National Association of REALTORS(R) - REALTOR(R) Magazine

September 22, 2017

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Housing Predictions for 2018

What the future looks like for the new-home market, mortgage rates, and overall home sales activity, according to Freddie Mac’s Outlook report.

5 Things Buyers Should Never Compromise

Tell your clients not to overlook these items when considering buying a home. Otherwise, they could end up regretting the purchase.

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Prices Rise Fastest in Disaster-Prone Cities

The threat of natural disasters isn’t scaring buyers away from the most vulnerable areas of the country, according to a new analysis.

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Mortgage Rates End 2-Month Decline

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has posted its first increase in weeks.

Sync Your Email and Direct Mail Marketing

Here are four ways to coordinate your marketing channels to best communicate with prospects or keep in touch with past clients.

Homeowners Gain Average $13K in Equity

Over the past 12 months, about 750,000 mortgage borrowers have achieved positive equity, according to a new report.

Make Us Laugh!

We’re on the hunt for a clever quip for our latest exclusive back-page cartoon, which will appear in the November/December 2017 issue of the magazine. Submit your punch line, and If it tickles us, you’ll see your name—and caption—in print! Click the image to view a larger version and enter.

During REALTOR® Safety month, NAR is offering two free REALTOR® Safety webinars to share how to minimize risks in your business interactions. Join us on Sept. 20 and 27 at 1pm CDT.

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How Many Agents Carry a Gun?

Recent data from the National Association of REALTORS® reveals the number of real estate pros who are packing heat while working in the field.

Vote for your favorite Good Neighbor finalist to win up to $2,500 in bonus grant money for their nonprofit.

5 Ways to Attract (and Keep) a Great Staff

The employees in your real estate office should be an asset to your bottom line. But that starts with good leadership from the broker or manager.

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