Brokerages Reveal Their Biggest Industry Challenges
Real estate brokerages sound off on the biggest business challenges they’re facing.
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NAR on Blank Slate Tax Reform: ‘Do No Harm’
A Call for Action asks NAR members to remind their senators that real estate tax provisions are critical to the economy and should remain high on their priority list.
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Foreclosures Down 29% From Year Ago
The foreclosure crisis is lessening, but five states account for nearly half of all completed foreclosures nationally.
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Mexico May Become More Open to Foreign Buyers
Mexican lawmakers are weighing whether to lift restrictions on foreign ownership of property along the country’s coasts and borders.
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Buyers Use Larger Down Payments to Offset Rising Rates
To keep monthly mortgage payments more affordable, more home buyers are reaching deeper into their pockets to make larger down payments, according to a new survey.
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Mortgage Rates Hit 2-Year High as Loan Demand Falls
A surge in mortgage rates to the highest level in two years dampened demand for mortgage applications last week.