They’re planning ahead before tax reform takes effect.

National Association of REALTORS(R) - REALTOR(R) Magazine

December 28, 2017

Today's Headlines

Owners Rush to Prepay Property Taxes Before Losing Benefits

Homeowners are scrambling to pay their 2018 tax bill ahead of time to take advantage of deductions that will be curtailed once tax reform takes effect.

Black Accents Make Comeback in Home Design

Black fixtures, appliances, and furniture are emerging as hot trends for the new year.

6 Features a Home Needs for Entertaining

Buyers who want a home that’s perfect for throwing parties should pay attention to these property details.

Broker Summit Registration Opens Jan. 8
Registration opens Jan. 8 for NAR’s premier broker event. The 2018 REALTOR® Broker Summit will be held April 4-5 in Nashville, TN. Attendees will learn from and collaborate with industry experts, tech entrepreneurs and top brokers to position their brokerage for success. The 2018 program can be viewed online now.

Higher Loan Limits Coming Jan. 1

Good news for your clients: Buyers will be able to get much larger mortgages, whether they’re applying for conventional or FHA-backed loans.

More Vacancies in Apartment Buildings

The national apartment vacancy rate ticked up slightly in the fourth quarter as multifamily construction begins to outpace current demand.

BIG INCENTIVES DURING BIG FINISH
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Builders Warn Materials Are in Short Supply

Twenty-one percent of single-family builders reported a shortage of framing lumber, according to the National Association of Home Builders.

White Is the ‘It’ Color for Holiday Staging

Whether it’s white table linens, holiday stockings, ornaments, or even an all-white tree, such neutral holiday decor can bring out your listing’s overall style.

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