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National Association of REALTORS(R) - REALTOR(R) Magazine
October 15, 2018
Today's Headlines
Is Using Equity to Delay Social Security a Good Strategy?
Some older homeowners are taking out reverse mortgages to fund their daily living expenses while shoring up more financial benefits from the government. But the ramifications of this are unclear.
Zero-Down Loan Program Aims to Expand Mortgage Access
A new effort is underway to remove barriers to financing and raise the low rate of homeownership among underserved groups of home buyers.
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Agents Turn to Spider-Man to Save Listings
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High Debt-to-Income Ratios Prompt More Mortgage Denials
Lenders turned away nearly one in 10 mortgage applicants in 2017, according to real estate data firm CoreLogic.
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America’s 5 Most Historic Cities ‘May Hold Value Better’
Some home buyers may be drawn to the cachet of owning a property with a rich historical past, but there are more benefits than status.
The Secret to a 22-Year Client Relationship
How Florida real estate pro Charlotte Hedge turned a chance referral into a loyal client who has filled her pipeline with new business for decades.
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