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National Association of REALTORS(R) - REALTOR(R) Magazine
January 16, 2018
Today's Headlines
What Your Broker Is Worried About
Real estate companies nationwide reveal the most pressing issues they face in 2018.
VA Program Sparks ‘Loan Churning’ Concerns
Ginnie Mae officials recently testified to lawmakers that “loan churning” within the veterans program is putting vet borrowers at risk with serial refinancings.
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NAR Restructures to Improve Member Service
CEO Bob Goldberg announces that many NAR groups have been reorganized to make the association’s internal structure run more effectively and efficiently.
4 Ways Brokerages Can Be More Client-Centric
Retain customers and increase referral business this year with these tips.
The 7 Best Cities for Bargain Hunters
Find out where a home buyer’s dollars can stretch the furthest.
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Owners Get Real About Home Values
A chart shows the difference between homeowners and appraisers’ perceptions on the value of properties, as seen in the nation’s largest metros.
What Agents Wish They’d Known
New agents can’t depend on prelicensing classes or their brokers to teach them everything about real estate. Here, experienced agents offer advice on what rookies should know at the beginning of their careers.
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The Importance of Speaking Up
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