| FHFA Raises Conforming Loan Limits Again |
| With rising home prices, mortgage financing giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will allow a higher conforming loan limit in most parts of the country starting Jan. 1. |
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| The Good, Bad Behind Latest Home Sales Report |
| Pending home sales rebounded strongly in October, but economists are still concerned. |
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| The Front Porch Is in Demand |
| Don’t forget to highlight this important selling feature, particularly among the younger crowd who is increasingly turning the front porch into a stage. |
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| Post-Thanksgiving Slump? Loan Demand Drops |
| Turkey day may have taken a bite out of mortgage applications last week. |
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| Where Are America's Worst Traffic Hotspots? |
| A research study identifies the cities and even the traffic routes where congestion wasted time, productivity, and personal hours. |
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| Choose the Right Stain for Hardwood Floors |
| Your client’s choice will have a substantial impact on the overall look of their home. (And it’s not cheap to redo if they get it wrong the first time.) Make sure they ask these important questions before changing their floor color. |
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| Lay the Groundwork for Your Exit Strategy |
| Most real estate professionals don’t plan for the end of their career, which means they may miss out on creating a valuable income stream in retirement. Here’s how to set yourself up to make money when you’re done working. |
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| Growing Pains in the Gig Economy |
| Brokerages find trade-offs as they outsource more of their workload. |
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| Don’t Let Inspections Become Deal Breakers |
| Prepping buyers and sellers for surprises can help keep a transaction on track. |
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