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?