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How Real Estate Agents Can Generate Quality Leads Inexpensively

RISMEDIA, July 3, 2009-After writing an article recently about ranking lead quality, I received many questions about joint venture relationships. In the article, I ranked joint venture leads as being the second-best lead you could generate. A joint venture relationship is defined by Wikipedia as: "A relationship formed between two or more ...more »

11 Traits of the Best of the Best

RISMEDIA, July 3, 2009-Whether you're taking on a new role or looking to improve your professional success in the industry, sometimes it takes a little direction to help you move in the right direction. Jon Gordon a speaker, consultant, and author of Training Camp: What the Best Do Better Than Everyone ...more »

Sending the Right Message to Consumers

RISMEDIA, July 3, 2009-Today's real estate market is a price-driven market, so it's understandable that if a property is not priced right, prospective home buyers will drive right by. As homeowners have the luxury of looking at many homes and comparing others for sale, real estate agents simply must stay on ...more »

Safety Tips for Firing Up This Fourth of July

RISMEDIA, July 3, 2009-According to the Hearth, Patio and Barbecue Association (HPBA) more than two-thirds of Americans will fire up their grill, smoker or fryer for the Independence Day holiday this year, the most popular outdoor cooking holiday. Blue Rhino, a leading brand of propane tank exchange, offers some cookout safety ...more »

Friday’s Featured Listing - Park Slope’s Newest Condominium

RISMEDIA, July 3, 2009-Matri Holdings and Prudential Douglas Elliman are announced that Park Slope's newest condominium, 500 Fourth Avenue, is open for sales. When completed in late fall of this year, the 12-story building will offer residents a variety of white glove services and high-end finishes at attainable prices. Residents at ...more »

Getaways -The Lone Star State is Crushing Grapes in Emergent Wine Country

RISMEDIA, July 3, 2009-(MCT)-At Dry Comal Creek Vineyards and Winery, in this state's lovely and looping Hill Country, there's a recommendation for how to try the 2008 sauvignon blanc. Take a small sip and swallow. Then scoop some habanero jelly onto a cheap cracker, chew, sip the rest of the wine and ...more »

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RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon in Yorkville on July 18 to Help Raise Funds for Special Olympics

The RE/MAX hot air balloon will make a special trip to Yorkville, Ill., on July 18 in support of the Kane County Special... more »

Fresh Horizon Realty Seeks Real Estate Professionals

Fresh Horizon Realty, LLC, has partnered with community banks and their developers to create opportunities for buyers to... more »

RE/MAX Suburban Honored for Tech Savvy

ELGIN, Ill. — RE/MAX Suburban recently was honored by the RE/MAX Northern Illinois real estate network with its a... more »

Lexington Homes Offers Reduced Pricing and Immediate-Delivery Rowhomes in Bridgeport

Chicago-based builder Lexington Homes has announced the availability of three specially-priced homes at Lexington Square... more »

Fifth Third Bank Helps Keep the Dream of Homeownership Alive

Despite turmoil in the U.S. economy, fueled in part by the housing crisis, owning a home continues to be the foundation ... more »

Appraisal Institute Hires Clinton Aide as Director of Communications

CHICAGO – The Appraisal Institute, the nation’s largest association of real estate appraisers, today announc... more »

Northern Illinois RE/MAX Network Debuts New Service

ELGIN, Ill. — The RE/MAX Northern Illinois real estate network marked the opening of its newest office serving the... more »

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