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Real estate is at a ‘tipping point,’ analyst says

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Traditional models shouldn’t be fully counted out, but they need to change, according to John Campbell. He’s downgraded Realogy’s target share price from $16 per share to $8 per share and lowered RE/MAX’s target stock price from $45 per share to $37 pe… Continue reading →

Foreclosure rates remain low, but homes hit by natural disasters continue to struggle

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Four percent of U.S. homeowners fell into some sort of delinquency on their mortgages in March, down from 4.3 percent a year earlier. Continue reading →

Big changes are coming to Fannie and Freddie … beware

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Last weekend the Federal Housing Finance Agency announced the first in a likely series of changes at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Continue reading →

5 bad behaviors that will land you in Realtor court

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Bad behavior and violations of any of the 17 articles in NAR’s Code of Ethics can result in an ethics complaint, where a Realtor may have to appear before their peers at a professional standards hearing. Here are five examples of unethical behavior tha… Continue reading →

Lesbian and gay homebuyers are typically 45 and earn $91K: NAR

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But bisexual homebuyers tend to earn less and buy homes at a younger age, according to new National Association of Realtors study. Continue reading →

Coffee’s for closers: How to create a mindset for success

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Building a successful real estate business for the long term requires self-knowledge, social skills, thinking beyond the immediate sale and understanding the dynamics of your market. Continue reading →

Outlook for US mortgage rates remains stable, housing crunch continues

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Mortgage rates will remain stable for the next two and a half years, predicts an economist from the Mortgage Bankers Association. But the national housing shortfall continues to be a problem primarily because of the lack of building sites, according to… Continue reading →

5 myths about opportunity zones, debunked

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What is the Opportunity Zone program, and how can property owners benefit? Here are five nuances for you to chew over. Continue reading →