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Online Marketing: ‘Don’t Use My Name!’

RISMEDIA, February 9, 2010—It has become an all-too-familiar obstacle to writing about successful agents: “My partner doesn’t want anyone to know who we are. We’re number one in our 50-agent company and everyone copies everything we do. My partner’s afraid…

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Weekly Video Tip: Town Tours

RISMEDIA, February 9, 2010—If you’re like most of us, your favorite vacation spots or social events have been caught on video. The reason is simple…it’s the next best thing to being there. And the same holds true when capturing the…

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The Avatar Economy

RISMEDIA, February 9, 2010—It looks amazingly real, but it’s as phony as a James Cameron movie set.

Its many moving parts exist only for the purpose of creating the illusion of positive economic activity.

But, when you go behind the scenes, it’s…

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Number of ‘For Sale’ Homes Increased 2.9 Percent in January 2010 According to ZipRealty Housing Report

RISMEDIA, February 9, 2010—January 2010 marked the first time in 18 months that more homes were listed “for sale” compared to the previous month, with an additional 15,000 homes, or a 2.9% increase, listed for sale compared to December 2009…

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FTC Proposes Rule That Would Bar Mortgage Relief Companies from Charging Up-Front Fees

RISMEDIA, February 9, 2010—The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) moved to protect distressed homeowners from the promoters of bogus foreclosure rescue and mortgage modification services by proposing a new rule that would forbid companies to charge up-front for these services. Instead,…

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Electronics Top List of Most Recycled Material in 2009

RISMEDIA, February 9, 2010—Earth911.com, provider of one of the nation’s leading Local Recycling and Disposal Directories, released the results of its 2009 Annual Recycling Report, with electronics such as computers, batteries and televisions leading the way.

“Electronics have always been popular…

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Insurance Licensing

RISMEDIA, February 9, 2010—Looking to replace or supplement your real estate earnings? Insurance licensing may be just the thing, and if you’ve sold many homes you’re no stranger to insurance needs! Click here to learn more.

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