Maintaining positivity in your life is a state of mind; you control this and to forfeit that control to your surroundings is to forfeit one of your strongest assets, but maintaining this control is something that you may battle with every single day. I view the world with a lot of scientific-artistic flare and when … Read More
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RENTING IS OVERTAKING THE HOUSING MARKET
Single-family rentals – either detached homes or townhomes – are developing faster than any other portion of the housing market.
Bucket List Your Way to Success in 2018
The start of a new year often brings big talk and little action. This is an incredibly common problem many people face not because people are lazy or do not want to achieve their goals, but instead because the process as a whole can seem incredibly daunting or one may not know where to begin. … Read More
HOMEBUYERS RUSH TO RISKIER MORTGAGES AS HOME PRICES RISE
Home prices are on the rise again. As a result, many potential buyers are looking for ways to afford a monthly mortgage payment.
THE 5 HOTTEST HIPSTER REAL ESTATE MARKETS ACROSS AMERICA
While not everyone loves beards or pour-over coffee, when it comes to real estate, hipsters might be a good group to watch, according to new research from realtor.com and Yelp. The realtor.com economic data team leveraged its Market Hotness Index—which is a tool designed to uncover hot real estate markets where homes are selling quickly … Read More
COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE BECOMING MORE VULNERABLE TO CYBERATTACK
At one time, commercial real estate firms were considered less at-risk for cyberattacks, because compared to financial services, healthcare and retail firms, they did not maintain as much personal and intellectual property information. As a result, CRE players have been slow to invest in cybersecurity and insurance for cyber risks.
The Internet of Things Is Revolutionizing Commercial Real Estate
The commercial real estate (CRE) industry is about to undergo major disruption thanks to the Internet of Things (IoT). Technology is beginning to encroach upon an industry that has traditionally lacked innovative spirit. This technology is expected to change the very definition of what it means to be a real estate broker. As client needs … Read More
The 10 Fastest Growing Cities in the U.S.
According to a recent report from the Census Bureau, eight of the 10 fastest-growing cities in the U.S. are located in the South with the population in large southern cities increasing by an average of 9.4 percent. Cities in Texas claimed five of the top ten spots. While two cities in the West also made … Read More
The Best, Worst Metros for Real Estate Investors
Many people enter the world of real estate investment with the hope of making extra money without having to spend a lot of time. Although buying rental property and collecting checks from tenants might seem like an easy path to financial stability, the reality can be a bit more challenging.2
Virtual Reality Shakes Up Real Estate
Virtual reality (VR) is expected to shake up the real estate industry in the same way that internet real estate listings did. In fact, it might not be long before buyers can view their next house or apartment using a VR headset.



