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2009

Mar

22
2009

Word on the street is that real estate markets are improving -- You tell us ...

By Daniel Rothamel, the Real Estate Zebra, Sunday, March 22, 2009.

One of the things that we try to do here at Inman News is keep our finger on the pulse of what is happening in markets across the country. The best way for us to do that is to find out what folks on the ground in the industry are seeing in the markets where they work every day. Lately, buzz has been building from real estate professionals that suggests that many markets might be taking a turn for the better.  more...

Mar

20
2009

Killing those bonuses might make you feel better ...

By Matt Carter, Friday, March 20, 2009.

...but it won't bring back the economy. 

The "national rage" at bonuses paid to AIG executives (and other companies that have received billions in government TARP funding) "reflects our dangerous mood, and also says we have no idea what is important," says mortgage broker and syndicated columnist Lou Barnes.  more...

Mar

12
2009

Win $1,000 and a free registration to Real Estate Connect San Francisco 2009

By Jeff Bernheisel, Thursday, March 12, 2009.

The Virginia Association of Realtors has launched the second annual "VARbuzz National Real Estate Blog Brawl," a single-elimination winner-take-all competition to identify the best Realtor-written blog.

VARbuzz, a blog written by VAR members, volunteer leaders, staff and guest authors, is accepting nominations for the Blog Brawl through Monday, March 16 at 8:59 a.m. EDT.

Prizes include:  more...

Mar

11
2009

Photo contest entry: 'Swamped'

By Inman News, Wednesday, March 11, 2009.

Photo by JERRY KALMAN

"SWAMPED. Real estate is swamped and once wonderful homes, even lakefront properties, slowly sink in value."

Jerry Kalman, a Realtor with RE/MAX United in Bonsall, Calif., submitted this photo and caption for the Inman News Photo Contest. Click here to view a larger version of this photo.  more...

Mar

10
2009

Inman News Real Estate Photo Contest -- $200 prize

By Glenn Roberts Jr., Tuesday, March 10, 2009.
Send us your best single photo that captures the state of the residential real estate market for a chance to win a $200 gift card from Amazon.com. Your photo submission should be in digital form and must be sent via e-mail or available for viewing on the Web. The photo can be color or black and white.

The photo should tell a story about the housing market and it should not be a marketing or promotional photo for a particular company, business model or individual.

The contest deadline is March 31, 2009.  more...

Mar

6
2009

'Waterfall' and the falling-out of Move Inc. and ActiveRain

By Inman News, Friday, March 6, 2009.

Inman News reporter Matt Carter delves into the courtship and parting of ways by Realtor.com operator Move Inc. and real estate blogging network ActiveRain in a two-part series.

Move Inc. had eyed an acquisition of ActiveRain but pulled out of the deal. In response, ActiveRain filed a lawsuit.

Read both parts:

Code name 'Waterfall': Move's play for ActiveRain

Why did Move spurn ActiveRain?

Mar

5
2009

Mar

4
2009

Inman 10-point real estate reform list: Love it? Hate it? Tell us why ...

By Daniel Rothamel, the Real Estate Zebra, Wednesday, March 4, 2009.
Last week, the editorial team at Inman News published a list of 10 real estate industry reforms.  The list generated some good discussion, and we know that there are a lot of people out there who still have something to say, but might not have had the chance.  more...