Daily News And Advice Updated 01:00 AM CST Today  Today's Feature Stories Washington Report: Modifying Loan Terms Modifying the mortgage terms of delinquent homeowners is one of the most debated concepts in Washington right now. FULL STORY-> Agents Need to Be on Guard When Handling Short Sales One of the things that happens when directors of the California Association of Realtors® (CAR) get together for meetings is that brokers, brokerage attorneys, and risk managers spend a fair amount of time talking about the kinds of cases and claims they are currently seeing. They also discuss trends in market practices that may be leading to future problems. FULL STORY-> Techno-Selling The real estate sales business, like all other businesses in the world, is in a techno-revolution. The new technology in the world has created tremendous changes and growth in our industry. Agents and companies are dramatically changing the way they do business to take advantage of this vast new frontier. FULL STORY-> Investor Report: 1031 TIC Bankruptcy The biggest financial fear about so-called "1031 TIC" real estate investment deals appears to be turning into reality: One of the largest "tenants in common" or "TIC" firms -- with 8,300 individual investors and office and retail properties valued at $2.4 billion -- has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. FULL STORY-> Hot Market: Elmira, NY -- Stable Economy, Moving Prices Any business observer who believes U.S. manufacturing is dead in America only needs to visit the Elmira, New York area in Chemung County to find it in thriving existence. FULL STORY-> Green Counter Tops Tell An Eco-Friendly Story Upgrading kitchens is one of the best ways to increase value in your home. Deciding to remodel the kitchen using green recycled materials can add extra appeal. It also gives homeowners a good feeling knowing that once-wasted materials that are generated from glass manufacturers are now being put to good use. FULL STORY-> Headlines Green Counter Tops Tell An Eco-Friendly Story Upgrading kitchens is one of the best ways to increase value in your home. Deciding to remodel the kitchen using green recycled materials can add extra appeal. It also gives homeowners a good feeling knowing that once-wasted materials that are generated from glass manufacturers are now being put to good use. FULL STORY-> Hot Market: Elmira, NY -- Stable Economy, Moving Prices Any business observer who believes U.S. manufacturing is dead in America only needs to visit the Elmira, New York area in Chemung County to find it in thriving existence. FULL STORY-> Techno-Selling The real estate sales business, like all other businesses in the world, is in a techno-revolution. The new technology in the world has created tremendous changes and growth in our industry. Agents and companies are dramatically changing the way they do business to take advantage of this vast new frontier. FULL STORY-> Investor Report: 1031 TIC Bankruptcy The biggest financial fear about so-called "1031 TIC" real estate investment deals appears to be turning into reality: One of the largest "tenants in common" or "TIC" firms -- with 8,300 individual investors and office and retail properties valued at $2.4 billion -- has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. FULL STORY-> These Are the 'Best of Times' for Multifamily TIC Providers and Investors: Part II Where do you see multifamily today and in the immediate future? Elliot Eisenberg, senior economist of the National Association of Homebuilders in Washington, DC, and Michael Anderson, Managing Member and Founder of Salt Lake City-based RealSource answer just this. FULL STORY-> Telling Your Home's Story Sells Get a good writer who can really listen to what your home is saying, write it all down and package the prose with professional photos, floorplans and panache. FULL STORY-> Living in HOA Harmony Canadians, Relax: No 'U.S.-Style' Housing Bust Real Estate Outlook: Sales Picking Up Tempo Embracing Feng Shui at Home Condo Trends: What Recession? Hottest Deal Headed to Settlement Real Estate Outlook: Housing Bill Approved Washington Report: New Housing Bill Pop Off Popcorn Ceilings Investor Report: Where to Buy Low, Sell High CURRENT MORTGAGE RATES Interest Rate Watch 30 yr fixed: 6.04% 15 yr fixed: 5.73% 1 yr adj: 5.29% 30 yr jumbo: (U.S. Averages) LIBRARY Buyers Advice Rental Advice Sellers Advice Homeowners Advice New Homes Advice For Borrowers Canadian Homeowner Association News NAR News Copyright © 2008 Realty Times. All Rights Reserved.