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Options Abound For Older Homebuyers

When it comes to residential real estate, age is often overlooked. Well, more accurately, old age is often overlooked in favor of news and programs geared toward first time home[...]

RentLinx Plus! Focuses on Small Properties

San Diego-based RentLinx has rolled out a new way for small properties to advertise online: Plus! for Small Properties. Related Posts: Zameen.com Goes Mobile Makaan.com Revamps Search Result Page Real Estate Investar Partners with Washington Brown A New Faster ShowMeTheRent.com Partners

Mortgage application volume drops 9.8% in one week

Mortgage application volume takes a dive this week, according to the MBA, with refinances taking the hardest hit. Follow The American Genius on Facebook for exclusive & breaking business stories Get more Business News at AGBeat

Google Glass’ far reaching possibilities

Google Glass is nearing its public launch, but the question remains - is it a toy or a tool? Let's weigh the business and personal uses. Follow The American Genius on Facebook for exclusive & breaking business stories Get more Business News at AGBeat

Nearly half of all US homeowners with a mortgage still ‘underwater’ in Q1

Despite rising home prices early in the year, a significant portion of U.S. homeowners with a mortgage, about 44 percent, still owed more on their home than it was worth or didn’t have enough equity to move at the end of the...

The MLS debate and the end of real estate software

Someday, I’ll be able to stop writing about online real estate listings. That day is not today. In fact, that … Read more

Send money through email using Google Wallet

Google is switching things up and Google Wallet is replacing Google Checkout and users can now send money right from their Gmail inbox. Follow The American Genius on Facebook for exclusive & breaking business stories Get more Business News at AGBeat

Viber hits desktops, is it the next Skype?

Viber offers users a way to video conference both on-the-go and at your desktop, free. Could Viber threaten Skype's market share? Follow The American Genius on Facebook for exclusive & breaking business stories Get more Business News at AGBeat

4 tips for encouraging strong team work

Because out competitive culture has coached us all to be stand-outs, sometimes building strong teams in the workplace is difficult. Follow The American Genius on Facebook for exclusive & breaking business stories Get more Business News at AGBeat

One in six Americans moved in the last year

One in six Americans moved in the last year, spelling good news for housing in the form of interested buyers and renters, and for the overall economy, spurring spending. Follow The American Genius on Facebook for exclusive & breaking business stories Get more Business News at AGBeat

MobileDay app: never dial in to a conference call again

The MobileDay app eliminates the need to dial into a conference call, enter/remember a pin and wait for the call to connect, only to have it dropped and need to rejoin. Follow The American Genius on Facebook for exclusive & breaking business stories Get more Business News at AGBeat

Zoocasa’s New Website

Company claims, when customers are ready to buy or sell their home, Zoocasa makes hiring a professional real estate agent easy. Related Posts: Zoocasa Launches Zoopraisal™ Zoocasa Now Offers iPad App Zoocasa in Canada Loses Scraping Lawsuit Zoocasa Looses Copyright Case Agents Competing for Client on LessThan6Percent

A call for the firing of Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries

Old comments made by Abercrombie & Fitch's CEO have led to an apology for misinterpretations of the prejudiced words, but the gesture may not be enough. Follow The American Genius on Facebook for exclusive & breaking business stories Get more Business News at AGBeat

13 motivational quotes to kick you into gear

Burnt out? In a slump? Allow these 13 motivational quotes kick you back in gear! Follow The American Genius on Facebook for exclusive & breaking business stories Get more Business News at AGBeat

Automated Emails. Do they Work?

A recent study found that the commonly sent simple 'welcome' email, is the most often opened automated message. Related Posts: Email Marketers Integrate Social Media Email Conventional Wisdom Could be Wrong Are You Sending the Right Email? Opt In or Out… Emails: You Only Have One Chance for Correct Optimisation

Lesser known tricks to help protect yourself online

Everyone knows not to share their social security number or bank number with strangers, but to protect yourself online, you must be much more savvy, so here are some lesser known tips and tricks. Follow The American Genius on Facebook for exclusive & breaking business stories Get more Business News at AGBeat

Georgia Tech to offer a $7,000 advanced degree, will others?

Georgia Tech’s pioneering of the affordable virtual advanced degree could change the face of education and boost the economy all while securing a high demand for its own advanced technology degree graduates Follow The American Genius on Facebook for exclusive & breaking business stories Get more Business News at AGBeat

Can being less productive improve your productivity levels?

We all want to be productive, but there are drawbacks to burning the candles at both ends. Eventually, something is going to burn out. Follow The American Genius on Facebook for exclusive & breaking business stories Get more Business News at AGBeat

Zillow’s realistic look at the negative equity rate

The negative equity rate is improving and will continue, according to Zillow, but many homeowners are financially stuck in their homes, contributing to perpetually tight inventory levels. Follow The American Genius on Facebook for exclusive & breaking business stories Get more Business News at AGBeat

5 ways to argue fairly in the workplace

It can be difficult to argue fairly at work, and while difficult, it can be possible with these five tips to keep you and your team on track. Follow The American Genius on Facebook for exclusive & breaking business stories Get more Business News at AGBeat

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