In a new survey, the National Association of Home Builders identifies the top 12 items house hunters say they don’t want in a new home.

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Nationally, appraisers on average estimate home values at 2 percent lower than what home owners expected in February, according to Quicken Loans.

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There are typical repairs that sellers can be proactive about addressing in order to keep a deal from falling apart.

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Overall mortgage volume is about 20 percent higher than a year ago, the Mortgage Bankers Association says.

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“We are excited that this is only the beginning for the university, and there are plans underway to expand the programs available and further advance professionalism in our industry,” says NAR President Tom Salomone.

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The countdown to naming the 30 Under 30 class of 2016 has begun. Out of nearly 400 who applied, find out which 50 applicants have advanced to become finalists, and learn how you can guarantee one of them a spot in the 30 Under 30.
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