Real estate pros say the sudden uptick in buyer demand caught them by surprise—but they’re rushing to get their houses ready for the market ahead of the official spring season.

“This early life choice could have long-term consequences,” researchers warn in a new report from the Urban Institute.

Investors are taking on bigger projects and finding an increasing appetite for flipped high-end homes. But could the demand be short-lived?

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Being prepared for client objections is more about listening and asking questions than offering rebuttals.