The new construction markets are in a very interesting place, a fact reinforced by the latest Census Bureau numbers. Housing starts in September were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.017 million, a 6.3 percent increase from August’s revised

The manner in which prospective homebuyers locate their new residences has changed quite a bit in just 10 years time. The year was 2004, and real estate agents and yard signs were the prevailing method for consumers to find

Buying into a franchise can help boost a real estate business to success…just be wary of these hidden clauses. Real estate is an ocean, and among its swirling eddies and crashing waves float a fleet of ships, vast as they

Everyone has a few bad habits in their daily routines, but you’ll want to avoid these ones in your real estate business. Real estate agents have to juggle a few dozen things at any given moment while conducting their business

What techniques should you keep in mind, when conducting negotiations with other agents? Negotiations are one of the most pivotal aspects of any agent’s career; after all, it’s one thing to find that dream home (or buyer) for your

Though things are tough right now for Millennials, agents should definitely keep them on their immediate housing radar. It’s not easy being a Millennial. As we’re reported recently, the Millennial generation is still the home-bound generation, with many a

Brainstorming is one of the most beneficial activities a team can take part in…but only if it’s done right. With so much emphasis placed on the individual, it’s easy to forget that real estate is often a team effort

First it was Zillow’s acquisition of Trulia, and now News Corp has thrown its hat in the ring in acquiring Move, Inc. In a fairly volcanic move into the real estate syndication business, News Corp – the massive media

There has been undeniable progress in the mortgage markets, but the effects of the recession still linger. Earlier this week, the Federal Reserve released a bevy of mortgage data from 2013, and it came with a screaming good headline

Real estate agents need at least a dash of entrepreneurial spirit if they hope to maintain a successful business. Here are six ways to see if you’re a true entrepreneur. One of the hallmark characteristics of any truly successful

Some marketing words should be put to pasture. Real estate is not an easy occupation, especially in a metro area as large as ours. After all, you’re competing with thousands of similarly talented, driven professionals, all of whom are

Generation Z, according to new survey results, have interesting views on homeownership. Generation Z, the next cohort of Americans after the Millennial generation, represents the most wired, diverse group of Americans in the nation’s history. Indeed, starting around the mid-90s

Whether you like it or not, selling a home can put you in harm’s way, and you should take the necessary precautions. It’s an inconvenient truth about the buying and selling process, but one that bears repeating – as

New iPhone 6 promises higher functionality for agents who value mobility and efficiency. Not much is known about Apple’s upcoming iPhone 6, but a recent TIME magazine article did reveal a few things about the phone’s new operating system,

Talking to clients is a big part of being a good real estate agent, but only if you’re saying the right things. Real estate is an ever-changing industry because people are ever-changing. With new social trends and technologies come

Advantage – Move, Inc.? In a clear response to Zillow’s $3.5 billion acquisition of Trulia, Move, Inc., the company that manages NAR’s realtor.com website, has acquired the listing syndication business of Point2 in an effort to increase its market