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National Association of REALTORS(R) - REALTOR(R) Magazine
October 30, 2017
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When to Drop Your Listing Price
Though low inventory is prompting buyers to raise their offers in order to beat out competitors, you still want your sellers to know: an overpriced listing will linger on the market.
Why First-Timers Can’t Capitalize on Ripe Market
Economic conditions are highly favorable for first-time home buyers, but their share of overall purchase activity is approaching a 36-year low, according to NAR.
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Rise in Vacancies a Sign of Inventory Relief?
More than half of U.S. housing markets saw an uptick in the annual rate of vacant properties in the third quarter of this year, according to the new report.
10 Cities That Can Survive an Apocalypse
Where you live may be the most important determining factor when it comes to whether you will make it through an extinction-level disaster.

 
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The Housing Hot List for October
Find out the top performing housing markets this month, based on the pace of sales and online clicks.
The Deep Impact of Flood Insurance
Ahead of a vote to keep the NFIP from lapsing, a Houston real estate broker details his struggle to recover from Hurricane Harvey.
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Don’t Let Neighbors Downgrade Your Listing
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2018 Cars: Trends Geared Toward Real Estate
Next year’s vehicle lineup introduces new safety features, autonomous driving capability, and improved fuel economy—all of which affects how you interact with clients in the car.