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National Association of REALTORS(R) - REALTOR(R) Magazine
February 09, 2018
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Pro-Real Estate Provisions in Budget Deal
NAR worked hard to secure a number of wins for members in the deal Congress passed early Friday morning to avoid a government shutdown.
Want to Sell Luxury? Know the Audience
The attitude of consumers in the market for million-dollar homes has changed over the past few years. Make sure you understand what buyers and sellers in this segment want from real estate professionals.
Agents Are Getting Properties Sold Faster
At the end of 2017 properties sold at a quicker pace, despite inventory shortages and rising home prices. See how your market fared compared with the rest of the country.
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Mortgage Rates Keep On Pressing Higher
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage reached its highest average since December 2016, Freddie Mac reports.
Time to Weigh in on CFPB Enforcement
Starting Monday, the bureau is seeking public comments on its enforcement process, including its work with the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act.
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Cities With the Most Major Building Projects
Take a look at the nation’s construction industry trends and find out which metros have the highest number of cranes dotting their skylines.
Meet the Hackers Targeting Transactions
“We typically think of hackers as these magnificent young minds doing things we don’t know how to do,” an FBI supervisor says. “Some of them are—but most of them aren’t.”
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