| Refinance Scams Target Military Vets |
| The federal government is investigating predatory lending schemes that prompt borrowers with VA loans to switch from a fixed-rate mortgage to a riskier adjustable-rate loan. |
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| More Retirees Carry Mortgage Debt |
| Baby boomers are not as likely to own their homes free and clear by retirement age than previous generations, which could exacerbate the housing affordability crisis, according to Fannie Mae. |
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| Cats or Dogs? These Cities Show a Preference |
| Some areas tend to be more welcoming to canines while others favor felines. Realtor.com® breaks down the top cities for home buyers who are partial to one or the other. |
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| Big Roadblock for Owners of Tiny Homes |
| Zoning regulations in many cities prevent smaller structures from having a permanent home. So what’s the future for the tiny home movement? |
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| Real Estate Pros Become Hurricane Advisers |
| Amidst devastating storms, many agents are helping clients find temporary housing and matching them with reputable contractors to repair their damaged homes. |
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| Nation’s High Earners Prefer the ’Burbs |
| Homeowners who earn a high income are showing a preference for the suburbs—and even the far-out “exurbs”—over downtown living. |
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| What’s Your Scariest Real Estate Story? |
| Have you ever listed or shown a haunted house? Had a creepy run-in with a client? Felt uneasy in a home or neighborhood? Halloween is around the corner, and we want to hear your horror stories from the field! Email REALTOR® Magazine senior editor Graham Wood at gwood@realtors.org. |
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| Life Since My Mother’s Murder |
| Carl Carter Jr., the son of slain Arkansas real estate agent Beverly Carter, opens up about her death and how it awakened his drive to ensure every practitioner comes home safe. |
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| Advertising: No Team Is an Island |
| Shout the name of your team from the rooftops, but don’t ignore the brokerage you’re affiliated with. |
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| 6 Tech Trends to Keep on Your Radar |
| Technology firms are targeting the real estate industry with abundant solutions to make your brokerage more secure and responsive. |
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