I would like to see the real estate divisions increase the fees to become licensed and the local Realtor Associations increase their yearly dues to around 10k per year.

My goal is to continue to increase income streams and chase markets that are rising.I did this in Atlanta and now jumping into the Detroit market which is now rising.  

There are many realtors out there who will take a listing for 4.0%, with a 2%/2% split if there's a cobroke figured.There are those same brokers who will do it all (allegedly) for 3.5% complete- if it is sold inhouse.If property sale prices increased 50% in 5 years a while back, that meant that a realtor would be earning 50% more also in 5 years.

I wish to network with Ohio realtors.I have just started a new site http://ohiomortgages.blogspot.comIf you would like to increase your web presence, I am looking for educational content for buyers.

I read today that because of decreased demand by 3%, and increased supply by an unsaid %, key oil economists predict gasoline prices in some areas of the nation could reach sub $2.00 levels by this weekend.

And with the ever increasing number of mortgage products, by signing someone up for a 125% IO, they have automatically created a return customer when that person comes back for a way out of the mess.

Reverse mortgages are growing in popularity in our area as senior citizens try to keep up with the increasing cost of living.

It has become increasingly difficult to find underpriced properties in many markets (NY, LA, etc.).

I've checked with my bank, but they won't increase my HELOC without the income to pay it.

On the other hand, there are many neighborhoods where, if you don't have a pool, you're looking at negative implications.I saw somewhere a graph showing what is best for increasing values, but I can't remember where.