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National Association of REALTORS(R) - REALTOR(R) Magazine
April 13, 2018
Today's Headlines
Wallpaper: Your Next Fire Alarm?
Wallpaper tends to be highly flammable and can be a major contributor to house fires. But scientists now believe they can re-engineer it as a whole-house fire alarm.
FEMA Changes Encourage Private Flood Insurance
Learn about new changes that could make flood insurance cheaper and easier to obtain for your clients.
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REALTORS® Mark 50th Fair Housing Anniversary
However, the association and its members note the effort to secure fair housing for all is far from complete.
Another Week of Mostly Flat Mortgage Rates
Rates haven’t budged much in recent weeks, offering some relief from the weekly increases that had almost become routine at the start of 2018.
RPR Names New CEO
The Realtors Property Resource® announced that its CEO, Dale Ross, will be retiring May 1 and that Jeff Young will assume responsibility for all RPR activities.
How to Mask—or Kill—Home Odors
Pets, cigarette smoke, and garbage are just a few of the commonplace smells in listings that offend potential buyers. Try these tricks for erasing each specific type of stench.
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