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National Association of REALTORS(R) - REALTOR(R) Magazine
March 26, 2018
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Congratulations, 2018 Class of 30 Under 30
Meet the 30 young real estate professionals chosen as this year’s honorees, and find out who secured a guaranteed spot by winning the Web Choice Award.
Market Challenges Dampen Buyers’ Hopes
More consumers express anxiety about their ability to buy a home, save for a down payment, and qualify for a mortgage, according to NAR’s latest HOME survey.

Court: REALTOR®-Owned MLS Can Limit Access
A federal court ruled there’s nothing anti-competitive about a REALTOR® association-owned MLS requiring association membership as a condition of MLS access.
With over 50 years in the industry, Frank Williams has played an integral part in fighting racism and championing the fair housing movement. Read his story and learn more.
NAR Introduces S.M.A.R.T. Initiatives
The association is considering budget changes that would add $35 million in new programming to broaden its advocacy work and strengthen the REALTOR® organization.
Where Buyers Put Down the Most, Least
In some markets, home buyers are bringing down payments to the closing table that are larger than the 20 percent industry benchmark. Find out where.
Do you make a big impact on your community through volunteer work? Apply to win $10,000 and national publicity for your cause.
Top Places for Rental Returns in 2018
Investors who are in search of profits may want to target these markets this year, a new analysis shows.
What’s Your Best Real Estate Story?
We’re looking for the funniest, craziest, scariest, or most heartwarming anecdotes from real estate professionals about their experiences serving clients in the field. Fill out this form with the details, and you could be featured in REALTOR® Magazine’s In the Trenches column!
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