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National Association of REALTORS(R) - REALTOR(R) Magazine
October 02, 2017
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Indie Brokers Eye Mergers to Stay Competitive
As technology costs rise for small real estate companies, many are joining forces with larger firms to compete with burgeoning online brokerages.
The ‘Bonus Room’ Makes a Comeback
Demand is increasing for more flexible living spaces, builders say. Here’s how to present a multipurpose room to buyers to get your listing sold faster.
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5 Fall Maintenance Tips to Share With Clients
The changing of the season brings several household tasks homeowners should perform to keep their house safe as colder temperatures approach.
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Dying Malls Could Give Birth to New Inventory
Developers are eyeing old shopping centers—which often include large parcels of land—for redevelopment into residential projects.
Fears of HELOC Defaults Go Unrealized
Economists warned of rising defaults as more homeowners took out home equity lines of credit during the pre-recession housing boom. But so far, there has been little fallout.
Best and Worst Cities for Car Lovers
Realtor.com® ranks the metros that offer the most and least options for drivers who like to be on the road.
7 Real Estate Ideas That Deserve to Die
Popular perceptions may drive the decisions you make about your real estate career, from how you market your business to what your office should look like. But longstanding beliefs can be flat wrong.
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