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National Association of REALTORS(R) - REALTOR(R) Magazine
June 16, 2017
Today's Headlines
10 Biggest Threats Facing Real Estate
The Counselors of Real Estate has released its annual list of the most pressing issues the industry will grapple with in 2017 and 2018.
Wealthy Buyers Turn to Bank-Owned Homes
They’re getting around the pervasive inventory crunch by snapping up REOs and making high-end renovations to them.
Why Your Clients Are Smart to Buy in Summer
In the midst of the housing market's most popular time of year, don't let your clients think they might be better off waiting a few months.
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5 Mistakes Rookie Agents Make
When building a sales relationship, avoid these missteps that could turn your clients off.
After Steady Decline, Mortgage Rates Rise
They increased this week for the first time in more than a month, but they still remain near their yearly lows.
Report: Affordability Problem Is Worsening
National home prices surpassed the prerecession peak. That’s been great for homeowners, but those looking to get into the housing market are struggling.
Apps Top Producers Can’t Live Without
There are more than 2 million apps available for Android and Apple devices. Asking a colleague what they use helps sort through the noise, so we had top-producing agents name their favorite app.
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