| NAR Faces Painful Past, Fights for Fairness |
| Association leaders had a lot on their plates as they wound down the REALTORS® Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo in Washington, D.C., including approving the budget, calling for a higher level of REALTOR® professionalism, and facing past mistakes in the battle for fair housing. |
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| Which U.S. City Is the Most Prosperous? |
| While coastal cities have long been hotbeds for industry development and relocating homeowners, metros in Texas are beginning to usurp them. |
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| Pros and Cons of Bypassing an Appraisal |
| Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac announced last year special rules for when a property does not need a traditional in-person appraisal, but so far, few qualify. |
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| Despite Higher Prices, Home Flippers Find Opportunities |
| There may be few options for investors among distressed properties, but that’s not holding them back. |
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| The Link Between Real Estate, Life Expectancy |
| Developers, architects, and city planners were challenged at a recent meeting of the Urban Land Institute to help build healthier communities and reverse the trend of shorter life expectancy among U.S. children. |
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| Will Exurbs and Suburbs Merge? |
| Home buyers looking to escape city living can find similar neighborhood attributes in the areas outside major metros. |
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| Understanding the Concept of Agency |
| The subtleties of client representation are sometimes difficult to uncover, especially in the real estate industry. Here are a few reasons the waters are so muddied. |
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| ‘Subscribe’ or Buy Your Next Car? |
| New programs allowing drivers to swap out vehicle models several times through the year may increase your options for doing business on the road. |
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| Work Your Community Connections |
| Networking with other business owners can lead to a wealth of business, but you need to have the right approach to these relationships. One agent explains how a routine dentist appointment led to two sales. |
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