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How to Experience a Neighborhood Before Moving In : Some house hunters are asking for a “test stay” at a home before signing the sale contract. Here are ways to accommodate their request.

15 States for Middle Class Prosperity in 2019 : These states offer the best opportunities for growing personal wealth, with low housing costs, rising incomes, and job growth, according to a new study.

Mortgage Rates Rise Again as Recession Fears Recede : The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 3.75% this week, Freddie Mac reports.

Yun: Barring a Major Trade War, No Recession in Sight : NAR’s chief economist says low interest rates are bolstering buyers, but more home construction is badly needed. From the REALTORS® Conference & Expo, Nov. 8-11, San Francisco

September 2019 Pending Home Sales : September’s pending home sales pace was up 1.5% last month and rose 3.9% from a year ago.

3 Ways to Get Instant Curb Appeal : From landscaping to exterior finishes, there are plenty of ways to make your seller’s home a standout.

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3 Design Trends to Watch in 2020 : From shiny kitchen cabinets to ceiling beams, several home design trends aim to liven up neutral interiors in the new year.

Report: 8.3M First-Time Buyers Are Coming : A new report predicts these new home shoppers will be entering the mortgage market between 2020 and 2022.