Get ahead of scary market trends: “zombie properties,” haunted houses, and creepy listings

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National Association of REALTORS®
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October 29, 2021


What First-Time, Repeat Buyers Fear Most
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A new report sheds light on the topics where you may need to calm some fears.


Agents in Costumes Help Listings Go Viral Online
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Real estate pros aren’t shy about using this marketing gimmick to garner attention and land a sale.


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Survey: 83% Have Had Paranormal Experiences at Home
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Older people are more likely to report ghostly activity on their property, a new survey finds. Know the red flags of a haunting.


Many Consumers Will Take a Haunted House—at a Discount
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Thirty percent of buyers say they’d be willing to live with a “friendly” ghost, according to realtor.com®’s annual Halloween survey.


Should Buyers Be Scared That Mortgage Rates Are Rising?
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The interest rate for the 30-year fixed-rate loan increased to a 3.14% average this week, Freddie Mac reports.


‘Zombie Properties’ May Soon Stalk the Market Again
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Housing analysts expect an uptick in abandoned and foreclosed homes now that the pandemic-era federal moratoriums have ended.


From Our Blogs


STYLED, STAGED & SOLD

10 Horrifying Design Trends: 2021 Edition
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The most regrettable fads home stagers hope will fade away.


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How to Keep Personal Data Safe on Vacation
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Winter tends to be a slower season in the real estate industry—a perfect time to take a trip. Before you leave, take some steps to prevent your personal information from being stolen.


CULTURE SCAN

Gift Ideas With a Real Estate Spin
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Check out these books that celebrate home and communities as you do your holiday shopping.


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The Drive to Serve
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Meet REALTORS® whose passion for helping others transcends a pandemic.


Tell Us Your Funniest Client Experience
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Have a hilarious memory from your time working in the field? We want to hear about a moment when humor helped you and your client get past an obstacle in the real estate transaction. Share your story [link removed], and you may appear in REALTOR® Magazine!


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