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more »5 Tips for a Successful Home Remodel
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…
Experts to Offer Insight into Team Building 2010 at Social Media Summit
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,…
more »Government Urges Short Sales; Experts Aren’t Sure They’ll Help
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…
more »Deconstructing the Price of a Property Appraisal
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…
more »Today’s Featured Listing – Ultimate Island Property
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…
Getaways – 5 Tips for Finding Hotel Deals in 2010
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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Aggressive new closeout pricing is attracting buyers to Eastgate Village, An FHA-approved master-planned community of 30... more »
Federal Auctions & Brokerage Firm Launched in Chicago's GreektownKenneth A. Goldberg—one of Chicago’s most experienced real estate professionals—has launched Federal A... more »
New "Smart Choice Models Open at Edgebrook Glen and Mayfair CrossingC.A. Development has introduced its new series of “Smart Choice” single-family homes designed as superior-en... more »
Five Luxury Homes and Townhomes for Immediate Occupancy at Ivy HallTwo luxury single-family homes and three upscale townhomes are available for immediate occupancy in the final closeout s... more »
Near South Side Destined to be Chicago's Next Boom NeighborhoodThe emerging Near South Side is destined to be a high-demand neighborhood in the city’s next real estate boom, urb... more »
Clocktower Pointe Offers 'Rent-to-Own' Program in CountrysideIf you are an executive transferee or empty nester yearning to buy a luxury condominium, but are short on down payment c... more »
One-of-a-Kind Duplex Crowns 235 Van Buren in Financial DistrictA one-of-a-kind duplex penthouse at the top of 235 Van Buren truly is one of Chicago’s special residential spaces.... more »
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