But REALTORS® worry about the long-term effects of the shutdown.

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January 25, 2019

Today’s News
 

NAR Welcomes Effort to Reopen Government; Urges Long-Term Agreement

The move will ease challenges the marketplace faced during the federal government's 35-day shutdown.

Homes Are Aging and That’s a Big Problem, a New Report Warns

Older homes are staying in the pipeline longer and new-home construction is failing to replace them fast enough. Economists are concerned.
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Homeowners Who Move the Most May Make the Most
A new study shows that homes in cities where homeowners moved the most appreciated faster than those in areas where people stayed put the longest.

For Third Week, Mortgage Rates Hold Steady
Mortgage rates are essentially where they were they were last spring.
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What’s the Difference Between Modern and Contemporary?
The two architectural terms are often confused, but they have different definitions. Find out what your customers may really mean.

REALTOR®’s Viral Image Raises Her Nonprofit’s Profile
Jennifer Hodge, a 2015 Volunteering Works recipient, receives worldwide exposure after an apparent supernatural encounter with her late son, who died from a drug overdose.
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U.S. Capitol building with Government Shutdown sign in front of it

Why You Aren’t Feeling the Shutdown

Most housing markets aren’t yet feeling the effects, but that may change if the partial closure of the federal government—now the longest in U.S. history—starts to affect mortgage applications and leads to delinquencies. Watch a breakdown of what you need to know right now.
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Survey Clients About Their Wants and Needs

Whether you’re collecting client feedback, trying to learn more about your market, or seeking a deeper understanding of prospective buyers and sellers, surveys and questionnaires are a great method to gain insight. Learn how to use them to increase retention rates and grow your client base.
Broker-owner Ray Ellen shoots a video property tour.

Should Your Marketing Feature Your Clients?

Whether you’re selling a property or promoting your skills as a real estate professional, you need to convey a message that resonates with consumers. Your customers may have the most convincing words to persuade other buyers and sellers to work with you.
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