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Housing Chatter delivers the news you need to know about current events in the housing market in simple terms. We have no political or institutional affiliations so you can be confident that our content and commentary is unbiased. Housing Chatter is brought to you by your professional Realtor®.

01 July 2017

10 Things to Do Before Leaving on Vacation: Do You Know Them All?

Heading on a road trip or week at the beach? Lucky you! Before you go, there are certain tasks you need to get done to ensure your home is safe while you're gone. ... Read More »

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By Liz Alterman

1 In 3 Homebuyers Made An Offer On A Home Sight-Unseen

Shopping for a home has always been something of an arduous process. But lately it’s gotten even crazier. ... Read More »

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by Kate Ashford

Predictive Analytics: The Next Big Thing in Real Estate?

Real estate brokerage owners and agents would likely agree they want to better target their marketing dollars and efforts with laser-precision focus. Who can blame them? ... Read More »

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By Deborah Kearns

How To Age-Proof Your Home

Once the kids have left home to begin lives of their own, many mature homeowners downsize to a smaller home and some move to a seniors-only community. ... Read More »

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by Pamela Oldham

Not even housing inventory crisis can stop homebuyers

It seems nothing can stop housing demand, which just hit a new high, according to Redfin, an online real estate brokerage. ... Read More »

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by Kelsey Ramírez

Lead Your Real Estate Team to Success

Learn the secrets to managing a thriving and happy team, so you can achieve more together. ... Read More »

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By American Home Shield

Fitch: New tools from Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac will make mortgages safer

Mortgage underwriting is getting stronger and safer for both borrowers and lenders thanks to new tools introduced in recent years by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, Fitch Ratings said in a new report. ... Read More »

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by Ben Lane

How Much Does Lawn Care Cost? Enough to Turn You Green

How much does lawn care cost? That's a question few home buyers consider as carefully as they should when they first lay eyes on that gorgeous spread of grass (which tends to look all the greener when you don't own it). ... Read More »

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By Julie Ryan Evans

The Huge Risk Home Buyers Take When They Waive Inspections

If you’re buying a home in a competitive market and your offers keep getting beat out, you may be tempted to resort to desperate measures. ... Read More »

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BY BRENDON DESIMONE

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