Power Brokers and other real estate industry leaders gathered at the Harvard Club of New York City recently for RISMedia's 2017 Real Estate CEO Exchange, an annual, exclusive event that this year touched on everything from challenges and leadership changes to the state of the industry overall. Like RISMedia on Facebook for more photos from this year's event, search...

Ever wondered who is living the good life, and where? A new study done by MONEY with the help of realtor.com® runs down the top 100 best places to live in the U.S. But how does one quantify "best," a term that feels quite subjective? The study's methodology focuses on towns with a population of 10,000 to 100,000, to avoid the big cities and spotlight smaller suburbs...

Ever wonder how much bacon you need to bring in to live comfortably in some of our country's largest metros? HSH.com recently revealed the salaries needed to live in a median-priced home in 50 of the hottest areas of the US, and the numbers may surprise you. While the national average of median home prices cost $255,600, requiring a salary of just over $56,000, the...

By Brooke Chaplan The real estate sales process can be stressful and seemingly complicated. Even a relatively smooth process can take ample negotiations and may require weeks to pass before you can close on the transaction. Some deals are increasingly complicated, and major roadblocks may develop that threaten the entire project. These are a few of the more significant...

Have you ever wished you lived on a remote island somewhere? A tranquil, calm and—most importantly— quiet place just for yourself? If so, you’re certainly not alone. Depending on where you live, whether in an urban city or in the suburbs, overpopulation remains an issue, and dealing with noise pollution has become a real responsibility. Whether sound comes from...

By Brentnie Daggett, Rentec Direct Do you own a rental property or several rental properties? Routine maintenance will ensure that your properties are protected from the harsh fall and winter elements, and most can be done without detracting too much from your time or pocketbook. This post will help ensure the process goes as smooth as possible, and that expensive...

As we've seen with the destruction and devastation from Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, hurricane season is upon us and won't be ending any time soon. If you live in a coastline community or other danger zone for frequent hits by Mother Nature, being prepared is the ultimate key to keeping your family and home safe. Here are a few tips to keep in mind throughout the fall...

By Kara Masterson Every individual has their own particular set of factors that can motivate them to buy a luxury home. At any given point in time, there will always be people in need of a luxurious home regardless of the economic conditions and other market variables. The demand for luxurious houses among young people is driven by the increasing disposable income...

By Maricel Tabalba

Millennials are getting the brunt of the blame for killing many industries that were supported by previous generations but, as it turns out, the real estate industry is alive and well. Understanding what Millennials are looking for in a potential home is imperative if you want to succeed as a real estate professional, as more Millennials...

The most successful real estate agents likely have one thing in common: they practice their scripts. In the latest installment of RISMedia’s ACE Webinar Series titled "Scripts: New Ways to Handle Old Objections," several industry experts weighed in on how real estate pros can better tackle their scripts from practice to execution. The webinar featured industry experts...