Realogy's Richard Smith on CNBC's Squawk Box

The video below featuring Realogy president and CEO Richard A. Smith originally aired March 16th on CNBC's "Squawk Box." Mr. Smith discusses the state of housing market and what we might see in 2010.



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We're (still) Hiring! (VIDEO)

We now have 2 open positions to fill with truly remarkable title people! See video below for a description of the jobs, and see the links for instructions on how to apply.

Click here to see company president Derek Massey describe the open positions.

Click here for instructions on how to apply for Title Service Representative (Settlement Officer) position.

Click here for instructions on how to apply for Settlement Coordinator (Processor) position.

Dan Coleman on Stress (VIDEO)

In this segment, Dan "Dan the Info Man" Coleman talks about how to deal with stress that typically comes with the end of the month in real estate. He also dances. In short, stress can be relieved (or at least mitigated) by (1) relaxing/exercising, (2) making a list and crossing off completed tasks, and (3) celebrating your successes.

Click here for a link to the video.

The audio is a little choppy, and for that we apologize. Our studio is being renovated.

21 Day Blogging Challenge (VIDEO)

Check out the video below on our participation in the Real Estate Bar Camp Philadelphia "21 Days to Improve Your Blogging Habits" challenge:

For more information on Real Estate Bar Camp Philadelpia, as well as the 21 Day Challenge, check out this link --> http://rebarcamp.com/philadelphia

Current Short Sale Trends (VIDEO)

In this video, Harry Yazbek discusses current trends in short sales. What's the biggest change from 6 months ago? Are short sales getting approved more quickly now or are they taking longer? What's the #1 delay in getting short sales approved?

Should you have any additional questions regarding short sales, Harry can be reached via phone (703-946-4470), email (Harry[dot]Yazbek[at]MASettlement[dot]com) or Twitter (@HarryYazbek).

Legal: We are not a law firm nor a CPA firm. This particular post was created to aid real estate agents on the mechanics of short sales, not to provide buyers or sellers with any advice as to whether to buy or sell a property involving a short sale. Please seek the advice of an attorney or an accountant for those questions.

Powers of Attorney in 6 Minutes (VIDEO)

In this, our second video post, Attorney Lee Snyder discusses Powers of Attorney (POAs). While it may seem convenient to tell the parties they need not attend settlement, it is important that you understand the dangers inherent in POAs. Here Lee will discuss the problems that can occur and how to avoid them.

Disclaimer: This video post deals exclusively with specific POAs for the purpose of transferring an interest in real estate. We could not fully cover all Power of Attorney matters in a 6-minute presentation. Furthermore, we are not providing legal advice or counsel. We always suggest you seek the advice of your own attorney when dealing with legal matters.

Ground Rent in 5 minutes (VIDEO)

Thanks for tuning into our first video blog featuring Attorneys Lee Snyder and Carol Ann Wildesen. In this segment, they give an overview of the fascinating Maryland phenomenon known as Ground Rent. In short, they answer What is ground rent, what title issues are presented by ground rent, and what advice would they give a new agent?

Disclaimer: Not all ground rent cases are created equal, and we could not possibly provide a comprehensive discussion in just 5 minutes. If we went longer, you'd never come to our blog again. Should you have additional questions about ground rent in general, or a particular case, please do not hesitate to call any of our attorneys, or contact your own attorney.