For REALTORSⓡ, it’s hard enough to succeed in these challenging times without having to deal with job stress that has nothing to do with their sales performances. But like any workplace, there are all kinds of personalities and attitudes. Probably more so in real estate sales, as extroverts and people who speak their minds are…

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The share of families with children living in their homes has continued to decline, down from 48% in 2002 to 20% in 2022, according to a new analysis from the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). A new report from NAR using data from the U.S. Census Bureau while children in U.S. households have declined in…

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National year-over-year rent growth continues to remain positive, but fell from 3.2% in January to 2.9% in February, according to a new report from Apartments.com. Apartments.com’s February 2023 Rent Growth Report found that February marks the second month in a row of positive month-over-month rent growth, signaling a surprisingly strong start to the year but…

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You will need a down payment when deciding the right time to buy a home. Down payments are a lot of money to save, and you need this upfront when you get a mortgage. But how much down payment on a house is needed, and why do you even need one? We will examine down…

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