Realogy Enters Into Agreements to Amend and Extend Apple Ridge Securitization Facility

Realogy Corporation (the company) announced recently that it
and its subsidiaries have entered into agreements to amend and
extend the existing Apple Ridge Funding LLC securitization program
utilized by the companys relocation services operating unit, Cartus
Corporation. Under the terms

Broward homicides rise slightly in 2011

A real estate agent whose body was found in a swampy area.
Five young men found slain inside vehicles. And a retired
multimillionaire who was bludgeoned, stabbed and shot.

Kiplingers Housing Forecast: Positive Signs Offset the Negative

The median home price in the U.S. has plunged nearly 40% in a
little over five years, but the worst is definitely over, according
to a recent report by Kiplinger: The market has finally wrung out
the last excess valuations

30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Matches All-Time Record Low

Freddie Mac recently released the results of its Primary
Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS), showing average fixed mortgage rates
at or near their all-time lows. The 30-year fixed matched the
average all-time record low of 3.94 percent, and a new
all-time

Prudential Network Realty Agent Ranked No. 1 Sales Associate in Florida

Prudential Network Realtys Elizabeth Hudgins of the Ponte
Vedra Beach office was recently recognized as the No. 1 sales
associate in the Prudential Real Estate Network in Florida, which
encompasses more than 10,000 agents, the company announced. In
year-to-date statistics

Signs of Stability: November Home Sales in Metro Chicago

Home sales activity in the metropolitan Chicago real estate
market during November delivered another indication that a gradual
increase in the number of homes changing hands is beginning to help
stabilize home prices, according to an analysis by RE/MAX of

Regional Spotlight: Nevada Law Slows Foreclosure Activity

(MCT)For years, the housing news in Nevada has been
unrelentingly bleak: Nearly 3 in 5 homeowners, and even the states
attorney general, are underwater on their home loans. In Las Vegas,
home prices have tumbled further than in any U.S.

Survey Shows Speedy Sales in SoCal Luxury Housing Markets

High end homes in both Malibu and Pacific Palisades are
selling faster, according to a Westside Estate Agency (WEA)
analysis of housing data in the two luxury markets through the
third quarter. The report, which reviews overall total sales
in

10 Simple Steps for Making 2012 a Success

In recent years, it has been hard to ignore all of the
negative publicity that has been circulating about the national
economy, the stock market and current events. The state of the real
estate market in particular has received a

Prudential Network Realty Supports Jacksonville Children

The team of real estate professionals at Prudential Network
Realtys Avondale and San Marco, Fla. offices are helping make the
holiday season a little brighter for some Jacksonville children and
families this year by supporting several charitable events and
activities

BHG Rand Realty Owners Honored with Award of Distinction

The Rand Family recently received the Rockland Economic
Development Corporations (REDC) Award of Distinction for their
ongoing dedication, commitment and contributions to economic
development in Rockland County, NY. Better Homes and Gardens Rand
Realty Founder and CEO Marsha Rand opened

How to Sell Your Florida Commercial Real Estate Property

Today commercial real estate is gaining popular more than
ever but it is still a difficult venture especially for first time
real estate agent. This can cost huge amount of money.

HUNT Real Estate ERA Creates Super Branch

At a meeting held recently at the Craftsman Inn in
Fayetteville, N.Y., HUNT Real Estate ERA announced plans to open a
new Super BranchThe Workplace for the Real Estate Professional
Elite. To create this Super Branch, the existing HUNT
offices

Regional Spotlight: Florida Tops U.S. for International Web Real Estate Traffic

Point2 recently released third quarter international consumer
real estate-traffic data for the United States on the Point2 Homes
consumer portal. Florida properties emerged as the lead attraction
for foreigners online, followed by Arizona and Nevada real estate
listings. Florida

The RREIN Roundtable: Whats in Store for 2012?

For most in real estate, 2011 was yet another rough and
tumble year. As we tried our best to deflect the continued slings
and arrows of a challenged economy, many adjusted to the market and
unearthed new opportunities for growth

Realty QA: Rent deposit dispute may mean small-claims court

When a real-estate agent or landlord won't refund a security
deposit, the tenant's only recourse may be small-claims court, Lew
Sichelman writes.

Life in Mobile: Market Snapshot

As 2011 draws to a close, it makes you wonder; where did the
time go? On the other hand, one thing youre not left wondering is
whether mobile will remain an important part of the technological
and marketing landscape moving

Showing Suite Productivity Software Enables Agents to Provide Top-Notch Service

Maintaining a competitive edge in todays market takes more
than positioning yourself as an educated, trusted advisor. As
buyers and sellers alike continue to turn to the Internet to start
their real estate search, its more important than ever that

PCMS Consulting Partners with Pulse Realty Software

In an effort to help clients differentiate themselves by
offering enhanced agent and consumer experiences, PCMS Consulting
has signed a partnership agreement with Pulse Realty Software.
Pulse was founded in 2006 with the goal of streamlining brokerage
operations. By eliminating

Long Nguyen of J. Rockcliff REALTORS Named REALTOR of the Year

J. Rockcliff REALTORS, a premier San Francisco East Bay
residential real estate firm, has announced that Long Nguyen of the
companys Walnut Creek office has been named REALTOR, of the Year by
the Contra Costa REALTORS (CCRIM) in Motion organization

Coldwell Banker Prime Properties Announces Several Promotions

Coldwell Banker Prime Properties, a leading Coldwell Banker
Residential Affiliate in New York State, has promoted several
individuals within the organization in its various Capital Region
offices, the company has announced. In the Green Island office,
Mary Huls was promoted

NAR Pulse: This Weeks Top Stories from the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS

This weeks headlines from the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF
REALTORS include: Save $130 on the new Buyers/Sellers Profile;
access your member guide anywhere and NAR applauds mortgage reform
bill. Save $130 on the New 2011 Buyers and Sellers Profile
The

Actions on Housing Policy Will Make or Break Recovery

We have many reasons to be optimistic about housing. Past-due
mortgages and foreclosure filings have been trending down in recent
months, not to mention inventory is decreasing, interest rates are
lower than ever and home prices are stabilizing. But the

Harrisburgs debt crisis hurts citys real estate market

Harrisburg's debt crisis and other negative factors are
devastating the capital's housing market, real estate agents say.
The sour economy, Harrisburg's troubled school district, crime and
infighting among city officials make it tough to find buyers, they
said.

D.C. real estate firm adapts to tech-savvy clients

Real estate agents Lindsay Dreyer and Tara Cellini have sold
homes to buyers they've never actually met. The tech-savvy duo
launched District-based City Chic Real Estate in March with the
idea that the Internet and consumer gadgets should be completely
integrated into the process of buying or selling a home. Read full
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