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DECEMBER 2004

Cover Story

COMPLETE, ACCURATE '2004 COST vs. VALUE REPORT’
Until Jan. 31, we are making a PDF available of the corrected "2004 Cost vs. Value Report." A portion of the report, which estimates the cost of 18 remodeling projects and the expected resale value of those improvements in 53 cities, appeared in the December issue of REALTOR® Magazine, but the information supplied to us contained errors in both the job cost and resale value data. We apologize for the inconvenience.

25 HOT TRENDS IN REAL ESTATE
Sometimes, it’s hard to see the forest for the trees. With home sales all a-go-go and competition getting thick, you need a bird’s-eye view of how the landscape in your industry is changing. Take a look at our picks for 25 important, interesting, and just plain fun trends to watch.

Front Lines

2004 Elections NAR-supported candidates take House, Senate seats

Washington Report Surge of mail to Congress: Make bank ban permanent

Economy Easing sales represent a breather in a boom market

Fast Takes Round houses make windbreakers; tax ID mortgages for resident aliens

State Roundup Sizing up a broker’s name in Maryland

Law

Mold Liability Scare lessens, but liability concerns remain

Judgments Fee markups by banks don’t violate RESPA

Buyer's Guide

Top 10 Products Our annual tally of the products that piqued your interest

For Brokers

Risk Management Help your associates avoid four common legal pitfalls

Companies to Watch Catering to city dwellers on their country purchase

Columns

Ethics Ask that prospect: Are you already in an exclusive relationship?

Tech@work A lead is only valuable if you service it

Get It Done Learn from adversity

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