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Survey: Nearly 90% of homeowners are worried about selling

Housing Wire

Conversely, property tax increases would be a primary motivator for 43% of homeowners to sell more quickly. Nearly half of respondents said they would feel more secure selling if they had already secured a new home (45%), received a cash offer (44%), or were working with a trusted real estate agent (43%).

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With lower costs and other value, rural areas are enticing for older homebuyers

Housing Wire

Andy Mooers, a Maine-based real estate agent who has worked for 45 years to link retirees with real estate in the northern part of the state, told the outlet that people develop a fondness for the region after vacationing there from more urban and suburban areas.

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Who Is Buying Homes in Disaster-Prone Areas? 

Appraisal Buzz

Florida is a top retirement destination in part because it doesnt tax retirement income. But that benefit is beginning to be offset by a surge in insurance costs and HOA fees caused by intensifying natural disasters ,along with rising property taxes.

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7 Strategies for real estate agents to slash taxes before year-end

Housing Wire

While tax planning is a year-round task, real estate agents can take some specific actions before the New Year to significantly cut their taxable income. Use these seven strategies to avoid overpaying taxes, save money, and better manage your business.

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Aging in place, high equity impact moving activity

Housing Wire

Citing a December study by senior advocacy organization AARP regarding the general preferences a majority of older Americans have for aging in place, real estate agents told the outlet that the preference is having an impact on their businesses among older Americans. But this is also proving not to be a universal truth.

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Lock-In Effect Fueling Americans’ Hesitancy to Let Go of Their Homes  

Appraisal Buzz

Additionally, a lot of people are taking their time to learn more about the new regulations regarding real estate agent fees. Economic and political uncertainty: Amidst concerns about a potential recession and a fiercely contested U.S.

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Opinion: Local MLS broker marketplaces, rules equitably advance American homeownership

Housing Wire

You’re asking them to try to take the place of real estate agents who guide consumers through all the legal, financial and community complexities of buying a home even as 89% of homebuyers would use their agent again or recommend their agent to others. Real estate agents know city and county property taxes.