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Case-Shiller: Home prices up 1.8% - Home prices in the Denver-area rose by 1.8% in the year ending in June, according to the latest S&P Case-Shiller report. Denver ranked #9 of the 20 metropolitan statistical areas tracked in the S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Indices. “I think being in the middle of the pack, or in the top 10, is very positive for our MSA,” said independent broker Gary Bauer. Read full article:
http://insiderealestatenews.com/2010/08/home-prices-up-1-8/

Become a Distressed Property Specialist - Selling short sales and REOs can be profitable opportunities for real estate practitioners. Here are some tips for anyone expanding their business in these areas:
• Let everyone know that you are an expert in short sales and REOs
• Connect with banks and learn the preferred ways to deal them
• Provide valuable information to potential clients
• Utilize social media sites
Read full article:
http://www.realtor.org/rmodaily.nsf/pages/News2010083102

Banks to give local groups chance to buy foreclosures - Major banks, such as Bank of American and Wells Fargo, are agreeing to give local governments and non-profit groups the ability to buy foreclosed homes before they are sold to private investors. Read full article:
http://www.usatoday.com/money/economy/housing/2010-09-01-local-groups-foreclosures_N.htm

Additional articles that you may find of interest:

Vacancies hit lowest 2nd-quarter rate since '04 (Denver metro)

http://www.denverpost.com/business/ci_15956602

Risks of walking away from mortgage debt
http://www.bankrate.com/finance/mortgages/risks-of-walking-away-from-mortgage-debt-1.aspx

Housing Experts Say Tax Credit Had to End
http://www.realtor.org/rmodaily.nsf/pages/News2010083101

Ways to Vet a Home-Remodeling Contractor
http://www.realtor.org/rmodaily.nsf/pages/News2010083103

Tips to Help Sellers Rethink Proper Price
http://www.realtor.org/rmodaily.nsf/pages/News2010083106

No-Sweat Techniques to Build Your E-mail Marketing Contact List
http://rismedia.com/2010-08-31/no-sweat-techniques-to-build-your-e-mail-marketing-contact-list/