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Housing Starts Plunge, Building Permits Soar in New Census Bureau Data

Housing Starts Plunge, Building Permits Soar in New Census Bureau Data


The Census Bureau’s latest new construction numbers were a topsy turvy bunch, with housing…

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What Income Does Your Client Need to Buy a Home in Chicago?

What Income Does Your Client Need to Buy a Home in Chicago?


What income is necessary to afford the typical house in Chicago? And how do…

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Builder Confidence Surges in May

Builder Confidence Surges in May


Builder confidence for both the general housing market and the 55+ market increased in…

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Only 2 Percent of Realtors are Younger than 30

Only 2 Percent of Realtors are Younger than 30


Along with its economic findings, NAR’s 2012 Member Profile also offered great insight into…

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How Hard is it, Really, to Get a Mortgage?

How Hard is it, Really, to Get a Mortgage?


Is it still tough to get a mortgage? New numbers from the Federal Reserve…

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3 Intriguing Reasons for Today’s Low Mortgage Rates

3 Intriguing Reasons for Today’s Low Mortgage Rates


Inflation, housing demand and the Syrian opposition all have one thing in common; can…

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Realtor Income Up 25 Percent in 2012

Realtor Income Up 25 Percent in 2012


For the second straight year, both the income and business activity for Realtors increased…

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Illinois Foreclosure Activity Down 17 Percent in April

Illinois Foreclosure Activity Down 17 Percent in April


The news was relatively good for Illinois’ foreclosure markets in April, with foreclosure activity…

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Mortgage Standards Are Going to Get Much Tougher in 2014

Mortgage Standards Are Going to Get Much Tougher in 2014


Qualified mortgage standards are back in the news, with the FHFA announcing that it…

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A Home Sale is Worth How Much to the Economy? Try $56,464

A Home Sale is Worth How Much to the Economy? Try $56,464


We often hear about how beneficial home sales are for the greater economy, but…

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5.20.13

The Secrets of Today’s Best Managing Brokers


How do managing brokers keep their agents motivated, successful and enjoying their work? By guiding them but not giving them all the answers, celebrating wins with them and tailoring management styles to what each agent needs.

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