www.KWRealtyCareers.com http://www.kwrealtycareers.com/ Tue, 09 Feb 2010 02:16:39 -0600 National Real Estate News CaRP Evolution RSS Theme 1.0 Mortgage Bankers Sell Building at a Loss http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704197104575051390729443592.html?mod=residential_real_estate Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:06:26 -0600 The Mortgage Bankers Association sold its 10-story headquarters building in Washington, D.C., for $41.3 million, well below the $79 million it paid in 2007. Connecticut, Starwood Hit Bump http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703894304575047782087575048.html?mod=residential_real_estate Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:29:05 -0600 Connecticut pulled off a coup when Starwood Hotels agreed to relocate its headquarters there. But now there are questions being raised over how the state sealed the deal. China Prepares to Salvage CCTV Tower http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703615904575053140281687542.html?mod=residential_real_estate Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:33:53 -0600 Beijing is preparing to rebuild a Rem Koolhaas skyscraper in the complex housing the national broadcaster, a year after fire gutted the structure. Online Marketing: ‘Don’t Use My Name!’ http://rismedia.com/2010-02-08/online-marketing-%e2%80%98don%e2%80%99t-use-my-name%e2%80%99/ Paige Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:32:26 -0600 <p><a href="http://rismedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/marketng-web.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-43971" title="marketng web" src="http://rismedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02... Number of ‘For Sale’ Homes Increased 2.9 Percent in January 2010 According to... http://rismedia.com/2010-02-08/number-of-for-sale-homes-increased-2-9-percent-in-january-2010-according-to-ziprealty-housing-report/ Paige Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:16:02 -0600 <p><a href="http://rismedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/for-sale-web.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-43960" title="for sale web" src="http://rismedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02... FTC Proposes Rule That Would Bar Mortgage Relief Companies from Charging Up-F... http://rismedia.com/2010-02-08/ftc-proposes-rule-that-would-bar-mortgage-relief-companies-from-charging-up-front-fees/ Paige Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:12:05 -0600 <p>RISMEDIA, February 9, 2010—The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) moved to protect distressed homeowners from the promoters of bogus foreclosure rescue and mortgage modification services by proposin... President of EXIT Realty’s U.S. Organization Honored at Annual Convention http://rismedia.com/2010-02-08/president-of-exit-realty%e2%80%99s-u-s-organization-honored-at-annual-convention/ Paige Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:03:53 -0600 <p>RISMEDIA, February 9, 2010—As a 30-year veteran in the real estate field, Tami Bonnell continues to lead the way when it comes to her vast knowledge and understanding of the industry. From her b... Consumer Credit Falls for 11th Month in a Row http://rismedia.com/2010-02-08/consumer-credit-falls-for-11th-month-in-a-row/ Paige Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:02:11 -0600 <p>RISMEDIA, February 9, 2010—(MCT)—Outstanding debts held by consumers fell for a record 11th month in a row in December 2009, led by falling balances on their credit cards, the Federal Reserve re... Home Builders See Daylight http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704533204575047813354806360.html?mod=residential_real_estate Mon, 08 Feb 2010 08:42:23 -0600 Fewer write-downs and cancellations along with improved order rates are putting some lift into the depressed home construction market. First-Time Buyers: Beyond the Mortgage Payment, Brace Yourself for Extra Costs http://rismedia.com/2010-02-07/first-time-buyers-beyond-the-mortgage-payment-brace-yourself-for-extra-costs/ Paige Sun, 07 Feb 2010 12:09:24 -0600 <p><a href="http://rismedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/moving-web.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-43943" title="moving web" src="http://rismedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/mov... Buyers Gain More Negotiating Power in December 2009; Florida, Northeast Buyer... http://rismedia.com/2010-02-07/buyers-gain-more-negotiating-power-in-december-2009-florida-northeast-buyers-still-bargaining-the-most/ Paige Sun, 07 Feb 2010 12:07:25 -0600 <p>RISMEDIA, February 8, 2010—For the first time in 11 months, buyers gained some negotiation power in December 2009, according to real estate website Zillow.com. Home buyers negotiated a median 2.... Economic Reality for Realtors http://rismedia.com/2010-02-07/economic-reality-for-realtors/ Paige Sun, 07 Feb 2010 12:06:37 -0600 <p>RISMEDIA, February 8, 2010—We all paid close attention to the recent election that was held for the late Senator Edward Kennedy’s seat in the Senate. I don’t think it came as much of a surprise ... Unemployment Dips below Double Digits – 9.7% Rate Lowest Since August 2009 http://rismedia.com/2010-02-07/unemployment-dips-below-double-digits-9-7-rate-lowest-since-august-2009/ Paige Sun, 07 Feb 2010 12:05:41 -0600 <p>RISMEDIA, February 8, 2010—The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics recently reported that the unemployment rate fell from 10.0% to 9.7% in January 2010, and nonfarm payroll employment was essentiall... ERA Real Estate Appoints Senior Vice President, Franchise Sales http://rismedia.com/2010-02-07/era-real-estate-appoints-senior-vice-president-franchise-sales/ Paige Sun, 07 Feb 2010 12:02:15 -0600 <p>RISMEDIA, February 8, 2010—ERA Franchise Systems LLC announced the appointment of Anthony Foglia to the position of senior vice president, franchise sales. Foglia brings an impressive track reco... Nicholas Germak Joins Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty as Vice President ... http://rismedia.com/2010-02-07/nicholas-germak-joins-better-homes-and-gardens-rand-realty-as-vice-president-of-northern-westchesterputnam-region/ Paige Sun, 07 Feb 2010 12:01:02 -0600 <p>RISMEDIA, February 8, 2010—Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty has announced that Nicholas Germak has been named vice president of the company’s newly formed Northern Westchester/Putnam regiona...