| What’s Behind the National MLS Buzz? |
| Agents across the country are getting emails and Facebook messages from a company called My State MLS, offering discounted listing services. Learn why this is happening now and what options you should consider. |
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| Flood Insurance Premiums Are About to Go Up |
| An average 8 percent increase is part of a regularly scheduled change that is mandated by federal law. |
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| Surprising Cities Millennial Buyers Are Eyeing |
| More millennial shoppers are bypassing high-priced coastal markets in favor of the Rust Belt and Midwest. |
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| Closing Timelines Were Shorter in February |
| The average time to close on all loans decreased by two days in February, and Ellie Mae economists are calling the drop “significant.” |
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| California Agents Hailed for Wildfire Heroism |
| California real estate pros have stepped up to help rebuild their communities after the Thomas Fires, arranging everything from benefit concerts to clothing boutiques for victims. |
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| Mortgage Rates Barely Budge This Week |
| After last week’s first rate drop of the year, there wasn’t much fluctuation. |
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| Compare Amateur vs. Pro Listing Photos |
| Poor lighting, crooked lines, and awkward angles make listing photos appear unpolished. But just how big of a difference do these flubs make? Professional photographers share “good” and “bad” images. |
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| Tax Reform and the Marketplace |
| Be careful not to offer advice outside your expertise. Here’s how to have informative—but circumspect—conversations with buyers and sellers about the new tax law. |
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| 8 Ways New Agents Can Be Empowered |
| It can feel lonely when you’re thrown into the real estate industry with no support. These tips can help you advocate for yourself and get a quicker start to your career. |
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