These locations boast the lowest crime rates in the country.

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January 14, 2019

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7 Safest, Most Affordable Cities in America

These locations boast the lowest crime rates and home prices well below the national median of $300,000. Should your clients consider moving to one of them?


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Would Buyers Benefit Enough If Fed Pauses Rate Hikes?

Notes from the Federal Reserve’s latest meeting indicate it won’t raise interest rates until after March.


Do you volunteer in your community? NAR can help with mentoring and grant money to support the work you do for a nonprofit. Apply for the Volunteering Works program by Feb. 28.
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Household Tools That Cause the Most Injuries

Find out which common instrument sends the most people to the emergency room.


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Where Most Listings Are Being Discounted

Discounted homes are becoming more commonplace, with 38 of the largest 45 U.S. markets seeing more price reductions in December, realtor.com® finds.


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Homeownership Tenure Hits Highest Level in 18 Years

More than a decade out from the last housing crisis, the trend of homeowners staying put longer is only deepening.


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Sales Slump Forces Builders to Offer Incentives Again

Twenty-three percent of builders in December lowered their prices and offered deals such as rebates for appliance upgrades, according to a new survey.


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It’s a common assumption that more outgoing individuals make stronger salespeople. But what does psychological science have to say about it?


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