Faced with overlapping pressures this year, Power Brokers are approaching business with a combination of fortitude, grit and wariness. According to RISMedia's 2019 Power Broker Report, 59 percent of Power Brokers have a "cautiously optimistic" outlook—an increase from 52 percent in 2018, and driven by economic uncertainty. As capital flows into the industry and...
By Meghan Belnap A cozy cabin can be a great way to spend a quiet vacation getting closer to nature. However, having one built can put people in a situation where they risk damaging the very nature they came out to enjoy. Related: How to Make Your Home Attractive to Environmentally-Conscious Buyers Thankfully, it doesn't have to be one or the other. Here...
By Jennifer Pattison Tuohy House-hunting is exciting, but it can be an exhausting process. Choosing where to live should be driven by factors like location, neighborhood and curb appeal. The last thing you should worry about is cell phone reception. If your dream home turns out to be in a cell phone dead zone, you can either switch carriers or boost the performance...
Editor's note: Watch for more detailed breakdowns and analysis of this year’s Power Broker Report in the coming days and weeks. Many couldn't believe what they were hearing. Home prices were growing at the fastest pace since 2015, far outpacing wage growth, and the word "bubble" was once again making its way into media vernacular. Could the housing market...
In December, 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 you, the RISMedia reader, or chosen by the publication’s editors. These folks made newsworthy contributions within their own communities and/or the housing industry...
Editor's note: Watch for more detailed breakdowns and analysis of this year’s Power Broker Report in the coming days and weeks. For the nation's Power Brokers, there are clear indicators of an inflection point in real estate, according to RISMedia's 31st Annual Power Broker Report, released yesterday: 2018 was a monumental year. Collectively, the Top 1,000...
By Meghan Belnap Selling a home often means getting a home inspection; in fact, only 5 percent of home purchases go through without a thorough check. This is typically paid for by the buyer, but if you're the one selling, you're going to want to ensure that the home inspection goes well. Related: Home Inspections: Items That Aren't Deal Breakers If your home doesn't...
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Two side-by-side test homes were set on fire. One burned, the other endured.
Researchers have been working around the clock trying to figure out a solution to the devastating wildfire problem that has destroyed more U.S. homes and buildings in the last year than ever before.
In an experiment conducted...
Buying leads is only a potentially profitable strategy. Cultivating them from your database, according to the latest RISMedia webinar, is a sure thing. In fact, the familiar leads are the most worthwhile, according to Brooke Sines and Terri Murphy, who divulged their referral strategies in the "How to Find Gold in Referrals" webinar, hosted by Homes.com, RISMedia...
Spring has arrived! As the home-buying season heats up and you look to list your home, there's one thing you need to seriously consider: staging your home. According to the recent National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) 2019 Profile of Home Staging, 83 percent of buyers' agents agree that staging your home makes it easier for homebuyers to see themselves living...
