These predictions will help prepare you for the buying season ahead.
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National Association of REALTORS(R) - REALTOR(R) Magazine
October 19, 2016
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This Will Drive Housing in 2017
More first-time buyers will emerge, and the suburban home is going to be in high demand in the new year. Learn more from realtor.com®’s first look into the coming home buying season.
Off-Campus Housing Is Hot
Should you or your investor clients be looking into student housing as a possible opportunity? One report indicates this market is heating up in certain areas of the country.
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Overcrowded Cities Mix Housing With Business
Buildable land is getting scarcer and pricier, prompting some traditional commercial developers to turn to housing as a way to support their projects.
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Where Housing Costs Less, Energy Costs More
Home owners who pay the least amount for housing often spend more than others on utilities. This can be an important issue that many buyers don't take into consideration, as energy bills can increase total housing costs by 50 percent or more.
Are Home Owners Looking for a Rescue Plan?
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New Mortgage Applications Up 3% This Week
Even though the average rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose to its highest level last week since June, buyers seem undeterred.
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