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Welcome back to the weekly roundup<\/a> of All Things Real Estate! \u00a0Every week we share our favorite real estate content found across the web.<\/p>\n

Each of these articles is what we deem the cream of the crop and offers valuable insight into various aspects of the industry. From the latest real estate news to lead generation strategies, we are bringing you the most inspiring, cutting edge and industry relevant topics.<\/p>\n

So grab your cup of coffee and read through the weeks hottest stories!<\/p>\n

Real Estate Resource Roundup<\/h1>\n

Homebuyers Want a House for the Long Haul\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

Buyers today want a house for the long haul, “and it\u2019s not just \u2018I\u2019m going to buy a house and see what happens in a few years,\u2019” says Sherry Chris,\u00a0CEO of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate.<\/p>\n

What exactly are they looking for? Find out!<\/p>\n

Six Ways To Ensure Qualified Borrowers Can Get Mortgages<\/a><\/p>\n

A series of fixes for any new housing-finance regime to ensure qualified borrowers are able to purchase a home.<\/p>\n

Home Loans Become A Little Easier To Get<\/a><\/p>\n

Good news! More people are getting home loans with lower credit scores and smaller down payments.<\/p>\n

Fixed Mortgage Rates Drop To Four Month Low<\/a><\/p>\n

Are your clients on the fence? Now might be the time to buy.\u00a0\u00a0Freddie Mac<\/a>\u00a0released the results of its\u00a0Primary Mortgage Market Survey\u00ae<\/a>\u00a0(PMMS\u00ae), showing average fixed mortgage rates hitting their lowest levels since this summer amid market speculation that the Federal Reserve will not alter its bond buying purchases this year.<\/p>\n

How The Housing Recovery Will Become Sustainable<\/a><\/p>\n

Achieving geographic diversification is crucial to the establishment of a reliable private market, which is an essential pre-condition to truly resolving the fate of Fannie and Freddie. And only then will the evolving housing recovery become sustainable.<\/p>\n

4 Real Estate Tips from Warren Buffett Every Homebuyer Should Know\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

Looking for some wisdom on the best approach to owning a home? Look no further than to real estate mogul Warren Buffett.<\/p>\n

During the years he has shared countless words \u00a0of wisdom for both homebuyers and sellers.\u00a0Here’s a sampling of real estate tips from Buffett, one of the most successful investors in the world.<\/p>\n

Rates and Values are Inching Up. The time to buy is NOW!<\/a><\/p>\n

A great Infographic that highlights a buyer’s purchasing power and shares why now is the time buy a home.<\/p>\n

Don’t forget to\u00a0find us on Facebook\u00a0for\u00a0All Things Real Estate<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0every day of the week. \u00a0Join the discussion exclusive to real estate professionals where you can learn, share and get inspired by others!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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