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National Association of REALTORS(R) - REALTOR(R) Magazine
December 7, 2016
Today's Headlines
Follow-Up Info Homeowners Want
Nearly half of homeowners say they don't have a "go-to" real estate agent, according to a survey. So are you trying hard enough to deliver information that's of value to past clients?
Trump Tower's New 'Amenity': Secret Service
Real estate agency Douglas Elliman is trying to sell New York's Trump Tower as the "most secure building in Manhattan" because of the security detail assigned to protect President-elect Donald Trump.
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THE #1 REASON AGENTS FAIL Has Nothing to Do With how good they are at the technical parts of the business, or their work ethic or people skills. Great agents fail every day, and it’s simply because they don’t >> cont’d
Study: Renters Weathering Rising Costs Well
Despite skyrocketing rental prices in recent years, renters appear to be in better financial shape today than they were immediately following the last recession, according to TransUnion.
 NAR is moving! This December, NAR will move its home web address from www.realtor.org to www.nar.realtor. Learn more.
Are iPhone Users Less Honest With Clients?
A new study — the first of its kind to attempt to link personality traits to smartphone usage — finds some startling correlations.
Free Fall in Mortgage Applications Stalls
As interest rates edge higher, loan applications have taken a dive. But last week, volume was flat — a sign the downward spiral may be correcting.
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Christmas Tree Shortage Hits Homeowners' Wallets
The summer drought has led to a shortage of Christmas trees, driving up prices for homeowners who want to decorate with the spruces.
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