Charisma can be learned, experts say. Follow these tips to make a greater impression on your contacts to stay top-of-mind.

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It’s the time of year when researchers look for cities that have been naughty — higher crime, foreclosure, and unemployment rates — and nice. Where does your area land on the list?

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Two real estate professionals told CNBC they’re optimistic heading into 2015 about the housing market. What’s behind that opinion?

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With energy prices dropping so quickly, that movement is putting some of the hottest housing markets in the country at risk of becoming overvalued, argues a new report from Fitch Ratings.

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Most of the country saw moderate sales this year, but a few markets had neighborhoods so competitive that bidding wars broke out. Find out where.

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Consumers should beware of moving scams and be prepared to book movers far in advance in the spring and summer months, according to some of the moving trends heading into the new year.
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