National Association of REALTORS Urges Reauthorization of Federal Flood Insurance Program

National Association of REALTORS Urges Reauthorization of Federal Flood Insurance Program Published by: Chicago Agent Magazine (writen by: Blake Boldt), August 29, 2017 In the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) has created a petition encouraging members
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Home Prices Surge on Strong Buying Season

Home Prices Surge on Strong Buying Season Published by: RISMedia on the HouseCall Blog, August 16, 2017 Home prices continue on at a clip, surging 6.2 percent in the second quarter of 2017, according to the latest quarterly report by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). The pace
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Tips That Can Prepare You for Bringing a Puppy Home

Tips That Can Prepare You for Bringing a Puppy Home Published by: RISMedia on the HouseCall Blog (writen by: Megan Wild), August 11, 2017 Bringing home a puppy is exciting because he becomes a new member of the family. But, raising one is hard work, so the whole family needs to pitch in and do
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Back to School! Where Did the Summer Go?

Back to School! Where Did the Summer Go? Published by: Chrsitopher Tenggren, August 24, 2017 Where did the summer go?  Fall is just around the corner and kids, along with parents, are getting ready to head back to school.  This can be a hectic time as everyone tries to get back into a routine.
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Economy to Weather Turbulence in Second Half of Year

Economy to Weather Turbulence in Second Half of Year Published by: RISMedia on the HouseCall Blog (writen by: Suzanne De Vita), August 21, 2017 Analysts anticipate the economy will weather turbulence expected in the second half of the year, according to Fannie Mae’s Economic & Strategic
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GREEN – Are You Home Energy Aware?

GREEN - Are You Home Energy Aware? Published by: Christopher Tenggren - HomesInTheFoxValley.com - August 10, 2017 After the mortgage payment, the largest homeowner expense is for utilities and the major component is energy.  Contributing factors include air leaks, insulation, heating and
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How Long Do Most Families Stay In Their Home?

How Long Do Most Families Stay In Their Home? Published by: The KCM Crew, August 7, 2017 The National Association of Realtors (NAR) keeps historical data on many aspects of homeownership. One of the data points that has changed dramatically is the median tenure of a family in a home, meaning
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July Jobs Report Signals Riper Conditions for Housing

July Jobs Report Signals Riper Conditions for Housing Published by: RISMedia on the HouseCall Blog, August 7, 2017 The U.S. economy added 209,000 jobs in July, the Labor Department recently reported, flouting expectations and signaling riper conditions for the housing market. The unemployment
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GREEN – Sustainability: How NAR Is Responding to Growing Interest

GREEN - Sustainability: How NAR Is Responding to Growing Interest Published by: RISMedia on the HouseCall Blog (commentary by: Bob Goldberg, CEO of the National Association of REALTORS®), July 5, 2017 When you hear the term “sustainable real estate,” what topics come to mind? Perhaps your
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Top 10 Plants for Designing a Water Wise Landscape

Top 10 Plants for Designing a Water Wise Landscape Published by: RISMedia on the HouseCall Blog (writen by: Krystal Rogers-Nelson), July 5, 2017 Wait! Before you spend thousands on landscaping—or on water-guzzling plants—try planting a DIY drought-tolerant garden. With the right plants, your
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