Many brokers are muting their expectations in the coming year.
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National Association of REALTORS(R) - REALTOR(R) Magazine
December 8, 2016
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Brokers Share Their 2017 Outlook
Brokerages are increasingly feeling profitability pressures and are muting their expectations in the coming year. Here's why.
Holiday Dcor Tips and Tricks for Sellers
For homeowners who like to decorate for the holidays, make sure they follow these guidelines to make sure the dcor doesn't wind up covering valuable assets of their home for prospective buyers to see.
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THE #1 REASON AGENTS FAIL Has Nothing to Do With how good they are at the technical parts of the business, or their work ethic or people skills. Great agents fail every day, and it’s simply because they don’t >> cont’d
Many Borrowers Unaware Higher Payments Coming
Borrowers with home equity lines of credit may soon find their monthly payments will be getting more expensive. To many, it may come as a sudden surprise too.
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Renters Crave Smart Home Technology
In fact, 86 percent of millennial renters say they're willing to pay more for a "smart" apartment.
Tune In to Your Marketing Metrics
Find out what is working and what isn't when it comes to your online outreach. Find out how you can easily measure it.
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Apple Admits to iPhone Battery Problem
The company is confirming a recent outcry from users who have been saying their iPhone 6S devices are abruptly shutting down their phones. The problem may be more widespread than first believed too.
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