Contract Signings Surge, But They Could Be Even Higher : Real estate pros are having a busy winter. Pending home sales climbed 5.7% over a year ago. Read more from NAR’s latest housing report.
Investors Find Pet-Friendly Properties More Profitable : American households are more likely to include pets than children, and vacancy rates are lower for rental properties where pets are allowed, a study finds.
Study: Lack of Accessible Housing Fosters Unfair Cost Burdens : Homes with features designed to improve quality of life for people with disabilities are 10% more expensive than nonaccessible homes nationwide, data shows.
6 Design Trends Already Shaping 2020 : Look for daring color statements and bold uses of natural elements to accessorize and transform spaces, designers say.
Increasing Your Emotional Intelligence Is Good for Business : Weichert Real Estate’s president offers three strategies for building EQ, which will lead to stronger decision-making skills.
Yun: We Can’t Rely on Low Mortgage Rates Forever : Sub-4% rates are improving buyers’ purchasing power now, but higher borrowing costs will come at some point, says NAR’s chief economist. What will happen to sales then?
10 Upgrades Owners Think Are Necessary Before Selling : Because many buyers seek move-in-ready properties, sellers are tackling remodeling projects they believe will speed a sale.