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• This week's top commercial a real estate transactions - Dallas News

  18-05-2017 23:35
  
  Dallas News
  This week's top commercial a real estate transactions
  Dallas News
  LBA Realty has purchased a 192,260 square-foot industrial building at 4895 Mountain Creek in Dallas. The facility was built in 2016 by Courtland Development and is leased to Cummins Inc., which uses the building as a parts distribution center. CBRE's ...
  
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• Genworth: First-time homebuyers just don’t understand down payments

  18-05-2017 23:22
  
  A new survey of mortgage industry executives from Genworth Mortgage Insurance breaks down what the industry believes is blocking new buyers from the housing market. To no surprise, the seemingly unattainable 20% down payment for first-time homebuyers continues to be one of the biggest barriers into homeownership. Here’s what else the survey found.
  
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• As Trump Built His Real Estate Empire, Tax Breaks Played A Pivotal ... - NPR

  18-05-2017 22:48
  
  NPR
  As Trump Built His Real Estate Empire, Tax Breaks Played A Pivotal ...
  NPR
  President Trump says he wants to simplify the tax code, but his own record as a real estate developer suggests he's not above taking advantage of a good ...
  Republican Reform Proposals Could Threaten Future Of Tax AbatementsNew Hampshire Public Radioall 3 news articles »
  
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• Americans fall deeper into debt than ever before [Charts]

  18-05-2017 22:48
  
  Americans are taking on more debt than ever before as it just surpassed its 2008 peak. After nine years, debt levels recovered from the recession. And over the past century, household debt growth is even more substantial. These charts explain the growth patterns.
  
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• Real Estate Continues to Fuel Retirement Savings Growth for Self-Directed Investors

  18-05-2017 22:45
  
  2016 marked the 35th consecutive year of growth in the number of The Entrust Group clients using self-directed retirement savings accounts to invest in real estate. Likewise, the value of their purchases and sales continued to increase.
  The Entrust Group, a provider in the self-directed IRA industry, has released its annual Real Estate Investor Market Research Report, highlighting 2016 trends in Real Estate IRA investments. For the first time, the report includes sales data alongside purchases.
  
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• NAR Midyear Forecast: Existing-Home Sales Poised to Climb 3.5 Percent in 2017

  18-05-2017 22:43
  
  The multi-year stretch of robust job gains along with improving household confidence are expected to guide existing-home sales to a decade high in 2017, but supply and affordability headwinds and modest economic growth are holding back sales and threatening to keep the nation’s low homeownership rate subdued. That’s according to speakers at a residential real estate forum at the 2017 REALTORS® Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo.
  Lawrence Yun, chief economist of the N
  
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• Nature Lovers: 6 Towns for True Outdoorists

  18-05-2017 22:40
  
  If you’re a nature lover, then you probably want to live somewhere where Mother Nature is knocking at your door. Of course, there is an allure to the high-rise skylines of big cities and all of the perks that come with them, but for some folks, it’s not the bright lights that entice them, but the endless opportunities that await them in the wild.
  Many people have predetermined places where they’ve dreamed of living for their entire life, and then there are people who have absol
  
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• Orange County 'Real Estate Wars' to debut on Bravo TV July 6 - OCRegister

  18-05-2017 21:36
  
  OCRegister
  Orange County 'Real Estate Wars' to debut on Bravo TV July 6
  OCRegister
  John McMonigle, center, and his team on “Real Estate Wars,” a reality TV show debuting on Bravo TV this summer. 1 Comment. By Marilyn Kalfus | [email protected] | Orange County Register. PUBLISHED: May 18, 2017 at 12:35 pm | UPDATED: May 18, ...
  
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• MYOB real estate deals, new tower at Arizona Center, world's tallest home and more posh home sales - AZCentral.com

  18-05-2017 20:46
  
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  MYOB real estate deals, new tower at Arizona Center, world's tallest home and more posh home sales
  AZCentral.com
  Tracking daily real estate transactions helps identify possible scams and big deals that can impact metro Phoenix's economy, but not everyone wants their name known in deals. Downtown Phoenix's Arizona Center getting highrise homes. When the Arizona ...
  
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• SoFla real estate experts analyze the current downturn: panel event - The Real Deal Magazine

  18-05-2017 20:35
  
  The Real Deal Magazine
  SoFla real estate experts analyze the current downturn: panel event
  The Real Deal Magazine
  While Miami's residential market has hit the downside of the cycle, fears of a potential crash are largely unfounded, according to real estate professionals who spoke at Keyes Company's 2017 South Florida New Development Showcase. Citing a robust ...
  
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• NAR: Existing home sales will see best year since 2006

  18-05-2017 20:23
  
  As prices go up, existing home sales are on track to hit the highest sales pace since 2006, a new forecast from NAR shows. However, the housing market will still face various headwinds, including lack of economic growth, which could hold back the sales pace.
  
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• FHFA's Watt reiterates that housing finance reform must come from Congress

  18-05-2017 20:13
  
  On Thursday, while Department of the Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin told members of the Senate about the Trump administration’s plans for housing finance reform, Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Mel Watt said that the heavy lifting on housing finance reform needs to come from Congress.
  
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• Real estate commission closes Pittenger investigation, status of ethics case unclear - Charlotte Observer

  18-05-2017 20:02
  
  Charlotte Observer
  Real estate commission closes Pittenger investigation, status of ethics case unclear
  Charlotte Observer
  The North Carolina Real Estate Commission has closed its investigation of Rep. Robert Pittenger and his former real estate firm, a move that comes about two weeks after the U.S. Justice Department ended its own probe of the Charlotte Republican.
  
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• Real Estate & Frankie Cosmos @ Brooklyn Steel (pics) - Brooklyn Vegan (blog)

  18-05-2017 19:18
  
  Brooklyn Vegan (blog)
  Real Estate & Frankie Cosmos @ Brooklyn Steel (pics)
  Brooklyn Vegan (blog)
  Having just released new album In Mind, Real Estate brought their tour with Frankie Cosmos to Brooklyn Steel on Wednesday (5/17), the first of two sold-out shows at the venue. You can check out pictures from the Brooklyn Steel show above. While their ...and more »
  
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• Mortgage data isn't secure: Here's why and how to fix it

  18-05-2017 19:00
  
  The mortgage market suffers from a security dichotomy — haves vs. have-nots. The biggest players boast well-advanced security and large, dedicated security teams, while the smaller companies struggle. This means that the risk of a major attack is growing.
  
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• JMAC Lending hires Michael Falce as VP of correspondent lending

  18-05-2017 18:42
  
  Falce will be responsible for building the California-based company’s delegated and non-delegated correspondent business and expanding non-agency product and service offerings for mid-sized mortgage companies, credit unions and banks.
  
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• Fitch Ratings to servicers: It’s imperative you maintain robust IT security

  18-05-2017 18:27
  
  The massive amount of data and money that passes through the mortgage finance industry makes it extremely susceptible to attacks from hackers. Plus, it’s not a matter of if it will happen; it’s already going on, and the threat of cyberattack is only increasing. Fitch Ratings is making sure it is staying in front of the problem and is stressing the importance of a robust information technology for servicers.
  
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• Maine Real Estate Trade Group: 'All Segments are Strong' - Maine Public

  18-05-2017 18:23
  
  Maine Public
  Maine Real Estate Trade Group: 'All Segments are Strong'
  Maine Public
  "It's pretty exciting," says Paul Peck, president of the Maine Real Estate and Development Association. "The real estate market is strong. All segments are strong. It's great for employment. It's great for the state. It's great for tax revenue." Peck ...
  Real estate industry says Maine market isn't due for bubble-burstingBangor Daily Newsall 2 news articles »
  
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• Freddie Mac selling off $292 million in previously modified loans

  18-05-2017 18:17
  
  Freddie Mac announced Thursday that it intends to sell off approximately $292 million in previously modified loans from its investment portfolio. According to details provided by the government-sponsored enterprise, the pool of loans consists of loans with step-rate modifications and loans modified under GSE proprietary modifications.
  
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• Treasury Secretary Mnuchin: Expect GSEs to continue paying dividend

  18-05-2017 18:07
  
  Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin addressed the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs on the future of housing reform. He explained while tax reform has taken up most of his time until this point, the second half of the year will see a higher focus on GSE reform. And what about the FHFA director’s proposal to suspend the dividends? Mnuchin said that’s a no-go.
  
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• Zillow advertising under CFPB fire sets real estate industry on edge - MarketWatch

  18-05-2017 17:29
  
  MarketWatch
  Zillow advertising under CFPB fire sets real estate industry on edge
  MarketWatch
  Is the popular real estate web site stifling consumer choice in picking service providers like lenders? By. AndreaRiquier. Bloomberg News. The Zillow Group Inc. application is displayed on an iPhone. Earlier this month, Zillow Group Z, -0.10% , the ...
  
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• 5 Stats That Show Why Real Estate Is Ripe for Disruption - Inc.com

  18-05-2017 17:22
  
  Inc.com
  5 Stats That Show Why Real Estate Is Ripe for Disruption
  Inc.com
  When it comes to the real estate industry, not much has changed in the past 50 years. Sure, your stereotypical realtor has changed from a sleazy salesman to a saleswoman, and we now have smartphones and the internet to make the search a bit easier, but ...and more »
  
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• New Series Real Estate Wars Premieres This July: Get Your First Look at This OC Rivalry - Bravo (blog)

  18-05-2017 17:10
  
  Bravo (blog)
  New Series Real Estate Wars Premieres This July: Get Your First Look at This OC Rivalry
  Bravo (blog)
  We all know how quickly the drama can heat up in Orange County. But you ain't seen nothin' until Real Estate Wars premieres Thursday, July 6 at 10/9c. In this new series, you'll be on the front lines of a turf war unlike any other. Rival real estate ...and more »
  
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• Freddie Mac: Mortgage rate decrease expected to continue

  18-05-2017 16:11
  
  Mortgage rates saw a slight dip this week, hovering just above the 4% market. However, the decrease is not over yet, and will continue into next week after the Wednesday’s sell-off. The recent turmoil in the Capitol sent the 10-year Treasury tumbling, and mortgage rates will likely soon follow.
  
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• Inside Hollywood's Most Exclusive Real Estate Agency: Plastic Surgery Rooms, Secret Exits and Selling a House to ... - E! Online

  18-05-2017 15:04
  
  E! Online
  Inside Hollywood's Most Exclusive Real Estate Agency: Plastic Surgery Rooms, Secret Exits and Selling a House to ...
  E! Online
  High up in the winding roads above Beverly Hills, you'll find a house. This isn't the kind of place anyone will just happen upon. It sits on one of those Los Angeles cul-de-sacs that only makes itself available to people who have a reason to be there ...and more »
  
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• Vineland property sells for $470K | South Jersey real estate - NJ.com

  18-05-2017 13:36
  
  NJ.com
  Vineland property sells for $470K | South Jersey real estate
  NJ.com
  CARNEYS POINT TWP. -- 8 Granite Lane, Point One Investments LLC to Johannes and Judith Reinder for $305,564. COMMERCIAL TWP. -- 2315 Lakeshore Dr., Gerald S. Brooks, executor, to James J. O'Neill for $90,000. DEPTFORD TWP. -- 16, 20 and 22 ...
  
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• ShowingTime Showing Index Released for National and Regional Residential Real Estate Markets - PR Newswire (press release)

  18-05-2017 13:15
  
  ShowingTime Showing Index Released for National and Regional Residential Real Estate Markets
  PR Newswire (press release)
  CHICAGO, May 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael Lane, President of ShowingTime, today announced the release of the ShowingTime Showing IndexTM for national and regional residential real estate markets to provide real estate professionals, REALTOR ...and more »
  
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• Real Estate Deals Vanish in New York - Bloomberg - Bloomberg

  18-05-2017 13:01
  
  Bloomberg
  Real Estate Deals Vanish in New York - Bloomberg
  Bloomberg
  Landlords are cutting rents and prices, spooked lenders are holding back, and the industry loses hope for Trump tax cuts. New York developer Ziel Feldman ...and more »
  
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• Real Estate Deals Vanish in New York - Bloomberg

  18-05-2017 13:01
  
  Bloomberg
  Real Estate Deals Vanish in New York
  Bloomberg
  Landlords are cutting rents and prices, spooked lenders are holding back, and the industry loses hope for Trump tax cuts. New York developer Ziel Feldman plans two towers near the High Line, the park above a railroad track in Manhattan's Chelsea ...
  NYC's largest real estate loans in AprilThe Real Deal Magazineall 2 news articles »
  
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• Xinyuan Real Estate Co., Ltd. Announces First Quarter 2017 Financial Results - PR Newswire (press release)

  18-05-2017 12:04
  
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  Xinyuan Real Estate Co., Ltd. Announces First Quarter 2017 Financial Results
  PR Newswire (press release)
  BEIJING, May 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Xinyuan Real Estate Co., Ltd. ("Xinyuan" or the "Company") (NYSE: XIN), an NYSE-listed real estate developer and property manager primarily in China and recently in other countries, today announced its unaudited ...
  Xinyuan Real Estate Co. Ltd. Q1 Profit Climbs 22%Nasdaqall 8 news articles »
  
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• North Shore boom: Real estate values soar; home prices spike - SILive.com

  18-05-2017 12:04
  
  SILive.com
  North Shore boom: Real estate values soar; home prices spike
  SILive.com
  (EDITOR'S NOTE: This is the first in a series that will take an in-depth look at North Shore real estate as large-scale development beings to take shape along the waterfront.) STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Since the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge was built, Staten ...and more »
  
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• Xinyuan Real Estate Co., Ltd. Announces First Quarterly Dividend for 2017 - PR Newswire (press release)

  18-05-2017 11:57
  
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  Xinyuan Real Estate Co., Ltd. Announces First Quarterly Dividend for 2017
  PR Newswire (press release)
  BEIJING, May 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Xinyuan Real Estate Co., Ltd. ("Xinyuan") (NYSE: XIN), an NYSE-listed real estate developer and property manager primarily in China and in other countries, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a ...
  Xinyuan Real Estate Co. Ltd. Q1 Profit Climbs 22%Nasdaq
  Xinyuan Real Estate (XIN) Reports Q1 EPS of $0.11 on Revenues of $280.7M
  
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• 5 ways to create strong partnerships in real estate - Inman.com

  18-05-2017 10:12
  
  5 ways to create strong partnerships in real estate
  Inman.com
  Forging successful partnerships — whether they are with fellow real estate agents, vendors or clients — can yield benefits beyond an initial sale or deal. Perhaps you want to expand your service area, launch your product to an established market or ...
  
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• With post-recession climb, Maine real estate economy reaches 11-year high - Press Herald

  18-05-2017 10:03
  
  Press Herald
  With post-recession climb, Maine real estate economy reaches 11-year high
  Press Herald
  The index compares real estate activity against its previous peak in the first quarter of 2006. By J. Craig AndersonStaff Writer. Follow on Twitter · Email Writer · 207-791-6390. Share. facebook · tweet · email · print. Comment. Read Article. Over the ...
  
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• Battle for Australian Newspaper Publisher Is Really Over Real Estate - Wall Street Journal (subscription)

  18-05-2017 10:00
  
  Battle for Australian Newspaper Publisher Is Really Over Real Estate
  Wall Street Journal (subscription)
  SYDNEY—The bidding war between two U.S. private-equity firms for Australian newspaper company Fairfax Media Ltd. isn't over the newspapers. Hellman & Friedman LLC made an offer valuing the company at between 2.8 billion and 2.9 billion Australian ...and more »
  
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• Battle for Australian Newspaper Publisher Is Really About Real Estate - Wall Street Journal (subscription)

  18-05-2017 10:00
  
  Battle for Australian Newspaper Publisher Is Really About Real Estate
  Wall Street Journal (subscription)
  SYDNEY—The bidding war between two U.S. private-equity firms for Australian newspaper company Fairfax Media Ltd. isn't over the newspapers. Hellman & Friedman LLC made an offer valuing the company at between 2.8 billion and 2.9 billion Australian ...and more »
  
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• Handling a very awkward real estate listing situation - Inman.com

  18-05-2017 09:55
  
  Handling a very awkward real estate listing situation
  Inman.com
  In this episode, Leigh interviews Drew Fristoe from Fredericksburg, Virginia. You can see the most unexpected things when you walk into a client's home. What do you do when what you see is a cause for concern when it comes to listing a property? Listen ...
  
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• Homeowners Say Real Estate Website Lists False Foreclosures - CBS DFW

  18-05-2017 04:57
  
  CBS DFW
  Homeowners Say Real Estate Website Lists False Foreclosures
  CBS DFW
  NORTH TEXAS (CBSDFW.COM) – A stranger's knock lead to a troubling discovery for one North Texan. “My house has never been in trouble,” Demetria Rogers told CBS 11 News. She built her dream home from scratch in 2001. Thus, when a stranger came ...and more »
  
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• At SALT, One of the Richest Real Estate Investors Alive Is Still ... - TheStreet.com

  18-05-2017 03:19
  
  TheStreet.com
  At SALT, One of the Richest Real Estate Investors Alive Is Still ...
  TheStreet.com
  Billionaire real estate investor Sam Zell continues to pull no punches on the problems for commercial real estate developers, in large part caused by them sitting ...
  SALT Spotlight: Zell & Mobius on Selloff, Real Estate, and ... - Barron'sBarron'sall 4 news articles »
  
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• At SALT, One of the Richest Real Estate Investors Alive Is Still Pitching Gloom and Doom - TheStreet.com

  18-05-2017 03:19
  
  Barron's
  At SALT, One of the Richest Real Estate Investors Alive Is Still Pitching Gloom and Doom
  TheStreet.com
  Billionaire real estate investor Sam Zell continues to pull no punches on the problems for commercial real estate developers, in large part caused by them sitting on scores of abandoned former retail sites. "In the last 12 months the liquidity of the ...
  SALT Spotlight: Zell & Mobius on Selloff, Real Estate, and InfrastructureBarron'sall 4 news articles »
  
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• Lucrative Real Estate Market Leads to Shady Offers | NBC Boston - NBC Boston

  18-05-2017 03:07
  
  NBC Boston
  Lucrative Real Estate Market Leads to Shady Offers | NBC Boston
  NBC Boston
  In Greater Boston's red hot real estate market, homeowners are being offered cash on the spot to sell their houses.and more »
  
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• Lucrative Real Estate Market Leads to Shady Offers - NECN

  18-05-2017 03:05
  
  Lucrative Real Estate Market Leads to Shady Offers
  NECN
  In Greater Boston's red hot real estate market, homeowners are being offered cash on the spot to sell their houses. But some seniors and baby boomers are starting to get tired of the random door knocks and cold calls from strangers. “It was sort of ...and more »
  
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• Man gets life sentence for murdering Oahu real estate broker - Honolulu Star-Advertiser

  18-05-2017 02:50
  
  Honolulu Star-Advertiser
  Man gets life sentence for murdering Oahu real estate broker
  Honolulu Star-Advertiser
  Vernon Baker, 44, was sentenced today to life in prison with the possibility of parole in connection with the heinous 2013 murder of a Honolulu real estate broker ...and more »
  
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• New cryptocurrency cyber attack appears to be underway

  18-05-2017 01:01
  
  Only days after the world stabilized from the WannaCry ransomware attack, experts say there is already another large cyber attack underway and it could make last week’s attack look like child’s play.
  
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• Which College Degrees Make You a Homeowner Faster?

  18-05-2017 00:00
  
  You may want to start your customer prospecting in the engineering department of area colleges. Here’s why. 
  
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• The Word From D.C.: Cybersecurity

  18-05-2017 00:00
  
  Business tips to stay safe and legal online and other highlights from the REALTORS® Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo.
  
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• Household Debt Hits New Record

  18-05-2017 00:00
  
  “This record debt level is neither a reason to celebrate nor a cause for alarm,” according to a new report released by the Federal...
  
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• Agents Divulge Strange Questions From Buyers

  18-05-2017 00:00
  
  You undoubtedly field a lot of questions from your clients. But how do you respond when you get an especially odd one? 
  
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• A Wave of Co-Living Apartments Is Coming

  18-05-2017 00:00
  
  Developers are eyeing apartment shares as a way to lure more millennials with cheaper rents. 
  
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