RE/MAX Is Top Real Estate Franchise
October 21, 2009 
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 INDUSTRY LEADERS: The 2009 Franchise Times Top 200 list ranks RE/MAX at No. 12. |
RE/MAX joins the exclusive ranks of the most successful franchise chains in the world after being named to the 2009 Franchise Times Top 200. RE/MAX makes its debut on the list in the No. 12 position, in front of all other real estate competitors and in the company of top franchises such as McDonalds, 7-Eleven and Marriott Hotels.
The Franchise Times Top 200 is an annual financial snapshot of the 200 most successful U.S.-based franchise companies as measured by worldwide sales. The complete list of honorees appears in the October issue of Franchise Times.
“The RE/MAX Network continues to grow because we offer so much value to our franchise owners,” says Margaret Kelly, CEO of RE/MAX International. “Global brand recognition, the industry’s most extensive educational resources, and all the support our offices need to be productive and successful. We like to tell our owners that ‘at RE/MAX, you’re in business for yourself, but not by yourself.’”
Since the beginning of 2009, nine countries have joined the network, and RE/MAX International has sold nearly 400 franchises worldwide. There’s a presence in over 70 countries, more than any other real estate network.
The Franchise Times honor is the second time this year that RE/MAX has been recognized by the franchise community. In January, RE/MAX was the highest-ranked real estate franchise in Entrepreneur Magazine’s 30th Annual ÒFranchise 500 Survey,” a tribute the company has received in nine out of the last ten years.
RE/MAX has also been recognized as one of the “Top 25 Franchise Opportunities” by Hispanic Enterprise, and one of the “Top 50 Franchises for Minorities” by the National Minority Franchising Initiative.
And in 2009, for the third year in a row, RE/MAX was ranked on the list of America’s “Top 10 Military Spouse-Friendly Employers,” according to Military Spouse Magazine.
Information received from RE/MAX International
Extension of Tax Credit Looks Likely
October 14, 2009 
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FIRST-TIME BUYERS: A lively RE/MAX video, accessible on both YouTube and Agent Training on Demand, illustrates that “RE/MAX Agents Know $8K Tax Credit.”
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A Realty Times Feature Article by Kenneth R. Harney
Quick passage by the House last week of a bill extending the $8,000 home buyer tax credit next year for military, diplomatic and intelligence personnel serving overseas increases the odds that Congress will agree to an extension, maybe even an expansion, of the entire credit program well into 2010.
The White House is also signaling that it sees the overall tax credit program – currently set to expire November 30 – as an important element in cutting the unemployment rolls and stimulating new jobs next year.
After an economic policy strategy meeting last week in the Oval Office involving President Obama, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, congressional aides said Democrats generally support an extension of the housing credit.
Reid already has made clear he wants an extension. He is co-sponsoring a Senate bill that would do so for six months.
Congressman Charles Rangel, chairman of the tax-writing House Ways and Means Committee, sponsored the one-year extension of the credit for military and other personnel serving overseas, and is reported by aides as favoring an extension for the entire program.
The White House has not publicly committed to an extension, but has confirmed that the President is seriously examining that option.
An unexpected development that emerged following last week’s White House meeting was the possibility of opening up the credit to a broader group of buyers next year – people who sell their current homes and buy a replacement home.
Though details were scanty, Capitol Hill sources said one option on the table would be to provide a tax credit – most likely at the $8,000 level – to replacement home buyers whose incomes do not exceed some limit.
The current credit phases out for single taxpayers with incomes above $75,000, and married purchasers earning $150,000.
A politically sensitive issue hovering over the entire debate on extending the housing tax credit is its cost – what it would add to the federal budgetary deficit. Mark Zandi, chief economist of Moody’s Economy.com, estimates that widening the credit to all buyers through next August could cost the government upwards of $30 billion.
Rangel’s 12-month extension of the credit for service personnel is estimated to cost more than $300 million, but it’s mainly being paid for through an increase in penalties levied by the IRS on taxpayers who fail to file corporate or partnership returns.
The New York Times reported that one possible solution to the cost problem would be to divert money not yet spent out of 2009’s $800 billion stimulus legislation
October 14, 2009 
RE/MAX 4000 Supports Children’s Miracle Network
Miracle Jeans Day at RE/MAX 4000
On Wednesday, Sept. 16, RE/MAX 4000 agents and staff in “Miracle Jeans Day,” a special fundraiser for Children’s Miracle Network. All 52 of RE/MAX 4000, Inc.’s agents made a pledge to go casual for kids, and raise money to help children and families in need by supporting the children’s hospitals in the Network.
“Doing what we can for these kids is very important to our agents.” “Miracle Jeans Day is just one event that we take part in every year.”
The Miracle Jeans Day concept is simple. Participants show support by wearing their jeans and a “Miracle Jeans Day” button, sticker or lapel pin. All funds raised go directly to The Children’s Hospital in Denver, the Children’s Miracle Network hospital that serves Grand Junction. There, the money will be used to help families afford medical care.
“Many children from Grand Junction and the Western Slope have found lifesaving care at Denver’s Children’s Hospital.” “The money RE/MAX raises nationwide every year is vital to all the hospitals in the Network.” RE/MAX International has raised more than $93 million for children’s Miracle Network since the company became a sponsor in 1992. This year, RE/MAX hopes to push that total over $100 million. Through The Miracle Home program, exclusive to RE/MAX, Sales Associates are able to donate a portion of every transaction to Children’s Miracle network. Associates also take part in several special events like “Miracle Jeans Day” throughout every year.
RE/MAX 4000 Inc. also supports local Grand Junction groups, such as Hospice “Black Tie and Boots”, Junior Service League “Walk for Life & Viva el Vino”, St. Mary’s Hospital and United Way of Mesa County just to name a few.
Giving back to the community where we do business is the way we do business, and we encourage other businesses to join us in giving.
Until Next time. Toni Milyard
Changing Market – Changing Times
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Choose the Company that is on pace with the changes of our world. …. RE/MAX 4000.
New Home Buyer Tax Credit……
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Some Good News
Positive news about the housing industry, and the economy in general, helps restore consumer confidence, so we’re glad to see headlines that offer hope rather than doom and gloom. We’re seeing more and more pronouncements that the recession is ending and the bottom of the housing cycle has either passed or is near. But at the same time, we understand – and we hope you do too – that good news doesn’t mean a fast and furious market.
Take, for example, the optimistic packaging of a routine housing story in the Wall Street Journal July 28. The headline, for a story on Commerce Department statistics, read: “New-Home Sales Jumped 11% in June From May.” the story’s hopeful tone continued in its first sentence: “New-home sales soared in June from the previous month…”
The Journal using verbs like “jumped” and “soared” is appreciated, but those of us in the business maintain a sharp, realistic perspective when looking at what’s happening. We are all hungry for good news right now, but the fact is, a slight month to month gain in sales isn’t all that significant. new-home sales totaled an estimated 36,000 nationally in June, which is more than the 33,000 of May, but it still represents a 21.3% drop from June 2008. That number comparing sales from the same month a year earlier is a far more meaningful measure than a month to month change or even a seasonally adjusted rate.
The power of a positive mindset is incredibly important, but staying realistic and current with todays market is invaluable. RE/MAX 4000 is steadfast in staying on top of the market trends of the Grand Valley and constantly aware of the absorbtion rate of the properties currently on the market. For further information on properties currently listed for your buying needs or if you are interested in selling your property. Call any of our 52 professionals to assist you.
Until next time…..RE/MAX 4000 TM
Some of the above information was obtained from “Profit Lines” by our RE/MAX International Chairman and Co-Founder, Dave Liniger.
RE/MAX OUT IN FRONT
National Advertising 99.9%
That’s the first quarter RE/MAX share of voice in national television!
While our competitors’ TV advertising was virtually non-existent in Q1, millions of consumers have seen the RE/MAX commercials on major broadcast networks and more than 20 cable channels. Second quarter SOV information will be available soon.
Three new RE/MAX TV ads appeared throughout the second quarter. The ads feature RE/MAX CEO Margaret Kelly, giving you as consumers, straight-talk on today’s housing market.
Consumers understand the value of working with qualified RE/MAX agents when buying and selling property.
In the Grand Valley, RE/MAX 4000 continues to lead in market share and transactions per agent. You can count on us!
Until next time, RE/MAX 4000 TM
RE/MAX Locally Leads Second Quarter
Consistent in leading the Grand Valley in Residential Listings sold, RE/MAX holds 28% Market Share.
2Q 09 Mesa County Bar Chart
