Looking back, it seemed to happen overnight. One day, it was business as usual in America. The next day, the country was in lockdown, with businesses shutting their doors and millions of Americans out of work. Panic set in: how would tenants pay their rent? How would landlords and homeowners pay their mortgages? Enter the […]
5 Money-Saving Tips for Real Estate Agents
Set Aside Those 2021 Commissions! For real estate agents, 2021 was a banner year. Markets across the country saw record-breaking price surges, mind-blowing demand, and bidding wars not seen in years. While 2021 posed challenges for real estate agents (namely not burning out and helping buyers win multiple bid situations), many real estate professionals experienced […]
Buying a Second Home: The Vacation Home Trend
While the pandemic has been detrimental in many ways, there has been one unexpected bright spot: real estate is booming. However, buyers aren’t merely purchasing primary homes. More people than ever are buying a second home, boosting the vacation properties market by margins not seen in recent memory. What is behind the incredible surge in […]
Are We Headed for Another Housing Crisis?
Since the massive housing bubble burst of 2008, both economists and real estate professionals have been on edge, waiting for the next crisis to hit. It’s been over a decade since the last hiccup, so we want to know: are we headed for another housing crisis? Experts believe that’s the case – and it may […]
A Realtor’s Guide to Financial Wellness
Most Realtors nationwide have enjoyed a booming real estate market over the past few years. This year, even though interest rates are expected to keep rising, the outlook still looks favorable for real estate businesses to succeed. You may be reveling in your success now, but perhaps it’s time to look ahead to the future […]