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National Association of REALTORS(R) - REALTOR(R) Magazine
December 17, 2018
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Survey: When Holiday Decor Goes Too Far
Are giant, inflatable decorations tacky? Are fake Christmas trees just as good as real ones? A new survey reveals Americans’ preferences.
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Major Cities With the Most Listings Below $200K
Only 30 percent of properties on realtor.com® are priced below $200,000, down from 53 percent in 2012.
Single Men vs. Single Women: Where Are They Buying?
Find out the locations these purchasing cohorts are most attracted to.
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Median Down Payments Reach Nearly
15-Year High
Home buyers are bringing more money to the closing table. View an interactive map to see how much they’re putting down in your area.
FHA Raises Loan Limits for 2019
The Federal Housing Administration announced that most of the country will see an increase to loan limits in the new year.
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Report: Housing Shortage Worsens Homelessness
The U.S. saw a 0.3 percent increase in homelessness this year, marking the second consecutive year for such an uptick, according to HUD.
How Did You Sell That House?
If you’ve ever had a listing that lingered because of awkward features or other property oddities, we want to hear about it. Submit your story, and tell us how you went the extra mile to get that hard-to-sell home finally sold!
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