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2016 is coming to an end, and it’s time for a fresh start! Prepare yourself for New Year’s success with the final updates, recaps, and 2017 predictions:<\/span><\/p>\n

First-Timers Aren’t Backing Down Yet<\/a>
\nDespite increasing mortgage rates and home prices, first-time buyers are still being drawn to the housing market.<\/p>\n

Existing Home Sales Surge Through the Holidays [INFOGRAPHIC]
\n<\/a>November\u2019s Existing Home Sales report revealed that sales are now at the highest level since February 2007 and 15.4{0a8e414e4f0423ce9f97e7209435b0fa449e6cffaf599cce0c556757c159a30c} higher than a year ago. See more here.\u00a0<\/span>
\n<\/a><\/p>\n

Pending Home Sales Fall 2.5 Percent in November<\/a>
\nHigher mortgage rates hit home sales, driving the National Association of REALTORS\u00ae\u00a0<\/sup><\/strong>Pending Home Sales Index down 2.5 percent in November from October, the NAR reported.<\/p>\n

Rising Interest Rates Already Slowing Home Sales<\/a>
\nHigher interest rates may be affecting the housing industry market, as a new report shows that pending home sales slowed to the lowest level since January.<\/p>\n

Five\u00a0Real Estate Marketing Trends to Watch Out for in 2017<\/a>
\n2016 brought about incredible changes in social media, technology, and consequently, marketing practices for real estate. What should we be on the lookout for 2017? Here are some top predictions.<\/p>\n

Best Advice for Super Productivity<\/a>
\nIs being more productive one of your New Year’s resolutions? Look no further: Entrepreneur rounded up these top tips for super productivity.<\/p>\n

In case you missed it here on Clean Slate, we revealed\u00a0what to expect as a new real estate agent<\/a>. As you enjoy your fresh start to 2017\u00a0with loved ones, please consider donating $5<\/a> to help fund a new home for a family\u00a0in El Salvador. You can learn more about our Home for the Holidays campaign here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

As always, be sure to follow <\/span>#BHGRE<\/a> on <\/span>Facebook<\/a> and\u00a0<\/span>Twitter<\/a>\u00a0for more updates.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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