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

August 21, 2017

Today's Headlines

New Program to Help Buyers Bypass Appraisals

Mortgage giant Freddie Mac’s latest offering could save borrowers up to $500 in fees and speed up the closing process by 10 days.

10 Cities Where Homes Are Getting Cheaper

Housing prices aren’t on the rise everywhere. In these cities, buyers have actually seen them drop in recent months.

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Are Open Floor Plans Losing Appeal?

Designers say they’re getting more requests for a “broken floor plan,” sectioning off space in large areas to create more privacy.

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Where Millennials Choose to Live With Parents

In these cities, nearly half of the young adult population is still bunking with mom and dad.

Mortgage Company Touts 8-Day Closings

Lending firm 360 Mortgage Group announces a new platform that promises to drastically reduce the average closing time of 43 days.

Townhouse Construction Stalls—Temporarily

Despite a decrease in housing starts for this building type, buyers looking for walkable urban environments are expected to boost demand.

What Are You Worth Per Hour?

Figuring out your hourly rate can help you focus on tasks that actually make you money. Learn how to calculate your value today so you can set goals for what you'd like your time to be worth in the future.

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Calm Sellers’ Nerves Over Contingencies

When contingency negotiations put sellers on the defense, they might take their eye off the closing. In these tense moments, remind your clients to stay focused on what makes sense for the transaction.

50 Cheap, Easy Ways to Boost Your Listing’s Appeal

Check out this infographic to discover small ways to make every room in the home shine at showing time.

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