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Staging for the post-coronavirus era: 3 features buyers are going to want

Looking to attract buyers during or after the COVID-19 pandemic? Here are three elements agents should pay attention to right now.

RE/MAX CEO videos offer advice for ‘mind, body and business’

Weekly motivational messages give guidance for agents to keep moving forward during COVID-19 pandemic and preparing for what comes once it’s over.

Could COVID-19 change homebuyer preferences?

A new survey asks agents how they think their clients will respond to the novel coronavirus pandemic, as well as how they’re shifting their business activities.

Buyers pull back early; sellers, not so much

A national survey of real estate agents digs into how clients are reacting to the coronavirus outbreak, how home values will be impacted, and the likelihood that we’ve entered a recession.

The HGTV effect: From television trend to real estate spend

A new report from Zillow outlines what to highlight in a listing and what to hide.

Avocado toast and white picket fences: What millennial homebuyers have in common with their parents

A new survey conducted by Coldwell Banker highlights the similarities in homebuying behaviors between Gen Y and older groups.

Navigating generational homebuying and selling trends in 2020

NAR’s 2020 Generational Trends Report shows that young millennials and the silent generation value similar things when buying homes.

Northeast boasts ninth consecutive month of growth in showing activity

ShowingTime’s index points to consistently growing demand for listings in the Northeast, signaling a competitive spring housing market is in the works.

Boston high-end homebuyers shift to single-family homes

Coldwell Banker’s annual Global Luxury Report notes that while Boston’s luxury single-family home market continues to rapidly grow, luxury condominiums are lagging behind.

NAACP and NAREB announce partnership to increase black homeownership

The two organizations joined together to provide members the resources and tools that will help more African Americans purchase homes.

How to sound smarter next time you’re asked about recession risk

A Federal Reserve economist breaks down some of the more common misconceptions about the chance of recession in 2020 and offers thoughts on how real estate pros can be better consumers of economic data.

Kitchen renovations surge, but so do prices

As your clients look ahead to possibly listing in spring, make sure you understand what’s causing remodeling costs to increase so rapidly and how homeowners are adjusting in response.

NAR predicts slower price gains in 2020

The association brought together a group of economists to provide a forecast of the market, and the consensus is that housing construction shortages will continue into next year.

Record-breaking employment figures offer positive picture for 2020

It’s been decades since the unemployment rate was this low. Find out how that might affect real estate.

Boston scores highest share of new residential high-rises in U.S.

A new study shows that high-rise buildings aren’t just for worker bees anymore.

Loan limit increase good news for Boston homebuyers

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loan limits will be raised to more than half a million dollars.

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