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Friday, September 4, 2015
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Are low interest rates a good or bad thing?
Low rates have made it easy for Americans to buy on credit, but will low rates today hurt future investing? Bankrate.com polled financial experts to find out. Read more.
Atlanta Realtor gets death threat at open house
The phone call was bizarre and sounded like a scam, but a threat of murder to loved ones was so violent that it shook Atlanta-area Realtors. Read more.
Average rate on 30-year mortgage rises to 3.89%
Rates dropped last week but went a bit higher this week. Two out of three economists expect little change in short term, but only 7% predict a decline. Read more.
Businesses feel mixed impact from China's economy
Some Realtors are starting to see an uptick in Chinese real estate investment because it offers stability - but other industries aren't faring as well. Read more.
Is a landlord responsible for storm shutters?
Real estate Q&A: A landlord wants a tenant to put up storm shutters when a hurricane threatens. The tenant wants to know if that's actually his responsibility. Read more.
NOW YOU KNOW
With bathrooms, a half can be as good as a whole
A half-bath is worth less than a full bath in smaller homes, but high-end property owners often prefer more half-baths close to home theaters, pools, etc. Read more.
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