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Industry history says that if there’s one room in the house sellers should ensure is pleasing to the eye when buyers first take a look, it’s the kitchen. The last thing buyers want is to think it needs a total renovation. The good news is there are ways to improve it visually without spending big…

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As the war over private listings intensifies, Zillow and Compass (among others) are using dueling data reports and starkly different methodologies to make their respective cases in the courtroom—and in the court of public opinion. On July 24, Compass reported that pre-marketed homes that started as Private Exclusives or Coming Soons sold for 4.6% more…

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Mortgage rates remained relatively steady from last week, but an increase in home-purchase application activity after multiple weeks of decreases shows that homebuyers are getting accustomed to the current environment and responding to even slight rate decreases.  This week, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate (FRM) decreased two basis points to 6.67%, down from 6.69%…

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The Trump administration is reportedly looking at updating rules and limits around the capital gains tax limitations on home sales—a longstanding issue in real estate. On Fox Business recently, host and former National Economic Council director Larry Kudlow said he had spoken to President Trump about potential changes to capital gains taxes on home sales…

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