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National Association of REALTORS(R) - REALTOR(R) Magazine
September 20, 2017
Today's Headlines
Inventory Constrains Existing-Home Sales
“Steady employment gains, slowly rising incomes, and lower mortgage rates generated sustained buyer interest all summer long, but unfortunately, not more home sales,” says NAR’s chief economist. Read more from NAR’s latest housing report.
4 Things You Really Wish Your Sellers Knew
There are a few conversations you wish you really didn’t need to have with your home sellers.
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Hurricanes Spark Concern on Housing Starts
More single-family homes are in the pipeline, but the industry is skeptical about whether the increase will satisfy buyer demand.
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Make a Safety Check Against Wire Fraud
Use REALTOR® Safety Month to take precautions not only on your own physical safety but also on your digital safety.
Loan Demand Slides 9.7% on Outside Forces
Higher interest rates and back-to-back major hurricanes are taking a toll on loan demand.
New Bike Gear Extends Commuters' Reach
If your contact list includes prospects who are excited about a two-wheeled commute, share these upcoming bike upgrades to expand their reach as they search for their next home.
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.
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