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National Association of REALTORS(R) - REALTOR(R) Magazine
December 18, 2017
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15 Features That Help Listings Sell Faster
These home amenities are most in demand among buyers, according to a new realtor.com® analysis.
Study: Promotional Giveaways Still Effective
Consumers tend to hold onto the branded gifts you give them, eventually passing them along to others—which spreads your name recognition.
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NAR Guides Agents After Xceligent Shutdown
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Consumers Have Doubts Despite Strong Economy
More households are worried about their personal financial situations and losing confidence in the housing market, despite job growth and record gains in the stock market, according to NAR’s latest HOME Survey.
Puerto Rico Faces ‘Housing Meltdown’ in Maria’s Wake
Because of the September storm, Puerto Rico’s foreclosure and delinquency rate now stands at 35 percent—more than double the rate on the U.S. mainland in 2010, during the depths of the housing crisis.
Broker Summit Registration Opens Jan. 8
Registration opens on Jan. 8 for the 2018 REALTOR® Broker Summit, NAR’s premier broker event. Encourage your members to join NAR in Nashville, TN on April 4-5. Attendees will learn from and collaborate with industry experts, tech entrepreneurs and top brokers to position their brokerage for success. The 2018 program can be viewed online now.
Cities Where Owners Are Turning to HELOCs
Find out where the most households are tapping into home equity lines of credit as housing prices rise.
10 Home Trends That Will Shape 2018
Deeper technology integration and healthier, more connected living environments are on tap for real estate next year. Prepare for what’s ahead by learning about the products and services transforming clients’ lifestyles.

 
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