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By  Erica Sweeney  |  Jan 14, 2020 Feverpitched / Getty Images Selling a home in winter is often a slow process. Since many home buyers traditionally hunker down as the temperature drops, particularly during the holidays, home sellers with real estate on the market typically see fewer buyers and lower offers. That's your typical winter, but  this  winter is shaping up to be a whole different reality, even a hot  seller's market . According to  Lawrence Yun , chief economist at the  National Association of Realtors® , “It will be one of the best winter sales years ever.” Related Articles 5 Coronavirus Real Estate Myths Everyone Thinks Are True—Debunked How the Pandemic Pushed Home Prices to a Record High Amid Historic Economic Downturn What Is a Seller’s Market? A Tough Road for Home Buyers Even amid the coronavirus pandemic, buyer demand this winter is expected to be sky-high—particularly among first-timers who are keen to take advantage of record...

  By  Ana Durrani  |  Nov 4, 2020 Hispanolistic/Getty Images Home trends come and go, but social distancing and staying at home have ushered in a new way of life—and some of those changes have spurred home trends that are likely to stick around well past the COVID-19 era. “The idea of what is  necessary  is changing,” says  Camille Thomas , a real estate matchmaker and lifestyle expert in Jackson Hole, WY. “The home has become more than a living space.” This means a lot of people have started to evaluate how they live in their home and what matters most to them when buying. Related Articles 2020's Top Home Trends and Features to Start the Decade Off Right Despite the Crisis, Homeowners Remodel to Ride Out Pandemic in Comfort How the Coronavirus Is Reshaping Home Design: 10 Crucial Features a House Should Have Today Here are some of the real estate and design trends people have latched on to during the pandemic that will likely have staying power for ye...