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State appraisal board outlines new guidelines for appraisal trainees
Ninety hours of education will be required later this year prior to becoming an appraisal trainee under new regulations proposed by the State Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers, according to Daniel Bradley, board chair. »
No Comments »It’s back to basics for real estate
PAR’s consulting economist Dr. Austin Jaffe says price stability and reduced foreclosures are contributing factors needed to stabilize the economy. »
2 Comments »‘MoveScore’ can predict when consumers will move
RealAgile.com uses predictive analytics to help REALTORS® determine which consumers have a high probability of moving, according to Ed Neiman, executive vice president of marketing and sales for RealAgile. The patent is pending on the product. »
3 Comments »Anatomy of a disaster: Option ARMs
Option ARMs were used from 2004 until 2007 with five-year resets (or less) to higher interest rates with standard amortization schedules. Thus, many have come into play during 2009 and we will see many more in the months ahead. »
3 Comments »Ask Meghan: Facebook pictures privacy settings
Question: How do I hide pictures/videos that my name is associated with from showing on friends, friends of friends, etc.? Is it possible to only have a picture/video, where your name has been tagged, to just show on your Facebook site? »
No Comments »Jaffe predicts home sale activity may increase in 2010
The housing market remains troubled and it may be years before the market levels out, according to Dr. Austin Jaffe, PAR’s consulting economist. »
2 Comments »Who’s the ‘mayor’ of the local coffee shop?
Foursquare is yet another social networking application for smart phone users. Foursquare co-founder Dennis Crowley said the site was designed to “make life a game.” »
3 Comments »Keep blog content fresh and valuable
Writing interesting content, marketing to the right people and tracking results are key to ensuring a successful blog, according to Jake Dobkin, founder and publisher of Gothamist.com. »
No Comments »Podcast: Using social media to establish relationships
Kim Wood, PAR member and social media trainer, has used her social media connections to create “tweet-ups” and “meet-ups” to get to know potential clients and other REALTORS® in person. »
1 Comment »Edward Glaeser, a new type of urban economist, on real estate
There’s a new kind of urban/regional/real estate economist around these days. Coming from a geographic rather than financial orientation, this movement is changing the way we think about real estate markets. Perhaps the leader of this new school of thinking is Edward Glaeser from Harvard University. »
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