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December 2008 Table of Contents
REALTOR® Magazine: The business tool for real estate professionals.
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Home Rehabs: Still Many Happy Returns
Remodeling magazine’s annual “Cost vs. Value Report” shows that remodeling—especially maintenance-related projects and moderately priced upgrades—are providing stable paybacks, even in a slower market.
Don’t wait for the market to turn to get your own piece of the real estate investment pie.
Has real estate joined cars and boats as an asset that loses value over time? Some owners seem to think so.
An Arizona-based salesperson leverages short sales to help Canadian snowbirds find warm Southern nests.
Installment payments can help buyers and reduce the seller’s tax bite.
Robert Dunphy, senior resident fellow at the Urban Land Institute, takes a thoughtful look at the needs of America’s troubled infrastructure.
Real Life
Obama Victory: What it Means for Real Estate
With big changes in Washington, REALTORS® look to put their priorities for housing, health care on the front burner.
Housing led the economic downturn, but it can also lead the economy’s turnaround if effective incentives for home buyers are in place.
Indexes of recent sales activity and projections for the next six months.
Go inside a smart home exhibit to see how wired and green are coming together.
- E-greeting cards
- 360-degree photos
- Flashy marketing CDs
Avoid losing your clients’ trust by knowing what missteps might turn them off.
If you’re in doubt about the current status of a property with a For Sale sign, it’s best to call the listing broker directly.
A New Hampshire federal court says Web sites don’t need a real estate license to accept ads from FSBOs.
- Homeownership on Parade: Rose Bowl float preview
- Newest designation: Green
Give your Web site’s users convenient access to real-time information by adding mashups to your site.
For Brokers
Guide your associates into productive end-of-year pursuits, for a strong finish to 2008.
Solutions: Who Will Be Your Brand Steward?
Your advertising agency can make or break your marketing plan. Hire deliberately to find the best marketer for your brokerage.
Standouts: Prescient About Petroleum Prices
A brokerage rides the surge in urban homeownership while suburban markets falter.
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Holiday Decor That Brings Out the Best
Sellers don’t have to forgo all holiday trimmings. But they should decorate in a way that won’t turn off buyers.
Take an exclusive look inside the Chicago Museum of Science & Industry’s eco-friendly, high-tech smart home. We take you on a guided tour of the house, uncovering all the cool details.
It’s been quite a year! NAR turned 100, the housing industry was at the center of an economic crisis, and we all took part in a historic presidential election. Test your knowledge with a 10-question quiz.
Gift Guide: Last-Minute Shopping?
If you need some quick ideas for affordable holiday gifts, we’re here to help. Our slide show features 10 gifts, each under $50, that are sure to please clients and colleagues.
Cool Tools: Photo gallery of 30 real estate gadgets and tools
How I Sold It: Refusing to Take 'No' for an Answer
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