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National Association of REALTORS(R) - REALTOR(R) Magazine
July 10, 2017
Today's Headlines
Aspects of a Home Buyers Shouldn’t Overlook
After moving in, buyers will discover a lot about their new home—but they may wish they had paid closer attention to some items before signing the sale contract.
CFPB: Agents Can Receive Closing Disclosure
The move reinstates the customary procedure for lenders to provide such documents to real estate professionals, which they often use to advise their clients during transactions.
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Seller Optimism Reaches a Record High
While the market for sellers looks good, buyers are facing a potential uphill battle to purchase a home, according to the latest Fannie Mae survey.
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Study: Using PowerPoint May Cost You Clients
PowerPoint fails to increase your audience’s understanding of the information you provide or improve how others perceive you, Harvard University researchers find.
Best Places to Score a Lakefront Property
Buyers on the hunt for a home in a lakeside town will see the biggest price appreciation in these cities.
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Agent Turns Open House Into a Circus
Watch as a real estate agent in Australia throws a Cirque du Soleil-themed party at his listing, drawing 120 people and several offers for well over the asking price.
The Real Estate Case for Immigration
It’s one of the most hotly debated issues in America right now, but regardless of the political arguments about how to manage the country’s borders, an uptick in foreign residents is a boon for U.S. real estate.

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