Real Estate Articles

The National Assn. of REALTORS® made a $1 million contribution to a permanent memorial to the memory of Martin Luther King on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

Consumer rights advocates and civil rights activists applaud Freddie Mac's initiatives to stem the rising tide of predatory lending and high risk lending practices.

RealTown Blogger Julie Emery reaches out to her Northern Virginia readership with engaging content, real estate tips, and personal observations about a changing paradigm in real estate marketing.

Veteran real estate trainer Bob Corcoran tells agents to do their homework before negotiating a contract. He says that successful agents have a good grasp of market data, belief in their value proposition, patience, and a positive attitude.

RealTown community listserv diva takes buyer evangelism to the blogosphere in the Blog of the Day. Thoughtful, well written content, stunning photographs, impressive statistics, and maps to die for are weaved into a blogalicious concoction known simply as "Lenn's Blog."

Single property web sites that cost $99 two years ago are now available for $50. PowerSites feature hosting, ability to add photos and floor plans, create slide shows, upload related documents, mapping, and syndication to real estate search portals.

New mapping application provides users with integrated, searchable maps, satellite and bird’s-eye photos of more than 800,000 pre-foreclosure, auction, and bank-owned homes in the United States.

RealTown community members are part of a larger chorus of 70,000 happy users of VisualTour software. Listing agents showcase their listings and buyer agents prepare visual previews for out of area clients.

Brokers and agents are using low-cost sign lighting technology with great results -- more leads and increased sales! Brokers share their stories and tips about the best ways to make real estate signs more effective.

What makes this blog seem like a visit to Grandma's kitchen? Simple ingredients, nothing fancy, just an inspired blogger who knows just how to connect with the buyers and sellers in her market.