REALTOR(R) braves frigid bay waters ... more than 80 times

Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser  |  Prefer mobile version? LOWESREALTORBENEFITS.COM LOWES MOVING LOWES.COM INMAN.COM DAILY REAL ESTATE NEWS April 26, 2011 REALTOR® braves frigid bay waters ... more than 80 times By MARY UMBERGER When someone suggested to Kathie Hewko in 1976 that she should try swimming across San Francisco Bay, she wasn't buying it. "I said, 'Are you crazy? There are sharks out there and the water is freezing!' " she recalled. Apparently, she got over it. On April 17... Rehabbed REOs spend less time on market Most REALTORS® recommend sprucing up a home before putting it on the market, because a nicer-looking home sells quicker. The same theory permeates the foreclosed, or REO (bank-owned real estate), sector. A recent study undertaken by a... Continued » Fannie, Freddie, FHA under fire It has been a quiet week in the markets, shortened by Good Friday. Oh, Standard & Poor's created a tempest with its threat to the AAA rating of Treasurys, but as the week wore on, more and more people asked, "How would they... Continued » FHA backing energy efficiency retrofits The Federal Housing Administration has signed up 18 lenders to participate in a pilot program that offers homeowners "PowerSaver" loans of up to $25,000 to make their homes more energy efficient. About 30,000 homeowners are... Continued » A minefield of mortgage charges: What's 'nonshopable'? Last week I discussed the various mortgage charges for which borrowers could shop. It is also important for mortgage borrowers to know the charges they can't shop, if only to avoid wasting time trying to shop or negotiate them. ... Continued » More News Stories Know the basics of copyright, trademark infringement 5 Craigslist tips to generate free real estate leads Top free and paid voice mail apps for iPhone Online video tipping point Online video is one of the most powerful tools in the marketer's toolkit. Learn how to do it right, from content to production. Bad Internet video can be better than no Internet video. But a thoughtful video strategy can do wonders. Learn how to get it right – right out of the gate. Watch the video Future of Real Estate Marketing Fit for a King: What Does $211 Million Get You These Days? Have you ever thought about what you do if you came into a million dollars? How about $10 million? $100 million? Luxury yachts. Private islands. An endless array of staff to wait on you hand and foot. I think I could get used to that! If you think a $100 million is a lot of money to acquire - think about someone who spends over $200 million on a SINGLE real estate purchase. Continued » Use our free toolkit to send your buyers and sellers customizable direct mail and email with co-branded tips, Lowe's coupons, discounted gift cards, and more. FREE Direct Mail — 10% off Lowe's coupon Send personalized direct mail with your own message, logo and picture. Learn more » First Time Home Buyers Guide! Send a FREE Lowe's Creative Ideas First Time Home Buyers Guide. Learn more »   About Inman News™ Agents and brokers around the world turn to Inman News first for accurate, innovative and timely information about the industry. Known for its award-winning journalism, cutting-edge technology coverage and forward-thinking conferences, Inman News is the leading independent source of real estate news, education and insight. customerservice@inman.com  -  800-775-4662  -  www.inman.com This newsletter is intended for: roballeyrealtor@gmail.com If you wish to edit your subscription or unsubscribe from Lowe's Daily e-News, please click here. Lowe's Customer Care(CON8) 1065 Curtis Bridge Rd. Wilkesboro, NC 28698. © 2011 by Lowe's®. All rights reserved. Lowe's and the gable design are registered trademarks of LF, LLC.