Silicon Valley REALTORS® Charitable Foundation donated $44,800 in 2010
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
The Silicon Valley REALTORS® Charitable Foundation donated $44,800 in 2010 to different non-profit organizations that help homeless and low-income individuals and families in Silicon Valley.The Charitable Foundation is a trust which makes grants available to organizations from donations by SILVAR REALTOR® and affiliate members and friends.
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The local housing market information is what counts, according to SILVAR 2011 president Gene Lentz
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
The motto on E. H. “Gene” Lentz's website aptly describes Silicon Valley Association of REALTORS®' 2011 president: “Working hard, so YOU can relax.” It's not merely a motto; it is what he does.
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SILVAR REALTOR® of the Year reflects on 2010, what to expect for 2011
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
David Barca, who was named Silicon Valley Association of REALTORS® 2009 REALTOR® of the Year early this year, can see buyers and sellers take advantage of this market if they place their trust in an experienced and knowledgeable REALTOR®.
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Exterior replacement projects are most cost-effective improvement, according to REALTORS®
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
REALTORS® recently rated exterior replacement projects among the most cost-effective home improvement projects, demonstrating that curb appeal remains one of the most important aspects of a home at resale time.
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Home buyers adapt to new housing market environment
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Home buyers have changed their behaviors in recent years to adapt to the new housing market environment, according to the 2010 California Association of REALTORS® Survey of California Home Buyers. The survey also reports buyers in 2010 had very high expectations on their real estate agents in the negotiation process.
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REALTOR®: REALTORS® share tips for home buyers
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
As 2010 comes to an end, real estate professionals still agree it is still a good time to buy a home for the long term.
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Pending home sales jumped in October, showing a positive uptrend
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Good news about the housing market is boosting spirits; even U.S. stocks rose, upon hearing the Pending Home Sales Index rose to 89.3 based on contracts signed in October, up 10.4 percent from 80.9 in September.
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Changes to mortgage interest deduction would hurt home ownership, economy
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
In response to recently released recommendations by co-chairs of the Deficit Reduction Commission, Realtors say they strongly oppose any changes that would modify or reduce the mortgage interest deduction. The bipartisan commission created by President Obama proposed cuts and ways to control the nation's $13.7 trillion debt. The mortgage interest deduction (MID), which has provided a benefit to homeowners for more than four decades, was not spared in the final report.
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Article Archive:
| 12/08/2010 |
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Changes to mortgage interest deduction would hurt home ownership, economy |
| 11/30/2010 |
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HUD and Realtors unveil how-to videos for home buyers |
| 11/30/2010 |
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As home sales, median price decline in October, Realtors remind buyers markets vary depending on location |
| 11/23/2010 |
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Bay Area home sales fall in October, median price down except in Santa Clara and Solano counties |
| 11/23/2010 |
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Chase officials explain foreclosure prevention initiatives to Silicon Valley Realtors |
| 11/16/2010 |
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First-time buyer housing affordability in Santa Clara County and statewide improves slightly in third quarter |
| 11/16/2010 |
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The worst is over absolutely, but 2011 will be ‘lackluster' year, according to state Realtor official |
| 11/09/2010 |
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Homeowners can still take advantage of energy tax credits |
| 11/09/2010 |
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Real estate experts cautiously optimistic about future of real estate |
| 11/09/2010 |
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Bust seller myth about waiting till spring |
| 11/03/2010 |
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Santa Clara County Foreclosures Drop 44 Percent in 3Q |
| 11/03/2010 |
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In This Market Home Buyers Can Experience Significant Savings |
| 10/27/2010 |
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Housing Market Continues to Rally in September |
| 10/27/2010 |
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Americans Still Believe Buying a Home Makes Sense |
| 10/20/2010 |
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REALTORS® Say Families Will Suffer if Foreclosure Moratorium Continues |
| 10/20/2010 |
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DRE Commissioner Says Better Days Are Ahead |
| 10/12/2010 |
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Multicultural Homeownership Seminar Teaches How to be Smart Buyer, Seller |
| 10/12/2010 |
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The Worst is Over for Home Sales, NAR's Chief Economist Tells Silicon Valley REALTORS® |
| 10/06/2010 |
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Conforming Loan Limits Extended Through 2011 |
| 10/06/2010 |
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C.A.R. Forecasts Small Increases in Home Sales and Median Price for 2011 |
| 09/30/2010 |
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WVCS Needs Volunteers, Donations to Food Pantry |
| 09/28/2010 |
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DRE Commissioner Expects Shorts Sales, Foreclosures to be Around for at Least Two More Years |
| 09/21/2010 |
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REALTOR® Safety: Protect Yourself from the #1 Crime in the U.S. - Identity Theft |
| 09/21/2010 |
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Realtors Hail Bill to Hasten Lender Response to Short Sale Requests |
| 09/21/2010 |
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Chinese American Real Estate Group Installs New Officers |
| 09/15/2010 |
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Safety Tips for Sellers at Open Houses |
| 09/15/2010 |
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Realtors Share Information on New Changes to FHA |
| 09/15/2010 |
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Realtor Tips for Securing Your Home |
| 09/07/2010 |
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Realtors to Offer Multicultural Homeownership Seminar Free to Public |
| 09/07/2010 |
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California July Median Price Increased 10.4 percent, Even While Home Sales Decreased 20.8 Percent |
| 09/01/2010 |
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Silicon Valley Realtors and Affiliates Raise $33,000 for Charity |
| 09/01/2010 |
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Watch Out for Red Flags for Foreclosure Rescue Scams |
| 08/25/2010 |
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California's Entry-level Housing Affordability at 64 percent in the Second Quarter of 2010 |
| 08/25/2010 |
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Government Steps Up Help for Borrowers, Protection for Consumers |
| 08/18/2010 |
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Homeownership, Stable Communities Go Hand in Hand |
| 08/18/2010 |
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REALTOR®: Second Quarter Metro Home Prices Stabilize in Most Cities |
| 08/11/2010 |
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Fewer Homeowners Have Underwater Mortgages |
| 08/11/2010 |
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More Products Available for Homeowners Going Green |
| 08/04/2010 |
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June Pending Home Sales Edge Down with End of Tax Credit Incentive |
| 08/04/2010 |
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Short Sales Explained from the Seller/Buyer Perspective |
| 07/30/2010 |
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REALTOR®: California June Home Sales Drop, But Prices Rise |
| 07/30/2010 |
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Housing Market Outlook Mixed, Location Makes a Difference |
| 07/21/2010 |
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REALTORS® Learn about Homeownership Barriers, Traits of Asian American Community |
| 07/21/2010 |
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REALTOR®: Mortgage Defaults and Foreclosures are Down in Santa Clara County |
| 07/21/2010 |
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New Fannie Mae Policy on Appraiser Requirements |
| 07/19/2010 |
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REALTOR®: Deck Maintenance Will Forestall Major Repairs |
| 07/19/2010 |
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REALTOR®: Becoming a Homeowner – Now What? |
| 07/19/2010 |
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REALTOR®: U.S. Housing Market Receives Increasing Interest from International Buyers |
| 07/14/2010 |
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Local Housing Market Picture Still Rosy |
| 07/14/2010 |
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Window Closing On State Tax Credit |
| 07/07/2010 |
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Home Buyers Get Tax Credit Closing and Flood Insurance Extensions Without Lapse in Coverage |
| 07/07/2010 |
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Bay Area Leads Way in California Housing Market Recovery |
| 07/07/2010 |
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REALTOR®: Still Window of Opportunity to Receive California Home Buyer Tax Credit |
| 06/30/2010 |
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California Median Price Increased 23.2 Percent in May, While Home Sales Increased 1.2 Percent |
| 06/30/2010 |
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County Assessor Says Assessment Roll Will Be Negative This Year |
| 06/23/2010 |
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REALTOR®: Percentage of Homes with Price Reductions Declines in June |
| 06/23/2010 |
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Should You Rent or Buy? What Matters Most |
| 06/23/2010 |
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Sales of High-end Homes in Bay Area are Up, Median Price Tops $400K |
| 06/16/2010 |
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Legislators Listen to Realtors' Concerns on Legislative Day |
| 06/16/2010 |
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REALTORS® Asked to Remind Clients About Potential Legal Issues |
| 06/16/2010 |
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Green Building and “Forever Home” Becoming Major Design Trends |
| 06/16/2010 |
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REALTOR®: Silicon Valley REALTORS® Charitable Foundation Presents 18 Scholarship Awards to Graduating Seniors |
| 06/09/2010 |
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Real Estate Attorneys Voice Concerns About Short Sales and Disclosures |
| 06/09/2010 |
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With Cases On the Rise, REALTORS® Share Tips to Prevent Identity Theft |
| 06/02/2010 |
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Green Building and “Forever Home” Becoming Major Design Trends |
| 06/02/2010 |
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REALTOR®: Homeownership Continues To Be a Major Goal for Most Families |
| 05/26/2010 |
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Still a Good Time for Buyers, according to California Association of REALTORS® Economist |
| 05/25/2010 |
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REALTOR®: C.A.R. Reports April Median Price Increased 21 Percent; Home Sales Decreased 8.1 percent |
| 05/25/2010 |
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Santa Clara County Sales Up Slightly, Median Jumps Nearly 21 Percent |
| 05/18/2010 |
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Los Gatos/Monte Sereno Police Continue Keeping Residents Safe |
| 05/18/2010 |
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Housing Affordability Still Looking Good for First-time Home Buyers |
| 05/11/2010 |
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Realtors Give Back to Seniors, Help Them with Household Tasks |
| 05/11/2010 |
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FHA Commissioner Tells Realtors Housing Market is Stabilizing |
| 05/05/2010 |
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County Assessor Asks Realtors to Remind Homeowners of Assessment Review, Appeal Deadlines |
| 05/05/2010 |
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Pending Home Sales Continue Upswing |
| 04/27/2010 |
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Upward Trend in Median Price and Home Sales Continues in Santa Clara County |
| 04/27/2010 |
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Santa Clara County Home Defaults Fall 35 Percent |
| 04/21/2010 |
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REALTORS® Share Tips on Preparing for an Open House |
| 04/20/2010 |
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DRE Commissioner Reports Fewer Real Estate Licensees Today, But Stricter Licensing Requirements for Mortgage Lenders |
| 04/14/2010 |
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REALTORS® Share Rules for New State Home Buyer Tax Credit |
| 04/13/2010 |
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Will Prices of High-End Homes Continue to Drop? Not So, According to REALTORS® |
| 04/07/2010 |
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REALTORS® Observe National Fair Housing Month |
| 03/31/2010 |
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REALTOR®: Vacation-Home Sales Up in 2009 but Investment Sales Down |
| 03/31/2010 |
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REALTOR®: California's New Home Buyer Tax Credit |
| 03/30/2010 |
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Menlo Park Mayor Shares Views on Development, Future Projects |
| 03/25/2010 |
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The Nuts and Bolts of Purchasing Investment Property |
| 03/25/2010 |
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County Assessor Asks REALTORS® to Remind Homeowners of Assessment Review and Appeal Deadlines |
| 03/24/2010 |
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REALTOR®: California February Median Price Up 14.1 Percent; Home Sales Down 11.7 Percent |
| 03/24/2010 |
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REALTORS® Provide Advice on Avoiding Foreclosure |
| 03/19/2010 |
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Green Remodeling Becoming More Popular |
| 03/19/2010 |
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REALTORS® Offer Remodeling Tips |
| 03/17/2010 |
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Change and Strategies for Success |
| 03/12/2010 |
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REALTOR®: More Sellers Turn to REALTORS® |
| 03/11/2010 |
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FUHSD Explains Financial Dilemma |
| 03/10/2010 |
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REALTOR®: C.A.R. Releases "State of the California Housing Market" Report |
| 03/10/2010 |
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Top Producers Share Tips for Success |
| 03/05/2010 |
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Celebrate Strengths, Work on Weaknesses in Silicon Valley, SVLG CEO Tells REALTORS® |
| 03/03/2010 |
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REALTOR®: C.A.R. Report Finds 67 percent of California Sellers Sold Their Homes due to Inability to Meet Mortgage Obligation |
| 02/24/2010 |
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REALTOR®: No Meaningful Recovery Seen for Commercial Real Estate Before 2011 |
| 02/24/2010 |
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REALTOR®: California Entry-level Housing Affordability Remained at 64 percent in the Fourth Quarter of 2009 |
| 02/19/2010 |
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Only 71 Days Left to Utilize Home Buyer Tax Credit |
| 02/17/2010 |
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There's Still Opportunity to Avail of Home Buyer Tax Credit |
| 02/17/2010 |
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REALTOR®: Inexpensive exterior remodeling can prove profitable for resale, according to REALTORS® |
| 02/17/2010 |
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REALTOR®: Silicon Valley is “Gold Country,” Great Location for Buyers, according to REALTORS® |
| 02/12/2010 |
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MLSListings Inc. Continues to Deliver Value Through Its Service Offerings |
| 02/11/2010 |
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Loan Modifications are Difficult, Complicated, according to Legal Team |
| 02/11/2010 |
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There's Still Opportunity to Avail of Home Buyer Tax Credit |
| 02/10/2010 |
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REALTOR®: The Housing Trust of Santa Clara County Provides Loans to First-time Home Buyers |
| 02/10/2010 |
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REALTOR®: Silicon Valley REALTORS® Foundation Presents $2,000 to East Palo Alto Kids |
| 02/09/2010 |
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Four Out of 10 Recent Buyers Relied on FHA Loans, says National REALTOR® Group |
| 02/03/2010 |
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REALTOR®: REALTORS® to Help Seniors with Household Tasks May 3-7 |
| 02/03/2010 |
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REALTOR®: REALTORS® Share Information on New IRS Form to Claim Tax Credit |
| 01/28/2010 |
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Economy Slowly Improving, but Not On Assessor's Side |
| 01/27/2010 |
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REALTOR®: Local REALTOR® Foundation Scholarship Program Underway for High School Seniors |
| 01/27/2010 |
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REALTOR®: State REALTOR® Group Reports California Home Sales and Median Home Price Increased in December |
| 01/20/2010 |
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REALTOR®: Silicon Valley REALTORS® Install 2010 Leadership, Present Awards |
| 01/20/2010 |
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Mild Recovery in 2010, but Better Market than Last Year, Rodoni Tells Silicon Valley REALTORS® |
| 01/13/2010 |
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REALTOR®: Advantages to Buying a Home In the Winter |
| 01/13/2010 |
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REALTOR®: Guidelines on Home Buyer Tax Credit Released |
| 01/06/2010 |
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REALTORS® See Decade of Dramatic Developments |
| 01/05/2010 |
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Jeff Bell Takes the Reins as SILVAR's 2010 President |
| 01/05/2010 |
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REALTOR®: 2009 Silicon Valley REALTORS® Charitable Foundation Donations Total Over $36,000 to Local Community Groups |
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