Going green isn't just a fad anymore. It makes financial sense for builders as well. A recent survey conducted by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) shows that 74 percent of respondents said that "buyers and renters are willing to pay more for green amenities." FULL STORY->

Among those who might be considered innocent victims in the current wave of foreclosures, tenants caught up in the process would have to be near the top of the list. Through no doing of their own, families and individuals who are renting a property that goes into foreclosure are liable to have their lives seriously disrupted. FULL STORY-> Guess what? The money you can save on a discounted commission, all too common these days, could very well be enough to make your listing sell with something left over for you. Here's how to cash in. FULL STORY-> Can we foreclose on someone who wants to refinance a wrap-around mortgage? Should I list my home with a 20 percent discount? Can a real estate broker act as a home inspector? FULL STORY-> What are the three most important or overriding messages of your presentations when you get out there and talk to income property owners, landlords, property managers, etc.? Rental Property reporter, Robert Cain, answers this and more in this week's interview series with Peter L. Mosca. FULL STORY-> Many brokers are of the false assumption that listings are where the money is made. The saying goes, "Those that list rule the market!" After all … listings are what build the company reputation; it is the calling card to success. FULL STORY-> Most boards don't have a developed process. In some organizations there is the traditional nominating committee. In some organizations friends nominate their neighbors or other friends. What is the real solution? FULL STORY-> Have you ever heard the commission-negotiation-avoidance strategy of creating a menu of packages for a seller to choose among? Is it really a good idea? FULL STORY-> Americans are a highly mobile society. Considering the amount of personal goods and furniture that many are blessed with, moving a household from one place to another efficiently takes both time and planning. When it comes to homeowner association moves, especially mid and high rise buildings, the logistics often involve coordinating with management, neighbors and others to minimize disruption. Here is a sample policy which can be adapted to your use. FULL STORY-> An August 19, 2008 unanimous decision by the Supreme Court of Arizona may open homebuilders to similar claims of breach of the implied warranty of workmanship and habitability made by real estate buyers. FULL STORY-> Go e-PRO.
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