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February 10, 2012
The following analysis of the Baltimore Metro Area housing market has been prepared by RealEstate Business Intelligence (RBI), and is based on the January 2012 RBI Pending Home Sales Index™ released today.
February 10, 2012
The following analysis of the Washington, D.C. Metro Area housing market has been prepared by RealEstate Business Intelligence (RBI), and is based on the January 2012 RBI Pending Home Sales Index™ released today.
January 24, 2012
Metropolitan Regional Information Systems (MRIS) is pleased to recognize David C. Charron, president and chief executive officer of MRIS, and additional influential industry figures with local connections. Inman News, the nation’s leading source of independent real estate news, recently released its annual list of the 100 most influential people in real estate.
January 13, 2012
John L. Heithaus, MRIS's Chief Marketing Officer, was recently interviewed by the Sun Gazette, discussing his predictions for the real estate market, both nationally and locally. Read the original Sun Gazette article here.
January 12, 2012
Metropolitan Regional Information Systems (MRIS) today announced that David C. Charron, president and CEO of MRIS, was named one of the most influential real estate leaders of 2011 by Inman News, the nation’s leading source of independent real estate news. The annual list of the 100 most influential people in real estate recognizes power brokers, thought leaders, and visionaries who influence the real estate industry with their words, actions, insight, and innovations.
January 11, 2012
MRIS is pleased to announce its participation in the Fannie Mae Short Sale Assistance Desk ("Assistance Desk"). The Assistance Desk will help real estate professionals in the Mid-Atlantic area resolve issues on Fannie Mae short sales that may arise after a short sale offer is made.
January 10, 2012
The following analysis of the Baltimore, Maryland Metro Area housing market has been prepared by RealEstate Business Intelligence (RBI), and is based on the December 2011 RBI Pending Home Sales Index™ released today.
January 10, 2012
The following analysis of the Washington, D.C. Metro Area housing market has been prepared by RealEstate Business Intelligence (RBI), and is based on the December 2011 RBI Pending Home dex™ released today.
January 04, 2012
As the new year begins, potential home buyers and sellers throughout the Mid-Atlantic region are anxious about how their properties will fare in this coming year. To explore the issue, MRIS today releases a list of several key triggers that are expected to shape the local economy, and play a significant role in the local real estate market.
December 12, 2011
The following analysis of the Baltimore, Maryland Metro area housing market has been prepared by RealEstate Business Intelligence (RBI), and is based on the November 2011 RBI Pending Home Sales Index™ released today.
December 12, 2011
The following analysis of the Washington, D.C. Metro Area housing market has been prepared by RealEstate Business Intelligence (RBI), and is based on the November 2011 RBI Pending Home Sales Index™ released today.
November 25, 2011
MRIS President and CEO, David Charron, provides expert insight on how transit projects are revving up interest in nearby housing in this Washington Business Journal article.
November 17, 2011
Enhanced Search Tool Offers Consumers a More Efficient, Personalized and Focused Home Buying Experience
November 10, 2011
October 2011 RBI Pending Home Sales Index™ for Washington, D.C. Metro Area: Pending Sales Up from Last Year, but Median Sales Price Dips
November 10, 2011
October 2011 Baltimore Metro RBI Pending Home Sales Index™: Conforming Loan Limit Reduction Impacts High-End Market Segment
November 08, 2011
MRIS customers now have the option to access two million national pre-foreclosure, auction and REO properties in the U.S., as well as newsletters, distressed property sales training, and property valuation tools via the strategic alliance with RealtyTrac®.
October 10, 2011
The following analysis of the Baltimore, Maryland, metro area housing market has been prepared by RealEstate Business Intelligence (RBI), and is based on the September 2011 RBI Pending Home Sales Index™ released today.
October 10, 2011
The following analysis of the Washington, D.C. Metro Area housing market has been prepared by RealEstate Business Intelligence (RBI), and is based on the September 2011 RBI Pending Home Sales Index™ released today.
October 07, 2011
MRIS announced today that Authentisign™, an integrated digital signature platform developed by Instanet Solutions, has been selected as the ESIGN product-of-choice for the Mid-Atlantic Multiple Listing Service.
September 19, 2011
David Howell, Chairman of the MRIS Board of Directors, announced today that Terrence M. (Terry) McDermott has joined the board effective immediately. Rockville, MD- based MRIS facilitates over $300 million in real estate listings and sales each day.
September 19, 2011
MRIS, the Mid-Atlantic’s real estate Multiple Listing Service (MLS), has partnered with Moby to bring its leading real estate personal safety app directly to its 42,000 customers. With the Moby app MRIS customers can share location information, send alerts, or automatically request assistance from emergency services.
September 15, 2011
MRIS develops system to keep its customers connected in the event of an emergency.
September 12, 2011
Rockville, MD – September 12, 2011 – Mid-Atlantic real estate professionals can now receive real time updates on the status of the local multiple listing service (MLS) thanks to the new MRIS Text Alerts. Launched today, MRIS Text Alerts keeps MRIS customers informed on system information and enhancement schedules.
September 12, 2011
The following analysis of the Washington, D.C. Metro Area housing market has been prepared by housing market expert Jonathan Miller of Miller Samuel, based on the August 2011 RBI Pending Home Sales IndexTM released today:
September 12, 2011
The following analysis of the Baltimore Metro Area housing market has been prepared by housing market expert Jonathan Miller of Miller Samuel, based on the August 2011 RBI Pending Home Sales IndexTM released today:
August 10, 2011
Despite Most Active July in Four Years, Baltimore Home Sales Show Weakness; Prices Slide
August 10, 2011
Home sales down more than normal for this time of year; still strong when compared to July 2010 reports
August 03, 2011
The home searching process just got easier. Today MRIS, the leading local real estate data company and largest multiple listing service (MLS), unveils an enhanced consumer home search portal with HomesDatabase.com, to help home buyers throughout the Mid-Atlantic region find their perfect home and a qualified real estate professional. Whether accessing through a mobile device and identifying nearby homes for sale, or searching from the comfort of your home for distressed or rental properties or homes for sale, HomesDatabase.com allows users to customize their search experience based on their needs.
July 11, 2011
June’s Pending Sales Total Hit 5,124 – Highest Since 2005; Median Sales Price Increased 7.3% Year-over-Year, Highest Level in Nearly 3 Years.
July 11, 2011
Buyers and Sellers Signed 2,585 Contracts in June – Most Since 2007 – Though Market Saw 5.3% Month-over-Month Seasonal Decline in New Pending Sales. Median Sales Price Increased 6.1% Month-over-Month to $235,500 but Remained 5.8% Below Last Year’s Level.
July 11, 2011
In a high-tech world of tweets, blogs and instant messaging, MRIS is kicking off the 2011 Summer Road Show. This is an exciting opportunity for MRIS to connect with all of the hard working people at the 25 local REALTOR® Associations in the mid-Atlantic region.
June 30, 2011
Mid-Atlantic residents who have watched home prices sink around the country can continue to find relief in the local housing market. Many Mid-Atlantic areas are the most stable locations, seeing rising home sales prices this summer selling season. Today, MRIS, the nation’s largest multiple listing service (MLS) and its subsidiary, RealEstate Business Intelligence (RBI), announce the Top Five Most Promising Counties in terms of real estate value.
June 29, 2011
Since the switch from fax notifications to email notifications last week, we have already seen a huge improvement in the turn-around time of corrections. The compliance department reports a dramatic improvement of data corrections within the...
June 10, 2011
May Pending Sales Show Seasonal 6.5% Rise From April; 43.1% Year-Over-Year Surge Reflects Last Year’s Lull After Tax Credit Deadline. Median Sales Price Rises 5.9% To Last Summer’s Levels
June 10, 2011
May Pending Sales Show Seasonal 0.7% Rise From April; 53.7% Year-Over-Year Surge Reflects Last Year’s Lull After Tax Credit Deadline. Median Sales Price Rises Higher At Second Slowest Rate Year-To-Date In Decade
May 31, 2011
As part of the MRIS Cares project, MRIS today announced the donation of $15,000 to Help the Children, $10,000 to the Asian Real Estate Association of America, and $5,000 to the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department. MRIS is the leading developer of real estate technology and the nation’s largest multiple listings service (MLS).
May 22, 2011
Rockville, MD – May 22, 2011 – If it's emerging, groundbreaking, or a market-leading technology for real estate professionals, it's covered during the Real Estate in Real Time conference on June 23, 2011 in Silver Spring, MD. Tech-savvy real estate professionals looking to increase their business with the next-generation of technology tools and digital marketing will be able to rise above the clutter and take away the real deal on the subjects that matter most, direct from the experts. Real Estate in Real Time is presented by MRIS, the leading developer of real estate technology and the nation’s largest MLS, in partnership with Xplode Conferences.
May 13, 2011
MRIS, the leading local real estate data company and largest MLS in the country, today launches MRISTV.com, a robust online video portal featuring hyper-local real estate information, local experts and cutting edge trends. This first of its kind website is a great resource for real estate professionals and consumers alike. Original programming focuses on the Washington, D.C. and Baltimore metro region, delivering relevant information, on-demand.
“MRIS TV is all real estate, all the time. It’s local - it’s our communities. It will bring consumers and real estate professionals up-close and personal with what’s new and what’s next within their neighborhoods,” said John L. Heithaus, MRIS chief marketing officer. “Viewers will enjoy exploring unique area houses, and receive insider real estate tips with a click of a mouse.”
May 10, 2011
The following analysis of the Baltimore Metro Area housing market has been prepared by housing market expert Jonathan Miller of Miller Samuel, based on the April 2011 RBI Pending Home Sales IndexTM released today:
May 10, 2011
The following analysis of the Washington, D.C. Metro Area housing market has been prepared by housing market expert Jonathan Miller of Miller Samuel, based on the April 2011 RBI Pending Home Sales IndexTM released today:
May 05, 2011
MRIS, the leading local real estate data company, today unveils the newest enhancement to the MLS system with Media Connect, a tool to simplify photo uploading for real estate professionals. The MRIS system currently hosts more than 70,000 active real estate listings and over one million photos were added in 2011, which translates to an average daily sales volume of $97 million. To better support agents with listing input, Media Connect boasts intuitive features and 80% faster upload times. In addition to being fast and easy, Media Connect will enable agents to provide their customers with robust package listings and improved home search comparisons.
May 02, 2011
Based on customer feedback, Matrix offers three new improvements that will make searching for listings and managing your client base easier than ever.
April 21, 2011
MRIS just released a list of Top Green Neighborhoods – with areas like Ballston, Bethesda, and Columbia Heights noted for their premier green places and community-wide green projects.
April 11, 2011
March Signed Contracts Jump 34.3% Over February; Median Sales Price Rises 3.2% Year-Over-Year
April 11, 2011
March Signed Contracts Jump 33.1% Over February; Median Sales Price Down 11.1% Year-Over-Year, Lowest Since April 2004
March 10, 2011
March 10, 2011
RBI Pending Home Sales Index™ Reports a 33 Percent Jump Year-Over-Year; Home Prices Slip
March 02, 2011
New RBI Report Shows Higher Priced Detached Housing Outperforms Attached Housing Market
March 02, 2011
RBI Year End Report Indicates Housing Prices Edge 2 Percent Higher as Properties Sell Faster
February 25, 2011
The real estate market of 2001 bears little resemblance to that of 2011. And, today, MRIS, the number #1 MLS in North America, looks a good deal different as well thanks to the leadership and direction provided by our CEO, David Charron.
February 22, 2011
RBI Pending Home Sales IndexTM Shows Signed Contracts Up 10.6% Year-Over-Year in January; Median Sales Price Rises 8.6% Due to Shift from First Time Buyers
February 22, 2011
RBI Pending Home Sales IndexTM Shows 2011 Starts With Largest Year-Over-Year Pending Sales Gains in Decade; Housing Prices Continue To Slide
February 21, 2011
John L. Heithaus, MRIS's Chief Marketing Officer, was recently featured on TBD-News Channel 8's NewsTalk with Bruce DePuyt, discussing the state of the real estate market in the DC Metro and Baltimore area, and RBI's newly launched Pending Sales Home IndexTM.
February 15, 2011
In MRIS’s recent study of homebuyer and seller preferences, 95% of those surveyed reported that working with a real estate professional is just as important, if not more important, than it was a few years ago.
February 04, 2011
Each year, NVAR recognizes an Affiliate organization that works to advance and support the REALTOR® community. MRIS is proud to announce that we have been honored with the 2010 Affiliate of the Year Award. Christine M. Todd, CEO of NVAR stated, “The staff at MRIS has been recognized because they continually work above and beyond the call of duty in support of our Association. MRIS’s commitment to improve REALTOR® professionalism and the value that they provide to the community deserves to be honored.”
January 25, 2011
We know that email is essential to your business and are pleased to announce an immediate storage space upgrade to 2 GB for your MRIS.com email account. No action on your part is necessary. This free upgrade also applies to accounts that you may use as a forwarding address.
January 11, 2011
RealEstate Business Intelligence (RBI), an MRIS company, launched its inaugural RBI Pending Home Sales Index™ [Washington, DC Metro Area], a two-year moving window on the housing market tracking pending sales and average sales prices. The results include pending sales from December 2008 through and including December 2010 in order to provide a robust scope of the local market starting at the first major dip in the current cycle. The two-year index shows housing prices are stable (after months of unsteady market conditions) and more importantly, pending sales activity is returning to normal seasonal patterns. The market area includes: Washington DC, Montgomery County, Prince George’s County, Alexandria City, Arlington County, Fairfax County, Fairfax City and Falls Church City.
January 11, 2011
According to data released recently by RealEstate Business Intelligence (RBI), an MRIS company, the Baltimore housing market continued downward at the close of 2010. To continue tracking the local housing market and provide a relevant look ahead for real estate professionals and consumers, RBI announced its inaugural RBI Pending Home Sales IndexTM [Baltimore Metro Area], a two-year moving window on the housing market using pending sales and average sales price. The results include pending sales through and including December 2010. The market area includes: Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Anne Arundel County, Carroll County, Harford County and Howard County.
January 03, 2011
Adam Iobst has joined MRIS as a member of the Client Alliance Manager’s (CAM) team. Adam brings 12 years of experience from the real estate industry to MRIS. He previously served as a Client Support Manager, focused on training and support. He has also spent time as an agent, associate broker, and broker/owner. To learn more about Adam’s professional background, check out his resume online.
December 20, 2010
Some people play the game, while others change it. In real estate, one of those game-changers is David C. Charron, president and CEO of MRIS, who has been named to the Inman 100 by leading real estate industry publication Inman News. The Inman annual list of the most influential people in real estate recognizes power brokers, thought leaders, and visionaries who influence the real estate industry with their words, actions, insight, and innovations.
December 15, 2010
MRIS Celebrates 10 years of donating to a fantastic charity- The Marine Corps Toys for Tots Foundation.
December 07, 2010
MRIS Continues Quality Support of Real Estate Agents With Launch of Matrix Upgrade...
December 02, 2010
You asked, and we listened! So long 90 day password expiration, and hello to DOUBLE the time in between changing your SafeMLS password. Your SafeMLS password is now set to expire after 180 days! That’s almost 6 months and only twice a year!
November 16, 2010
Unemployment in the U.S. has averaged at just under 10% for 2010, whereas unemployment in the D.C. region has averaged 6.7%. Not only are jobs holding steady, but D.C. area employees have seen a 5.4% salary increase over the past year, creating greater willingness to consider buying for the first time or moving up in the market. This key metric provides a better foundation for the housing market than most other regions in the US.
November 15, 2010
October Data Reflects The “Moving Chairs Around The Room Impact” Of Stimulus Program On Housing Market, According To Expert Real Estate Analyst Jonathan Miller
RealEstate Business Intelligence (RBI), an MRIS company, released the latest market data on the Washington, DC, Baltimore metro housing market today, which suggests that home prices in the market continue to remain stable, but the number of home sales remains lower than October 2009. This is attributable to the federal tax credit expiration, which offered an $8,000 tax credit for first-time home buyers and a $6,500 tax credit for repeat home buyers, who signed a purchase contract before April 30th of this year.
October 19, 2010
MRIS today launched the new MRIS.com, a fully redesigned online resource for its customers—real estate professionals— with information, resources and tools to serve them even better. The section of the website dedicated to real estate professionals features a new user-friendly navigation, single sign-on capabilities, and comprehensive public records property data, in addition to many professional tools and resources.
October 19, 2010
MRIS, a leading national real estate information and technology firm, has launched an incentive competition to find the next generation of applications that can help professional real estate agents better meet their client's needs. The goal of the $25,000 MRIS Real Estate Innovation Contest is to inspire breakthrough technologies in the form of new desktop, mobile, or web applications that will measurably improve the way home buyers and sellers work with professional real estate agents.
October 14, 2010
There is a new source for credible and timely real estate information in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan region, thanks to a new alliance between real estate industry expert Jonathan Miller and MRIS (www.mris.com). Miller will serve as a spokesperson for RBI (www.rbintel.com), a wholly owned subsidiary of MRIS, and will offer regular commentary and insight on real estate trends and analyses, specifically on RBI-released data.
October 08, 2010
Rockville, MD – RealEstate Business Intelligence (RBI), an MRIS, Inc. company, today released its September 2010 housing market statistics, which show continued recovery when comparing home sales against this time last year, especially in large population centers such as Washington, D.C., Montgomery County, MD and Fairfax County, VA.
September 30, 2010
Metropolitan Regional Information Systems, Inc. (MRIS) has joined forces with RE Technology.com an unbiased real estate technology authority for up-to-date product education and reviews.
September 28, 2010
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And that’s why you can never do too much research, insists John L. Heithaus, chief marketing officer for Metropolitan Regional Information Systems, a leading provider of real estate information technology and the largest multiple listing service in the nation.
Heithaus, based in Rockville, Md., is a former relocation company executive who has relocated seven times himself. He says the best way to determine the agreeability of an area is to act as though you already live there. Test drive the district by getting a hotel room for a long weekend and replicate your everyday routine to see how it feels, filtering it through the lens of the entire family. Take your morning jog, chat with the barista at the corner coffeehouse, access transit options, read hyperlocal blogs, sit on a bench and listen to sounds of the streets. Engage. Then, Heithaus suggests, vet your research and experience through a real estate pro. “You can’t underestimate the value of a tenured real estate professional, especially in the luxury category.” They understand the subjective aspects. Why a four-bedroom condominium is $2.5 million in one building and $1.7 million in another just four blocks away. “There are all kinds of qualitative aspects to it, and a luxury real estate specialist can help you navigate those value-related questions,” he says.
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September 24, 2010
RealEstate Business Intelligence (RBI), an MRIS, Inc. company, just released its August 2010 statistics that show another month of continued stabilization in the Mid-Atlantic real estate market. Data from the report suggests that home prices and days on market are experiencing positive changes as the summer selling season nears its close.
August 03, 2010
TEAM TAKES TO THE ROAD TO INTERACT WITH MEMBER ASSOCIATIONS IN MARYLAND, VIRGINIA AND DC TO ENABLE POSITIVE WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
July 13, 2010
RealEstate Business Intelligence (RBI), an MRIS, Inc, company,just announced that home sales in the Mid-Atlantic region increased by 10 percent in June compared to May 2010.
July 09, 2010
Metropolitan Regional Information Systems, Inc.'s (MRIS) Chief Marketing Officer, John L. Heithaus will address 2,000 members of the real estate and technology communities about the urgency of structuring an organization to meet new market realities.
July 09, 2010
Metropolitan Regional Information Systems, Inc. (MRIS) supports real estate professionals and local nonprofit organizations in their efforts to put families into their own homes by participating in National Homeownership Month.
June 18, 2010
Metropolitan Regional Information Systems, Inc. (MRIS), a leading provider of real estate information technology and the largest multiple listing service in the nation, joins the international observance of the 11th Annual Call Center Week, June 14-18.
June 17, 2010
RealEstate Business Intelligence (RBI) announces the launch of its real estate data analytics website. Agents, brokers, appraisers and other real estate professionals can now receive the most reliable housing market data in the Mid-Atlantic region via www.rbintel.com.
June 10, 2010
Metropolitan Regional Information Systems, Inc. (MRIS), a leading provider of real estate information technology and the largest multiple listing service in the nation, announced that the number of homes sold in the Mid-Atlantic region increased by 7 percent* during the month of May compared to April 2010.
June 10, 2010
Metropolitan Regional Information Systems, Inc. (MRIS) today announced the appointment of John L. Heithaus as chief marketing officer.
May 19, 2010
Metropolitan Regional Information Systems, Inc. (MRIS), a leading provider of real estate information technology and the largest multiple listing service in the nation, announced that the number of homes sold in the Mid-Atlantic region increased 25 percent* more during the month of April than during the same time period last year.
April 27, 2010
Metropolitan Regional Information Systems, Inc., a leading provider of real estate information technology and the largest multiple listing service in the nation, today announces a new technology product available by subscription for its real estate industry customers.
April 01, 2010
Metropolitan Regional Information Systems, Inc. (MRIS), a leading provider of real estate information technology and the largest multiple listing service in the nation, announced that the Mid-Atlantic Housing Market showed signs of moderate recovery in the first quarter of 2010. MRIS today released its 2010 First Quarter Trends in Housing Report, a joint publication of MRIS and Delta Associates
March 02, 2010
Metropolitan Regional Information Systems, Inc. (MRIS) announces that the company will contribute a total of $45,000 to three organizations active in relief efforts in earthquake-stricken Haiti.
January 01, 2010
Trends in Housing, a joint publication of MRIS and Delta Associates, provides an in-depth look at the statistics and issues that shape the Mid-Atlantic housing market. Following are highlights of market activity at Year-End 2009:
