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 RISMEDIA, April 26, 2011—Given the pressing environmental challenges facing the world, one day just doesn’t seem like enough to celebrate the earth and make long-term environmental changes. Why not use this month as inspiration and make a commitment to do environmentally friendly activities throughout the year? Here are just 10 ...

RISMEDIA, January 18, 2011—(MCT)—Homebuilders are thinking smaller. They’ve cut the average size of new houses and expect it to shrink more over the next few years. “Most builders will build smaller and lower-priced homes in 2011,” said Rose Quint, a researcher with the National Association of Home Builders. ...

By Rick RothackerRISMEDIA, November 12, 2010—(MCT)—Union County, N.C., homeowner Barry Lancett signed two agreements with a national lender this year to modify the terms of his mortgage but still received a disturbing piece of paperwork: a foreclosure notice. “A deputy comes to your door and delivers it in front of the ...

RISMEDIA, August 30, 2010—(MCT)—Maria Olmo doesn’t like her chances of paying off her new, 40-year mortgage. “I’ll die before it’s paid off,” said Olmo, who got her 30-year mortgage modified because she was at risk of losing her home to foreclosure. “This is the most ridiculous thing I’ve heard ...

RISMEDIA, July 8, 2010—As companies adopt changes to become more efficient, secure and environmentally friendly, one often used tool is e-signature technology for document routing and signing online. Real estate companies, such as brokerages, associations and other real estate professionals are taking advantage of the ten-year-old ESIGN Act ...

RISMEDIA, July 8, 2010—A home inspection report is an important document that a potential buyer will have that accurately describes the conditions that exist in the house they are considering buying. It is crucial that your client receive a well written and detailed home inspection report and working with your client to interpret the ...

RISMEDIA, July 7, 2010--(MCT)--Like carrying unwanted pounds, many college graduates pack on a hefty load of student loan debt during their four years. And in a tough job market with no guarantees of steady income after college, it can be daunting for graduates to shed those extra dollars. The median amount of cumulative loan debt among U.S. ...

RISMEDIA, June 23, 2010--While it's still too early to know all the financial consequences the health care bill may have for business owners, they should start now to consider financial strategies to manage possible increased costs, taxes and borrowing rates, advises fee-only financial planner Rick Kahler, president of Kahler Financial ...

RISMEDIA, June 16, 2010--Your job interview body language has more of an impact on your success than anything you say, according to a new report by CareerCast.com, a national job-search portal. Exhibiting the right body language can help you convey an enthusiastic, positive and confident attitude to interviewers. So unless you want to end up ...

RISMEDIA, June 16, 2010--Other than vacations, summer is the time of the year most popular for home improvement. The long days and warm, sunny weather make a great time to work on repairs and renovations without much of the hassles and delays that rain and other elements bring. For this reason and more, a good number of homeowners undertake home ...