A recent NAR survey stated that most Americans are unaware of the $7500 home buyer tax credit. Some details from the National Association of Home Builders: The tax credit is available for first-time home buyers only. See FAQ link below for the definition of first-time home buyers, as it is not what it seems. The [...]
Archive for January, 2009
The Tax Credit Explained
Posted in Real Estate News, Selling Info, tagged $7500 home buyer tax credit, First Time Home Buyer, home buyer tax credit, RE MAX, RE MAX Allegiance, RE/MAX, RE/MAX Allegiance on January 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
RE/MAX 365
Posted in RE/MAX Allegiance News, tagged Dave Liniger, RE MAX, RE MAX 365, RE MAX Allegiance, RE MAX International, RE/MAX, RE/MAX 365, RE/MAX Allegiance, RE/MAX International on January 23, 2009 | 3 Comments »
Keep People in Their Homes, Real Help for the Economy
Posted in RE/MAX Allegiance News, Winners, tagged April Partida, RE MAX, RE MAX Allegiance, RE/MAX, RE/MAX Allegiance on January 20, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Congratulations to April Partida, of our Independence Virginia Beach office, who had the following blog post featured on Broker Agent Social. Keep People in Their Homes, Real Help for the Economy Consumer confidence is down. Mine would be too if I thought I was loosing my home. The number one thing we can do to [...]
C21 Discontinues TV Ads; RE/MAX to Debut 3 New Spots
Posted in RE/MAX Allegiance News, tagged Century 21 Commercials, RE MAX, RE MAX Allegiance, RE MAX International, RE MAX News, RE MAX TV, RE/MAX, RE/MAX Allegiance, RE/MAX International, RE/MAX News, RE/MAX TV, Realogy Debt, Realogy Finances on January 19, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
While some competitors are limiting – or even discontinuing – national television advertising, RE/MAX has a campaign that’s alive and well. In fact, three new RE/MAX TV ads reflecting the opportunities consumers have in today’s market will debut in February, says David Rea, RE/MAX International Executive Creative Director. Realogy Corp. subsidiary Century 21 announced this [...]
10 Cities Boasting Mini Sales Booms
Posted in Positive Economic News, tagged DC Housing Market, DC Real Estate, Positive Economic News, RE MAX Allegiance, RE/MAX Allegiance on January 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Some cities that were hardest hit by the real downturn are experiencing mini sales booms. Las Vegas real estate properties are down 28 percent in price, but sales of homes are up 15 percent. Motivated buyers accounted for 64 percent of Las Vegas sales in October, says Radar Logic, a derivatives firm. That’s the highest [...]
RE/MAX Allegiance Management Promotions
Posted in RE/MAX Allegiance News, Winners, tagged Brandon Gray, Chuck Klein, Deborah Forrest, Edie Miller, Ellen Ing, Helen Malakoff, Jackie Shively, Jennifer Inman, Judy O'Rourke, JW Grodt, Linda Tyers, Lisa Knoske, Michael Payne, RE/MAX, RE/MAX Allegiance, RE/MAX Allegiance News, RE/MAX News on January 14, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I am pleased to announce the following management promotions, effective immediately. Please congratulate these members as you have the opportunity. Brandon Gray, from Director of Associate Services to Vice President of Associate Services Ellen Ing, from Career Counselor to Vice President of Career Development Helen Malakoff, from Senior Controller to Vice President of Finance Judy [...]
Bad Times are Boon for D.C.-Area Economy
Posted in Positive Economic News, tagged Booz Allen Hamilton, BridgeStreet Worldwide, David Rubenstein, DC Metro Economy, General Dynamics, George Mason University Center for Regional Analysis, Good Economic News, Jim Dinegar, John McClain, Lockheed Martin, Northern Virginia Economy, November Unempolyment DC, Positive Economic News, RE/MAX, RE/MAX Allegiance, Suburban Maryland Economy, Sunrise SeniorLiving, The Carlyle Group, Washington Board of Trade, Washington Post, XM Satellite Radio on January 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
WASHINGTON – When the nation’s in pain, Washington often gains. Whether it’s a buildup of Civil War troops, Depression-era bureaucrats or defense contractors after Sept. 11, the region has prospered in times of crisis. Today, the financial meltdown is delivering a jolt of its own. Lawyers, lobbyists and public relations experts — many of whom [...]
And the Winner Is…
Posted in Winners, tagged RE/MAX Allegiance on January 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Brian Block! Congratulations to Brian Block for being the first to respond to the It PAY$ to read post last week. A $25 goft card is being sent his way.
It PAY$ to Read
Posted in Winners, tagged Bengel Blog, RE/MAX Allegiance on January 8, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The first reader to email me will receice a $25 gift card. Look for the winner’s name in tomorrow’s post.
CRS Events
Posted in RE/MAX Allegiance News, Real Estate News, tagged Certified Residential Specialist, Chuck Boles, CRS, CRS Designation, RE/MAX Allegiance, Virginia CRS, Virginia CRS Chapter, Zan Monrow on January 8, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Please be aware of two great upcoming CRS events in the first quarter of this new year: 1) THE Real Estate Professional’s Survival Guide & Retirement ToolKIT A One Day CRS course, taught by Chuck Boles, with continuing Education Credit. Class to be held January 27 in Alexandria, VA. Click here for all of the [...]