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Thursday, Jan. 3, 2008
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TODAY'S TOP STORY
Where the Truth about Today’s Market Really Lies
By Eugene L. Meyer

RISMEDIA, Jan. 3, 2008—The latest news on the real estate front was either calmly reassuring or deeply alarming, depending on your point of view. The lead paragraph on the National Association of Realtors’ Nov. 21 release reported that home sales prices actually rose in most metropolitan markets. The Associated Press lead, however, emphasized the negative statistic that the number of home sales had fallen in 46 states during the third quarter. Both were correct. Continued >

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TODAY'S FEATURED STORIES
Cash Back at Closing Legal Part 2: What about Allowances?
Commentary by Ralph R. Roberts

RISMEDIA, Jan. 3, 2008—It appears that the cash-back-at-closing issue is one readers want to know more about. In response to my article, "Realtor Caught in Cash-Back-at-Closing's Crosshairs" Continued >
Fun with Numbers, Housing Crunch Style
By Andrew Jakabovics

RISMEDIA, Jan. 3, 2008—Attention to November’s 0.4 percent increase in existing homes sales compared to October cannot whitewash the 20 percent drop in sales from last November. Continued >
Top Ten 2008 New Years Resolutions for Homeowners
RISMEDIA, Jan. 3, 2008—One of the best New Years Resolutions homeowners can make is to eliminate expenses that are unnecessary and have no benefit. This is a tall order for many of us, with implications ranging Continued >
With Florida Market Decrease, Realtors Go Back to Basics
RISMEDIA, Jan. 3, 2008—Mortgage financing issues and higher levels of inventory continue to impact Florida's housing sector in November. Statewide, sales of existing single-family homes totaled Continued >
Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty to Make TV Debut
RISMEDIA, Jan. 3, 2008—Orlando's Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty will host “This Week in Real Estate,” a weekly half-hour television program that will air at 11 a.m. Sundays on Continued >
Agents to Address Development and Civic Issues
RISMEDIA, Jan. 3, 2008—A group of Harry Norman, Realtors® EcoBrokers and other community invested agents will attend the Atlanta Press Club luncheon with Mayor Shirley Franklin to be held Continued >
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TODAY'S HOME SPUN WISDOM
Leading Democratic Presidential Candidates More Desirable Neighbors Than Republicans

RISMEDIA, Jan. 3, 2008—As the Presidential primary season gets under way, a new poll reveals which candidates U.S. adults view as the most desired neighbors. Continued >
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