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Updated: August 21, 2008

Technology, Real Estate Investing and the REALTOR: Perfect Together
Technology products, services and solutions are allowing more and more investors, agents, and brokers to generate wealth more effectively and efficiently. Columnist Peter L. Mosca shares his latest interview with Pankaj Shukra, founder and CEO of T-Rex Global. FULL STORY->

Granite Countertops Not Deadly
A recent New York Times story set off alarms about a granite counter top emitting radiation, but failed to mention independent academic studies of numerous granite samples tested and proven safe. FULL STORY->

You Want To Do What? The Importance of Listening To And Evaluating Your Client's Plans
The real estate business truly is amazing. No matter how long you've been involved in it, the same simple truths seem to present themselves year to year, and by default, we are bound to make some of the same old mistakes from time to time. Maybe the most significant of these truths is the importance of qualifying and listening to your clients. FULL STORY->

Ask Realty Times
How come our handicapped hotel unit generates less income? Since the price of the condo declined before closing, should my father pay less? How can we as buyers handle an appraisal that's too low? Peter G. Miller looks at the week's most interesting questions for Realty Times. FULL STORY->

Live/Work Residences
One benefit of buying a home in the suburbs is that real estate can generally be more affordable there. But with the cost of gasoline soaring these days, that commute is looking much less attractive. FULL STORY->

Real Estate Outlook: Pending Sales Jump
If anyone needs hard evidence that the real estate market cycle is flattening out and turning around, check out the latest pending home sales index numbers. FULL STORY->

Toronto Explosions Remind us to Respect Propane
A series of massive explosions at a propane storage facility in Toronto has many people looking warily at other storage sites near their homes -- and even at the propane tanks on their barbecues. Here's what homeowners should know about propane safety. FULL STORY->

Hot Open House Tips for the Summertime
Here are some hot tips to make this summer's Open Houses the most profitable you've ever held. FULL STORY->

Market Conditions
Reports are indicating that existing home sales rose from the first quarter in about a third of the nation -- this coming on the tails of eager home buyers responding to discounted home prices. FULL STORY->

Washington Report: Industry Critics and RESPA
It's no secret in Washington that RESPA reform -- that's the acronym for the real estate settlement rules that govern all home sales and financings -- is a hot potato that nobody seems able to handle. FULL STORY->

Condo Trends: Las Vegas Home Sales Increase Following Months of Drop
Is the slump over for condo sales in Las Vegas? Having been designated as one of the leading foreclosure cities in the United States several times this last year, sales are edging up and prices holding steady. FULL STORY->

Selling your Home Vacant or Furnished?
There is a consistent debate among home sellers and realtors alike as to which scenario Vacant or Furnished will bring you higher priced offers? This question is often overlooked by sellers due to the inconvenience of putting off the physical move till after a home sells. After all, individuals want to get their lives back to “normal” as quickly and “conveniently” as possible, especially if children are involved. FULL STORY->

Long-Term Mortgage Rates Relatively Unchanged and Mixed Economic and Housing News; ARMs Fall Slightly
Freddie Mac today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS) in which the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.52 percent with an average 0.7 point for the week ending August 14, 2008, unchanged from last week when it averaged 6.52 percent. Last year at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 6.62 percent. FULL STORY->

Don't Overlook The Garage When Getting Your Home Ready To Sell
There's a lot of talk about curb appeal being the driving force drawing buyers into your home. It makes sense. If the house looks a mess from the outside, what buyer would want to set foot inside? FULL STORY->

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