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Good morning! Just a few articles that caught our attention this week in our Real Estate Resource Roundup, plus a reminder about our Beta Broker Hangout on March 18th<\/a>!<\/p>\n

The Housing Market With Nowhere to Go (but Up)
\n<\/a>In this New York Times<\/em> post, Nick Bilton delves deeper into the good and bad of the San Francisco Bay real estate market.<\/p>\n

Buyers Ready to Make a Move This Spring
\n<\/a>Consumers currently feel more certain about the housing market, and REALTORS(R) agree, with the current real estate index data showcasing market strength.<\/p>\n

Americans Shut Out of Home Market Threaten Recovery: Mortgages
\n<\/a>First-time homebuyers hurt by rising prices and tougher credit standards are disappearing from the market, slowing the pace of the three-year recovery.<\/p>\n

Free concert series begins March 7 at Kings Harbor
\n<\/a>A bit of a local story, but we love this sponsorship activity: Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Gary Greene is the presenting sponsor for the 2014 First and Third Friday Concert Series in Houston.<\/p>\n

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Expands in Washington State
\n<\/a>Please welcome Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate McKenzie Group to our\u00a0franchise network!\u00a0With more than three decades of real estate experience, co-owners Rod and Barb McKenzie are trusted names in Kitsap County, Washington, and this addition further strengthens our brand presence in the Pacific Northwest.<\/p>\n

And finally, don’t forget to join our next Beta Broker Hangout: The Impact of Office Design on Business
\n<\/a>Our next hangout will feature a discussion on how office design can not only create a great space and work environment, but how it can affect your bottom line. \u00a0Bookmark this link<\/a> and join us March 18th!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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