| First-Time Buyers Face New Competition |
| Institutional investors, who made it difficult for home buyers to compete for properties after the housing crash, are now being priced out of major markets. But a new force is stepping in to take their place—and it's not making the real estate landscape any easier for everyday buyers. |
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| Builders Eye Converting Strip Malls Into Homes |
| Some home builders are turning away from undeveloped land in far-suburban and rural areas and targeting places once considered urban blight. |
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| Plunge in Housing Starts to Create ‘Emergency’? |
| The real estate industry desperately needs relief from the tight housing supply, says NAR chief economist Lawrence Yun. |
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| Home Equity Gains Shut Out Would-Be Buyers |
| Homeowners nationwide have doubled their equity since 2009. But the increases in home values—which lead to higher prices—make it harder for prospective buyers to break into homeownership. |
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| Cities With the Most Million-Dollar Listings |
| “In more markets than ever before, the million-dollar mark is the new benchmark for that green lawn and white picket fence,” says a realtor.com® economist. |
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| REALTORS® Predict Highest Price Hikes in West |
| View a chart of home-price expectations in your state over the next 12 months, according to the last REALTORS® Confidence Index. |
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| 6 Ways to Get Free Press |
| There are several local resources you can use to generate buzz about your real estate expertise, and it won’t cost you anything to get the word out. |
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| The Right Way to Court FSBOs |
| When an unrepresented seller is resistant to working with you, figure out what’s driving their hesitation and solve that problem in a practical manner. Try these steps to convert FSBOs without giving them a sales pitch they don’t want. |
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| How Commercial Pros Strengthen Main Street |
| A strong, economically vibrant town center can do wonders for your real estate business. Learn how you can support local business owners and those who own commercial property on Main Street. |
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| How to Create Your Office Policy Manual |
| Take a look at topics brokerage owners should include and where to start when drafting your own.lder text. |
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