If you drive more than 10K per year, the IRS requires you to keep a detailed log in order to claim this deduction, which includes date, time, mileage and purpose of the trip.

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Accelerating home prices. Expanding income and jobs. New residents. In 2018, the hottest housing markets will boast a combination of these factors, according to Zillow, which recently released its predictions for the year. The markets in Zillow’s top 10: San Jose, Calif. Raleigh, N.C. Seattle, Wash. Charlotte, N.C. San Francisco, Calif. Austin, Texas Denver, Colo. […]

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NAR PULSE—Join NAR for the 2018 REALTOR® Broker Summit, April 4-5, at the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville, Tenn. Connect with industry experts, tech entrepreneurs and top brokers who understand your business and offer real, actionable ways to position your brokerage for success. Register now! Join NAR’s Commemoration of the Fair Housing Act […]

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Foreign investors in real estate assign high importance to the potential for wealth and security—and according to new research, the U.S. is expected to offer both more than any other country in 2018. The U.S. was named the No. 1 nation for foreign investment in real estate in the annual survey by the Association of […]

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Appraisals arrived 0.5 percent below what was expected by homeowners in December, according to the latest Quicken Loans’ National Home Price Perception Index (HPPI). The latest Quicken Loans National Home Value Index (HVI) shows appraised values rose 6.17 percent year-over-year. Although the average appraisal continues to lag homeowner estimates, the gap between the two numbers […]

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Are you interested in adding a little seasonal oomph to your space? Below are a handful of cozy—and inexpensive—winter updates. Cozy blankets galore. Nothing is better than a snuggly blanket on a cool winter evening. Drape heavier blankets over sofas, chairs or reading nooks, and even fold one up by the fireplace for stretching out on […]

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PCMS Consulting has relaunched with a renewed focus and website, founder Jose Perez recently announced. Founded in 2008, PCMS is entering its 11th year with a focus on consulting, connections and custom brokerage websites through its longstanding partnership with Terabitz: Consulting A very large number of brokerages either have no succession plan or are actively […]

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Realtor.com®’s recently released a special edition of its 2018 Housing Forecast at the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) International Builders’ Show, the News Corp subsidiary Move, Inc.-operated company announced. Realtor.com partnered with Builders Digital Experience (BDX) to deliver the insights. Key takeaways for builders in 2018 include: 1. Entry-level home construction a huge opportunity […]

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Buying a house is one of the best decisions you may ever make, and it’s always a thrill to go through the process. But there are ups and downs on the road to homeownership and sometimes things can get a bit overwhelming. The house you want to buy might seem like the perfect home, but […]

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