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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National Association of REALTORS Urges Reauthorization of Federal Flood Insurance Program
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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