| 4 Real Estate Provisions in Spending Bill |
| With six months remaining in the 2018 fiscal year, the National Association of REALTORS® urges the passage of the “omnibus appropriations bill” agreed upon by U.S. House and Senate negotiators. |
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| Agent Robbed at Gunpoint During Open House |
| The incident occurred last Saturday when a San Francisco real estate agent was prepping for a midday open house. |
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| Gen Z Already Buying Homes |
| There’s a newer group of home buyers in town, and they’re diving right into ownership. |
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| Fed Raises Rates: What This Means for Mortgages |
| The Federal Reserve voted Wednesday to up its short-term interest rates, which will likely have an influence on buyers’ borrowing costs in the weeks ahead. |
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| GSEs Try to Boost Affordable Housing Efforts |
| Mortgage financing giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have recently undertaken several efforts to open up housing options for low- and middle-income buyers. |
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| Compare Amateur vs. Pro Listing Photos |
| Poor lighting, crooked lines, and awkward angles make listing photos appear unpolished. But just how big of a difference do these flubs make? Professional photographers share “good” and “bad” images. |
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| Tax Reform and the Marketplace |
| Be careful not to offer advice outside your expertise. Here’s how to have informative—but circumspect—conversations with buyers and sellers about the new tax law. |
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| 8 Ways New Agents Can Be Empowered |
| It can feel lonely when you’re thrown into the real estate industry with no support. These tips can help you advocate for yourself and get a quicker start to your career. |
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