| California in Housing Hell as Wildfires Rage |
| Two months after wildfires in Northern California exacerbated the inventory crunch and forced home prices to soar higher, the same could happen in the southern part of the state, as massive blazes threaten $30 billion in damage. |
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| NFIP Stop-Gap Just Delays Flood Insurance Fix |
| Congress’ two-week extension of the National Flood Insurance Program may have avoided a total shutdown of the program, but it doesn’t provide a meaningful solution for homeowners in high-risk flood areas, NAR says. |
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| FHA to Increase Loan Limits in 2018 |
| Find out what the new loan limits will be for mortgages backed by the Federal Housing Administration. |
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| 4 Markets British Investors Are Targeting |
| Nearly every major region of the U.S. has at least one city that is seeing a marked increase in activity among home buyers from Great Britain. This is what’s drawing them. |
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| U.S. Sees First Homelessness Uptick Since 2010 |
| The West Coast was mostly responsible for the increase thanks to particularly tight housing markets in cities such as Los Angeles and Seattle, according to HUD. |
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| Consumers Maintain Upbeat Housing Attitude |
| Fannie Mae’s latest survey shows American optimism, but potential tax reform could have an impact on future viewpoints. |
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| Need a Gift Idea for Your Clients? |
| If you’re doing last-minute holiday shopping, make sure to grab something for your most loyal customers. We’ve got ideas to fit any budget. |
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| Hot Home Trend: Bamboo Everything! |
| From flooring and window treatments to wall accents and furnishings, this sustainable material is popping up everywhere. See examples of how it fits into home design. |
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| 2018 Cars: A Business-Class Experience |
| New safety, comfort, and entertainment features will give clients the feeling of upscale travel in your backseat. |
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