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Home Prices Grow Twice as Fast as Incomes
"It can't be sustained," warns a prominent economist. Original Article
read moreNew Households Favoring Homeownership
For the first time in a decade, more new households chose to buy a home rather than rent one in the first quarter of 2017, according to the Census… Original...
read moreCities With the Most Cash Sales
Find out where buyers in more than half of all transactions are paying all cash. Original Article
read more3 Ways to Generate More Leads This Spring
Now that people are emerging from winter hibernation, use these tips to get in front of more customers and build your client base. Original Article
read moreWhy Buyers May Regret Living in a Cul-de-Sac
Living in a cul-de-sac offers plenty of appeal, but here are some things your clients should consider to make sure it's a goof option for them… Original...
read moreThe Biggest Roadblocks to Closing
Twenty-three percent of real estate professionals say they faced closing delays for a transaction in March. These are the main issues hamstringing… Original...
read moreHome Sellers Are Pocketing More Money
The first quarter was the most profitable time to be a home seller in nearly a decade. Yet, many homeowners are continuing to stay put in their… Original...
read moreIs the Homeownership Rate Finally Stabilizing?
The homeownership rate increased among all age groups in the first quarter. Original Article
read moreFollowing Weeks of Declines, Rates Tick Up
Mortgage rates are back up above 4 percent this week. Original Article
read moreIf Buyers Want to Save Money: Tell Them to Shop
A new study reveals the saving potential of borrowers who shop around for a mortgage. The savings can really add up. Original Article
read moreHow Trees Benefit Home Values
Are your clients looking for a smart-home improvement project with a significant return on investment? Advise them to plant a tree. Original Article
read moreTech Jobs Take Blame for Overpriced Housing?
As more areas hope to become the next Silicon Valley, some community planners are encouraging cities to take action to make sure they do not price… Original...
read more4 Checks to Protect a Home in the Spring
Remind your clients to take precautions to keep their homes safe this spring from strong winds, rains, and changing temperatures. Here are a few… Original...
read moreBuy vs. Rent? The Top-Rated College Towns
Baltimore, home to Johns Hopkins University, ranks as the top college town housing market where buying makes more financial sense than renting…. Original...
read moreOwners: Be Smart When Financing Renovations
As more homeowners look to remodel, they may be considering how to fund their renovations and, financial planners say, there are smart ways to do… Original...
read moreHousing Shortages Are Curbing Sales
“Home shoppers are coming out in droves this spring and competing with each other for the meager amount of listings in the affordable price… Original...
read moreBuilders Reveal Their Top Areas of Innovation
Big data and analytics is one of the main sources of innovation happening in the building industry, homebuilders report. Original Article
read moreAgent’s Rape Spurs Association Action
After a member was brutally attacked last week, the Elkhart County Board of REALTORS® in Indiana is creating a task force that will bring… Original...
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