However, the primary factor affecting growth of green homes in any given area depends on where local government, designers,…

RISMEDIA, August 30, 2010—Each and every month you invest in occupancy, utilities, technology and other needed items to run your business—those ongoing expenses that you must have, but don’t create revenue. Truth is, the quickest way to a profitable office

RISMEDIA, August 30, 2010—(MCT)—Hoping there are big profits to be made in the aftermath of the housing collapse, professional investors are flocking to the business of buying foreclosed homes at distressed prices. The investors, primarily private equity funds and…

RISMEDIA, August 30, 2010—Teens and their parents will want to shop for more than backpacks and binders this back-to-school season as results of a new survey show that 9 out of 10 teens feel students with home wireless have an…

RISMEDIA, August 30, 2010—Used correctly, online meetings are an efficient and cost-effective way to keep your staff informed and up-to-date without costing your co-workers their time and your company a lot of money! Attend this informative training call to learn…

RISMEDIA, August 30, 2010—Since bringing Centralized Showing Service (CSS) into his Severna Park, Maryland office last year, Champion Realty President & CEO Jon Coile has heard nothing but positive feedback from his agents. “While 40% of our entire market is…

RISMEDIA, August 30, 2010—Are more Americans positioning themselves for home purchase? Although May’s data showed that home sales were down 26.8% as the home buyer tax credit concluded, a new survey conducted by Relocation.com suggests some families are opting for…