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Today's Feature Stories
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Home Sales Strong, Interest Levels Steady
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Rates were steady during the past week -- but reports suggest that with a strong final month 2001 may wind up as the biggest year on record for home sales.
Full Story: http://realtytimes.com/rtnews/rtcpages/20011231_rates.htm

Paperwork Overwhelms Closing Process
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Why so many papers at closing? Many are unnecessary, contends Benny Kass, and less paperwork could greatly reduce settlement confusion.
Full Story: http://realtytimes.com/rtnews/rtcpages/20011231_paperwork.htm

IRS Readies Home-Sale Capital Gains Rules
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How much will pay to Uncle Sam when you sell your home? New guidance from the IRS is on the way, reports Ken Harney.
Full Story: http://realtytimes.com/rtnews/rtcpages/20011231_newregs.htm

Today's Local Market Conditions
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Reported by Local Real Estate Professionals
Full Story: http://realtytimes.com/rtnews/rtcpages/20011231_mrktconditions.htm

$250 Million In Brownfields Relief Passed By Congress
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New legislation passed by the Congress and likely to be signed by the President provides up to $250 million for brownfields clean-up as well as owner liability reduction. But not think the new measure goes far enough. Lew Sichelman reports. Full Story: http://realtytimes.com/rtnews/rtcpages/20011231_brownfields.htm

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Today's Agent News Stories
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Momentum Grows For Do-Not-Call Lists
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Many states are giving Realtors an exemption, making them one of few groups allowed to make solicitation calls to do-not-call listed homeowners. What will happen when a federal bill comes to pass?
Full Story: http://realtytimes.com/rtnews/rtapages/20011231_donotcall.htm

Four Web Mistakes That Drive Consumers Away
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You're probably used to reading about ideas that can enhance your web site and methods to generate more leads from your Internet presence. From my perspective, hours of viewing real estate websites recently revealed the need to share a few comments on tactics that should be avoided in order to achieve the same results. FULL STORY-> Full Story: http://realtytimes.com/rtnews/rtapages/20011231_webmistakes.htm

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