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Are You Staged to Sell? 5 Ways to Get Results   By Margaret KellyRISMEDIA, April 6, 2010-Real estate is, as always, a sound long-term investment--and I mean that for careers as much as for consumers.The key word, however, is "investment."If you're motivated and have the right attitude, you'll ear...

A Little Wariness Goes a Long Way in Preventing Identity Theft By Claudia Buck RISMEDIA, March 31, 2010-(MCT)-Sitting at the computer to pay your bills, go shopping or do your banking is common. It's quick, convenient and oh-so-green. But it's not without risks. And while most transactions go thr...

  RISMEDIA, March 30, 2010-Dave Liniger, RE/MAX International Chairman and Co-Founder was named one of BusinessWeek magazine's 50 Most Powerful People in Real Estate 2010, for his leadership and vision in what has been the most challenging real estate market in recent history. The magazine cites ...

The Communication Shift: Don't Call Me...Text Me! Life in Mobile by Seth Kaplan RISMEDIA, March 25, 2010-I can still remember my first cell phone. The Motorola StarTAC. Upon its release in 1996, it was the world's smallest and lightest mobile phone, weighing in at 3.1 ounces, and it allowed you t...

RISMEDIA, March 24, 2010-Buying a home is one of the biggest decisions an individual can make. So it's understandable that one considering a home purchase may take their time to avoid rushing into such a large financial commitment. However, several factors might leave prospective home buyers who...

10 Staging Tips to Help Your Home Sell By Jean Patteson RISMEDIA, March 19, 2010-(MCT)-Want to sell your home? Get out the bucket, mop and Mr. Clean. The key to making a positive first impression is simple, said Sandra Rinomato, host of HGTV's popular "Property Virgins" show. "Get it clean, clean...

RISMEDIA, March 11, 2010-A new national poll of America's 18-29 year-olds by Harvard's Institute of Politics (IOP), located at the John F. Kennedy School of Government, finds that six in ten (60%) are concerned about meeting their current bills and obligations and almost half (45%) report that t...

Here are 10 ways you can find yourself out of business within 12 months. There are many others, but these are on my mind as of today, Sunday.   1. Use your commission as a tool to get more clients. When you buy your clients you send the message that you may not be as valuable as the competitors. ...

Gen Y Leading the Charge into the Future Home Trends by Melissa BirdsongY - RISMEDIA, December 29, 2009-Whatever the label-Gen Y, Millenials, Echo Boomers or Generation Now-the next generation of home buyers is a different kind of consumer. Gen Y is leading the charge into the future, and they ar...

RISMEDIA, February 22, 2010-As new regulations from the Credit CARD (Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure) Act take effect on February 22, 2010, many consumers are still curious about the net impact to their daily lives. Bills.com, one of the leading resources for free, personalize...