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

September 18, 2017

Today's Headlines

Student Debt Forces 7-Year Homebuying Delay

Young adults carry an average student debt load of $41,200—higher than their average annual income of $38,800, according to a new NAR study.

How Equifax Breach Could Hurt Home Sales

Here’s what your clients need to do to protect their credit and keep their real estate transactions from imploding.

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Home Flippers Face Hurdles in Tight Markets

Investors are employing a number of strategies to gain an edge and improve their ROI.

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Trendy Amenities: Dog Yoga, Rock ’n’ Roll Rooms

Urban landlords are increasingly offering unique incentives to attract buyers and tenants to their buildings.

Irma Proves Florida’s Housing Resiliency, Pros Say

Most properties in Irma’s path weathered the storm with only minor damage, showing the effectiveness of the state’s stricter building codes.

Even Green Homes Can Have Air Pollution

There may be no home that is completely free from toxins, a new study suggests.

Make Us Laugh!

We’re on the hunt for a clever quip for our latest exclusive back-page cartoon, which will appear in the November/December 2017 issue of the magazine. Submit your punch line, and If it tickles us, you’ll see your name—and caption—in print! Click the image to view a larger version and enter.

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.

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How Many Agents Carry a Gun?

Recent data from the National Association of REALTORS® reveals the number of real estate pros who are packing heat while working in the field.

Vote for your favorite Good Neighbor finalist to win up to $2,500 in bonus grant money for their nonprofit.

5 Ways to Attract (and Keep) a Great Staff

The employees in your real estate office should be an asset to your bottom line. But that starts with good leadership from the broker or manager.

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