By John Voket, RISMedia Columnist RISMEDIA, July 28, 2010—For folks who have little or no experience, the real estate game can sometimes present shadowy concepts—until you learn a thing or two. Alabama’s own Thomas C. Horn, an SRA Appraiser recently posted some good information on a growing trend in real estate—shadow inventory. Shadow inventory includes [...] Story

RISMEDIA, July 28, 2008—A new study released by Bankrate, Inc. and conducted by Princeton Survey Research Associates International shows that, even with home prices sliding and mortgage rates the lowest in decades, the vast majority of Americans do not regret buying their current home. Among the findings: -Ninety percent of homeowners say they don’t regret [...] Story

RISMEDIA, July 28, 2008—Homeowners are finding more and more ways to entertain outdoors at home by incorporating two of today’s popular outdoor amenities—fireplaces and fire pits. These outdoor accessories create an enjoyable atmosphere for outdoor dinning and entertaining year around, and can bring unity between outdoor living areas. According to the Concrete Network, an outdoor [...] Story

RISMEDIA, July 28, 2008—Helping your children develop healthy eating habits is all down to the way in which you approach food. While it isn’t always easy to get your children to eat food that is good for them, the following tips from the experts at realbuzz.com may help get your children on a healthy track. [...] Story

A: Usually after the borrower has missed three consecutive mortgage payments. The lender will record a notice of default against the property. And unless the debt is satisfied, the lender will foreclose on the mortgage and proceed to set up a trustee sale, where the property is sold to the highest bidder. Copyright© 2010 RISMedia, [...] Story

Recording. Entering or recording documents affecting or conveying interests in real estate in the recorder’s office; until recorded a deed or mortgage generally is not effective against subsequent purchases or mortgage liens. Copyright© 2010 RISMedia, The Leader in Real Estate Information Systems and Real Estate News. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be republished [...] Story

RISMEDIA, July 27, 2010—The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced a new initiative that gives state and local governments, and nonprofit organizations participating in HUD’s Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) preference to acquire homes from the Department’s inventory of foreclosed properties, commonly known as “HUD homes.” The initiative was announced by HUD Secretary [...] Story

RISMEDIA, July 27, 2010—While U.S. consumers continue to work their way through an uneven economy, a new Relocation.com survey suggests there are signs of improvement in many households. In June 2010, of the 1,068 who participated in a Relocation.com survey, only 1% said they were moving because of foreclosure—a 70% drop from earlier survey responses. [...] Story

RISMEDIA, July 27, 2010—The U.S. economy is showing signs of a turnaround, however the recession taught many Americans responsible spending habits that will stick with them for years to come. Many families are implementing small everyday changes that will curb those small everyday costs that can really add up over time. Some of the best, [...] Story

RISMEDIA, July 27, 2010—In 2009, approximately 70,000 man-made fires burned out of control, resulting in damage to over 2 million acres of land, as well as injuries and destroyed property. Foremost Insurance Group encourages homeowners to keep their campgrounds safe this summer by following some simple fire safety tips. “Carelessness with fire can do more [...] Story