First-Ever Realtor(R) Float Wins Award Jan 3, 2009
"As the leading advocate for home ownership, Realtors(R) take pride in helping people achieve their dream of owning a home," said 2008 NAR President Dick Gaylord, a broker with RE/MAX Real Estate Specialists in Long Beach, Calif. "Winning this award symbolizes the incredible resiliency and commitment our members possess.". (PR Newswire)
Insurance to cost N.C. homeowners 4% more Premiums for N.C. homeowners to go up 4% Insurance rates to rise 4% for N.C. homeowners Dec 19, 2008
Coastal communities will receive another blow in a real estate market already reeling from the recession, said Alan Holden, the mayor of Holden Beach and the owner of four RE/MAX real estate brokerages in Brunswick County. "It's certainly bad timing," he said. (News & Observer)
Hectors to close (VIDEO) Dec 10, 2008
The list price is $125,000, agent Jeff Gault of RE/Max Real Estate Group said. The buyer would negotiate to lease the 802 W. 18th St. property. (Erie Times-News, PA)
REALTORS(R) Help Buyers, Sellers, With Short Sales Solutions Nov 10, 2008
(Logo: ) "Homeowners who are struggling to make their mortgage payments must have more options available to them to avoid foreclosure," said National Association of Realtors(R) President Richard Gaylord, a broker with RE/MAX Real Estate Specialists in Long Beach, Calif. "Short sales can benefit not only the homeowner in question, but also buyers, lenders and the surrounding community. With their established lender relationships and insights into complicated real estate transactions, Realtors(R)... (PR Newswire)
Green Can Mean Gold for Realtors(R) and the Home Buyers and Sellers They Serve Nov 9, 2008
"Realtors(R) build communities and are taking leading roles in promoting and encouraging green building practices," said National Association of Realtors(R) President Richard Gaylord, a broker with RE/MAX Real Estate Specialists in Long Beach, Calif. "Green homes and commercial buildings are our future; Realtors(R) realize that environmentally sensitive building practices and home features are a good investment for both their clients and the planet." Realtors(R) who can educate consumers about... (PR Newswire)
NAR Home Buyer and Seller Survey Shows Rise in First-Time Buyers, Long-Term Plans Nov 9, 2008
" The number of first-time buyers rose to 41 percent from 39 percent of transactions in last year's survey and 36 percent in 2006. "Although modest, this is a meaningful gain for the 12-month period ending at the close of June, and more recent independent data show a stronger uptrend in first-time buyers who are helping to reduce excess inventory," Yun said.* According to the NAR study, the median age of first-time buyers was 30, down from 31 in 2007, and the median income was $60,600. The... (PR Newswire)
Realtors(R) Prepare for Presidential Transition Nov 8, 2008
(Logo: ) "As the leading advocate for housing issues, the National Association of Realtors(R) will continue to hold the current administration and Congress accountable for moving us toward a stabilized economy and out of the housing crisis," said NAR President Richard F. Gaylord, a broker with RE/MAX Real Estate Specialists, Long Beach, Calif. "However, we must also focus on the transition to the new administration and the new Congress to see that policies are in place to help American families... (PR Newswire)
Realtors(R) Rally For Real Estate Progress In Legislative, Public Policy Arenas Nov 7, 2008
(Logo: ) "As leading advocates for private property rights, homeownership and housing issues, Realtors(R) want to know how recent political developments will affect the real estate industry," said NAR President Richard F. Gaylord, a broker with RE/MAX Real Estate Specialists, Long Beach, Calif. "Housing issues are front-and-center today, and the health of the nation's economy depends on the strength and stability of the housing market." Gaylord addressed thousands of Realtors(R) at the... (PR Newswire)
Good Neighbor Winners: Community Focus Oct 24, 2008
REALTORS play an important leadership role in building strong communities, said NAR President Dick Gaylord, a broker with RE/MAX Real Estate Specialists in Long Beach, Calif. These five Good Neighbor Awards winners exemplify the compassion and commitment of thousands of other Realtors who volunteer in their communities and help so many others. (Realtor Magazine Online)
Existing-Home Sales Show Modest Gain Jun 27, 2008
NAR President Richard F. Gaylord, a broker with RE/MAX Real Estate Specialists in Long Beach, Calif. said buyers are seeing value in the current housing market. (Realtor Magazine Online)
Local real estate offices merge May 14, 2008
Two RE/MAX real estate offices are joining forces. Owners of RE/MAX Alliance, located near Vandalia, announced Monday that the firm will merge with in Centerville. (Dayton Business Journal, OH)
Realtors(R) Press Congress to Jumpstart Housing Stimulus Legislation May 14, 2008
"To jumpstart the housing market, Congress needs to pass housing stimulus legislation promptly," said Gaylord, a broker with RE/MAX Real Estate Specialists in Long Beach, Calif. "Because homeownership offers immediate social benefits and long-term value, Congress can help bring consumers off the sidelines by enacting common sense legislation that a wide majority of Americans support." The housing stimulus package includes legislation that will reform the Federal Housing Administration's mortgage... (PR Newswire)
Hats off to successful Derby party May 8, 2008
Doug McClure, of Re/Max Real Estate in West Roxbury, attended the party again this year to support WRMS and to have some fun watching what some call the fastest two minutes in sports. WRMS members] all have so much energy and they do a great job, said McClure. (West Roxbury Transcript, MA)
NAR Joins in Call to Stabilize Markets May 8, 2008
By making the loan limit increases to FHA, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac permanent the mortgage market will achieve an immediate increase in liquidity, said NAR President Dick Gaylord, a broker with RE/MAX Real Estate Specialists in Long Beach, Calif. This increased liquidity should help drive down mortgage costs and create stability in the mortgage market. (Realtor Magazine Online)
Is there a Target in our future? May 4, 2008
What we are seeing is a lot of people looking for five-plus acre lots for industrial development, said RE/Max real estate agent Traci Conklin. The demand far exceeds anything we have seen in the past. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Existing home sales increased in February Apr 6, 2008
NAR President Richard F. Gaylord, a broker with RE/MAX Real Estate Specialists in Long Beach, Calif. said that negotiation and knowledge are even more important in the current market. (Niles Star, MI)
REALTOR Tapped for Vets Village Mar 21, 2008
REALTORS build communities, and Phil is a shining example of that, said NAR President Dick Gaylord, a broker with RE/MAX Real Estate Specialists in Long Beach, Calif. He has made a tremendous contribution to the veterans in San Diego, helping them get back on their feet and receive the assistance they need. (Realtor Magazine Online)
BULLETIN BOARD Mar 17, 2008
Sponsored by John Lang of Consumer's Choice Mortgage and Tom Jehn of Re/Max Real Estate, 7-9 p.m., 519 Capitol St., Vallejo, free, reservation required, (707) 648-8187 or (510) 685-4108. Notices on company stationery must be received on Thursday, two weeks before publication for consideration. (San Francisco Chronicle)
As Home Values Undercut Loans, More People Simply Walk Away Mar 8, 2008
"I've talked to four or five people who are now deciding . . . why not live for a free six months and go through foreclosure to save on rent?" said John Mazzara, a Re/Max real estate broker in Edina, Minn. Copyright 2000-2008 Investor's Business Daily, Inc.. (Investors Business Daily)
Yuma-area's fourth Wal-Mart to open Friday Mar 3, 2008
--- Bradley Holcum, developer and businessman in southern Yuma County, has purchased the RE/MAX franchise in Somerton from Xiomara Ramirez and moved the agency to his office complex at 725 Main St. Holcum also has the RE/MAX real estate office in San Luis, Ariz. RE/MAX Realty Pros is located at 1233 N. Main St., Suite 1B. The phone number for both offices is 627-0808 and Web site is www. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Carat Taps 'Telescoping' Tech to Target Feb 19, 2008
Carat Digital is kicking the tires on a targeted ad sales platform that incorporates an interactive telescoping feature: a call to action designed to generate leads for RE/MAX real estate agents in San Diego. In phase two of a trial with Navic Networks recently launched ad-placement service, Admira, Carat will leverage set-top box data to drill down to area viewers more likely to be in the market for buying a home. (MediaWeek.com)
Home Prices up in Half of Markets Feb 15, 2008
NAR President Richard Gaylord, a broker with RE/MAX Real Estate Specialists in Long Beach, Calif. said he is encouraged with plans to increase conventional loan limits. (Realtor Magazine Online)
NAR Hails Passage of Stimulus Bill Feb 9, 2008
We believe the economic stimulus bill that Congress sent to the president today is strong legislation that will quickly impact the nation s families and economy, said NAR President Richard Gaylord, a broker with RE/MAX Real Estate Specialists in Long Beach, Calif. We are pleased that both the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) and the Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (GSE) loan limits have been increased, even if only temporarily. (Realtor Magazine Online)
Triple L explains itself in community presentation Feb 2, 2008
The Lambs and all critical staff members of the project were present, including Triple L developer Steve Merwick and Re/Max real estate agent Bob Hansen. Company spokesperson Maggie Potter spoke twice, addressing new details from the plan for its ranch-themed commercial center at the west interchange. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
NAR Campaign Talks Up Value of Homeownership Jan 15, 2008
Nobody buys a home in the national real estate market, says NAR President Dick Gaylord, a broker with RE/MAX Real Estate Specialists in Long Beach, Calif. All real estate markets are local. (Realtor Magazine Online)
Existing-Home Sales Rise in November, Market Likely Stabilizing Jan 1, 2008
NAR President Richard Gaylord, a broker with RE/MAX Real Estate Specialists in Long Beach, Calif. said that Congress should expand affordable financing. (PR Newswire)
Realtors(R) Urge President to Sign Tax Relief Bill Quickly to Ease Foreclosure Burdens Dec 19, 2007
"In sending this bill to the president, Congress made a good decision today that will affect many Americans who find themselves in a truly bad situation," said NAR President Richard Gaylord, a broker with RE/MAX Real Estate Specialists in Long Beach, Calif. "As the leading advocate for housing issues, NAR believes that changing the IRS code is an issue of fundamental fairness. It will relieve a tax burden at a time when an individual or family has experienced a true economic loss arising from... (PR Newswire)
NAR Supports Administration Efforts on Rate Freeze as Important Step in Protecting Homeowners Dec 7, 2007
"The dream of homeownership should not turn into a family's worst nightmare," said NAR President Richard Gaylord, a broker with RE/MAX Real Estate Specialists in Long Beach, Calif. "As the leading advocate for housing issues, NAR has been working with Congress and the administration to protect homeowners who may be facing foreclosure as the result of predatory lending practices and as the interest rates on many subprime loans reset. The loan modification program introduced by President Bush and... (PR Newswire)
Existing Home-Sales in October Show Mixed Results Nov 29, 2007
"Still, it will take some time for the change to yield a measurably higher closed sales volume in the aftermath of the subprime collapse. In the near term, we expect home sales to remain fairly stable. According to Freddie Mac, the national average commitment rate for a 30-year, conventional, fixed-rate mortgage was 6.38 percent in October, unchanged from September; the rate was 6.36 percent in October 2006. Last week, Freddie Mac reported the 30-year fixed rate fell to 6.2 percent. Median Price... (Realtor Magazine Online)
City Living, Under $300K Nov 26, 2007
Contact John Hoey, RE/MAX Real Estate Professionals, Shrewsbury, 508-353-9876. Write to or The Boston Globe Magazine/On the Block, PO Box 55819, Boston, MA 02205-5819. (Boston Globe)
Giving thanks Nov 22, 2007
To Lori Storr at RE/MAX Real Estate Center of Ames, aka the Steve Bock Team, for alerting us to important state regulations on how Realtors advertise online. To Eric Carlson, public information officer at Youth and Shelter Services, for his help with an online project - we'll try it again in 2008. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Know When to Walk Away From Unrealistic Sellers Nov 15, 2007
But in today s market, if it isn t priced right, it isn t going to sell, says Bob Wolff, CRS, GRI, with RE/MAX Real Estate Services in Monarch Beach, Calif. He points to press coverage of the challenging housing situation in his Southern California market when discussing pricing with potential sellers. (Realtor Magazine Online)
Pro athletes make a sport of real estate Nov 6, 2007
" The shelf life of a professional athlete is a short one, and real estate, whether it's flipped, developed, or entered into as a business, is a viable option for many professional athletes. With investment advisers often coaching them, entrepreneurial-minded athletes have discovered they have a talent for the real estate game. One of the most successful examples is hockey Hall of Famer Serge Savard, who won eight Stanley Cups in 15 seasons with the Canadiens. He is a partner in Montreal-based... (Globe and Mail)
RE/MAX Real Estate Center ribbon-cutting Oct 19, 2007
RE/MAX Real Estate Center celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Oct. 1. Attendees included Larry Stanfield, Stanfield iates; Alana Stanfield, Stanfield iates; Stacy Mauer, Walker County Chamber of Commerce; Christina Holmes, owner/commercial agent, RE/MAX; Melody Broome, owner/realtor, RE/MAX; Mary McLean, owner/realtor, RE/MAX; Chris Davis, owner/broker, RE/MAX Real Estate Center; Claudia Pullen, owner/commercial agent, RE/MAX; Ed Holmes, owner/commercial agent, RE/MAX;... (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
Re/Max sees home sales slowing in 2008 while prices rise 6% Oct 17, 2007
The Re/Max real estate company sees Canadian home sales slowing in 2008 while prices rise 6 per cent, on average. After extraordinary gains in 2007, the housing market's performance is expected to moderate in most major Canadian centres, the firm said Wednesday in an outlook report covering 18 markets across the country. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
»Balloon rides will be offered Thursday Sep 18, 2007
The hot air balloon, combined with the phrase Above the Crowd, is a registered trademark of the RE/MAX real estate organization. Currently, there are 100 balloons in the international fleet, giving RE/MAX the largest corporate fleet in the world. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Tourism office flees adult shop Aug 30, 2007
Martin Stark, owner of Re/Max Real Estate Exchange, presented the board with plans for the building, which will also house Re/Max's main office. Stark said the authority could lease the building for about 1,875 a month the authority pays about 1,700 a month for its space on Lackey Street and Re/Max would offer the first month's rent free. (Lumberton The Robesonian, NC)
Chamber holds networking meeting Aug 4, 2007
Some of the newer Chamber members include Tracy Holz who provided information about his computer service called High Tech Redneck, Jeff Wood came representing Farm Bureau Insurance, and Joe Bugg came representing Re/Max Real Estate. Rasor deserves credit for his sales pitch of Rasor Insurance in Celina, which concluded with him performing Yosemite Sam Style hand gestures. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Business Briefs Jun 19, 2007
LUMBERTON Brion K. Oxendine, a real estate agent and broker with Re/Max Real Estate Exchange, has been selected for membership in the Realtors Land Institute ... He has been with Re/Max Real Estate Exchange off Lackey Street for about a year. (Lumberton The Robesonian, NC)
Mortgage rates rise toward 5-year high Jun 15, 2007
Gil Campos, an agent for Re/Max Real Estate Center in Foxborough, said this gives a little more momentum to sales in June, typically one of the best sales months. "A couple first-time buyers I'm working with are anxious to find a house because they're afraid the rates are going to have to go up, and they'll have to pay more. They want to buy a house," he said. (Boston Globe)
Love, marriage and real estate Jun 4, 2007
Lisa and Bob Hammerstein of Re/Max Real Estate Associates in Woodcliff Lake did it the other way: She became an agent first. "I decided to drag my husband into it," Lisa Hammerstein said. (Chicago Tribune)
Re/Max buys Seattle franchise Jun 2, 2007
Re/Max Northwest of Seattle is the Re/Max real estate brokerage chain's largest operation in Washington state. The franchise closed roughly $2 billion in home sales in 2006. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Houses Under $300,000 May 27, 2007
Contact John Tran, Re/Max Real Estate Specialists, Dorchester, 617-905-1137. Copyright 2007 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
Home sales, prices fall in April after encouraging start to year May 23, 2007
Gil Campos, an agent with Re/Max Real Estate Center, said the April slowdown was evident in his market, Foxborough. "My market was screaming for the first three months, but it did get quiet in April. It's almost like it took a breath," he said. (Boston Globe)
It's a preapproved buyer's market Apr 15, 2007
"Truthfully, the market is much better than it was a year ago," says real estate agent Gil Campos of CamposHomes with RE/MAX Real Estate Center in Foxborough. His sales are up about 25 percent compared to this time last year. (Boston Globe)
NAR to Congress: Don't Wait on Natural Disaster Policy Mar 29, 2007
To maintain a strong economy, the vitality of residential and commercial real estate must be safeguarded, said Gary Thomas, CEO of RE/MAX Real Estate Services in Aliso Viejo, Calif. who spoke on behalf of NAR at a hearing held by the U.S. House Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity. (Realtor Magazine Online)
Home sales up in January Feb 28, 2007
"Buyers really do want to buy but they're afraid of making a mistake," said the Tierneys' agent, Gil Campos of Re/Max Real Estate Center in Foxborough, which closed 30 percent more sales last month than a year earlier. "The magic right now is, if your house is in really good condition and priced right, it will sell," he said. (Boston Globe)
Luxury Home Prices See First Slip Since '04 Feb 27, 2007
"Buyers stayed away and sellers pulled their homes and said they'd put them out in the spring," says Maxine Golden, a broker with Re/Max Real Estate Services in Newport Beach. Source: Los Angeles Times (02/22/07). (Realtor Magazine Online)
Home prices remain steady Feb 15, 2007
"We started the year in a buyers' market, which has quickly evolved into a slight sellers' market," Steven Thomas, president of Re/Max Real Estate Services of Orange County, wrote to his troops last week. In Orange County, between Jan. 2 and Tuesday, only 290 new homes were listed for sale, Thomas said. (Los Angeles Times)
North Port retail center for sale Feb 6, 2007
The North Port Commons on the market -- at 14800 Tamiami Trail -- houses a Quizno's and a Re/Max real estate office, with a Stevies Tomatoes scheduled to open. The center is across the street from a new Super Wal-Mart, Home Depot and an established, Publix-anchored center. (Herald-Tribune)
Housing values up by average 264% in 25 years: survey Jan 24, 2007
Residential housing values have increased by an average of 264 per cent in the last 25 years in Canada rising from $72,061 in 1981 to an estimated $277,000 in 2006, according to a Re/Max real estate survey released Wednesday. The buying power of baby boomers who are purchasing homes for themselves and their kids and a steady influx of new Canadians seeking to put down roots have fuelled demand and pushed up prices, said Re/Max. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
