I have been in talks with Google corporate lately regarding becoming an enterprise Google maps customer. This would open up some very exciting opportunities for REW IDX customers including: Unlimited Geocoding license Enterprise Level Support directly from Google Opportunities and access to the newest Google API features Zero Ads - Currently Google does not have ads on their maps, but they do reserve the right to do so in the future, however as an enterprise account, REW will have the option ... Read Full Post

Is it just me or has everyone been becoming a little ‘link obsessed’ lately? This week I’ve been counting the number of posts I’ve seen written about getting links - I’m over 40 and still counting...[read on] Joe and Colleen Lane are Southeast Washington State Realtors® specializing in Real Estate Tri Cities WA buyer/seller services for Kennewick Real Estate, Richland Real Estate, Pasco Real Estate, and surrounding areas. Search the MLS for residential houses, multifamily homes, co... Read Full Post

Recently, I found this article on 11 guidelines for getting authoritative links written by Eric Enge. Here is the article's introduciton: This post will offer 11 guidelines for getting authoritative links. Authoritative links bring value to your web promotion strategy that far exceeds their value on the surface. There is plenty of evidence that search engines will place more value on links from sites that they consider authoritative. To read more, click here. Joe and Colleen Lane are Southeas... Read Full Post

National Interest Rates | Memphis Tennessee Interest Rates Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey showed the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaging 6.22 percent with an average 0.5 point for the week ending February 22, 2007, down from the previous week when it averaged 6.30 percent. The is the lowest the rate has gone in several weeks. Last year at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 6.26 percent. The 15-year FRM on Friday averaged 5.97 percent with an average 0.5 point, down from... Read Full Post

Here is an every more common situation in the real estate industry as a whole. It has become almost "normal" in the Memphis area, but should be targeted as unethical at best and could be considered illegal. Don't get caught in this trap, as a buyer a seller or agent/broker. QUESTION: We had a listing for $319,900. It was reduced to $279,900 in the MLS. We received an offer for $279,900 which called for the seller to pay many of the closing costs. It was not accepted, and the buyers then raise... Read Full Post

Save your buyer clients a few dollars by warning them about a scam that is making the rounds: Home buyers get an official-looking letter in the mail telling them that it is important to have a certified copy of their property deed. Companies selling these services use high-pressure sales tactics and charge $80 to $100, according to a warning by Consumer Reports. Chances are high that the buyers will get a copy of their deed at closing, but if they don't, all they have to do is contact their c... Read Full Post

With escalating property taxes negatively impacting much of the real estate market in Palm Beach Gardens and throughout Florida, we are beginning to see signs that our State Legislature has heard our pleas and will consider the issue. Property taxes in Palm Beach Gardens and throughout Florida are tied to the sales price of a home. With the price of real estate seeing double digit price increases over the past three or four years, property taxes increased proportionately. While homesteaded re... Read Full Post

Tuesday, February 27 Auditions for The Glass Menagerie, a Walla Walla Community College production, 7 p.m., China Pavilion theater on the campus. Two roles each for men and women ages 20-50 available. Bring a one-minute prepared monologue from the play. Performance dates: April 13-14, 20-22. Call 509-527-4317. Wednesday, February 28 Auditions for The Glass Menagerie, a Walla Walla Community College production, 7 p.m., China Pavilion theater on the campus. Two roles each for men and women ages... Read Full Post

The Downtown Greenville SC Condominium Market is booming! When much of the country has been experiencing price corrections in local real estate markets, the Greater Greenville South Carolina area has actually finished the 2006 year roughly 10% above 2005 numbers. This steady growth has carried over into Greenville’s downtown condominium market, fueling sales and new development. The latest entries to Greenville’s Downtown condo market are the Terrace at Riverplace (part of a 13.5 million ... Read Full Post