An uptick in rates this week is nothing to fear, economists say.

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February 1, 2019

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Mortgage Rates Inch Up, But Don’t Be Worried
Rates moved up after several weeks of moderating, but economists believe that home buyers may not need to fear higher rates on the horizon.
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‘Most Profitable Time to Sell in 12 Years’
Median home sale prices zoomed to an all-time high in 2018, and that helped home sellers net higher profits.
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Hey, Gen Z, Better Start Saving for a Home!
Nearly 80 percent of Gen Z say they they want to own a home before age 30, but a new study shows they’ll need to do plenty of saving beforehand.
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Where Millennial Ownership Is Trending Up
Home values alone do not appear to be a significant factor in where millennials are buying recently, a new study shows.

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Meet NAR’s 2019 President, John Smaby

As John Smaby takes the reins as the 111th president of the National Association of REALTORS®, he plans to celebrate the achievements of its membership and ensure the association serves as a model for professionalism.
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