FW: Inman PM: Bill would scuttle RESPA changes

 

 

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From: Inman News Headlines [mailto:dailynews@inman.com]
Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2009 4:43 PM
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Subject: Inman PM: Bill would scuttle RESPA changes

 

Are You a Part of the Future, or a Part of the Past? Connect SF 2009 will bring together the innovators, technologists, visionaries and risk takers who will define real estate’s future. Join Them! Register Today » TODAY'S TOP STORIES = Premium Member News - Join Now » Thursday, April 30, 2009 Bill would scuttle RESPA changes A sweeping bill aimed at curbing predatory lending, which passed a congressional committee Wednesday in a 49-21 vote, has been amended to suspend implementation of new standardized loan disclosure forms and settlement procedures proposed last year by the Bush administration. The real estate and lending industries have opposed the changes to the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, or RESPA, which the Department of Housing and Urban Development has said would save consumers billions of dollars. ... CONTINUED Rounding up your real estate listings Realtor Notebook Mortgage rates stay at record lows Demand dropped off last week Debt problem hangs over home sale Check title, laws when dividing proceeds Toddler turf could be toxic Rent it Right OTHER TOP STORIES Lost equity puts boomers' future in doubt Can they afford to stay in U.S.? '5' is magic number in rent vs. buy Opportunity cost of down payment a prime factor The cult and culture of Zappos Company takes happiness seriously U.S. foreclosures go international Real estate tech brief More Headlines » SPECIAL REPORT NEW! Teaming up for real estate success Real estate agents can specialize in tasks best suited to their skill set and extend their reach by becoming team players. There are many models for real estate teams -- some use a blend of agents and non-agents to serve clients, and there are also a range of commission-sharing models. ... CONTINUED More Special Reports »	Keep Your Readers Coming Back for More. Build repeat web site traffic by licensing Inman News real estate content on your site. Learn more about putting our content on your site today. NOTABLE QUOTE "Where blogging and other types of social networking are concerned, the return on investment is, in fact, horrendous. These activities take time -- a lot of it -- and many will derive about as much enjoyment from the exercise as they would from serving jury duty." --Kris Berg BERNICE ROSS Recent columns: Web 3-D revs up real estate Going 'green' boosts bottom line Zap negativity, tap distribution More Bernice Ross »
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FW: Inman AM: The cult and culture of Zappos

 

 

Mark Daniel Adamczyk / Realtor
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From: Inman News Headlines [mailto:dailynews@inman.com]
Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2009 6:59 AM
To: mark@itsyoursale.com
Subject: Inman AM: The cult and culture of Zappos

 

Reliable property valuations and reviews from LPS Applied Analytics Choose the right solution for you: Automated valuations and analytics, Desktop hybrid valuations by certified staff appraisers and Field valuations with local broker expertise.MORE » TODAY'S TOP STORIES = Premium Member News - Join Now » Thursday, April 30, 2009 The cult and culture of Zappos In the Zappos universe, managers are monkeys, culture is king, customers are fans, and work is fun. And, for the record, Zappos is a real, profitable company -- it is a reseller of shoes, clothing and accessories including watches, handbags and eyewear, and it rang up $1 billion in gross sales last year. ... CONTINUED '5' is magic number in rent vs. buy Opportunity cost of down payment a prime factor Lost equity puts boomers' future in doubt Can they afford to stay in U.S.? U.S. foreclosures go international Real estate tech brief OTHER TOP STORIES Social media: icing on the cake Letters From the Home Front Brokers OK'd to negotiate loan mods 600 California brokers can collect advance fees MetroList MLS adds Dwellicious Real estate tech brief More Headlines » NOTABLE QUOTE "Just called on a lease for a client. Discovered house he was interested in had four offers this week, after being on market for two years." --Dru Bloomfield	Are You a Part of the Future, or a Part of the Past? Connect SF 2009 will bring together the innovators, technologists, visionaries and risk takers who will define real estate’s future. Join Them! Register Today » OPINION A money guy on why it's a bad time to buy Toll Bros. exec sees signs of life From lone ranger to team player More Opinion »
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FW: Inman PM: Social media: icing on the cake

 

 

Mark Daniel Adamczyk / Realtor
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Cell: 407-949-1916
Mark@ItsYourSale.com

 

http://www.ItsYourSale.com

 

From: Inman News Headlines [mailto:dailynews@inman.com]
Sent: Wednesday, April 29, 2009 4:15 PM
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Subject: Inman PM: Social media: icing on the cake

 

A Year's Worth of Networking in 3 Days! Real Estate Connect San Francisco 2009. Register Today » TODAY'S TOP STORIES = Premium Member News - Join Now » Wednesday, April 29, 2009 Social media: icing on the cake Marketing our real estate services, marketing any business for that matter, is a lot like a decorating a cake. You can put all the cherries and chocolate sprinkles in the world on top but if the cake itself sucks, no one is going to want any. Seth Godin wrote back in July 2005: "Please understand that book publishing is an organized hobby, not a business. The return on equity and return on time for authors and for publishers is horrendous. If you're doing it for the money, you're going to be disappointed. ... CONTINUED Brokers OK'd to negotiate loan mods 600 California brokers can collect advance fees Lost equity puts boomers' future in doubt Can they afford to stay in U.S.? MetroList MLS adds Dwellicious Real estate tech brief OTHER TOP STORIES Zillow debuts iPhone app Smart phone users can access Zillow on the go Refi before divorce a smart move Spouse questions $5,200 in loan fees 20-city price index plummets 18.6% Real estate brief New rules for Fannie, Freddie appraisals Vendor says many lenders not ready for Friday's deadline More Headlines » NOTABLE QUOTE "These homeowners didn't extract huge sums of equity in one fell swoop, but instead slipped down the slope through repeated refinancings that took them from homeownership to what looks suspiciously like renting with a mortgage." --Marcie Geffner	Keep Your Readers Coming Back for More. Build repeat web site traffic by licensing Inman News real estate content on your site. Learn more about putting our content on your site today. MOST POPULAR 8 things to do before refinancing Beware of loan mod fees Goodbye, McMansions Inman News Readers Spend 4 to 5 Minutes per Visit on Our Site. It takes only one second of that time for this highly-engaged audience to click on your advertising message. Learn more about advertising with Inman News »
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FW: Business Tips: 9 Easy Room Makeovers That Wow Buyers

 

 

Mark Daniel Adamczyk / Realtor
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From: REALTOR(R) Magazine Online [mailto:NAR@newsletters.realtor.org]
Sent: Wednesday, April 29, 2009 3:16 PM
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Subject: Business Tips: 9 Easy Room Makeovers That Wow Buyers

 

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May 2009     In This Issue:   9 Easy Room Makeovers That Wow Buyers    Read now >   Use Facebook to Get Facetime    Read now >   Video: See a Foreclosure Pro In Action    Read now >   10 Essential Tips for Phone Etiquette    Read now >   Architecture Coach: How to Create Nostalgic Charm    Read now >   Who Decides a Short Sale Offer Is Accepted?    Read now >   How to Size Up an Investment Property    Read now >     Advertisement The Boston Globe, MSNBC and Forbes all predict that the market will turn in 2010. You could be graduating! Marylhurst University Real Estate Studies – 100% Online – Certificate, Undergraduate and MBA Degrees     9 Easy Room Makeovers That Wow Buyers One poorly designed room can send buyers running. See before-and-after photos showing how readers transformed listings' trouble spots into showpieces. Read more >   Use Facebook to Get Facetime With more than 175 million users, Facebook can help you quickly expand your sphere of influence and generate new business. But you've got to do it right. Read more >   Video: See a Foreclosure Pro In Action In today's market, it's increasingly difficult to avoid foreclosure transactions (not to mention, it's bad for business). Spend a day with a foreclosure whiz for tips you can use in your market. Read more >     10 Essential Tips for Phone Etiquette Does your Bluetooth headset stay on all day long, even when you're not on a call? Does your ring tone make others cringe? Here's how to ensure your phone behavior isn't offensive. Read more >   Architecture Coach: How to Create Nostalgic Charm Many buyers want new home appliances and high energy efficiency, but when it comes to a home's appearance, they prefer styles that convey substance or permanence. Read more >         Who Decides a Short Sale Offer Is Accepted? There can be confusion over when an offer is really accepted; is it when the seller agrees to the terms, or when the lender accepts the deal? Read more >   How to Size Up an Investment Property When you're considering a potential property investment, it's important to consider the cash flow and ROI, as well as the hidden costs. Here's a quick primer. Read more >       Buyer's Guide: Ultra-Portable Computers Quiz: 2009 First-time Buyer Tax Credit How I Sold It: A Challenging Storefront Thieves Target Staged Homes Tune In to Our Free Webinar on Short Sales Last Call for Good Neighbor Nominations!     Recession Busters to the Rescue   Negotiate Leases in a Tenants' Market   Don't Worry, Be Happy     Unsubscribe from this e-mail newsletter. Manage E-mail Preferences: To change your e-mail address, or manage your subscriptions, please log in to your REALTOR.org account. Your REALTOR.org username is markadamczyk. Customer Support: Visit our customer support page for help with your account. Advertising Inquiries: Learn how you can advertise in this e-mail newsletter. Privacy Policy