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National Association of REALTORS(R) - REALTOR(R) Magazine
July 24, 2017
Today's Headlines
Home Sales Dip as Buyers Get ‘Tripped Up’
Real estate prices reach a new high as inventory narrows even more, leaving buyers with fewer affordable options, according to NAR’s latest housing report.
Where It’s Toughest for Builders to Add Homes
One of the most in-demand neighborhoods in the country hasn’t gained a single housing unit in the last 15 years, a new analysis finds.
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Buyers Accept ‘Extreme Commutes’ for Affordability
Some consumers drive a minimum of two hours each way between home and work in exchange for more space, land, and tranquility in the outer ’burbs.
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Consumers Vote for Housing as Top Investment
“If you have a long time horizon, you will win in real estate,” says one Atlanta investor. Find out how consumers are putting away money, according to the latest Bankrate.com survey.
8 Cities for Outdoor Enthusiasts
Where can you enjoy life in the great outdoors to the fullest? Realtor.com® lists the most affordable areas that offer amenities for those who like to get outside.
Survey: Most Renters in 50 Years
Not since 1965 have this many Americans chosen to rent, according to data from the Pew Research Center.
What If Clients Want to Discuss Politics?
As public discourse becomes more divisive, buyers and sellers may want to know your personal beliefs. Stay above the fray when customers bring up potentially contentious topics with you.
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