National Real Estate News

Time Saver--How to Create, Use E-Mail Templates in Outlook

Those who send numerous, similar e-mails via Microsoft Outlook easily can create templates instead of keying in the same messages time and again. In the...MORE

A Different Kind of Bike Tour

Some real estate agents are offering bike tours of homes in close proximity to bike trails, taking advantage of consumers' desire to drive less and live in a...MORE

Next Stop, Twilight Zone Open Houses

More real estate agents are scheduling open houses on Thursday nights, hoping to attract more attention from home shoppers. For example, Jerry Feldott...MORE

Controlling Junk in Your Inbox

Mike Barnett of InternetCrusade's RealTown.com offers several tips for professionals using Microsoft Outlook's Junk Mail folder settings. Under "Options," there...MORE

Add Firepower to Real Estate Presentations

There are several ways that real estate professionals can strengthen their presentations, such as asking property owners questions over the phone to build a...MORE

Learn How to Use Public Relations and Get Valuable and Free Media Exposure for Your Property

Jeff Mustard, known as The PR Cowboy, says real estate professionals should understand that the media is always interested in new and exciting news stories; so...MORE

Successful Blogging for Real Estate Agents--Don't Be DORKY!

Real estate expert Jennifer Allan encourages agents who blog to avoid being "DORKY," which she defines as boring and predictable. When blogging, according to...MORE

A Specialty Market in the Real Estate Community--Multicultural

Real estate brokers need to pay attention to market trends and focus on particular niches in order to remain competitive, and many are responding by creating...MORE

Mortgage Applications Rise

The Mortgage Bankers Association reports a 0.5-percent increase in home loan applications during the week ended Aug. 22 from a more than seven-year low...MORE

Survey: Affordability Matters Most to First-Time Buyers

Of the 150 real estate brokers recently polled by Coldwell Banker, 81 percent said first-time buyers want homes in move-in condition, and most said first-time...MORE