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by Stephen M. Fells: The battle between Facebook and Google for your attention has taken another step forward with the release of Google ‘Social Search’. Facebook’s internal search is (and always has been) abysmal so Google doesn’t really have much competition but don’t count out Microsoft’s involvement.

RISMEDIA, March 12, 2010—(MCT) - By Jane Engle —Penny-pinching travelers got a great ride in 2009—U.S. hotel rates last year fell nearly 9% on average. But fasten your seat belts: 2010 may be rougher going.

RISMEDIA, March 12, 2010— The Word on Appraisals by Jeff Schurman -Close to a year after the launch of the Home Valuation Code of Conduct (HVCC), more agents are seeing value in increased appraisal transparency and consistent processes for ordering, tracking, delivery and quality-monitoring. But some appraisal-industry misperceptions persist—including in the area of pricing.

A typical story an agent might hear goes like this: “The HUD-1 said the appraiser was paid $450, but the appraiser only received $325. So where did the rest of the money go?”

RISMEDIA, March 12, 2010—(MCT)  - By Alan J. Heavens -With the highly touted federal mortgage-modification program falling short of its target numbers, the government has looked into alternatives to foreclosure and come up with a possible, though not original, solution: the short sale, a transaction in which the lender accepts less than the balance owed on the mortgage.

RISMEDIA, March 12, 2010—As spring approaches, many homeowners grow eager to start remodeling projects to update and refresh their surroundings. Before getting started, it’s a good idea to hire a professional remodeler for a workable plan and better results, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – March 11, 2010 – Governor Charlie Crist directed Interim Emergency Management Director David Halstead to write a letter to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Regional Administrator Phillip May regarding federal assistance for Floridians affected by defective drywall.

WASHINGTON – March 11, 2010 – U.S. policy toward natural catastrophe risk is largely reactive, the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) said in testimony before to two House panels, saying a comprehensive national natural disaster policy is needed.