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13 Real Estate Horror Stories—And How to Avoid Them

By Diana Bourgeois on November 13, 2019 | Real Estate, Real Estate Trends, Tip List | Comments (0)

Working in real estate can be challenging. In fact, some agents face truly awful situations—ones their training never prepared them for. The horror stories we’ve collected below can happen to any agent, so be sure to review them closely and take note of recommended ways of avoiding them. Here are the 13 worst real estate…

Real Estate Tiny House Trends

By Kiah Treece on September 30, 2019 | Real Estate, Real Estate Trends, Statistics | Comments (0)

The tiny house trend is a social movement wherein people dramatically downsize their living spaces to houses smaller than 400 square feet. Reasons for downsizing include financial limitations, environmental impact, and fewer maintenance responsibilities. Below, we highlight the cost, benefits, and examples of trends in tiny houses as a showcase of this movement. How Much…

Best & Worst Tourism Cities for Hotels and Airbnbs 2019

By Kelly Main on September 3, 2019 | Listicle, Marketing, Real Estate Trends | Comments (0)

Now more than ever, travelers have an abundance of accommodation options—from traditional hotel chains to a variety of Airbnb properties. Airbnbs have grown so much since the company’s inception in 2008 that it now accounts for 20% of the United States consumer lodging market. Hotels are thriving; the average revenue per available hotel room grew…

27 Real Estate Statistics You Should Know 2019

By Diana Bourgeois on August 19, 2019 | Real Estate, Real Estate Trends, Statistics | Comments (2)

Real estate statistics give buyers and agents data-based insight into the constantly shifting housing market. This can be helpful when setting buying expectations, finding the right property, and negotiating the right price for a home. For the most accurate look at the current real estate market, review our 27 statistics below. When buying a home,…

10 States With the Strongest Housing Markets 2019

By Diana Bourgeois on August 12, 2019 | Listicle, Real Estate, Real Estate Trends | Comments (0)

With the nationwide housing market showing steady growth—from 4.54 million sales in 2011 to 6.44 million predicted sales in 2019—buyers may be keen to scope out their next home purchase. But this nationwide trend is not necessarily indicative of the housing market health in each state. Indeed, statewide economies are always in flux, with many…

10 Best States To Be a Real Estate Agent in 2019

By Kiah Treece on July 22, 2019 | Buyers Guide, Real Estate, Real Estate Trends | Comments (0)

A real estate agent’s success depends largely on their market. To help determine the best states, we evaluated agent opportunities in all 50 states based on salary, cost of living, home values, competition, and home ownership. Unsurprisingly, the top 10 states had several characteristics in common, including high income and high average home values. How…

20 Real Estate Housing Statistics for 2019

By Diana Bourgeois on June 19, 2019 | Real Estate, Real Estate Trends, What is | Comments (0)

Housing statistics give real estate agents factual insight into the evolving real estate market. These stats can be used to plan marketing strategies, understand client concerns, and choose farm areas. Additionally, these statistics mark trends in the industry, which allow agents to plan for shifts in buyer/seller interests, economic impacts, and population changes. Regardless of…

17 Most Lucrative Real Estate Niches From the Pros

By Kiah Treece on May 22, 2019 | Real Estate, Real Estate Trends, Tip List | Comments (0)

Real estate niches are specific audiences, locations, or property-types agents target to build their book of business. The most lucrative real estate niches largely depend on market trends and shifting buying interests, but some are longtime money-makers. We compiled a list of the 17 most lucrative, longstanding niches the pros use for lead generation. Once…

Top 24 Tips on Building a Green Home

By Anna Dizon on May 15, 2019 | Real Estate, Real Estate Trends, Tip List | Comments (0)

Building a green home not only makes a positive impact on the environment but also helps in developing a greener lifestyle for your family. With the right planning and strategy, making your home eco-friendly can even be affordable. We asked experts for their best tips on green home building to help you get started. Here…