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

September 13, 2017

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Showings Don’t Stop Even for an Accepted Offer

Prepare your sellers for the reality of an accepted offer and what happens next if another buyer becomes interested.

Ex-Husband Charged in Houston Agent’s Murder

Police say the body has been found of a Houston real estate agent who had gone missing just hours before Hurricane Harvey struck.

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The Commercial Sector Braces for a Slowdown

Investors are shifting away from larger markets in favor of smaller ones.

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Will Entire Single-Family Rental Communities Become a Thing?

A growing number of renters is sparking an entire community of 250 single-family detached homes for lease.

YouTube’s Redesign Will Make Your Videos Look Better

Updates to the 12-year-old platform will soon mean no more black bars on the sides of your vertical smartphone videos. Learn what other features are being added for a better viewing experience.

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Mortgage Applications Surge on Lower Rates

Home buyers and homeowners are taking advantage of some of the lowest interest rates in a year.

Were You Hit by the Hurricanes?

We’re looking to interview real estate pros who are persevering through the aftermath of hurricanes Harvey and Irma. What are you struggling with most as you get your business back on track and work with affected clients? Email REALTOR® Magazine senior editor Graham Wood at gwood@realtors.org.

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Tips for Opening a Second Office

These 12 pointers will help brokers begin the planning process of opening up a new location.

During REALTOR® Safety month, NAR is offering two free REALTOR® Safety webinars to share how to minimize risks in your business interactions. Join us on Sept. 20 and 27 at 1pm CDT.

Take the Battle for More Housing to Court

Chuck Reed, an attorney and former mayor of San Jose, Calif., says litigation could force local governments to ease restrictions on real estate development.

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