Countrywide Reaches Out To Troubled Borrowers

The troubled lender appears to be grasping for help from its equally troubled subprime borrowers, offering loan refinances or modifications to some mortgage holders that qualify.  Will this solve the problem?

Fireproof Homes Look To Be A Sure Thing

As the wildfires in California tame down and the damage is accounted for, we’re forced to appreciate the power of nature’s fury.  One possible defense in the future might be homes built from concrete – plus they have a huge list of other benefits too.

Another Innovative Mapping Technique

This looks like a great tool to help put photos on the map.  But even better, this mini-tutorial, if you will, presents several innovative ideas for implementing maps with photos for real estate agents.  Check it out.

Bloggers – Worried About Your PageRank?

Well with Google’s latest PageRank shakeup this week, your worries are understandable.  But maybe they’re all for nothing.  After all, PageRank isn’t necessarily even that much of a factor anymore anyway.

South Florida Troubles Might Be The Worst Of All

We’re constantly barraged by the onslaught of bad news from certain troubled real estate markets like those in California.  But somehow the problems in Florida miss the national media’s radar when in fact they might be the worst of any.

Social Media Means Business

This is a nice rundown on the benefits of social media and how they look to affect businesses, including real estate.  Social media has been happening for awhile now, but the bottom line is that it’s totally ready for mainstream in professional applications now more than ever.

Sub-Prime Mortgage Crisis Not Going Away Anytime Soon

I’m sure this news really brings no big surprise.  Nonetheless, here’s the rundown given by Federal Reserve Chair Ben Bernanke to today’s Senate Banking Committee gathering.

Wall Street Squeezes Sub Primes

Increased regulation is not always needed.  The free market will usually keep things in check when allowed.

Mortgage Rates Up Again This Week

Another slight up tick in the 30 year fixed average.  The rate is now averaging 6.82 percent.

New Real Estate Site Gathers Excitement

Learn a bit about Terabitz, the new real estate site launched to great fanfare this week.  It might actually offer something more than the usual old suspects.

Real Estate Investment Boom Has No Boundaries

Interesting perspective on the big real estate investors buying up not normally desirable properties in poor neighborhoods.

Keep Your Yard in Check

If you’re trying to maximize the sale of your home, don’t overlook the yard.  Here’s why.