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National Association of REALTORS(R) - REALTOR(R) Magazine
February 12, 2018
Today's Headlines
Airbnb Income Counts Toward Refinancing
A new program allows homeowners who rent rooms through the popular home-sharing service to include their earnings as income when applying to refinance a mortgage, which can score better interest rates.
Housing Affordability to Worsen in Spring
As mortgage rates continue to inch higher, consumers are bracing for steeper homebuying costs. What percentage of residents in your area will be able to afford a median-priced home?
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Buyers of ‘AHS’ Home Sue Over Property’s Past
The owners of a mansion that was featured prominently in “American Horror Story” say the sellers and their real estate representatives shirked their duty by failing to disclose the home’s Hollywood connection.
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Bitcoin Volatility Leaves Its Future Unknown
The value of the cryptocurrency has been on a roller coaster. Does that mean it’s just a fad, or could it actually have the power to revolutionize the way homes are bought and sold?
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McMansions Back on the Rise?
Smaller homes may be generating more buzz lately, but many cities are still building supersized properties. Find out which U.S. metros have the highest percentage of oversized homes.
What Doesn’t Help a Smart Home’s Value
Disabuse buyers and sellers of these common misunderstandings about what constitutes a true smart home and what different technology features are actually worth.
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