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Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2008
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TODAY'S TOP STORY
What's Really Going on in the Lending Industry
By Ralph R. Roberts

RISMEDIA, Jan. 8, 2008—During the current mortgage meltdown, the press has turned its focus on the most obvious culprits—the irresponsible and often unethical loan officers, mortgage brokers, appraisers, Realtors, and even the borrowers. Those are the people I like to call the riggers—the people you usually think of when you picture someone taking Continued >

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TODAY'S FEATURED STORIES
Priorities and Strategies for 2008
RISMEDIA, Jan. 8, 2008—The Power Broker Roundtable is brought to you by the National Association of REALTORS® and Alex Perriello, NAR’s Special Liaison for Large Firm Relations. Watch for this column Continued >
Economists: 2008 Will Be a Year to Forget
RISMEDIA, Jan. 8, 2008—(MarketWatch)— Many analysts gathered at the American Economic Association's two-day annual meeting spoke of a recession as almost a given but differed over how severe Continued >
A Solution to Lead Generation for Realtors
Commentary by Gabriel Gross

RISMEDIA, Jan. 8, 2007--A “virtual” paradox is happening in real estate: the Internet has become the major medium for real estate information, yet real estate agents find it increasingly difficult Continued >
RISMedia.com Local Editor Seizes the (Holi)Day
RISMEDIA, Jan. 8, 2008—As one of RISMedia.com’s most recent local editor sponsors, Tom Stynes of the Stynes Group, used the holidays as a time to become a voice of expertise in the Silicon Valley, California. As a temporary local author and sponsor for real estate news and information Continued >
Realtor Associations Sign Settlement Agreement, Create ‘One MLS’ for Chicago
RISMEDIA, Jan. 8, 2008—The 10 Realtor® association owners of MLSNI, Inc., the Lisle-based operator of a multiple listing service used by most Chicago Realtors, announced last month on December 27, that they have signed a settlement agreement they hope will resolve a long-running Continued >
An Exclusive Look into Growing a Global Presence
By Stephanie Andre

RISMEDIA, Jan. 8, 2008—When you think of the name Sotheby’s, you immediately think “luxury” and “prestige.” A name so entrenched in history, it makes perfect sense that it is now a world-renowned Continued >
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TODAY'S HOME SPUN WISDOM
Tips for Getting Healthy without the Gym

RISMEDIA, Jan. 8, 2008—(HealthDay News)—Better health in the New Year may top your resolution list, and you don't even need a gym membership to get there, one expert says. Purchasing the correct home equipment, being creative and boosting your motivation Continued >
MORE NEWS STORIES
Tenant-In-Common Association Hosts 5th Spring Symposium

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Chase Expands Mortgage Office in Coral Gables

Top 10 Cash Flow Markets for 2008

Consumer Advocates Disclose the Yield Spread Premium Kick Back on Mortgages

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