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National Association of REALTORS(R) - REALTOR(R) Magazine
June 15, 2017
Today's Headlines
Zero-Down Loans Making a Comeback
Buyers may be able to bring less to closing as lenders offer more low- and no-down payment options. Could this help put homeownership within reach of a larger segment of home shoppers?
Owners, Appraisers Disagree on Home Values
The gap between homeowner and appraiser views on property values widened for the sixth consecutive month.
Decor that Adds Value to Homes
Here's a look at some top accessories and decor choices that are easy to snag and that just might help your clients reach that perfect selling price.
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Fed Votes to Raise Key Interest Rate Again
On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve took a largely expected move to raise its key interest rate one-quarter percentage point. Find out what this means for mortgage rates.
1031 Exchanges Under Threat?
A major tax advantage for the commercial real estate industry may be one of the casualties in a sweeping federal tax reform expected this year. The real estate industry stands ready to fight it.
Google Enters the Multifamily Market
The tech giant is reportedly buying 300 apartment units from a modular-home startup in an effort to help defray the impact of Silicon Valley’s surging home prices on their staff.
Apps Top Producers Can’t Live Without
There are more than 2 million apps available for Android and Apple devices. Asking a colleague what they use helps sort through the noise, so we had top-producing agents name their favorite app.
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