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Wal-Marts at varying stages, an article from The Coloradoan, reports that the proposed Wal-Mart Supercenters in Timnath and Windsor are in varying stages of development. Wal-Mart spokesman Joshua Phair said the Supercenter planned for Interstate 25 near the Harmony Road exit is waiting on its building permit from Timnath and the company hopes to break ground by midyear. That would put the store opening on track for spring 2009. As far as the Windsor store is concerned, Wal-Mart owns the land but no real construction timeline has been scheduled. Phair said, "Both are a go, it's just a question of what financial quarter they'll be built in or what year."
http://www.coloradoan.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080118/BUSINESS/801180356/1046/CUSTOMERSERVICE02

For Your Clients: 7 Tips to Make Sure the Price is Right, an article from RISMedia.com, reports that with the right research, you can help your clients sell their house in today's buyer's market. One way to educate you and your clients is to analyze who is buying and selling in your market. Some questions to ask include: What's your competition? Who are the buyers, and why are they shopping? Another thing to consider is strategic pricing. By paying attention to prices in your area, you can determine a price that may help sell the home quickly. And finally, recognize that housing markets are local. According to Dick Gaylord, president of the National Association of Realtors, look at comparables for similar houses. Study prices and sales for one year ago, six months ago, three months ago and current numbers.
http://rismedia.com/wp/2008-01-17/for-your-clients-7-tips-to-make-sure-the-price-is-right/

Additional articles that you may find of interest:

Daily briefing
http://www.coloradoan.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080118/BUSINESS/801180357/1046/CUSTOMERSERVICE02

Do you see what I see?
http://www.reporterherald.com/feature-story.asp?ID=14361

Mortgage relief rises amid housing crisis
http://money.cnn.com/2008/01/17/real_estate/mba/index.htm?postversion=2008011715

Prime Time: A Resurgence Begins in Mortgage Refinancing
http://www.realestatejournal.com/buysell/mortgages/20080118-opdyke.html

Get Rich in Your Niche: Sales Strategy for Today
http://www.realtor.org/RMODaily.nsf/pages/News2008011703