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REALTORS Learn about Homeownership Barriers, Traits of Asian American Community

Wednesday, July 21, 2010
John Fukuda, national chair of the Asian Real Estate Association of America, told REALTORS(R) at a recent seminar hosted by AREAA's new Silicon Valley chapter that 20 percent of Asian Americans feel discriminated in this country, so it is AREAA's goal to educate real estate professionals on how to better serve the needs of Asian Americans in their market.
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REALTOR(R): Mortgage Defaults and Foreclosures are Down in Santa Clara County

Wednesday, July 21, 2010
A real estate information service reports California mortgage defaults hit a three-year low in the second quarter of this year, but foreclosures appeared to be on the rise statewide. The Bay Area, as whole, and Santa Clara County, in particular, appear to have taken less of a hit this period.
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New Fannie Mae Policy on Appraiser Requirements

Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Fannie Mae recently came out with Selling Guide Updates and Additional Guidance on Appraisal-Related Policies, which address many concerns raised by REALTORS(R) , builders and mortgage brokers regarding the Home Valuation Code of Conduct and the appraisal policies of government-sponsored enterprises Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The announcement addresses geographic competency, lender changes to the appraisal report, communication under HVCC, and the use of short sales and foreclosures as comparable sales.
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REALTOR(R): Deck Maintenance Will Forestall Major Repairs

Monday, July 19, 2010
With warmer weather already upon us, many families will be spending their time outdoors. Even though summer has officially started, it's not too late to get your outdoor space ready for a summer of fun at home.
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REALTOR(R): Becoming a Homeowner – Now What?

Monday, July 19, 2010
More than 2.5 million people became first-time homeowners last year. Like graduating or getting married, this life-changing event will usher in a new chapter in their lives. Once new homeowners have their house keys in hand and prepare to move furniture into their new place, one question they may find themselves pondering is, “What happens now?”
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REALTOR(R): U.S. Housing Market Receives Increasing Interest from International Buyers

Monday, July 19, 2010
The housing market may not seem as attractive to Americans without another federal home buyer tax credit, but it is receiving increasing interest from international buyers, especially in Silicon Valley, which is a center for international business.
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Local Housing Market Picture Still Rosy

Wednesday, July 14, 2010
There's been much speculation that the housing market, which gained momentum in the last few months due to the federal home buyer tax credit, is headed for a double dip, despite record low interest rates. This may be true for some parts of the nation, but local figures paint a rosier picture.
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Window Closing On State Tax Credit

Wednesday, July 14, 2010
The window is closing for prospective California buyers who may be able to take advantage of the opportunity for the state tax credit. Earlier this year, California created two state tax credit programs, each with a $100 million allotment. As of last week, one of the programs received more applications for tax credits than funded, lowering, but not eliminating, the possibility of more first-time home buyer credit allocations being issued.
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Article Archive:


07/14/2010 »Window Closing On State Tax Credit
07/07/2010 »Home Buyers Get Tax Credit Closing and Flood Insurance Extensions Without Lapse in Coverage
07/07/2010 »Bay Area Leads Way in California Housing Market Recovery
07/07/2010 »REALTOR(R): Still Window of Opportunity to Receive California Home Buyer Tax Credit
06/30/2010 »California Median Price Increased 23.2 Percent in May, While Home Sales Increased 1.2 Percent
06/30/2010 »County Assessor Says Assessment Roll Will Be Negative This Year
06/23/2010 »REALTOR(R): Percentage of Homes with Price Reductions Declines in June
06/23/2010 »Should You Rent or Buy? What Matters Most
06/23/2010 »Sales of High-end Homes in Bay Area are Up, Median Price Tops $400K
06/16/2010 »Legislators Listen to Realtors' Concerns on Legislative Day
06/16/2010 »REALTORS(R) Asked to Remind Clients About Potential Legal Issues
06/16/2010 »Green Building and “Forever Home” Becoming Major Design Trends
06/16/2010 »REALTOR(R): Silicon Valley REALTORS(R) Charitable Foundation Presents 18 Scholarship Awards to Graduating Seniors
06/09/2010 »Real Estate Attorneys Voice Concerns About Short Sales and Disclosures
06/09/2010 »With Cases On the Rise, REALTORS(R) Share Tips to Prevent Identity Theft
06/02/2010 »Green Building and “Forever Home” Becoming Major Design Trends
06/02/2010 »REALTOR(R): Homeownership Continues To Be a Major Goal for Most Families
05/26/2010 »Still a Good Time for Buyers, according to California Association of REALTORS(R) Economist
05/25/2010 »REALTOR(R): C.A.R. Reports April Median Price Increased 21 Percent; Home Sales Decreased 8.1 percent
05/25/2010 »Santa Clara County Sales Up Slightly, Median Jumps Nearly 21 Percent
05/18/2010 »Los Gatos/Monte Sereno Police Continue Keeping Residents Safe
05/18/2010 »Housing Affordability Still Looking Good for First-time Home Buyers
05/11/2010 »Realtors Give Back to Seniors, Help Them with Household Tasks
05/11/2010 »FHA Commissioner Tells Realtors Housing Market is Stabilizing
05/05/2010 »County Assessor Asks Realtors to Remind Homeowners of Assessment Review, Appeal Deadlines
05/05/2010 »Pending Home Sales Continue Upswing
04/27/2010 »Upward Trend in Median Price and Home Sales Continues in Santa Clara County
04/27/2010 »Santa Clara County Home Defaults Fall 35 Percent
04/21/2010 »REALTORS(R) Share Tips on Preparing for an Open House
04/20/2010 »DRE Commissioner Reports Fewer Real Estate Licensees Today, But Stricter Licensing Requirements for Mortgage Lenders
04/14/2010 »REALTORS(R) Share Rules for New State Home Buyer Tax Credit
04/13/2010 »Will Prices of High-End Homes Continue to Drop? Not So, According to REALTORS(R)
04/07/2010 »REALTORS(R) Observe National Fair Housing Month
03/31/2010 »REALTOR(R): Vacation-Home Sales Up in 2009 but Investment Sales Down
03/31/2010 »REALTOR(R): California's New Home Buyer Tax Credit
03/30/2010 »Menlo Park Mayor Shares Views on Development, Future Projects
03/25/2010 »The Nuts and Bolts of Purchasing Investment Property
03/25/2010 »County Assessor Asks REALTORS(R) to Remind Homeowners of Assessment Review and Appeal Deadlines
03/24/2010 »REALTOR(R): California February Median Price Up 14.1 Percent; Home Sales Down 11.7 Percent
03/24/2010 »REALTORS(R) Provide Advice on Avoiding Foreclosure
03/19/2010 »Green Remodeling Becoming More Popular
03/19/2010 »REALTORS Offer Remodeling Tips
03/17/2010 »Change and Strategies for Success
03/12/2010 »REALTOR(R): More Sellers Turn to REALTORS(R)
03/11/2010 »FUHSD Explains Financial Dilemma
03/10/2010 »REALTOR(R): C.A.R. Releases "State of the California Housing Market" Report
03/10/2010 »Top Producers Share Tips for Success
03/05/2010 »Celebrate Strengths, Work on Weaknesses in Silicon Valley, SVLG CEO Tells REALTORS(R)
03/03/2010 »REALTOR(R): C.A.R. Report Finds 67 percent of California Sellers Sold Their Homes due to Inability to Meet Mortgage Obligation
02/24/2010 »REALTOR(R): No Meaningful Recovery Seen for Commercial Real Estate Before 2011
02/24/2010 »REALTOR(R): California Entry-level Housing Affordability Remained at 64 percent in the Fourth Quarter of 2009
02/19/2010 »Only 71 Days Left to Utilize Home Buyer Tax Credit
02/17/2010 »There's Still Opportunity to Avail of Home Buyer Tax Credit
02/17/2010 »REALTOR(R): Inexpensive exterior remodeling can prove profitable for resale, according to REALTORS(R)
02/17/2010 »REALTOR(R): Silicon Valley is “Gold Country,” Great Location for Buyers, according to REALTORS(R)
02/12/2010 »MLSListings Inc. Continues to Deliver Value Through Its Service Offerings
02/11/2010 »Loan Modifications are Difficult, Complicated, according to Legal Team
02/11/2010 »There's Still Opportunity to Avail of Home Buyer Tax Credit
02/10/2010 »REALTOR(R): The Housing Trust of Santa Clara County Provides Loans to First-time Home Buyers
02/10/2010 »REALTOR(R): Silicon Valley REALTORS(R) Foundation Presents $2,000 to East Palo Alto Kids
02/09/2010 »Four Out of 10 Recent Buyers Relied on FHA Loans, says National REALTOR(R) Group
02/03/2010 »REALTOR(R): REALTORS(R) to Help Seniors with Household Tasks May 3-7
02/03/2010 »REALTOR(R): REALTORS(R) Share Information on New IRS Form to Claim Tax Credit
01/28/2010 »Economy Slowly Improving, but Not On Assessor's Side
01/27/2010 »REALTOR(R): Local REALTOR(R) Foundation Scholarship Program Underway for High School Seniors
01/27/2010 »REALTOR(R): State REALTOR(R) Group Reports California Home Sales and Median Home Price Increased in December
01/20/2010 »REALTOR(R): Silicon Valley REALTORS(R) Install 2010 Leadership, Present Awards
01/20/2010 »Mild Recovery in 2010, but Better Market than Last Year, Rodoni Tells Silicon Valley REALTORS
01/13/2010 »REALTOR(R): Advantages to Buying a Home In the Winter
01/13/2010 »REALTOR(R): Guidelines on Home Buyer Tax Credit Released
01/06/2010 »REALTORS(R) See Decade of Dramatic Developments
01/05/2010 »Jeff Bell Takes the Reins as SILVAR's 2010 President
01/05/2010 »REALTOR(R): 2009 Silicon Valley REALTORS(R) Charitable Foundation Donations Total Over $36,000 to Local Community Groups
12/30/2009 »SILVAR REALTOR(R) Officials' Forecast for 2010 Hopeful, with First-time Home Buyers Leading the Way
12/30/2009 »REALTOR(R) Confidence Index Gauges Market Trends and Current Conditions
12/23/2009 »REALTOR(R): Builders Report Some Positive Growth in California New-Home Market
12/23/2009 »Silicon Valley's REALTOR(R) of the Year Says 2009 Twice More Challenging than 2008, but Better Times Are Ahead
12/23/2009 »REALTOR(R): Survey Shows First-Time Home Buyers Set Record in Past Year
12/16/2009 »REALTOR(R): Short Sales, Foreclosures, Loan Modifications Will Continue to be Top Issues in 2010
12/16/2009 »REALTOR(R): Filipino Real Estate Group Installs 2010 Officers, Board Directors
12/09/2009 »REALTOR(R): REALTOR(R) Confidence Index Gauges Market Trends and Current Conditions
12/09/2009 »REALTOR(R): Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives Program Guidelines Will Help Troubled Homeowners
12/02/2009 »Legal Experts Discuss Top Issues Impacting Agents and Their Clients Today
12/02/2009 »REALTOR(R): All Parties in a Short Sale Transaction Need to be Pro-active, Patient, Experts Tell REALTORS(R)
11/25/2009 »REALTOR(R): October Sees Another Big Gain in Existing-home Sales as Inventories Continue to Shrink
11/25/2009 »REALTOR(R): Pending Home Sales Continue Rising
11/18/2009 »REALTOR(R): Entry-level Housing Affordability Reached 64 percent in the Third Quarter of 2009
11/18/2009 »REALTOR(R): Realtors Answer Questions About the New Home Buyer Tax Credit
11/11/2009 »REALTOR(R): Recovery Will Face Challenges Ahead, C.A.R. Chief Economist Tells REALTORS(R)
11/11/2009 »REALTOR(R): Existing-Home Sales Surge in Many States in Third Quarter, Metro Prices Moderating
11/04/2009 »REALTOR(R): Realtors See Good Signs for Housing Market with Rise in Pending Sales and Extension of Higher Loan Limits
11/04/2009 »REALTOR(R): New Law Will Stop Loan Modification Scams
10/28/2009 »Recovery Will Be Painful; “New Normal” Will Be “People Buying What They Can Afford,” According to Economists
10/28/2009 »REALTOR(R): September Home Sales Up 2.1 Percent, as State's Median Declines 7.3 Percent
10/21/2009 »California Mortgage Defaults Down For Now
10/21/2009 »REALTOR(R): 2010 Wild Cards Foreclosures, Unemployment, Federal Government Actions, according to C.A.R.
10/21/2009 »REALTOR(R): Bay Area Home Sales, Prices Rise
10/15/2009 »REALTOR(R): It's a New Housing Market Environment for Buyers, Sellers
10/15/2009 »New Law Will Stop Loan Modification Scams, DRE Commissioner Tells SILVAR Members
10/11/2009 »REALTOR(R): Recovery Will Face Challenges Ahead, C.A.R. Chief Economist Tells REALTORS(R)
10/02/2009 »Bay Area REALTORS(R) Assess the Market Situation at Summit
10/02/2009 »REALTOR(R): C.A.R. Reports August Home Sales Increased 9 Percent
09/22/2009 »Bay Area August Home Sales and Median Price Fall
09/22/2009 »REALTORS(R) Bring Value to a Transaction
09/16/2009 »California Sees Rise in International Buyers, but Credit Crunch Hampered Their Buying
09/16/2009 »REALTOR(R): REALTORS(R) Urge Congress to Act Now to Extend Homebuyer Tax Credit
09/09/2009 »REALTOR(R): California Continues to Attract International Buyers
09/09/2009 »REALTOR(R): Safety Means Knowledge, Awareness, Empowerment
09/02/2009 »REALTOR(R): Pending Home Sales on Continuous Upward Trend
09/02/2009 »REALTOR(R): Set Goals, Parameters When Searching for a Home
08/26/2009 »REALTOR(R): California Home Sales Increased 12 percent in July, Median Home Price Declined 19.6 percent
08/26/2009 »REALTOR(R): Existing Home Sales Maintain Uptrend
08/19/2009 »REALTOR(R): Entry-level Housing Affordability in California Reaches 67 percent
08/19/2009 »REALTOR(R): Second Quarter Existing-Home Sales Show Healthy Gains
08/07/2009 »Santa Clara County Assessor Worries as Property Values Drop This Year
08/05/2009 »REALTOR(R): Tax incentives Abound for Homeowners Who Go Green
08/05/2009 »REALTOR(R): Pending Home Sales Continue Upward Trend
07/29/2009 »REALTOR(R): NAR Reports Existing-Home Sales Up Again
07/29/2009 »REALTOR(R): California June Home Sales Increased 20.1 percent as Median Home Price Declined 26.4 Percent
07/22/2009 »REALTOR(R): Bay Area Home Sales and Median Price Rise
07/22/2009 »REALTOR(R): There's No Place Like Home
07/15/2009 »REALTOR(R): Most Americans Still Believe Buying a Home is a Good Financial Decision, NAR Survey Shows
07/15/2009 »REALTOR(R): 10 Helpful Tips to Take the Trauma Out of Buying a Home
07/08/2009 »REALTOR(R): High-end Sales Moving in Greater Mid-Peninsula Area
07/08/2009 »REALTOR(R): Statewide Home Sales increased 35.2 percent in May
07/08/2009 »REALTOR(R): Increased Affordability, Low Mortgage Rates Motivating Home Buyers, according to Survey of California Home Buyers
07/01/2009 »REALTOR(R): Statewide Home Sales Increased 35.2 Percent in May
07/01/2009 »REALTOR(R): Pending Home Sales Up for Fourth Consecutive Month, but New HVCC Causing Delays
06/24/2009 »REALTOR(R): Bay Area Home Sales and Median Price Rise As More High-end Homes Sell
06/24/2009 »REALTOR(R): Silicon Valley REALTORS(R) Charitable Foundation Presents Scholarship Awards to 18 Students
06/17/2009 »REALTOR(R): April's Pending Home Sales Up
06/17/2009 »REALTOR(R): REALTORS(R) Share Safety Tips with Clients
06/10/2009 »REALTOR(R): Today's Buyers Have 8,000 Reasons to Become Homeowners
06/03/2009 »REALTOR(R): Home Buyer Tax Credit for Closing Will Help Stabilize Housing Market
06/03/2009 »REALTOR(R): April Home Sales Increased 49.2 Percent
05/27/2009 »REALTOR(R): NAR Reports Existing-Home Sales Increase in April
05/27/2009 »REALTOR(R): DRE Commissioner Warns Against Loan Modification and Foreclosure Scams
05/20/2009 »REALTOR(R): Opportunities, Incentives for Buyers Attributed to Increasing Sales
05/20/2009 »REALTOR(R): Entry-level Housing Affordability Level in California Jumps to 69 Percent
05/13/2009 »REALTOR(R): Local REALTORS(R) Give Back to Their Communities through RSVP
05/13/2009 »REALTOR(R): Housing Market Activity Picks Up
05/06/2009 »REALTOR(R): C.A.R. Economist Says There Are Long-term Gains in Real Estate
05/06/2009 »REALTOR(R): Pending Sales Rise, Housing Affordability Near Record
04/29/2009 »REALTOR(R): C.A.R. Reports March Sales Up 63.8 Percent
04/29/2009 »REALTOR(R): First-Time Buyers Respond to low Interest Rates, Tax Credits
04/22/2009 »REALTOR(R): Bay Area Home Sales Continue to Rise as Median Price Drops to $300K
04/22/2009 »People Need REALTORS(R) Now More Than Ever
04/15/2009 »REALTOR(R): REALTORS(R) Get Relief with the “Right Tools Right Now” So They Can Better Serve Their Clients
04/15/2009 »REALTOR(R): April is National Fair Housing Month
04/08/2009 »REALTOR(R): Gain Seen In Pending Home Sales, Housing Affordability Sets New Record
04/08/2009 »REALTOR(R): Why Now is a Good Time to Buy a Home
04/01/2009 »Future of Second-home Market Still Bright, Despite Decline in Sales
04/01/2009 »California Association of REALTORS(R) Launches Mortgage Protection Program for First-time Home Buyers
03/26/2009 »Gains in Sales Lift Housing Market Prospects
03/25/2009 »REALTOR(R): California February Home Sales Climb; Statewide Median Price Down to $224,000
03/25/2009 »REALTOR(R): Existing-Home Sales Rise in February
03/18/2009 »REALTOR(R): REALTORS(R) Back Guidelines for Refinancing, Mortgage Loan Modifications
03/18/2009 »REALTOR(R): Fed Move to Buy More Securities Will Boost Housing Markets
03/11/2009 »REALTOR(R): Home Buyers Expected to Respond with Improved Affordability Conditions and Other Incentives
03/11/2009 »REALTOR(R): Silicon Valley REALTORS(R) Pleased with Making Home Affordable Plan
03/04/2009 »REALTOR(R): REALTORS(R) Learn How to Improve FICO Score
03/04/2009 »REALTOR(R): Conditions Favor Buyers, Just Need Confidence
02/25/2009 »REALTOR(R): As January Existing-Home Sales and Median Price Fall, Favorable Time for Buyers
02/25/2009 »REALTOR(R): Bay Area Home Sales Up, Median Down to $300K
02/18/2009 »REALTOR(R): REALTORS(R) Urge Quick Implementation of Stimulus Package
02/18/2009 »REALTOR(R): County Assessor tells REALTORS(R) to Warn Clients about Tax Reassessment Scams
02/11/2009 »REALTOR(R): Free Assistance with Household Tasks for Seniors
02/11/2009 »REALTOR(R): REALTORS(R) Provide Scholarships for Graduating Seniors
02/11/2009 »Key to Success is Remain Positive, Broker Tells Silicon Valley REALTORS(R)
02/04/2009 »REALTOR(R): Homeowners Still Gain Over the Long Term
02/04/2009 »REALTOR(R): Silicon Valley REALTORS(R) Charitable Foundation Presented $63,000 in Grants in 2008
01/28/2009 »REALTOR(R): Over Long Term, Owning is Better than Renting
01/28/2009 »REALTOR(R): Real Estate Is a Solid Long-Term Investment
01/21/2009 »For Market to Rebound, REALTORS(R) Need to be Part of Solution
01/21/2009 »REALTOR(R): SILVAR Installs 2009 President, Board of Directors, Presents Appreciation Awards
01/14/2009 »REALTORS(R): Real Estate Still a Good Long-term Investment, Real Estate Expert Says
01/14/2009 »REALTOR(R): Increased home sales, declining home values, credit crunch impacted California housing market in 2008, according to C.A.R. Report
01/07/2009 »REALTOR(R): C.A.R. Reports Statewide Sales Up 83.2 percent; Median Home Price Down 41.8 percent in November
01/07/2009 »REALTOR(R): Silicon Valley REALTORS(R) Encourage Green Practices
12/31/2008 »REALTOR(R): Foreclosure rescue scams and other financial crimes against the elderly on the rise, Santa Clara County Deputy D.A. says
12/31/2008 »Year of the Earth Ox: Prosperity through Endurance and Hard Work
12/24/2008 »Senior Group Residence Program Makes Miracles Happen for Seniors
12/24/2008 »REALTOR(R): Why Use a REALTOR(R)?
12/24/2008 »REALTOR(R): Put Your Home's Best Face Forward
12/17/2008 »Senior Group Residence Program Makes Miracles Happen for Seniors
12/17/2008 »REALTOR(R): Curb Appeal Matters Now More Than Ever, Say Realtors
12/17/2008 »REALTOR(R): It's a “Golden Age” for First-time Home Buyers
12/10/2008 »REALTOR(R): Silicon Valley REALTORS(R) Raise $25,000 for Housing Industry Foundation
12/10/2008 »REALTOR(R): Housing Recovery Will Lead to Economic Recovery
12/03/2008 »REALTOR(R): Homes Sales Up in California as Housing Becomes More Affordable
12/03/2008 »REALTOR(R): Real Estate and Community Important to School District, Says PAUSD Superintendent
12/03/2008 »REALTOR(R): Economists Share 2009 Forecast with REALTORS(R)
11/25/2008 »REALTOR(R): Entry-level Housing Affordability More than Doubles in Third Quarter
11/25/2008 »REALTOR(R): “New” Conforming Loan Limits Take Effect January 1, 2009
11/19/2008 »REALTOR(R): NAR Survey Shows Rise in First-Time Buyers
11/19/2008 »REALTOR(R): REALTORS(R) Urge Congress to Enact New Housing Stimulus Package
11/19/2008 »REALTOR(R): California Mortgage Default Filings Drop With New State Law
11/12/2008 »REALTOR®: REALTOR® Survey Shows Most Americans Still Value Homeownership, But Also Want More Government Involvement in Lending
11/12/2008 »REALTOR®: California Mortgage Default Filings Drop With New State Law
11/05/2008 »Local REALTOR® Association Official Speaks to Kiwanis Club of Los Altos
11/05/2008 »REALTOR®: Existing-home sales rise nationwide, according to NAR report
11/05/2008 »REALTOR®: Real Estate Consultant Sees Value in Silicon Valley Real Estate
11/05/2008 »REALTOR®: REALTORS® Celebrate Successful Education Campaign
10/29/2008 »Local REALTOR® Pumpkin Auction Raises $1,340 for Los Gatos Girl
10/29/2008 »REALTOR®: Existing-Home Sales Rise on Improved Affordability, according to NAR Report
10/29/2008 »REALTOR®: California Home Sales Up 96.7 Percent, While Median Home Price Down 40.9 Percent in September
10/22/2008 »Assembymember Ira Ruskin Speaks to REALTORS® about California Budget Woes
10/22/2008 »REALTOR®: Sales Should Rise 12.5 Percent, Median Price Will Decline More in 2009, According to C.A.R. Housing Market Forecast
10/22/2008 »REALTOR®:It’s a Buyer’s Market: Bay Area Home Sales Up 45% from Last Year, While Median Price Falls to $400K
10/15/2008 »REALTOR®: SV Leadership Group Promotes “Clean & Green” Energy Action Plan to local Realtors®
10/15/2008 »REALTOR®: C.A.R. President Meets Local Realtor Officials, Discusses Impact of Market Conditions on Industry
10/08/2008 »REALTOR®: Emergency Economic Stability Act will Help Homeowners, Borrowers
10/08/2008 »REALTOR®: Over 350 Real Estate Professionals Gather at Second Annual Bay Area Multicultural Real Estate Summit
10/01/2008 »REALTOR®: Real Estate Industry Has Become Fast-paced, Ever-changing
10/01/2008 »REALTOR®: Acterra Asks REALTORS® to Help Combat Global Warming
09/24/2008 »REALTOR®: NAR Pushes for Passage of Federal Plan to Help Financial Markets
09/24/2008 »REALTOR®: Home Buyers Say Real Estate Agent Provides More Useful Information than Internet, according to C.A.R. Survey
09/17/2008 »REALTOR®: San Jose Mercury’s McAllister Discusses Challenging Real Estate Market
09/17/2008 »REALTOR®: Safety Tips for Sellers at Open Houses
09/10/2008 »REALTOR®: Realtors Discuss Cultures
09/10/2008 »REALTOR®: New Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Status Could Calm Market and Improve Sales in Short-Term
09/03/2008 »REALTOR®: C.A.R. Reports Homes Sales Up
09/03/2008 »REALTOR®: Land an Asset in Silicon Valley, Real Estate Expert Says
08/27/2008 »REALTOR®: NAR Survey Shows Home Buyers Responding to Lower Metro Price
08/27/2008 »REALTOR®: California Home Sales Increase 43.4 Percent
08/20/2008 »REALTOR®: REALTORS® Offer Safety Tips
08/20/2008 »REALTOR®: Entry-level Housing Now More Affordable in the State
08/13/2008 »REALTORS®: Housing and Economic Recovery Act will Boost Market
08/13/2008 »REALTORS®: Be Alert to Changes in Lending Market and Communicate, Panel Advises
08/06/2008 »REALTOR®: There is Value in Using a REALTOR®
08/06/2008 »REALTORS®: New Housing and Economic Recovery Act Will Boost Housing Market
07/30/2008 »REALTOR®: California Home Sales Activity Up, Good Time for Buyers
07/30/2008 »REALTOR®: Bay Area Median Price Below $500K in June, Sales Activity Up
07/23/2008 »REALTOR®: Foreclosure Relief Law Will Help Borrowers, Renters, Communities
07/23/2008 »REALTOR®: Santa Clara Assessor says Silicon Valley Market “Always Rebounds”
07/16/2008 »REALTOR®: Realtors® Celebrate 100 Years of Bringing America Home
07/16/2008 »REALTOR®: DRE Focusing on Community Outreach
07/09/2008 »REALTOR®: Pending Home Sales Index Down in May
07/09/2008 »REALTOR®: Positive Trends in Housing Market in First Half of 2008
07/02/2008 »REALTOR®: REALTORS Emphasize Trust, Respect, Ethics When Working with Clients from Other Cultures
07/02/2008 »REALTOR®: May Shows Modest Gain in Home Sales Nationwide
06/25/2008 »REALTOR®: REALTORS Present $4,000 in Grants at Palo Alto meeting
06/25/2008 »REALTOR®: California Home Sales Up 18 percent, as Median Prices Fall 35.3 Percent in May
06/18/2008 »REALTOR®: Realtors Say Permanent Loan Limit Increase Would be Good for Homeownership
06/18/2008 »REALTOR®: Bay Area Realtors to Gather for Second Annual Bay Area Multicultural Real Estate Summit Slated for Sept. 26
06/11/2008 »REALTOR®: Silicon Valley Realtors Charitable Foundation Presents 18 Scholarship Awards
06/11/2008 »REALTOR®: Realtors Take Their Issues to the State Capitol
06/04/2008 »REALTOR®: Real Estate Drives Education and Vice Versa
06/04/2008 »REALTOR®: June is National Homeownership Month
05/28/2008 »REALTOR®: California’s April Home Sales Were Up 2.5 percent, Median Home Price Fell 32 percent
05/28/2008 »REALTOR®: Entry-level Housing Affordability Improves in California
05/21/2008 »REALTOR®: NAR Projects Housing Market Will Pick Up in Second Half of 2008
05/21/2008 »REALTOR®: Realtors Raising Level of Professionalism, according to NAR Survey
05/14/2008 »REALTORS®: Realtors Learn about Foreclosures
05/14/2008 »REALTOR®: Manage Your Credit Score to Maximize Your Buying Power
05/07/2008 »REALTOR®: Realtors Give Back to Their Communities through Realtor Service Volunteer Program
05/07/2008 »REALTOR®: Existing-home Sales Slip in March
04/30/2008 »REALTOR®: State’s Home Sales Down 24.5 Percent, Median Home Price Down 29 Percent in March
04/30/2008 »REALTOR®: Foreclosure Activity Up, but Micro-markets Continue to Do Well
04/23/2008 »REALTOR®: FHA Loans Can be Viable Option in Today’s Market
04/16/2008 »REALTOR®: Year of Rat, One for Building Relationships, Chinese Astrologer Tells Realtors
04/16/2008 »REALTOR®: Troubled Homeowners Need to be Aware of Foreclosure Rescue Scams
04/09/2008 »REALTOR®: Silicon Valley Housing Market in Enviable Position, C.A.R. Economist tells Realtors
04/09/2008 »REALTOR®: Second-home Sales Accounted for One-third of 2007 Transactions
04/02/2008 »Good schools attracting families to Saratoga, mayor tells Realtors
04/02/2008 »REALTOR®: April is Fair Housing Month
03/26/2008 »REALTOR®: NAR Reports Existing Sales Were Up Nationwide in February
03/26/2008 »REALTOR®: County Assessor Tells Realtors Subprime Problem Not Too Serious in Silicon Valley
03/19/2008 »REALTOR®: Realtors Lend Advice on Avoiding Foreclosure
03/19/2008 »REALTOR®: Just how important is location?
03/12/2008 »REALTOR®: Housing Affordability Index Up
03/12/2008 »REALTOR®: NAR Sees Gradual Recovery Later In the Year
03/05/2008 »REALTOR®: Conforming Loans Will Happen, But Not Overnight
03/05/2008 »REALTOR®: California Home Sales Down 29.8 Percent, Median Home Price Falls 21.9 Percent
02/27/2008 »REALTOR®: It’s a Good Time to Buy a Home in the Bay Area
02/20/2008 »REALTOR®: Opportunities Available for First-time Homebuyers, CalHFA Official Tells Real Estate Agents
02/20/2008 »REALTOR®: DRE Increases Community Outreach to Help Troubled Homeowners
02/13/2008 »REALTOR®: NAR projects existing-home sales will begin upward trend mid-year
02/13/2008 »REALTOR®: Realtors Hail Passage of Economic Stimulus Package
02/06/2008 »REALTOR®: Statewide Home Sales Down 33.4 Percent, Median Home Price Falls 16.5 Percent
02/06/2008 »REALTOR®: Silicon Valley Economy Strong, but Concerns Need to be Addressed, Leadership Group Official tells Palo Alto Realtors
01/30/2008 »REALTOR®: House Stimulus Package Would Help California Homeowners
01/23/2008 »REALTOR®: California Foreclosure Activity Still Rising
01/23/2008 »REALTOR®: Santa Clara County Median Home Price Sees Slight Decline
01/16/2008 »REALTOR®: Can’t “unring the bell” of Subprime Loan Crisis, Simitian tells Realtors
01/16/2008 »REALTOR®: Realtors Offer Homeowners Safety Information for Short-term Power Outages
01/09/2008 »REALTORS®: Bill will Provide Debt Relief for Homeowners
01/09/2008 »REALTOR®: National Association of REALTORS® Expects Stable Existing-home Sales in Early 2008, then Gradual Rise
01/02/2008 »REALTOR®: Freddie Mac Warns Borrowers about Foreclosure Fraud Schemes
01/02/2008 »REALTOR®: Information Available for Homeowners Whose Lenders Have Closed or Gone Bankrupt
12/26/2007 »REALTOR®: Local Realtor Officials Assess Silicon Valley’s Housing Market Potential
12/26/2007 »REALTOR®: November Home Prices in Bay Area a Mixed Bag
12/19/2007 »REALTOR®: Statewide Sales Decrease 40.2 percent, Median Home Price Falls 9.9 Percent
12/19/2007 »REALTOR®: Survey Shows Americans Believe Buying a Home Still Good Decision
12/12/2007 »Realtors are Ambassadors for the Schools, according to Menlo-Atherton High School Principal
12/12/2007 »REALTOR®: Sales are Out There, Realtors Just Need to Focus, Get Information to Buyers
12/12/2007 »REALTOR®: California Entry-level Housing Affordability at 24 Percent
12/05/2007 »REALTOR®: Realtors Offer Tips to Weatherproof Your Home
12/05/2007 »REALTOR®: California’s Conforming Loan Limits Unchanged for 2008
11/28/2007 »REALTOR®: SILVAR Realtors Raise over $76,000 for Homeless Program
11/28/2007 »REALTOR®: Realtors Convene in Record Numbers, Aim to Improve Market Confidence
11/21/2007 »REALTOR®: SFPUC Officials Help Realtors Educate Clients on Hetch Hetchy Right of Way
11/21/2007 »REALTOR®: NAR Survey Shows Americans Believe Buying a Home Still a Good Financial Decision
11/14/2007 »REALTOR®: Six Steps to Avoid Foreclosure
11/07/2007 »REALTOR®: DRE Commissioner Jeff Davi Predicts Number of Real Estate Agents will Drop
11/07/2007 »REALTOR®: Review Earthquake Safety Measures
10/31/2007 »REALTOR®: Real Estate is Cyclical, California Will Turn Around, Experts Say
10/31/2007 »REALTOR®: Experts Believe Spike in Foreclosures Will Not Signal Recession
10/24/2007 »REALTOR®: Bay Area Home Sales Drop Amid mortgage Woes, but Silicon Valley Still in Enviable Position
10/24/2007 »REALTOR®: Disclosure of Private Transfer Taxes Will Protect Home Buyers
10/17/2007 »REALTOR®: Just How Important is Location?
10/17/2007 »REALTOR®: REALTOR® 2.0: The Next Big Thing
10/10/2007 »REALTOR®: House Passes Mortgage Cancellation Tax Relief Act
10/10/2007 »REALTOR®: 2008 California Housing Market Forecast: Statewide median price will decline, sales will stabilize
10/03/2007 »REALTOR®: C.A.R. Reports Decline in Statewide Sales in August, but Market Remains Strong in Silicon Valley area
09/26/2007 »REALTOR®: Foreclosure Re-sales Not Yet Affecting Home Prices
09/26/2007 »REALTOR®: Cooling Market, but Silicon Valley Alive and Well
09/19/2007 »REALTOR®: FHA Changes would make housing more affordable in California
09/12/2007 »REALTOR®: Silicon Valley Market Doing Well
09/12/2007 »REALTOR®: NAR Buyers’ Survey shows homebuyers keen on oversized garages
09/05/2007 »REALTOR®: Silicon Valley Realtors Offer Safety Tips for Homeowners
09/05/2007 »REALTOR®: Six Steps to Avoid Foreclosure
08/29/2007 »REALTOR®: Cooling Period Doesn’t Signal Bubble Burst in Silicon Valley, Says County Assessor
08/29/2007 »REALTOR®: Filipino American Realtors raise $31,000 for homeless abroad
08/29/2007 »REALTOR®: Realtors and clients need to practice safety at open houses
08/15/2007 »REALTOR®: Practice safety in your office
08/15/2007 »REALTOR®: Chinese American Real Estate Association installs 2007-2008 officers and board members
08/08/2007 »REALTOR®: June Pending Home Sales Index shows improvement in housing market around the nation
08/08/2007 »REALTOR®: Santa Clara County D.A. asks Realtors to be aware and report suspicious incidents quickly
08/01/2007 »REALTOR®: C.A.R. reports June home sales decrease 24.7 percent, median home price continues to rise
08/01/2007 »REALTOR®: California foreclosure activity continues to rise
07/25/2007 »REALTOR®: Silicon Valley Realtors prepare for Housing Industry Foundation benefit
07/25/2007 »REALTOR®: Bay Area home sales still slow, prices up
07/18/2007 »REALTOR®: Pending home sales are up in West and Northeast
07/18/2007 »REALTOR®: Home prices nationwide expected to recover in 2008 as inventories decline
07/11/2007 »Los Gatos Mayor Sees Realtors as Partners in Enhancing Los Gatos Community
07/11/2007 »Silicon Valley Realtors congratulate Filipino American real estate group’s 2007-2008 officers and directors
07/11/2007 »REALTOR®: C.A.R. foresees 14 percent sales decline and modest median home price increase for 2007
07/04/2007 »REALTOR®: May existing-home sales show soft real estate market nationwide
07/04/2007 »REALTOR®: C.A.R. president takes Realtors into the future
06/27/2007 »REALTOR®: California sales down 25 percent in May, while median price continues to rise from a year ago
06/27/2007 »REALTOR®: Palo Alto youth are winners in Realtors’ essay contest
06/20/2007 »REALTOR®: Realtors celebrate National Homeownership Month
06/20/2007 »REALTOR®: 18 Graduating Seniors Receive Silicon Valley REALTORS® Charitable Foundation Scholarship Awards
06/13/2007 »REALTOR®: Legislative Day brings Realtors to Sacramento
06/13/2007 »REALTOR®: Santa Clara County’s April home sales down, but median home price still on the rise
06/06/2007 »REALTOR®: Realtors reach out to other cultures
06/06/2007 »REALTOR®: SILVAR Realtors present $5,000 in grants at Palo Alto Realtor tour meeting
05/30/2007 »REALTOR®: Realtors advice first-time homebuyers to set goals and parameters when searching for a home
05/30/2007 »REALTOR®: Drop in April existing-home sales nationwide affected by tighter lending standards
05/23/2007 »REALTOR®: Realtor Charitable Foundation presents nearly $10,000 in grants in May
05/23/2007 »REALTOR®: Entry-level housing affordability drops slightly in Santa Clara County
05/16/2007 »REALTOR®: Realtors offer more advice to keep families in their homes
05/16/2007 »REALTOR®: Realtors give back to seniors in their communities
05/09/2007 »REALTOR®: Foreclosure activity up, but Silicon Valley property values continue to rise
05/09/2007 »REALTOR®: California home sales decrease 20.8 percent in March
05/02/2007 »REALTOR®: Emerging markets will impact real estate industry
05/02/2007 »REALTOR®: Silicon Valley Realtor group earns green business certification
04/25/2007 »REALTOR®: Disclosure - great for seller, buyer and real estate professional
04/25/2007 »REALTOR®: A preparedness checklist for home sellers
04/18/2007 »REALTOR®: Realtors reaffirm pledge to every American's fair housing right
04/18/2007 »REALTOR®: Study shows Californians expect major earthquake, but not many are prepared
04/11/2007 »REALTOR®: St. Joseph, patron saint of home sellers?
04/11/2007 »REALTOR®: C.A.R. president sees challenges and opportunities ahead for real estate
04/04/2007 »REALTOR®: Advice and help line available for homeowners who might be falling behind on payments
04/04/2007 »REALTOR®: Bay Area doing well in home sales and appreciation compared to rest of the state
03/28/2007 »REALTOR®: Realtor service program for seniors extends from SF Peninsula to all of Santa Clara County
03/28/2007 »REALTOR®: Realtors help families maintain homeownership
03/21/2007 »REALTOR®: 10 helpful tips to take the trauma out of buying a home
03/21/2007 »REALTOR®: Real estate still path to wealth in San Francisco region, according to real estate expert
03/14/2007 »REALTOR®: Realtors learn about green aspects of architecture
03/14/2007 »REALTOR®: Realtors help home buyers find the right home and mortgage
03/07/2007 »REALTOR®: Second home sales in California see some decline
03/07/2007 »REALTOR®: Santa Clara County home sales on the rise even as nation’s pending sales decline
02/28/2007 »REALTOR®: Affordability still a concern
02/28/2007 »Housing market study shows 2006 trends in buyers and sellers
02/21/2007 »Changing demographics are altering California’s housing market landscape
02/21/2007 »Santa Clara County home prices continue to edge upward
02/14/2007 »RSVP program offers help with household tasks
02/14/2007 »Number of real estate licensees continues to rise despite market transition
02/08/2007 »Bubble is not bursting in housing market, Realtor official says
01/24/2007 »Home sales projected to rise gradually this year
01/24/2007 »As conditions stabilize, 2007 looks like a balanced year for Bay Area housing, SILVAR CEO tells FAREPA agents
01/17/2007 »Pending home sales ease, signal housing market is stabilizing
01/17/2007 »Learn warning signs associated with predatory lending
01/10/2007 »Common problems associated with predatory lending
01/03/2007 »November existing-home sales increase nationwide
01/03/2007 »Realtors express concern over increase in foreclosure rates
12/27/2006 »November median home price held steady in Santa Clara County
12/27/2006 »Foreclosure activity on the rise, but still in normal range
12/21/2006 »Survey indicates Realtors investing in heavy technology
12/12/2006 »Luxury Home Values Hit Record Highs in Three California Markets
12/05/2006 »Consumers still see housing as strong investment, according to new poll
11/29/2006 »Housing Affordability Improves Slightly from Last Quarter
11/29/2006 »Realtor Officials Warn Consumers Not to Fall Prey to Predatory Lenders
11/27/2006 »C.A.R. sees no downward spiral in 2007 housing market
11/22/2006 »October Bay Area Sales Edge Upward
11/15/2006 »Buy Now While Conditions Remain Favorable, NAR Advises
11/09/2006 »Survey Shows Sellers Value Experience, Trust, Integrity In a Realtor
11/02/2006 »Bay Area Market Doing Well
11/01/2006 »Seismic Hazard Maps are Now Online
10/25/2006 »C.A.R. Forecasts Cooling Home Sales, Modest Price Decrease in 2007
10/25/2006 »Homeowners: Be Aware of Pet Liabilities
10/18/2006 »Baby Boomers’ Changing Housing Needs Make Them Driving Force in Housing Market
10/11/2006 »Pending Home Sales Index Up, Shows Market is Stabilizing
10/01/2006 »REALTOR®: New California Law Enhances Licensing Requirements in Real Estate Industry
10/01/2006 »REALTOR®: Homeowners Need to be Careful about Hiring Unlicensed Contractors

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