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Updated: August 27, 2008

Court Ruling Opens Builders to Lawsuits
An August 19, 2008 unanimous decision by the Supreme Court of Arizona may open homebuilders to similar claims of breach of the implied warranty of workmanship and habitability made by real estate buyers. FULL STORY->

HOA Move-In & Out Policy
Americans are a highly mobile society. Considering the amount of personal goods and furniture that many are blessed with, moving a household from one place to another efficiently takes both time and planning. When it comes to homeowner association moves, especially mid and high rise buildings, the logistics often involve coordinating with management, neighbors and others to minimize disruption. Here is a sample policy which can be adapted to your use. FULL STORY->

Offering Sellers a Menu of Services: Good Idea?
Have you ever heard the commission-negotiation-avoidance strategy of creating a menu of packages for a seller to choose among? Is it really a good idea? FULL STORY->

How to Plan Ahead To Recruit and Train Future Association Board Members
Most boards don't have a developed process. In some organizations there is the traditional nominating committee. In some organizations friends nominate their neighbors or other friends. What is the real solution? FULL STORY->

Real Estate Outlook: Prices Stabilizing
The economy continues to send mixed messages - some encouraging for real estate, some not - but this week the positive are edging out the negatives. FULL STORY->

Energy Efficiency Windows
Windows add beauty and elegance to a home. But windows are also the black hole of thermal energy in a home. In cold and warm seasons you can lose a substantial amount of heating and air-conditioning through your windows. If you're interested in saving money on your energy costs, there are ways to make your windows more energy efficient. FULL STORY->

Simplify to Multiply: Do Less and Make More
It's one of my all-time favorite sayings and guiding principles and it works! "Simplify to multiply: do less and make more." FULL STORY->

Brentwood Bay Resort Is Sustainable on Many Levels
In the resort industry, true finesse may lie in blazing new development ground without destroying the unique community and pristine setting in the process. PJ Wade presents one "first in" waterfront resort that represents community sustainability at its best. FULL STORY->

Brentwood Bay Resort Is Sustainable on Many Levels
In the resort industry, true finesse may lie in blazing new development ground without destroying the unique community and pristine setting in the process. PJ Wade presents one "first in" waterfront resort that represents community sustainability at its best. FULL STORY->

Real Estate Outlook: Prices Stabilizing
The economy continues to send mixed messages - some encouraging for real estate, some not - but this week the positive are edging out the negatives. FULL STORY->

Energy Efficiency Windows
Windows add beauty and elegance to a home. But windows are also the black hole of thermal energy in a home. In cold and warm seasons you can lose a substantial amount of heating and air-conditioning through your windows. If you're interested in saving money on your energy costs, there are ways to make your windows more energy efficient. FULL STORY->

Simplify to Multiply: Do Less and Make More
It's one of my all-time favorite sayings and guiding principles and it works! "Simplify to multiply: do less and make more." FULL STORY->

Market Conditions
The latest report from the National Association of Realtors brings some welcome good news. Existing-home sales rose in July to the highest level in five months. FULL STORY->

Condo Trends: 4,000 SF Calgary Condo Lists at $10 Million
A $10 million condominium on the market in Calgary is making headlines around the world and internet for its luxury and, of course, price FULL STORY->

Washington Report: What if Fannie and Freddie Need Capital Infusions?
A big "what if" question loomed over Washington last week: What if Freddie Mac or Fannie Mae needed such large capital infusions from the Treasury that, in effect, they'd be directly controlled by the federal government … or at least open to drastic reorganizations? FULL STORY->

Learn How to Use Public Relations and Get Valuable and Free Media Exposure for your Property
As a real estate agent, you are expected to create a marketing plan for your seller. When seeking the listing, you present the seller with your strategies about what you’ll do to promote the home. When was the last time you included Public Relations as part of your marketing matrix? Probably not lately and that’s likely because you don’t understand the public relations process and how the media works. This column will help change that. FULL STORY->

Investor Report: Investment Affordability
If you're looking for affordable houses that will produce solid rental cash flows for long-term holds, check out the Midwest. That's the word from the latest national "investment affordability" rankings by Port Real LLC (Port Reel) -- an advisory firm that provides risk-reduction statistical profiles on 379 U.S. market areas for Wall Street and small investor clients. FULL STORY->

Hot Market: Decatur, IL Outperforms National Trends
In the face of falling employment rates and diving real estate prices, Decatur, Illinois, has outperformed national trends to create a strong housing market buoyed by a growing economy FULL STORY->

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