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Each Friday we share with you the must-read, real estate news of the week. We’ve got everything you need to know to stay on top of breaking industry news and trends.
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“Home Sales Surge In July, Despite Higher Interest Rates”
Great news for the market this week as the July 2013 numbers are revealed. Inman News reports, “Existing-home sales increased 6.5 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.39 million in July, up from a downwardly revised rate of 5.06 million in June, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR).” Continue reading . . .
“A Who’s Who Guide To Buying Your First Home”
The home buying process requires a cast of characters – real estate agent, mortgage broker, inspector, appraiser and more. In the helpful piece from MSN Real Estate, learn who the key players are, what role they should have and how to manage it. Continue reading . . .
“What Makes A Dream Home?”
You’ve heard people say, “I’m looking for my dream home,” well, what exactly does that mean? The Wall Street Journal rounded up home experts and psychologists to explore what consumers really mean when they use those two precious words, “dream home.” Continue reading . . .
Syndicated via Century 21 Blog. Source: http://blog.century21.com/2013/08/real-estate-reads-of-the-week-64/