Real estate industry watchers were shocked at the near historic levels of demand in the housing market throughout the summer of 2016. It…
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Home Renovation Trends: What Real Estate Professionals Should Know
In years past, the typical homebuyer displayed a marked preference for move-in-ready properties instead of fixer-uppers — but that may be changing. A…
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5 DC Real Estate Trends to Consider Before Listing
Looking to put your Washington, D.C. home on the market? District real estate shoppers have several key factors in mind that may surprise…
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Why Refinancing Isn’t as Popular as Expected
Even in these near-historic times we’re living in, millions of people continue to cling to their high interest rate mortgages. Why are so…
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NAR Scores a TRID Victory for Real Estate Brokers
When the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced their proposed changes to the Know Before You Owe rule this summer, it was immediately…
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Low Rates: 5 Factors to Guide Borrowers’ Refi Decisions
Conventional wisdom says that it’s wise to refinance a mortgage after interest rates plunge. With the current rate sitting near record lows, borrowers…
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U.S. New Home Sales Rise to Highest Level Since 2007
Newly build home sales rose in July to the highest they’ve been in almost a decade, signaling continued momentum in the U.S. housing…
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Newly-Built Home Sales Soar in First Six Months of 2016
The latest data from the Commerce Department is further proof that the U.S. housing market is starting to pick up steam. According to…
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Midsummer Market Boost — Brisk Business Means Careful Compliance
With the Brexit-induced bump to the summer housing market, many realtors, lenders and other real estate professionals are anticipating a busy season ahead.…
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