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National Association of REALTORS(R) - REALTOR(R) Magazine
July 20, 2018
Today's Headlines
Owners Lack Sufficient Home Insurance
Limits on their home insurance policies are too low to cover the full cost of repairing or rebuilding in the event of a natural disaster.
House Sets Sights on Flood Insurance Extension
Congress has until July 31 to reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program or risk a lapse in coverage for 5 million homeowners.
Help Your Clients Prep Before Disaster Strikes
Pass these tips on to homeowners so they can get equipped for a storm, flood, or hurricane.
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Realtor.com® Updates Make Searches More Seamless
The site launched several enhancements this week to improve load times and enable side-by-side listing comparisons, among other items.
Home Shoppers Get ‘Extra Time to Find the Right Home’
Mortgage rates barely budge, giving borrowers breathing room in their real estate search, Freddie Mac reports.
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Federal Court Says FHFA Structure Is Unconstitutional
Judges say the Federal Housing Finance Agency, which is run by a single director, is “unconstitutionally insulated from executive control.”
6 Reasons You’re Not a Luxury Agent
If you want to serve high-end clientele, you need to break these habits that will make it harder to align your business with the rich and powerful.
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