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National Association of REALTORS(R) - REALTOR(R) Magazine
February 21, 2018
Today's Headlines
Buyers Use Escalation Clauses to Win Bidding Wars
But escalation clauses aren’t always a winning strategy for either buyers or sellers, housing experts warn.
2018 Home Sales Off to Sluggish Start
FBlame it on the housing shortage: Existing-home sales posted their largest declines on an annual basis in more than three years. Read more from NAR’s latest housing report.

 
Man Pleads Guilty to Hiding Arizona Agent’s Body
A handyman pleaded guilty to concealing the body of Sidney Cranston Jr., who disappeared two years ago after showing a property in a remote area outside Kingman, Ariz.
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Higher Rates Offset Loan Demand
Home buyers and homeowners may be getting spooked by higher mortgage rates, as loan applications plummet.
How Will Wakanda Come to Real Cities?
The new "Black Panther" super-hero movie is so popular that architects and urban planners are looking for ways to bring its look into real-life counterparts.
Can Yelp Pinpoint the Next Big Neighborhood?
Yelp reviews may be a key to help find neighborhoods on the edge of gentrification, where higher home prices may be on the horizon.
6 Marketing Trends Here Today, Gone Tomorrow
Find out how real estate professionals are changing their promotional tactics and how you can adapt your business to the latest trends.
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