/Marketing/Trends - What's your plan or do you have even one? We had a post over at HouseValues about the changes we'd like see in Market Leader, but those changes are really out of our control. What changes can you make that are in your control? Have you made your plan...

/Trends - Posted by Nicole Rice for: Jeff Fanto (author) The following is a copy of an email I sent wrapping up an auction sale that, due to the Seller’s inability to get the agreed upon matters handled, resulted in my client withdrawing his offer. The Seller chose...

/Trends - Posted by Nicole Rice for: Jeff Fanto (author) Regardless of your political persuasion, Barack Obama is the President-Elect of the United States of America. But how did he get there? Personally, I’m a believer of the perfect storm theory. That’s when...

/Ethics/Trends - Although I have not posted in a while I have noticed a few new posts that are similar to what was a daily routine on this blog site. I offer Kudos’ to those that have posted some real, Real Estate subjects and made the blog more relevant. My blog today...

Ethics/Trends - I just represented purchaser's on a short sale purchase and something interesting came to light. I thought I would share it with fellow bloggers and see what you think. First, it is important to mention that this short sale took less than 45 days to close...

Trends - This election has been fascinating in so many ways, but l wanted to take a moment this morning to discuss where it leaves us in the real estate world. The DOW will continue to be a roller coaster, the world will continue to be in turmoil, energy discussions...

/Trends - Westchester County Real Estate--Last 6 months in Yorktown Heights, 10598...

/Trends - Santa Cruz is a place many of us call home or want to once you have been here. It is a place with much beauty, natural and otherwise. With the surf of Santa Cruz steamer's lane or the Pleasure Point surf break, seeing the ocean in action from a surfboard...

/Trends - There have been some homes that came on the market in the last 6 Months that had accepted offers in the first 6 weeks of being on the market....

Ethics/Trends - Asociación de Empresas Inmobiliarias The emerging Dominican Republic Real Estate market, called for regulating and licensing of real estate agents in the country. There is a new law currently in congress that will be in place within the next year. Working...

/Trends - Dominican Law does not differ from a foreign or a Dominican, normal taxes apply, so make sure your agent is well informed of the local taxes. Local lawyers handle all transactions, and Title Insurance is available depending on the development and property...

Marketing/Trends - One of my contacts sent me this article about home builder's incentives in the U.K. This got me to wondering what is the most radical or unusual incentive you have encountered in your market? This can be a new home builder or an existing home seller....

Ethics/Trends - I just heard on the news this morning, that AIG executives went on luxury vacation with a price tag of $500,000! This was after they were bailed out! This could be the tip of the iceberg! How will our $700 billion in taxpayer dollars be spent in the months...

Ethics/Trends - I met with a buyer in April, 2008 - showed properties and wrote an offer on a Short Sale. We know they take time, the buyer was informed to be patient. Five months go by with some emails traded regarding the status of the offer and finally we hear back...

Trends - Ok, I am going out on a limb here because I am very positive and have to be with what we do for a living, but a little "water cooler" talk here. I happened by Glenn Beck last night on cable news and he was bashing the $7500 tax credit plan for first time...

/Marketing/Trends - Normally that is the chant of someone that is exuding pride in an accomplishment, however in this case it is not one to take a lot of pride in. Fort Myers/Cape Coral/Naples was just recognized as the leader in foreclosures for the entire US. We took the...

Trends - Discerning and astute investors are setting their sights on Madeira Island, Portugal for a more natural, peaceful and safe healthy European lifestyle! Nobrega Realty, a local licenced real estate company has very recently concluded two upmarket property...

/Marketing/Technology/Trends - JTC Realty Group LLC is proud to announce that we are now RE/MAX Gallery We are currently operating out of the same building we've been at, 17280 Farmington Rd. Livonia but will be moving to a new location in the Farmington Rd and 7 or 8 mile area. Announcements...