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Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008

TODAY'S TOP STORY

How Resilient is Your Brokerage During These Economic Times?
By the Gonzales Group

RISMEDIA, Oct. 30, 2008—“In the past, executives had the luxury of assuming that business models were more or less immortal. Companies always had to work to get better, of course, but they seldom had to get different Continued >

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TODAY'S FEATURED STORIES

		Make a Difference: Join the Movement to Restore Real Estate Consumer Confidence

RISMEDIA, Oct. 30, 2008-Industry leaders will take the stage Friday, Nov. 7 to offer real solutions to turning real estate consumer confidence around. Continued >

		Know the Details of the Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act

By Chris Kaucnik and Michael J. Greenen RISMEDIA, Oct. 30, 2008—No matter the circumstances, there’s a lot of stress a homeowner goes through in a foreclosure or a short sale. Continued >



		Realogy Proposes Short-Term Government Buy-Down in Mortgage Rates

RISMEDIA, Oct. 30, 2008—Realogy Corporation, a global provider of real estate and relocation services, announced that the company has approached the U.S. Department of Treasury Continued >



		Mortgage Applications Increase In Latest MBA Weekly Survey

RISMEDIA, Oct. 30, 2008—The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) released its Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending October 24, 2008. The Market Composite Index Continued >

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TODAY'S HOME SPUN WISDOM

The Retail Before Christmas - Holidays Come Even Earlier This Year
By Nicole Paitsel
RISMEDIA, Oct. 30, 2008—(MCT)—On a sunny, 80-degree day last week—more than 15 days before Halloween—Wal-Mart employees in Newport News worked to put the finishing touches on their "Christmas Shop." Continued >

MORE NEWS STORIES

USC/UCLA Study Shows Sizeable Drop in Consumer Spending is Tied to Drop in Home Values

Comparison of Ownership vs. Rental Costs Points to Negative Equity Accruals in Many Markets

Real Living Joins Glam Media Network

Obeo Goes ‘Full Speed Ahead’ Showcasing Range of Products at 2008 Realtors Conference and Expo

RE/MAX in Top 4% Nationally for Energy Efficiency

How to Remake a Thrift-store Lamp

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