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National Association of REALTORS(R) - REALTOR(R) Magazine
August 31, 2018
Today's Headlines
How Consumers, Businesses Can Both Win
The state attorneys general who addressed attendees at the iOi Summit stressed the importance of tech companies, real estate, and the law all working together to foster the future of the American Dream.
Home Prices Are Climbing Three Times Faster Than Rents
Only 41 percent of the U.S. population now lives in a county where a median-income household can afford to buy a home at the median list price.
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Judge Orders Aid Cutoff to Hurricane Maria Victims
More than 1,000 Puerto Rican families who fled to the U.S. mainland will lose federal housing assistance by Sept. 14.
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Hackathon, Pitch Battle Make iOi Dynamic
Interactive demos and app-building exercises at NAR’s inaugural tech conference brought a distinctive element missing from many real estate events.
Mortgage Rates Mostly Holding Steady
Rates have barely budged over the last few weeks and may be offering a window of opportunity for prospective buyers.
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Earn More Money Than the Average Agent
The median income for REALTORS® is $39,800. New and seasoned real estate professionals can use these tips to boost their careers and follow a more lucrative path in the business.
 
Join NAR on Sept. 12 at 1:00pm CT for a free REALTOR® Safety Program webinar and learn how to form new habits that will help keep you safe on the job year-round.
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