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Friday, August 1, 2008
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TODAY'S TOP STORY
Avoid ‘Un-Appeal’ - 13 Ways to Get Buyers Inside the Home
Commentary by David Sobel

RISMEDIA, August 1, 2008—I’m sure you’ve all had that experience with a client where you drive up to a house and they don’t even want to go inside. It’s an immediate “un-appeal.” Continued >

What advice does Top-performing U.S. Real Estate Broker Dolly Lenz have for you? "You have to invest in yourself, especially when there's a downturn. BlackBerryR is the single greatest tool you can have." Learn More >
TODAY'S FEATURED STORIES
NAR Pulse: This Week’s Top Stories from the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS
RISMEDIA, August 1, 2008—This week’s headlines from the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS include: Don’t forget to complete your required ethics training Continued >
For Homebuyers, Technology Provides More Tools to Find Dream Home
By Kristine Hansen

RISMEDIA, August 1, 2008—(MCT)—Around-the-clock Internet access, and a wealth of information online, quickens the pace at which consumers decide Continued >
Mortgage Applications Decrease in Latest MBA Weekly Survey
RISMEDIA, August 1, 2008—The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) released its Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending July 25, 2008. The Market Composite Index, a measure of mortgage loan application volume Continued >
Friday’s Featured Listing – Four-season Rec Community in Utah
RISMEDIA, August 1, 2008—Red Ledges, a private golf and four-season recreational community located in the Heber Valley, announced a new homeownership option called The Cottages. Continued >
Today’s marketplace is the right time to turn up the heat on marketing and branding efforts to get ahead. Enter the Lowe’s Program for REALTORS®, a marketing platform borne out of the giant’s strong relationship with NAR. Learn More >
TODAY'S HOME SPUN WISDOM
Getaways - Custer State Park, Paradise for Lovers of Ambling Wildlife
By Allen Holder
RISMEDIA, August 1, 2008—(MCT)—Custer State Park, a 71,000-acre gem in the Black Hills of South Dakota, is a wildlife lover's paradise, to be sure. Around every bend, something unexpected. Continued >
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