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Web Basics for Real Estate Sites Nothing beats the Web as a driver of real estate traffic. So making your business Web site relevant is an important part of smart marketing, says Inman columnist Bernice Ross.Here are some simple suggestions she offers for building online business:Location, locati...

Today's home owners seek style and comfort, but they're ever mindful of the toll that our choices can take on the environment. These 7 home-furnishings trends reflect current priorities and aspirations. Some of these phenomena will inevitably fizzle, while others will become mainstays of the home...

  In many areas, short sales are the biggest game in town. But you don't want to jump into this niche willy-nilly. By Robert Freedman | April 2009 In addition to educating yourself on the ins and outs of these complex deals, you also need a good picture of the legal risks that exist for you.  1....

9 Ways to Make Your Home Green With pre-existing homes there are several options to outfit them with an eco-friendly twist. Here are eight energy-saving features that, over the long term, can also save you in home energy costs. For a more detailed analysis of cost savings, visit GreenandSave.com....

Open Houses: 6 Ways to Capture Clients on the SpotTry these tips for turning your open houses into a dependable flow of income for your business. Rule #1: Never plan on calling people later.  Instead of telling visitors you'll give them a call afterwards to follow up, you should use the valuable ...

Procrastination Tip - Eat the Frog! Go ahead and have one for breakfast. It's a great way to start your day. Ok, I know, nobody wants to actually eat a frog. But what if you had to eat a one? For a moment, let's pretend.You start your day and from the very beginning you know at some point- you ha...

Tax Credit Inspires Builders Into Spec Homes Some home builders are back building spec homes in the hopes that buyers will use the soon-to-expire tax credits to buy them."We know that we're going to have more people out now," says Lance Wright, co-owner of CastleRock Communities in Houston, Texas...

1. Tax breaks. The U.S. Tax Code lets you deduct the interest you pay on your mortgage, your property taxes, as well as some of the costs involved in buying your home.2. Appreciation. Real estate has long-term, stable growth in value. While year-to-year fluctuations are normal, median existing-h...

Managing stress doesn't mean simply avoiding or glossing over challenges. Here are five techniques you can use to deal with the pressures that come with a real estate career. Remember the odds. One of the truisms I always remind myself of is the fact that, normally, events work out in some fashio...

In a new study, "Housing in America: The Next Decade," Urban Land Institute senior resident fellow John McIlwain says the housing market will not return to what it was prior to the downturn but rather that a "new normal" will take its place. He expects another 10 percent decrease in residential p...