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But that hasn't stopped some from resurrecting the possibility of a new Teton Dam. The revenge of the resource economy in the Mountain West Despite slowing growth, the Mountain West is driven by a strong, complex economy that includes a natural resources boom, with industries such as mining once again on the upswing, a continued construction engine that seems to be resisting the housing slump, and the new standby, tourism. Annals of Northwest secession A primer of regional separatist movements, real and imagined. Back to top » Future of Real Estate Marketing What?s Next for Estately.com? Estately.com is one of my favorite local real estate search web sites (see 10 Kick Ass Real Estate Search Sites). So, when news broke that they had secured $450K in funding I seized the chance to ask founder Galen Ward what was next for the budding property. 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Putting a human face on your brand can connect you with a whole new generation of consumers. ---Related Articles at Future of [...] Back to top » RealEstateJournal.com Residential Real Estate News Mortgage Relief Programs Aren't Helping Much Up until now, state efforts to help distressed homeowners refinance have had negligible results. A new federal bill may give them additional tools. Condo-Hotel Buyers See Investments Sour Many investors who purchased condo hotel rooms during the real-estate boom are wishing they hadn't. Some frustrated owners are bringing these projects to the attention of regulators. Five Questions to Ask Before Remodeling Before you redo your home make sure you know how big a renovation you can afford and how long you will remain in your residence. Back to top » RIS Media Today?s News at a Glance Click here for a summary of today's news.Share This With a Friend The 4 Cornerstones of Agent Recruiting & Retention By Darryl Davis RISMEDIA, May 13, 2008-As with any business, it costs more to acquire a new customer than to keep making additional sales to an established one. Many real estate companies believe they offer great opportunities Share This With a Friend How to Use Gadgets to Make Your Website More Competitive Commentary by Peyman Aleagha RISMEDIA, May 13, 2008-Five years ago just having a website at all was a way to differentiate yourself from other real estate agents or brokers. But now, everybody has a website. The fact that you also have one no longer does anything to set you apart from ... Back to top » The Seattle Times: Home & real estate Sunnyside police defend chase that ended in fatal crash High-speed pursuit of a man who once could have faced life in prison as a three-strikes violent offender was justified even though the man died in a crash that ended the chase, police said. Eight arrested in pot-related British Columbia kidnapping case Eight people have been arrested in an abduction case that involves the smuggling of marijuana into the United States, police say. Kirkland tax-rate increase on ballot Tuesday Fire District 41, which serves the large unincorporated area north of Kirkland, is asking voters to approve a 26-cent property-tax rate... Back to top » Coldwell Banker Videos State of the Market Jim Gillespie, President & CEO of Coldwell Banker, discusses current market conditions and why now just might be the right time to enter the real estate market. Installing a new hardwood floor Installing hardwood floors increases a home's selling price by 6%. And doing it yourself may be cheaper than hiring outside help. Remodeling a kitchen increases value Remodeling a kitchen can yield big returns.Small remodels often lead to the largest increase in home value. And it's possible to remodel for a reasonable price. Back to top »