I've tried a dozen or more real estate transaction management systems, both online and software.  Each one has its own strengths and weaknesses.  I am now working with Backpack, and it's easy and very comprehensive.  I can manage transaction tasks, events, schedules, documents and notes...

Are Hotter Real Estate Agents Better At Selling Houses? - Business Insider. While my looks and believing this article could cause me to leave the business, I prefer to work with ...Read Full Post

I constantly monitor the traffic to my various websites and blogs, particularly which search engines and key phrases are bringing the most traffic.  I've been doing it for a number of years, and it's still very clear that Google is the dominant player in the market.  By dominant, I don't...

Just released is this report from the Federal Housing Finance Agency.  If you want a reasonably thorough overview of what's happening with Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and foreclosures, this report summarizes the situation well.  It includes some information about the new initiative to liquidate...

Travel agents and some real estate professionals are crying over the ways in which the Internet has changed their business and wondering how to retain value to their customers and clients.  However, the Web has also brought about some other huge changes that can be very beneficial.  One is...

I know times are tough, but... Death-knock incident sparks strong rebuke An alleged 'death-knock' type incident in Queensland, where an agent was caught taking photos of a lady's house the day after the death of her husband, has drawn a strong rebuke from the Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ). From...

I recently switched from my great association with Google Voice and MyFax to Onebox.com.  There were several reasons, and I outline them in this full review of Onebox.  I now combined my online faxing with phone call routing and voicemail.  It's working quite well.

Here's the release from the FHFA about changes for 2012 at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.  Executive pay cuts of around 75% is the big news.  They're getting close to the size of the business lost by many real estate professionals in the last five years.

Bottom Line - States with the most miserable housing markets. If you're in Nevada, Florida, Arizona, California or Michigan, check out your state's "Housing Misery Index."

Cheaper by the dozen ... houses, that is - Business - Real estate - msnbc.com. "There are bank accounts and bonds and annuities with their less-than-one-percent returns, and then, west of Boca Raton, there's the string of newly-renovated two-bedrooms overlooking the golf course, pool and cabana, along...