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RE Q&A: Who Fixes Electric Issues in Shared Walls?

An apartment building was converted to condos decades ago, and a recently discovered problem arose: Some electrical connections serve two different owners. What now?..

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RE/MAX Settles Claims in Compensation Lawsuits

Another large brokerage settled a lawsuit over buyer agents’ commissions, but NAR will continue the fight for “pro-competitive local MLS broker marketplaces.”..

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What Happens if the Government Shuts Down?

How will your life change in a shutdown? RE agents should fast-track any government-related tasks, such as flood ins., if they have a post-Sept. 30 closing scheduled...

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Organic vs. Paid Leads: Which to Choose?

Organic leads are great – if you get them. Cost is always a consideration, but paid leads can be ideal for newbie agents who want to hit the ground running...

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Mold in a Home? Tips for Detecting and Removing

Any home can have mold, but it’s a notable problem after storms like Hurricane Idalia. The EPA says mold can sometimes be present but unseen. Start with a smell test...

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Credit Score Change Could Help Millions of Buyers

The nation’s consumer bureau took a first step to erase medical debt from credit reports and lending decisions because that type of debt “has little predictive value.”..

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Fla.’s Aug. Housing Market: Median Prices Rise

Single-family median price up 2% ($415K) YOY, condo median price up 6.2% ($324K). Chief Economist O’Connor: Mortgage interest rates continue to be “dominant factor.”..

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Mortgage Rates Rise to 7.19%, Close to 2023 High

“Homebuyers waiting for mortgage rates to come down should expect no major relief until next year,” says Lisa Sturtevant, chief economist for Bright MLS...

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More Owners Take Middle Ground to Save on Insurance

Rather than drop property insurance altogether, some owners are choosing high deductibles to save money – a risky move that covers only catastrophic problems...

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NAR: August Existing-Home Sales Drop 0.7%

Sales fell 15.3% year-to-year, but prices rose 3.9% as demand continued to outpace supply. Listings were also down, with 0.9% fewer in Aug. month-to-month...

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