Beyond the headlines: Housing continues to break records
Opinion
Looking for a little clarity on this week's news? Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner discusses home sales across the U.S. and concerns over the unsustainable pace of price growth
by Matthew Gardner Oct 29
Vacant zombie properties continue to decline amid foreclosure moratorium
In the fourth quarter of 2020, properties in the process of foreclosure decreased 7.3% from the previous quarter while the number of properties sitting empty declined 4.4%
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 28
Winter is coming: These are most in-demand cold weather amenities
As homebuyers and owners prepare to settle in for what may be a long COVID-19 winter, fire pits, hot tubs and heated floors have never been more desirable
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 28
A year of relocation: Where luxury buyers moved in 2020
A new report from Coldwell Banker sheds light on where the wealthy moved this year, why they relocated and what they're looking for in a home
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 27
Agent/broker perspective: Should agents still practice all COVID guidelines?
Opinion
After months of virtual everything, an agent feels ready for much more face-to-face interaction. Can her broker convince her otherwise? 
by Anthony Askowitz Oct 27
How to take advantage of your parking lot during the pandemic
With fewer people driving to work and destinations like shopping malls, property owners and investors are tapping into creative new uses for parking lots
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 27
5 reasons buyers should pull the trigger this fall
The time for buyers to act is now, while interest rates are low and the economy is gaining strength. If your buyers are on the fence, here are a few reasons that might convince them to go for it
by Gerard Splendore Oct 26
Power zones and Duchenne smiles: Body language tips for every agent
Practicing the use of body language while wearing a face mask can help improve an agent's ability to effectively communicate with clients during showings, experts told Inman
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 23
'Sleepy suburbs' are the new hot spot for luxury buyers
The pandemic has given the world a new perspective, and for luxury buyers, the suburbs have never looked more glamorous
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 20
Beyond the headlines: 83% of consumers not worried about job loss
Opinion
Looking for a little clarity on this week's news? Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner digs into the numbers of the latest Home Purchase Sentiment Index
by Matthew Gardner Oct 20
When future-proofing your business, don't forget these 3 basics
Taking the time to reflect and plan for the future? Now's the right moment to start incorporating these three basic practices in your day-to-day business
by Kathleen Black Oct 15
Will low inventory plus high demand snowball this winter?
Today, the market remains red hot as summer, but unfortunately, the industry might be celebrating too soon. Here's why this winter might bring a very different and cold reality
by Chris Drayer Oct 15
28% of people who moved this year did so to avoid catching COVID-19
According to MyMove, another 20% moved to be with family, while 18 percent cited financial reasons, including job loss
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 14
Moving is a nightmare! 6 tips to ease your clients' headaches
Opinion
Nobody likes moving, and everyone will likely agree that the process is often tedious, frustrating and generally unpleasant. However, there are ways to make it less painful for your clients. Here's how
by Jay Thompson Oct 14
Landlords, lobbyists launch legal battle against eviction moratorium
In the wake of the Trump administration's federal moratorium on evictions, landlords, apartment owners and housing industry groups have issued legal challenges against the order, leaving millions of renters in a precarious position
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 13