The Oaks, a luxury gated community in the Los Angeles metro area, is the nation’s most loved neighborhood, according to Zillow. Several other gated communities, as well as a number of other upscale areas, made up the majority of Zillow's list of the most-favorited U.S. neighborhoods. Related: How to Find the Perfect Neighborhood Zillow, which focused...
By Brentnie Daggett We’re in the throes of the cold winter months in much of the country, which means many of us are spending a great deal of time thinking about our heating systems. In the U.S., roughly 40 percent of homes are heated via electric heat, rather than gas or oil. Related: Winter Maintenance for Your Rental Property Some electric systems encompass...
Brokers, do you need some inspiration for 2019? Some key topics were discussed during RISMedia's recent webinar, "Creative, Effective Ideas to Propel Revenue: Inspiration to Help Grow Your Bottom Line," sponsored by MoveEasy and moderated by Cleve Gaddis, team leader, coach and speaker at Workman Success Systems. The panelists were Rett Harmon, broker/owner...
By John Voket
In the following interview, Randy Rector, CEO of HomeSmart Evergreen Realty in Irvine, Calif., discusses the advantages of the brand and the brokerage’s growth strategy.
Region Served: Orange, Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties
Years in Real Estate: 13
Number of Offices: 12
Number of Agents: 1,400
Why is the HomeSmart model...
Achieving homeownership status is still a goal for the majority of Americans, but for the younger generation struggling with student loan debt, the goal may feel lofty. For women—who still earn just 81 percent of what their male counterparts do, according to 2018 data from the U.S. Census Bureau—this goal can feel even more unattainable. However, a recent SmartAsset...
Whatever industry or position you're currently working in, you're ready to move on. You're determined to make a career change and you've set your sights on real estate. What's next? Research the industry well and figure out what type of agent you want to be. Starting out, it may be easier to work with rentals and buyer clients, making your way up to listings. If...
Things are looking up if you live anywhere besides the Northeast! States in the West, South and Midwest all made Clever Real Estate's list of the 10 housing markets with the fastest-growing home values in 2018. Research analysts at the company took a deep dive into Zillow housing data, as well as Nielsen's Top 100, to come up with their list. Related: Zillow’s...
By Dixie Somers
When you're getting into the real estate game, it's important to keep your potential buyers in mind at all times. You want to make certain that they have everything they need. By paying attention to these details, you can expect your property to go fast:
Accessible Amenities
It's important to research potential properties to make sure that...
This month, we're celebrating new homes in a very special edition of Great Spaces. The following properties, from Texas to Tennessee, were constructed in 2016 or later. Ranch Life Goes Luxe Sitting pretty in Boerne, Texas, this four-bedroom, five-bathroom Cordillera Ranch home stretches over 5,800 square feet of clean, contemporary lines. Located at 116 Sendero Ridge,...
In December, RISMedia honored more than 230 individuals as Real Estate Newsmakers. Each person made headlines in his or her own way; whether it was through charitable work or notable growth, they all made a positive impact on the housing industry. Here, we highlight a few who were chosen as RISMedia Newsmakers in the Achievers category: Manny Gutierrez, Broker/Owner...
