National Association of REALTORS(R) - REALTOR(R) Magazine

September 20, 2018

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Consumers’ growing penchant toward debt might make it tempting to tap into their home equity. But are their reasons good enough?

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Report: Market Could Stabilize as More Homes are Listed

NAR’s Existing-Home Sales report released Thursday found sales remained mostly flat in August, bringing relief to markets following four consecutive months of decreases.

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As Summer Ends, Homebuilding Picks Up

Builders still warn that new-home construction could soften in the near future.

Agents Selling Luxury See Uptick in Sales, Prices

High-end housing markets continue to climb, as 20 major counties post double-digit gains in home prices.

More than 60,000 people have already voted for their favorite of NAR’s Good Neighbor Award finalists—10 REALTORS who make an incredible impact on their communities through volunteer work. Your votes will determine which three REALTORS receive bonus grant money for the nonprofits they lead. Vote at realtor.com/goodneighbor before 9/28.

Dos and Don’ts of Hiring a Stager

From the Styled, Staged, and Sold blog: Are you looking for a reliable home stager who can magically transform your listing to match the price point your seller wants? Heed these rules for selecting the right professional.

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