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Happy December! Tis the season for get-togethers, holiday greetings, tacky sweater parties,\u00a0and all around good vibes.<\/p>\n

While you’re getting ready to celebrate, we’re looking out for all the latest real estate news and gathering them up in one convenient place. Grab a cup of hot cocoa and get comfortable –\u00a0the real estate resource roundup is here!<\/p>\n

2016 Home Sales to Be Best Since 2006<\/a>
\nGood news for the real estate industry! Total homes sales next year are expected to reach the highest levels in ten years on the back of new construction and the existing housing market.<\/p>\n

Prices and Mortgage Rates Going Up in 2016<\/a>
\nWith the new year fast approaching, experts are looking at home prices\u00a0and interest rates, and expecting both to increase. Find out what this means for your clients!<\/p>\n

Ten States Zoom to New Price Highs<\/a>
\nSeveral states reached new peak prices this year, reflecting a strong market, which is expected to continue to grow in 2016.<\/p>\n

Chinese Investors Now Holding Back Money on U.S. Property Market<\/a>
\nAfter five years of a buying frenzy and replacing Canadians as the top foreign investor group, the Chinese are slowing down and taking a “look-see” approach to U.S. real estate.<\/p>\n

Baby Boomers Help Clog Up the Real Estate Pipeline<\/a>
\nEconomists\u00a0say baby boomers aren\u2019t selling their houses as earlier generations did, delaying retirement, and contributing to shortages of homes for sale as well as to rising prices.<\/p>\n

Pending Home Sales Nudge Forward<\/a>
\nAfter staying mostly unchanged in recent months, pending home sales are beginning to move forward, according to the National Association of\u00a0REALTORS\u00ae.<\/p>\n

In case you missed it here on Clean Slate, Vice President of Brand Marketing Chris Zoeller shared the Social Media Holiday Checklist<\/a> to help make your season the best yet! And if\u00a0you have a few minutes, please participate in our \u201cReal Estate and Social Media<\/a>\u201d survey. We\u2019d like to find out how you\u2019re using social media to build your business, and if you\u2019re not, we\u2019d love to know why. You’ll also get early access to our Whitepaper! As always, be sure to follow #BHGRE<\/a> on Facebook<\/a> and\u00a0Twitter<\/a>\u00a0for more updates.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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