Secretary of the Commonwealth Carol Aichele said, “These tough economic times have hit no industry harder than real estate. Selling homes is an economic generator, providing income for Realtors® and their firms, while creating and preserving other jobs.”
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The continuing competition between handheld device manufacturers for the fastest and best functioning cell phone has resulted in the creation of a product that is anticipated to set a new trend of mobile technology in 2012.
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Tags: mobile technology, smart phones, tablet
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Researchers believe that more young adults are moving back in with their parents as a result of the high unemployment rate, unmanageable student loan payments and the unstable housing market, all of which leave millions of young people unable to rent or purchase their own home.
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Tags: economy, housing market, unemployment
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NAR is now offering current state-by-state reports on international transactions allowing individuals to understand the impact this expansion has on state markets as well as on economic activity.
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For real estate professionals, the new YouTube layout is expected to provide an easier way to add video marketing to a business.
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In today’s economy, saving enough money for a down payment on a home can be a struggle for young adults. A recent national survey conducted by Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate found that baby boomers are part of an increasing trend in which they are helping their children and grandchildren become homebuyers.
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Tags: Baby Boomers, first time homebuyers, housing markets
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If you’ve logged into Facebook today, you should see an option at the top of your screen inviting you to a whole new look for your profile page. It’s called Timeline and you can create a digital scrapbook of your life.
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Docket in Your Pocket, a new mobile safety app designed to offer quick background checks on criminals, has proven to be a popular tool in the real estate industry and it’s only available in Pennsylvania.
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Tags: app, mobile technology, REALTOR® safety
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Freddie Mac released its U.S. Economic and Housing Market Outlook last week, projecting that U.S. economic growth would likely climb to 2.5 percent over 2012.
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