By Daniel Defendi Moving can be a stressful experience. While some things can be prepared in the weeks leading up to the move, packing and moving out in a single day can still be a challenge. Related: 5 Tips to Make Moving Less Stressful These packing tips can help you avoid common issues and save you time and effort: Plan Ahead Before your move, it's important...
The female millennial homebuyer has arrived—and in grand fashion. In the housing market, single women are one of the fastest-growing demographics, and those that are born between 1981 and 1996 are leading the way. According to a realtor.com® analysis, which took a look at the first names of homebuyers in this country, seven of the top 10 fastest-growing names are...
By Kate Khom Before the age of marketing, a word-of-mouth strategy was one of the main ways to get recognized in the world of business, besides advertising. In the age of the internet, this strategy still exists under the term "viral marketing," saving its initial features, but having adapted to the demand of the digital world. Viral marketing techniques are...
By Sandy Newman The cutting edge of real estate listings remains the use of drones to photograph or film a property. Since it's lacking in popularity among most agents, embracing this technology could be one thing that sets your business apart. Drone photography offers versatile and creative ways to capture a property—and the attention of homebuyers. Here are...
As winter weather takes hold of much of the country, we're dreaming of tropical getaways in this month's Great Spaces. Fisher Island Beachfront Estate Located in the most expensive zip code in the U.S., this five-bedroom, seven-bathroom Miami condo is located on the prestigious, members-only Fisher Island. Located at 7412 Fisher Island Drive, this two-story, two-unit...
Last month, RISMedia honored more than 230 real estate professionals as RISMedia's 2019 Real Estate Newsmakers. Each of these individuals—separated into eight categories—was either nominated by RISMedia readers or chosen by the publication’s editors. These folks made newsworthy contributions within their own communities and/or the housing industry as a whole....
Are you thinking of moving out-of-state? If you answered "yes," there's a good chance you live in the Northeast or Midwest. According to a national study conducted by United Van Lines, nine of the top 10 states with residents moving to other states are located in those regions, with New Jersey and Illinois taking the top two spots. The annual study—now in its 42nd...
By John Graff, CEO/Broker of Ashby & Graff Real Estate More than 5.5 million houses were bought and sold in the United States in 2017. The number in 2018, once fully calculated, is expected to be nearly the same. Both years are well below the more than 7 million homes sold in 2005 and 6.5 million sold in 2006. For the nearly 1.4 million REALTORS® working in...
By Roy Dekel, CEO of SetSchedule Real estate has always been an industry focused on people—making connections, forming relationships, doing legwork and having face-to-face meetings. An agent's personal network can sometimes be just as valuable to them and their clients as their market knowledge. Things are changing quickly, however, with the advent of advanced...
Are you making a New Year's resolution? If so, you're probably going the tried-and-true self-improvement route, whether it be to lose weight, reduce stress or save money in the new year. A factor many don't consider when trying to stick to their resolution, however, is location. In anticipation for 2019, WalletHub put together a list of the top cities where Americans...
