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Although it didn't explain what innovations Rascoff was honored for, Inman praised Zillow saying "In addition to operating one of the most popular Real Estate websites, Zillow also has launched some. Realtors Of course, as the linked article points out not all those contracts will close, what with lenders being so stingy. Lesson #2: An awful lot could be solved and avoided if people would just talk to each other. Lesson #3: Homeowners' Associations can be overly restrictive; if you don't like it. Lower FICO, higher costs Thursday, July 28, 2011 You know that the worse your credit, the more you're gonna pay for a loan. It got rates for borrowers with different credit scores, then did the math, and put it in a fancy little interactive chart. Other good news is that we can see a clear increase in sales from first quarter 2011 to second quarter 2001. We must bear in mind, however, that there were a significant number of federal home buyer tax credit closings last May and June which would have increased the number of closings in those months beyond typical levels. Thus, excluding last May and June, the most recent month of home sales in Virginia exceeds every month of. According to Housing Wire, the government-sponsored enterprise will pay agents $1,200 each time they sell an REO. This is in addition to the current incentive of up to 3. VAR's legislative team was able to secure many changes during this year's General Assembly session that will have a profound effect on your real estate business. This event, which began on a local level a few years ago, is a weekend when Realtors® across the country—and across the globe—are invited to hold open houses in their area. It is designed to drive buyers' attention and interest to Homes for Sale and offers opportunities to educate the public about the benefits of home. Other good news is that we can see a clear increase in sales from first quarter 2011 to second quarter 2001. We must bear in mind, however, that there were a significant number of federal home buyer tax credit closings last May and June which would have increased the number of closings in those months beyond typical levels. Thus, excluding last May and June, the most recent month of home sales in Virginia exceeds every month of. According to Housing Wire, the government-sponsored enterprise will pay agents $1,200 each time they sell an REO. This is in addition to the current incentive of up to 3. VAR's legislative team was able to secure many changes during this year's General Assembly session that will have a profound effect on your real estate business. This event, which began on a local level a few years ago, is a weekend when REALTORS® across the country—and across the globe—are invited to hold open houses in their area. It is designed to drive buyers' attention and interest to homes for sale and offers opportunities to educate the public about the benefits of home. Other good news is that we can see a clear increase in sales from first quarter 2011 to second quarter 2001. We must bear in mind, however, that there were a significant number of federal home buyer tax credit closings last May and June which would have increased the number of closings in those months beyond typical levels. Thus, excluding last May and June, the most recent month of home sales in Virginia exceeds every month of. According to Housing Wire, the government-sponsored enterprise will pay agents $1,200 each time they sell an REO. This is in addition to the current incentive of up to 3. VAR's legislative team was able to secure many changes during this year's General Assembly session that will have a profound effect on your real estate business. This event, which began on a local level a few years ago, is a weekend when REALTORS® across the country—and across the globe—are invited to hold open houses in their area. It is designed to drive buyers' attention and interest to homes for sale and offers opportunities to educate the public about the benefits of home. VAR's legislative team was able to secure many changes during this year's General Assembly session that will have a profound effect on your real estate business. Commercial lending comes under scrutiny Friday, May 20, 2011 Here's an interesting set of instructions: Lenders, we really want you to lend to commercial borrowers. Oh, but don't forget the rules about having too much commercial exposure. That's pretty much what federal regulators told community banks, according to this Housing Wire story. CoStar operates the largest commercial real estate marketing database, with this merger potentially boosting CoStar's subscribers to 160,000 and putting its active listings at 2 million. VAR's legislative team was able to secure many changes during this year's General Assembly session that will have a profound effect on your real estate business. To do that, we need to know what we do that works, what we do that doesn't, and what else we should be doing. Rents on the rise, listing prices down Thursday, January 6, 2011 According to a report by property search site HotPads. Other good news is that we can see a clear increase in sales from first quarter 2011 to second quarter 2001. VAR's legislative team was able to secure many changes during this year's General Assembly session that will have a profound effect on your real estate business. Virginia home sales stabilize in first quarter 2011 Monday, May 2, 2011 April 29, 2011 – Virginia residential home sales in the first quarter of 2011 have followed the general trend of the last several years with year-to-date sales 0. To do that, we need to know what we do that works, what we do that doesn't, and what else we should be doing. VAR's legislative team was able to secure many changes during this year's General Assembly session that will have a profound effect on your real estate business. To do that, we need to know what we do that works, what we do that doesn't, and what else we should be doing. Cash-strapped governments ramping up tax-collection efforts Monday, October 25, 2010 Tax officials in the DC area are trying new, and maybe extraordinary, efforts to collect tens of millions of dollars in delinquent payments. These efforts are hoping to help combat the huge projected budget deficits that threaten to slash public services. Together, DC area localities are owed more than $40 million in overdue real estate taxes from fiscal 2010. So they did the research and found some interesting answers. Other good news is that we can see a clear increase in sales from first quarter 2011 to second quarter 2001. And Realtors who helped their clients seemed to fall under the MARS rules, even though it wasn't intended to apply to them. According to the SAFE Act, you're considered a loan originator if you "in a commercial. Lesson #2: An awful lot could be solved and avoided if people would just talk to each other. Lesson #3: Homeowners' Associations can be overly restrictive; if you don't like it. Important forms changes a-coming Thursday, June 23, 2011 From our legal team: Important forms changes are coming. The following forms will be posted on VAR's website this week and should be used beginning July 1. VAR's legislative team was able to secure many changes during this year's General Assembly session that will have a profound effect on your real estate business. You might not realize you're engaging in what's considered mortgage-relief counseling -- when you cross the line from helping someone do a short sale to giving them advice about it. View all Lower FICO, higher costs Thursday, July 28, 2011 You know that the worse your credit, the more you're gonna pay for a loan. It got rates for borrowers with different credit scores, then did the math, and put it in a fancy little interactive chart. So they did the research and found some interesting answers. Other good news is that we can see a clear increase in sales from first quarter 2011 to second quarter 2001. And Realtors who helped their clients seemed to fall under the MARS rules, even though it wasn't intended to apply to them. According to the SAFE Act, you're considered a loan originator if you "in a commercial. Thousands of homeowners have been devastated by flooding, and it's only going to get worse. Under HUD's EHLP guidelines, eligible homeowners can qualify for an interest free loan which pays a portion of their monthly. Prices, rates, area, bedrooms, and of course, sales. There's nothing wrong with a good anecdote — or 10 — but our business is one like, say, baseball: Stories are fun, but you learn more by looking at the numbers than by listening to the tales. That's why we compile them and ponder them, massage them and fret over them, and seek out the trends that will tell us that things are. To do that, we need to know what we do that works, what we do that doesn't, and what else we should be doing. If you invested in RPAC in 2010, yours offers "Thanks for everything. Let's just say the cover image isn't quite as friendly. If you didn't contribute in 2010, we included a handy envelope to get you started in 2011. Smartphone users you can now keep important transaction information readly available at your fingertips. Current zipForm users can order the new application in their zipForm 6 Professional account. The following forms will be posted on VAR's website this week and should be used beginning July 1. This two-day event focuses on strategies, best practices, trends, and solutions to help you make the most of the current market. We're reinventing the way business is done, and we want you to be a part of it. All attendees have invested at least $99 in RPAC this year…. New Commonwealth coming to your mailbox Friday, June 10, 2011 The next issue of Commonwealth magazine should be hitting your mailbox soon, and it's chock full of (as always) fun, interesting, and useful information. He was Keller Williams' top producer for group sales volume in 2010 and now teaches agents around the country how to run large REO operations. View all Lower FICO, higher costs Thursday, July 28, 2011 You know that the worse your credit, the more you're gonna pay for a loan. It got rates for borrowers with different credit scores, then did the math, and put it in a fancy little interactive chart. So they did the research and found some interesting answers. And Realtors who helped their clients seemed to fall under the MARS rules, even though it wasn't intended to apply to them. According to the SAFE Act, you're considered a loan originator if you "in a commercial. CoStar operates the largest commercial real estate marketing database, with this merger potentially boosting CoStar's subscribers to 160,000 and putting its active listings at 2 million. CoreLogic reports drop in foreclosure shadow inventory Thursday, March 31, 2011 Foreclosure shadow inventory (mortgages in 90+ days of deliquency) are a considerable factor against the recovery of the housing market. CoreLogic reports that this is an 11 percent drop in this inventory from one year ago. Courson, the association's President and CEO, will be leaving the association, effective June 1, 2011. This is a significant revision to the form, and you should begin using the new version immediately. Important forms changes a-coming From our legal team: Important forms changes are coming. The following forms will be posted on VAR's website this week and should be used. If this happens, many of your clients run the risk of being priced out. They're going to be a central part of the mortgage market. Even as the economy recovers, the real estate market gets more complex. With short sales, bank-owned properties, foreclosures -- not to. If this happens, many of your clients run the risk of being priced out. Read the HOA docs — they matter Finding conversion between two distant stories with one major point: Lesson #1: Read the HOA docs and any neighborhood covenants and.