Whether advocating for a cause, challenging “what’s always been done” or inspiring the masses, RISMedia’s 2019 Real Estate Newsmakers are linked by a shared thread: positivity. Our 2019 class contains the stories of more than 230 Newsmakers, or individuals in the industry making news in positive ways, from their backyard or on a bigger stage. RISMedia’s...
There's been a shift in housing activity. Those coastal, tech hubs that sparked buyer interest in recent years are fleeing, making way for a new trend. Inland regions are making a comeback, attracting a young workforce that's looking for affordability and plenty of opportunity. Which cities are bound for a boost in real estate activity? According to Trulia's recent...
By Audrey Pilcher Email marketing is a popular form of communication between businesses and customers that hasn't lost its relevance and effectiveness. Many industries stand to benefit from emails—real estate included—because it allows direct contact with leads and customers, which means an excellent opportunity to convert them and keep them engaged with your...
By Meghan Belnap A better neighborhood comes with a lot of advantages for your family. Whether you're a history buff or just looking for a nice place to settle down, neighborhoods with a rich historical background carry many benefits for yourself and for children that grow up there. Here are some of the great things that you may experience by living in an historic...
Darker, cooler colors are still in! Earlier this year, PPG—a global supplier of paints and coatings—selected Night Watch, a dark green hue, as its 2019 Color of the Year. And they're sticking by that verdict as the new year rapidly approaches. Related: 2018 Color of the Year The color choice, which fetches images of a thick forest, is reflective of the increasing...
By Linzi Martin As a renter, finding a flipped property can be great. After all, you're moving into a recently renovated space that's clean, modern, up to code and more visually appealing, right? Unfortunately, that's not always the case. Take care when renting a flipped property. Some of these homes are flipped very quickly, and in the process, hazardous short...
Most of us would say "Bah humbug!" to the prospect of purchasing this time of year—but for those who are willing, the gift is a Santa sack of savings. According to an analysis by ATTOM Data Solutions, buyers who closed on December 26 saved $2,500, or 1.3 percent below full market value—by many measures, enough to finance get-togethers and gift-giving over the...
The holidays are fast approaching, and if you're considering selling your home, now is the perfect time to reassess your strategy for getting your property sold. With the colder temperatures and many people heading on vacation, it may seem like an inopportune moment to list your house, but that couldn't be further from the truth. Although it's true that there are...
By Wendy Dessler Depending on where you are in life, you might benefit more from living in the city as opposed to living in the suburbs, and vice versa. If you're a young professional looking to be around the action, then you'll likely want to live in the heart of the city. If you happen to be a young professional looking the start a family, living in the suburbs...
By Frederick Peters Agents and clients frequently ask if the boards of co-operative apartment buildings relax their guidelines a bit when the market gets tougher. In reality, it's quite the contrary. Generally, co-op boards feel more apprehensive in tougher markets, when prices move downward and may bring less qualified candidates to their doors. While this is both...
