What is the shadow inventory and why should we be concerned about it? The term "shadow inventory" has had various meanings and has been defined in different ways over the years. The point here is not to determine which is ...Read More

Finding the perfect cottage has become as complicated as buying an urban home. PJ Wade offers important suggestions for often-overlooked essentials. Read More

It about all of those who served and made the ultimate sacrifice protecting the values that we hold so dear. Few times have I been awestruck in my life. One of those times was while traveling in France in the ...Read More

If you look at the latest housing numbers released last week by the Commerce Department and the National Association of Realtors, you'd have to say, "Wow! We are on track for an amazing year in sales -- and maybe even ...Read More

As summer heats up, families search out ways to keep cool. A favorite of many, young and old alike, is swimming. In order to keep your family safe this year, let's take a moment to review some safety tips. Read More

4 Keys to Success with Social Media By Brent Leary To gain insight into how to use social media in your business, look to the successes of some of the entrepreneurs who use the medium best. Hosting an Internet radio program over the past ...Read More

Steven Ladin Chief Executive Officer Ladin Ventures, LLC • Commercial Real Estate Advisors P: 763-331-3010 F: 763-331-3014 E: sladin@ladinventures.com Twitter ID: @LadinVentures www.LadinVentures.com —Sent from my E-Gadget. Please excuse my abbreviated and possibly misspelled message…I have fat fingers. Posted via ...Read More

Commentary: Declines in mortgage, Treasury rates don't change underlying fundamentalsread more Read More

If you don't plan for it, after-the-sale service won't happen. You'll get so consumed with the next deal and with the task of earning the next commission check that you'll overlook the opportunity to create long-term revenue through your past ...Read More

Freddie Mac (NYSE:FRE) today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS) in which the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 4.78 percent with an average 0.7 point for the week ending May 27, 2010, down from last week ...Read More

Landscape is one of the first things buyers see when they're shopping for a home. That can be good or bad depending on the home's curb appeal. If there's a green, well-maintained lawn, it's an indication that the inside of ...Read More

Typically homes where gruesome crimes take place sell for a steep discount. The home where a family was murdered on Long Island may be the exception. That is because the murder spawned The Amityville Horror movies. The successful series of movies ...Read More

Typically homes where gruesome crimes take place sell for a steep discount. The home where a family was murdered on Long Island may be the exception. That is because the murder spawned The Amityville Horror movies. The successful series of movies ...Read More

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