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National Association of REALTORS(R) - REALTOR(R) Magazine
February 22, 2018
Today's Headlines
Spring May Not Be Pretty for First-Time Buyers
A shortage of homes and surging prices could hit rookie home buyers particularly hard.
IRS: HELOCs Still Deductible for Renovations
Taxpayers can continue to deduct the interest they pay on home equity loans and credit lines when the funds are used for home improvements, the IRS confirmed on Wednesday.

 
Environmental Hazards Don’t Quell Price Hikes
Home values in ZIP codes with high risks of pollution, brownfields, and other dangers are appreciating at a faster pace, a new report shows.
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HUD Gives $35M to Aid Low-Income Families
The agency says the money will be used to hire or retain service coordinators to help poor residents find jobs, educational opportunities, and achieve economic and housing independence.
Townhouse Starts Indicate Sturdy Market
Construction in this housing segment jumped 21 percent year over year in the fourth quarter of 2017.
Consumers Worldwide Favor Homeownership
Despite steady gains in rental markets across the globe, the majority of residents in 29 of 30 countries recently analyzed are homeowners.
6 Marketing Trends Here Today, Gone Tomorrow
Find out how real estate professionals are changing their promotional tactics and how you can adapt your business to the latest trends.
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