http://www.wra.org/rss/NationalNewsen-usWRARSS Toolwebmaster@wra.org (WRA)http://www.boston.com/business/news/2012/05/21/economists-more-upbeat-about-job-growth-housing/4S36CUyGI7Zttk5RiW1IGI/story.htmlForecasters for the National Association for Business Economists expect modest growth for the remainder of 2012, with pace picking up in 2013.Mon, 21 May 2012 12:15:00 GMThttp://www.boston.com/business/news/2012/05/21/economists-more-upbeat-about-job-growth-housing/4S36CUyGI7Zttk5RiW1IGI/story.htmlhttp://blog.homegain.com/homegain/homegain-survey-finds-home-sellers-fare-50-better-in-getting-their-homes-sold-using-a-realtor%C2%AE-than-selling-on-their-own/?entryid=11948&mod=1HomeGain’s FSBO vs. REALTOR® survey reveals home sellers’ success rates and satisfaction.Mon, 21 May 2012 09:15:00 GMThttp://blog.homegain.com/homegain/homegain-survey-finds-home-sellers-fare-50-better-in-getting-their-homes-sold-using-a-realtor%C2%AE-than-selling-on-their-own/?entryid=11948&mod=1http://realtytimes.com/newsfiles/realtimes2.nsf/rtpages5.1/20120518_openhouse.htmA reminder of how successful open houses can be!Sat, 19 May 2012 10:30:00 GMThttp://realtytimes.com/newsfiles/realtimes2.nsf/rtpages5.1/20120518_openhouse.htmhttp://realtytimes.com/newsfiles/realtimes2.nsf/rtpages5.1/20120518_freddierates.htmIn Freddie Mac's results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey®, average fixed mortgage rates again reached new record lows.Fri, 18 May 2012 16:30:00 GMThttp://realtytimes.com/newsfiles/realtimes2.nsf/rtpages5.1/20120518_freddierates.htmhttp://realtybiznews.com/realtors-demonstrate-support-for-home-ownership/98712501/Highlights from yesterday's Rally to Protect the American Dream.Fri, 18 May 2012 15:30:00 GMThttp://realtybiznews.com/realtors-demonstrate-support-for-home-ownership/98712501/http://realtytimes.com/newsfiles/realtimes2.nsf/rtpages5.1/20120517_buyerlist.htmWith potential buyers who may need help with decisions, these tips can help.Thu, 17 May 2012 15:45:00 GMThttp://realtytimes.com/newsfiles/realtimes2.nsf/rtpages5.1/20120517_buyerlist.htmhttp://realtybiznews.com/20-content-creation-ideas-for-your-real-estate-blog/98712442/REALTOR® bloggers: feeling stumped on what to write in your real estate blog? Try these topics!Thu, 17 May 2012 14:00:00 GMThttp://realtybiznews.com/20-content-creation-ideas-for-your-real-estate-blog/98712442/http://www.usatoday.com/money/economy/story/2012-05-17/unemployment-claims-lei/55033942/1?csp=34money&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories+%28Money+-+Top+Stories%29&utm_content=Google+ReaderThe number of people seeking unemployment benefits across the nation was unchanged last week, suggesting steady gains in the job market.Thu, 17 May 2012 10:45:00 GMThttp://www.usatoday.com/money/economy/story/2012-05-17/unemployment-claims-lei/55033942/1?csp=34money&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories+%28Money+-+Top+Stories%29&utm_content=Google+Readerhttp://money.cnn.com//2012/05/17/real_estate/foreclosures/index.htm?section=money_realestate&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+rss%2Fmoney_realestate+%28Real+Estate%29&utm_content=Google+ReaderForeclosure filings in April fell for the third straight month to the lowest level since July 2007.Thu, 17 May 2012 08:54:29 GMThttp://money.cnn.com//2012/05/17/real_estate/foreclosures/index.htm?section=money_realestate&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+rss%2Fmoney_realestate+%28Real+Estate%29&utm_content=Google+Readerhttp://www.wra.org/i/m/BE7C17F9-4A1A-4857-B8B8-BAED49BE9689/message.htmWith this year's convention focus on mobile technology, the WRA convention website is now live! Visit www.wra.org/convention from your mobile device.Wed, 16 May 2012 16:45:00 GMThttp://www.wra.org/i/m/BE7C17F9-4A1A-4857-B8B8-BAED49BE9689/message.htmhttp://money.cnn.com//2012/05/16/real_estate/mortgage-delinquency/index.htm?section=money_realestate&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+rss%2Fmoney_realestate+%28Real+Estate%29&utm_content=Google+ReaderThe percentage of borrowers who have dropped behind on their mortgage payments fell to a four-year low in the first three months of 2012.Wed, 16 May 2012 16:05:39 GMThttp://money.cnn.com//2012/05/16/real_estate/mortgage-delinquency/index.htm?section=money_realestate&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+rss%2Fmoney_realestate+%28Real+Estate%29&utm_content=Google+Readerhttp://rismedia.com/2012-05-15/builder-confidence-rises-five-points-in-may/Builder confidence gained five points in May from a downwardly revised reading in the previous month.Wed, 16 May 2012 08:51:50 GMThttp://rismedia.com/2012-05-15/builder-confidence-rises-five-points-in-may/http://realtybiznews.com/and-the-survey-says-no-sale/98712338/See the results and findings of a recent internet and social media study in regards to marketing and sales success.Tue, 15 May 2012 15:00:00 GMThttp://realtybiznews.com/and-the-survey-says-no-sale/98712338/http://rismedia.com/2012-05-14/new-realtor-com-tv-channel-to-reach-55-million-households/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Rismedia+%28RISMedia+Real+Estate+News%29&utm_content=Google+ReaderLearn about the new Realtor.com TV Channel, set to launch in the second half of 2012!Tue, 15 May 2012 09:12:03 GMThttp://rismedia.com/2012-05-14/new-realtor-com-tv-channel-to-reach-55-million-households/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Rismedia+%28RISMedia+Real+Estate+News%29&utm_content=Google+Readerhttp://realestate.aol.com/blog/2012/05/11/mortgage-rates-hit-lowest-point-ever-again/Another record low for both the 30-year and 15-year FRMs!Mon, 14 May 2012 17:00:00 GMThttp://realestate.aol.com/blog/2012/05/11/mortgage-rates-hit-lowest-point-ever-again/http://realtytimes.com/newsfiles/realtimes2.nsf/rtpages5.1/20120510_list.htmDon't forget to reminds your sellers about each of these tips to make the home sale-ready!Mon, 14 May 2012 16:08:12 GMThttp://realtytimes.com/newsfiles/realtimes2.nsf/rtpages5.1/20120510_list.htmhttp://www.realtor.org/reports/member-profileThe NAR member profile was released just today.Mon, 14 May 2012 13:49:10 GMThttp://www.realtor.org/reports/member-profilehttp://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=152430281Read about changes that the CFPB may impose on lenders in regards to mortgage origination points.Fri, 11 May 2012 11:00:00 GMThttp://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=152430281http://realestate.aol.com/blog/2010/07/15/sell-your-home-with-these-paint-colors/Do you have any sellers who should repaint rooms before selling? Suggest these colors!Fri, 11 May 2012 10:00:00 GMThttp://realestate.aol.com/blog/2010/07/15/sell-your-home-with-these-paint-colors/http://www.forbes.com/sites/thestreet/2012/05/10/6-housing-stocks-with-curbside-appeal/Thinking of REITs? See Forbes' recent recommendations for strong REIT opportunities.Thu, 10 May 2012 15:00:00 GMThttp://www.forbes.com/sites/thestreet/2012/05/10/6-housing-stocks-with-curbside-appeal/