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National Association of REALTORS(R) - REALTOR(R) Magazine
February 1, 2017
Today's Headlines
The Country With the Biggest Homes Is...
Though Americans love having extra living space, one country has larger average home sizes, and three countries beat us in terms of what residents deem to be a "good-size home."
CFPB Hits Brokers For Marketing Agreements
Are your MSAs in order? Yesterday, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau fined a mortgage lender, two real estate brokerages, and a mortgage servicing company for referral arrangements that the agency says violate RESPA.
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Buyers' Wish Lists May Soon Include Wellness
Younger generations are leading the push for healthier environments inside their workplaces and homes.
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HUD Reversal Softens Loan Demand
Government-insured loan applications plunged last week as plans for a reduction in FHA mortgage premiums got the ax.
Single Women Comprise 17% of Buyers
This growing group is buying up homes at more than twice the rate of their male counterparts.
A Safety Checklist for Moving Into a New Home
The Red Cross offers ideas for how your clients can assess the safety of their new home.
Make Us Laugh!
We need a punch line for our next back-page cartoon! Click on the thumbnail to add your joke to the list.
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