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Safety Tips For Labor Day Holiday
September 1, 2010 - 8:05am
RISMEDIA, September 1, 2010--This Labor Day weekend millions of drivers will take to the highway for one final summer getaway, making it one of the busiest holiday travel weekends of the year.America's Road Team Captains, elite professional truck drivers with millions of...
FHA Gives Home Buyers One-Month Window
September 1, 2010 - 8:04am
September 1, 2010--The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) is giving homeowners and buyers until October 4 to lock in a low monthly insurance premium, according to Gibran Nicholas, chairman of the CMPS Institute, an organization that trains and certifies mortgage bankers and...
Do You Use Gmail for Your Real Estate Business?
September 1, 2010 - 8:02am
RISMEDIA, September 1, 2010--(MCT)-By Mike Swift-Starting yesterday, the hundreds of millions of people who use Google's Gmail services can allow the search giant's automated technology to begin filtering their e-mail.Google is offering a new "Priority Inbox" service that it...
Tips for a Successful Real Estate Open House
August 31, 2010 - 6:46am
RISMEDIA, August 31, 2010-By Paige Tepping-The Sunday real estate open house is a longstanding ritual in the real estate marketplace, and many homes have been sold on a lazy Sunday afternoon. When used properly, open houses can be a great marketing strategy. According to the...
For Your Clients: Can I Deduct Taxes on Second House?
August 31, 2010 - 6:45am
RISMEDIA, August 31, 2010--(MCT)-By Claudia Buck-Do I pay taxes for household workers? Can I take a deduction for a second home used by family? The IRS' Jesse Weller and the California Franchise Tax Board's Brenda Voet tackle those questions from readers.QUESTION: I bought a...
Supra Keys for Every RAMB Member!!
February 21, 2010 - 10:45am
After months of horror stories regarding combination lock boxes, the RAMB Residential Board has voted to initiate a campaign telling sellers they should immediately have any combination lock boxes removed from their property and replaced with Supra electronic boxes.
2009 Year Ending Stats: RAMB Members DEFINITELY List More, Sell More and Make More
January 31, 2010 - 7:29am
 ...based on 2009 MLX Statistics: RAMB Members DEFINITELY List More, Sell More and Make More than Miami-Dade members - way more!! RAMB Members List 35% more (all areas)               ...
July 2010 Existing Home Sales: Miami Existing Condominium Sales Rise 43 Percent
August 24, 2010 - 11:13am
Miami, FL – The Miami real estate market continues to strengthen as a result of increased sales and stabilizing home prices.  In the Miami MSA, there was a 43 percent increase in condominium sales in July compared to July 2009 and a 112 percent increase compared to two...
2Q Existing Home Sales: Miami Existing Home Sales Rise, Home Prices Edge Up in 2Q
August 11, 2010 - 11:20am
Miami, FL – In the Miami Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), sales of homes – including existing single-family homes and condominiums – increased 27 percent in the second quarter of 2010 compared to the second quarter of 2009 and 53 percent compared to the second quarter of...
MIAMI REALTORS Presents Lending & Financing Summit: Making Deals Happen on Tuesday, Aug. 17
August 10, 2010 - 2:30am
Miami, FL – The MIAMI REALTORS will host the Lending & Financing Summit:  Making Deals Happen on Tuesday, August 17, at the Doubletree Miami Mart hotel – 711 N.W. 72nd Avenue, Miami, Florida, 33126 – from 9:00 AM until 12 noon.  Featuring Regional Executive of the...
July 2010 Pending Home Sales: Miami-Dade Pending Home Sales Increase 40.5 Percent from a Year Ago
August 3, 2010 - 1:20pm
Miami, FL – Total pending home sales – including single-family and condominiums - in Miami-Dade County increased 40.5 percent in July 2010 compared to July 2009, from 7,197 to 10,113, and decreased less than 2.4 percent, from 10,366 to 10,113, compared to the previous month...
RAMB and RAMDC Announce Landmark Merger
August 2, 2010 - 1:33pm
Miami, FL – The Realtor Association of Greater Miami and the Beaches (RAMB) and the Realtor Association of Miami-Dade County (RAMDC) are proud to announce their merger into one association.  The organization’s new name will be the Miami Association of Realtors (MIAMI) once...