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		<title>Questions to Answer before Your Next Redesign</title>
		<link>http://rismedia.com/2013-05-23/questions-to-answer-before-your-next-redesign/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 20:05:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>susanne</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Why is it that website redesigns with the best intentions always seem to find a way to go awry? Although every company is different, we tend to see the same types of redesign challenges casting common frustrations to those stuck in the mud of developer contracts, .psd files, and web assets. To spare as many [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Carrington Real Estate Services REfueling Real Estate Careers</title>
		<link>http://rismedia.com/2013-05-22/carrington-real-estate-services-refueling-real-estate-careers/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 20:40:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>susanne</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Standing out in the real estate market can be tough. In an industry that bears—fair or not—a reputation for being overcrowded and somewhat cookie cutter in nature, achieving a sustainable level of success requires tangible differentiation, a certain amount of boldness, and an ability to take decisive actions today in order to seize a leadership [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Future of Mortgages</title>
		<link>http://rismedia.com/2013-05-21/the-future-of-mortgages/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 20:25:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>susanne</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The current trend in real estate has been quite positive. For an extended period of time, we have seen pretty consistent growth in sales and home prices. After years of dealing with poor market conditions, we are all breathing a sigh of relief. Nevertheless, the industry must be vigilant in ensuring that nothing is done [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Immigration Reform Could Generate $500 Billion in New Real Estate Transactions</title>
		<link>http://rismedia.com/2013-05-20/immigration-reform-could-generate-500-billion-in-new-real-estate-transactions/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 20:07:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>susanne</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If current legislation that creates a path to legalization for 11 million undocumented immigrants is passed, the nation’s Hispanic real estate leaders estimate that it would create a new pool of 3 million homeowners and pump more than $500 billion in sales, income and spending into the U.S. housing economy. According to an info graphic [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Appraisal Institute: How Landscaping Can Impact Home Values</title>
		<link>http://rismedia.com/2013-05-19/appraisal-institute-how-landscaping-can-impact-home-values/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 19 May 2013 17:06:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>susanne</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Appraisal Institute recently advised homeowners to properly maintain their landscaping, which can significantly affect property values. “If a landscaping change is positive, it can often enhance price and reduce a home’s time on the market,” says Appraisal Institute President Richard L. Borges II, MAI, SRA. “But if the change is negative, it can lower [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Short Sale Approval and Valuation Issues Continue to Impact Housing Market</title>
		<link>http://rismedia.com/2013-05-18/short-sale-approval-and-valuation-issues-continue-to-impact-housing-market/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 18 May 2013 04:03:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>susanne</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Both Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have implemented policies to expedite the short sales process, including new resources to help determine property values, according to panelists at a property valuation forum during the REALTORS® Midyear Legislative Meetings &#38; Trade Expo. Short sales continue to represent a significant portion of the real estate market. According to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Mid-Year Goal Setting and Business Planning – In Less than 5 Minutes</title>
		<link>http://rismedia.com/2013-05-16/mid-year-goal-setting-and-business-planning-in-less-than-5-minutes/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 20:06:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>susanne</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Now is a perfect time to reassess and calculate what you need to do to get your goals on track! As we move towards mid-year, it’s time to put pen to paper about what is working (and what isn’t). A business plan isn’t set it stone, nor should it be a heavy burden. Rather, it’s [...]]]></description>
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		<title>April realtor.com® Report Shows Housing Recovery Accelerating</title>
		<link>http://rismedia.com/2013-05-15/april-realtor-com-report-shows-housing-recovery-accelerating/</link>
		<comments>http://rismedia.com/2013-05-15/april-realtor-com-report-shows-housing-recovery-accelerating/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 20:19:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>susanne</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://rismedia.com/?p=79067</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Realtor.com®, a leader in online real estate operated by Move, Inc., released its April data showing that the U.S. housing market is on its way to a broad-based recovery, an accelerated trend since March. The home-buying season shifted into high gear last month as inventory and home list prices on realtor.com® increased by 4.12 percent [...]]]></description>
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		<title>REALTORS® Bring Public Policy Priorities to Capitol Hill</title>
		<link>http://rismedia.com/2013-05-14/realtors-bring-public-policy-priorities-to-capitol-hill/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2013 20:46:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>susanne</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[REALTORS® from across the nation will be meeting with regulators, lawmakers and industry leaders in Washington this week to address critical real estate issues affecting individuals, communities, and the nation as the REALTORS® Midyear Legislative Meetings &#38; Trade Expo begins. More than 9,000 REALTORS® and guests are expected to attend the meetings, which will run [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Relationship Mastery</title>
		<link>http://rismedia.com/2013-05-13/relationship-mastery/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 20:56:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>susanne</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://rismedia.com/?p=79003</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The No. 1, most important asset we have in our real estate arsenal is our relationships. Perhaps it will feel a bit redundant for me to remind you how important it is to work on your sphere of influence, but what exactly does that mean? For some, it means connecting with them on Facebook or [...]]]></description>
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		<title>New Home Sales Soar; How REALTORS® Are Maximizing Opportunities</title>
		<link>http://rismedia.com/2013-05-12/new-home-sales-soar-how-realtors-are-maximizing-opportunities/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 12 May 2013 17:09:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>susanne</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[With more than 25 years in the business, David Schoner is recognized as one of the nation’s leading experts in new-home sales and marketing. As the previous owner of Schoner Research and the New Jersey New Homes Guide, he’s worked for the past 17 years as vice president, Coldwell Banker NRT, responsible for all New [...]]]></description>
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		<title>New Mortgage Rules for Balloon, Rural Lenders Would Limit Access to Credit in Rural Areas</title>
		<link>http://rismedia.com/2013-05-11/new-mortgage-rules-for-balloon-rural-lenders-would-limit-access-to-credit-in-rural-areas/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 11 May 2013 04:03:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>susanne</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many residents in rural America would have reduced access to mortgage credit despite accommodations included in new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) mortgage rules, according to survey results released recently by the Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA). ICBA’s Community Bank Qualified Mortgage Survey found that provisions for balloon-payment mortgage loans and rural community banks [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Maximizing Your Online Reputation, Part 6: Offensive and Defensive Moves to Promote and Protect Your Brand</title>
		<link>http://rismedia.com/2013-05-09/maximizing-your-online-reputation-part-6-offensive-and-defensive-moves-to-promote-and-protect-your-brand/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2013 20:29:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>susanne</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Editor’s Note: This is the sixth of a seven-part series from Homes.com on how to manage your online reputation. Homes.com has put together a free playbook on the topic, which can be downloaded here. Watch for this series in RISMedia’s Friday Weekly Business Builder e-newsletter. When attempting to manage your online reputation, it’s important to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Trulia to Acquire Market Leader, Securities Litigation Firm Investigating Sale for Shareholders</title>
		<link>http://rismedia.com/2013-05-08/trulia-to-acquire-market-leader-securities-litigation-firm-investigating-sale-for-shareholders/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2013 20:09:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Trulia, Inc., a leading online marketplace for homebuyers, sellers, renters and real estate professionals, has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Market Leader, Inc., a leading provider of Software as a Service (SaaS)-based customer relationship management (CRM) software for the real estate sector, for approximately $355 million, or an implied [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Share Your Success Story with RISMedia’s ‘Real Estate Pro of the Month’ Contest</title>
		<link>http://rismedia.com/2013-05-07/share-your-success-story-with-rismedias-real-estate-pro-of-the-month-contest-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2013 21:02:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>susanne</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We know how hard you work – now it’s time to share your success! RISMedia wants to hear your Success Story. If you’ve overcome a real challenge or tricky situation with a client, we want to know what you’ve accomplished and how you did it. Success stories may include: - Helping a buyer with a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Share your success story with rismedia’s ‘real estate pro of the month</title>
		<link>http://rismedia.com/2013-05-06/why-would-you-hire-you/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2013 21:02:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>susanne</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you had to hire a real estate professional to sell your home, or to help you buy a new one, would you hire “you” to do the job? If the answer is yes, then list all the reasons why. If the answer is no, list all of the reasons why not. As you consider [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Power Brokers Strategies for ‘New Age’ of Real Estate</title>
		<link>http://rismedia.com/2013-05-05/power-brokers-strategies-for-new-age-of-real-estate/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 05 May 2013 17:07:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>susanne</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://rismedia.com/?p=78777</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[RISMedia Midyear Forum Set for May 16 in D.C. From inventory shortages to a changing investor landscape, the real estate playing field has changed, and success moving forward means staying in step and remaining relevant to today’s consumers. Leading brokers from across the nation will address this topic during RISMedia’s Power Broker Forum at NAR [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Housing Recovery Continues but Headwinds Remain</title>
		<link>http://rismedia.com/2013-05-04/housing-recovery-continues-but-headwinds-remain/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 04 May 2013 04:03:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>susanne</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://rismedia.com/?p=78753</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Buoyed by rising home prices throughout much of the nation, both single-family and multifamily housing starts are expected to post double-digit gains over last year in 2013. However, headwinds continue to hold back even stronger growth as the housing recovery evolves, according to economists at NAHB’s Spring 2013 Construction Forecast Conference Webinar. “The broadening housing [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Online Reputation – Blitz the Competition: Monitor Your Competitors to Get Ahead</title>
		<link>http://rismedia.com/2013-05-02/online-reputation-blitz-the-competition-monitor-your-competitors-to-get-ahead/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2013 20:05:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>susanne</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Editor’s Note: This is the fifth of a seven-part series from Homes.com on how to manage your online reputation. Homes.com has put together a free playbook on the topic, which can be downloaded here. Watch for this series in RISMedia’s Friday Weekly Business Builder e-newsletter. Both on the playing field and in real estate, the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Bringing Validity to Real Estate Ratings: REALTOR® Excellence Pilot Program Aims to Raise the Bar</title>
		<link>http://rismedia.com/2013-05-01/bringing-validity-to-real-estate-ratings-realtor-excellence-pilot-program-aims-to-raise-the-bar/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2013 20:09:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>susanne</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As consumers continue to become increasingly savvy and demand more from real estate professionals, the need for a reliable real estate rating system is more important than ever before. While the World Wide Web offers no shortage when it comes to ratings and reviews of the real estate industry and the professionals who work on [...]]]></description>
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