| Cities With Highest Spikes in Homeownership | | Metros in the Rust Belt, as well as smaller cities near bigger and more expensive urban areas, are seeing their homeownership rates expand rapidly. |
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| What’s on the Line as Senate Eyes Tax Reform | | Senate lawmakers could soon put their version of tax reform to a vote, as REALTORS® continue to mobilize against the bill. |
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| CRS Name Change Creates Stronger Link to Industry | | The Council of Residential Specialists has been rebranded as the Residential Real Estate Council in an effort to distinguish itself from the Certified Residential Specialist designation—both of which were previously referred to as CRS. |
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| Shoppers Flock to Mom-and-Pop Retail Stores | | For the past two years, consumers have been spending more money at mom-and-pop retail stores than big-box chains, according to credit card company Mastercard, Inc. |
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| New Homes Are Getting Smaller | | As builders refocus on the entry-level market, a downward trend in new-home sizes is expected, according to the National Association of Home Builders. |
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| Choose the Right Stain for Hardwood Floors | | Your client’s choice will have a substantial impact on the overall look of their home. (And it’s not cheap to redo if they get it wrong the first time.) Make sure they ask these important questions before changing their floor color. |
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| Lay the Groundwork for Your Exit Strategy | | Most real estate professionals don’t plan for the end of their career, which means they may miss out on creating a valuable income stream in retirement. Here’s how to set yourself up to make money when you’re done working. |
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| Growing Pains in the Gig Economy | | Brokerages find trade-offs as they outsource more of their workload. |
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| Don’t Let Inspections Become Deal Breakers | | Prepping buyers and sellers for surprises can help keep a transaction on track. |
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