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Illinois sees 16.1 percent increase in home sales; strongest January sales report since 2007, data show

SPRINGFIELD, IL – February 22, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — Illinois Home sales in January were the strongest for the month since 2007, according to data released today by the Illinois Association of REALTORS

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Existing-Home Sales Rise Again in January, Inventory Down

Washington, DC – February 22, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — Existing-home sales rose in January, marking three gains in the past four months, while inventories continued to improve, according to the National Association of Realtors®

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Rep. BJ Pak Introduces Legislation to Penalize False Liens

ATLANTA, GA – February 20, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — State Representative B.J. Pak (R-Lilburn) today announced the introduction of House Bill 997, which protects law enforcement personnel and other public servants from the growing problem of having fa…

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C.A.R. sponsors AB1711, energy retrofits bill

LOS ANGELES, CA – February 17, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — In a continuing effort to reduce consumers’ costs associated with purchasing a home, the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) is sponsoring Assembly Bill 1711, which will clearly defi…

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January California home sales, median price dip, C.A.R. reports

LOS ANGELES, CA – February 15, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — California home sales declined from both the prior month and year in January, according to data from the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.). The median price also was lower, primaril…

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NAR to Administration: Do No Harm to Housing

Washington , DC – February 14, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — The following is a statement by National Association of Realtors® President Moe Veissi: “As the leading advocate for housing and homeownership, NAR is strongly opposed to elements of Presiden…

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GPE Closes 227,355 Square Feet for $12.4M in January 2012 – For Immediate Release -

GPE Commercial Advisors (gpe1.com) reported closing 12 commercial transactions in the amount of $12.4M for 227,355 square feet in January 2012. • $11.1M in commercial sales (215,132 SF) • $1.3M in commercial leases (12,243 SF) GPE Management Servic…

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Illinois Home Sales surge 14.8 percent in final quarter of 2011

SPRINGFIELD, IL – February 13, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — According to the Illinois Association of REALTORS® fourth quarter 2011 report, Illinois home sales (single family and condominiums) totaled 25,394, up 14.8 percent from 22,114 home sales in the…

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Fourth Quarter Metro Area Home Prices Boost Affordability, Sales Improving

Washington, DC – February 9, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) –Housing affordability conditions improved in most metropolitan areas from softer existing-home prices and record-low mortgage interest rates in the fourth quarter, with rising sales and lower inven…

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REALTOR® University Granted Approval to Offer Master of Real Estate Degree Program

Chicago, IL – February 9, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — REALTOR® University now offers a Master of Real Estate degree for real estate professionals who are interested in expanding their education to advance their career and improve their business.

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