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National Association of REALTORS(R) - REALTOR(R) Magazine
May 14, 2018
Today's Headlines
Homeownership Is Becoming Much Pricier
Rapid home price gains in the first quarter, mixed with higher mortgage rates, are eliminating any meaningful gains home buyers may be seeing from an increase in wages. Read more from NAR’s latest housing report.
Best Tip to First-Time Buyers: Act Fast
Those who are serious about buying can’t afford to linger.
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Buyers Turn to Crowdfunding to Afford a Home
More aspiring home buyers are increasingly turning to crowdfunding to drum up money for a down payment.
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Top College Towns for New Grads to Call Home
Some college grads are choosing to stay put in the town where they attended school. Find out the places that offer the best prospects for homeownership and a job.
Which Adult Children Move Home the Most?
More millennials are living with their parents, but the trend is more prevalent among certain races, new research finds.
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Affordable Housing Crunch Prompts Lotteries
The inventory crunch is prominent in San Francisco: 95 apartment units were to be offered at affordable prices recently, which prompted a frenzy of 6,580 people applying. In cases like this, cities are turning to housing lotteries.
Do Your Facebook Ads Discriminate?
Some practitioners might not realize they’re violating fair housing laws. Here’s how to make sure your marketing is legal and ethical.
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