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National Association of REALTORS(R) - REALTOR(R) Magazine
June 9, 2017
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House Votes to Repeal Key Aspects of Dodd-Frank
The House passed a bill on Thursday, mostly along partisan lines, to remove many regulatory burdens set out by the Dodd-Frank Act of 2010. The bill includes provisions for stripping the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau of most of its authority.
Mortgage Rates Are Still Dropping
Buyers may want to rush to lock in: The 30-year mortgage rate hit its lowest level in nearly seven months this week.
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10 Ideas for Staying in Touch
Keep top-of-mind with your sphere by leveraging strange, unusual, and fun national days of observance.
The Best States for Pre-Retirees
For those with retirement already on the mind: A new study ranks the most desirable states for those on the cusp of retiring.
Guess Which Homes Sold for Over Asking Price
Test out your real estate market knowledge and have a little fun with this new listing game at realtor.com(r).
 
Which Self-Defense Tool Should You Use?
Would you be able to handle a gun, or are you more comfortable with something nonlethal like pepper spray? Follow this road map for deciding which weapon—if any at all—is right for you.
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How to Foster Healthy Rivalry at Your Brokerage
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