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RISMEDIA, September 17, 2009-According to recent announcements by the U.S. Treasury Department, another wave of foreclosures is on the way in 2010. For over a year, now, we've been digesting foreclosures and distressed properties and it looks like we'll all be doing it for another year or so. It'...

RISMEDIA, June 26, 2009-So many real estate professionals today are wondering, "How can I stay positive in today's market?" Like any discriminating real estate professional, you realize the value of a positive mental attitude. Here are eight ways that you can create and maintain a positive mental...

RISMEDIA, September 1, 2009-(MCT)-Even the most responsible borrowers slip up sometimes. Maybe a utility bill went unpaid after you moved and the missed payment went into collections. Or, perhaps there are unpaid library fines or parking tickets in collections that are hanging onto your credit hi...

RISMEDIA, September 1, 2009-The Dow Jones Economic Sentiment Indicator (ESI) reached its highest level in a year rising to 35.5 in August, the sixth consecutive monthly increase. The ESI's continued improvement lends guarded support to the growing view that the U.S. economy may be moving out of r...

RISMEDIA, September 3, 2009-Since the financial crisis deepened a year ago, coupon use has been on the rise. Marketers made substantially more coupons available to encourage consumer purchases, and shoppers responded by increasing their coupon use by approximately 20% during the first half of 200...

RISMEDIA, July 9, 2009-As many consumers are considering buying a house to take advantage of first-time home buyer tax credits, the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) reminds them about the importance of getting a professional home inspection. According to the IRS, the first-time home buy...

RISMEDIA, June 20, 2009-(MCT)-Once school is out, kids look for stuff to do. Gardening could be part of the plan. In fact, gardening could be summer school in disguise, teaching kids math, science, nutrition and physical health lessons that are fun and adventurous. At Coventry Elementary School i...

RISMEDIA, April, 2009-The recently enacted first-time homebuyer tax credit is making a big splash with Realtors® across the country. Traffic and interest have increased as the word has spread to potential home buyers. While there are rules and limits governing the credit, a lot of people stand to...

RISMEDIA, June 3, 2009-June is National Homeownership Month and like many other consumer advocates, the Oregon Bankers Association (OBA) urges consumers to get informed as they prepare to buy a home. Today, there are a growing number of obstacles for home buyers, including a higher credit score s...

RISMEDIA, June 18, 2009-The market is warming up, the kids are out of school, and more Americans are gearing up to move long distances. A recent survey by relocation.com shows staggering data when it comes to moving: 70% of consumers are moving more than 1,000 miles, up from 38% last year60% list...