If 2016 has taught us anything, it’s that change is in the air, and according to recent findings by BloombergPursuits, a few staples of luxury real estate are caught in that draft. 1. The home theater In 2015, the

It’s a cliché that technology has revolutionized real estate, but as with most clichés, the statement comes with an abundance of truth – it’s simply night and day comparing the real estate business of old with the one that flourishes

Tom Rhodes is the CEO of Austin-based lender Sente Mortgage, and a past president of the Texas Mortgage Bankers Association. In the first part of our conversation with the long-time lender, we discussed what housing will look like under a

Smart home technologies are one of the most pervasive trends in real estate today, and a recent survey from Coldwell Banker and Vivint Smart Home found that among the currently available varieties, voice automation is the most popular. Understanding

Tom Rhodes is the CEO of Austin-based lender Sente Mortgage, and a past president of the Texas Mortgage Bankers Association. In our conversation with the long-time lender, we discussed what housing will look like under President Trump, Housing Secretary

As we mentioned in the last entry in our “A Guide to the 2017 Buyer” series (which covered Generation X) the question of “What does this year’s buyer look like?” is particularly pressing in 2017, and for one reason – the

As we mentioned in the first entry in our “A Guide to the 2017 Buyer” series – which covered Millennials – the question “What does this year’s buyer look like?” is particularly pressing this year. It’s pressing because we start

One may think that winter is a more challenging time of year to sell a home, but there are most likely going to be fewer homes on the market. Agents can take advantage of winter’s assets with these seven tips: 1.

Every year brings with it new design trends that capture the hearts and minds of prospective homebuyers, and thanks to Zillow Digs, we have a good idea of what trends to look for in the 2017 housing market. First,

With dozens of CRMs available for real estate agents to choose from, how can you know which will serve as the most effective lead generation tool? What about the other features you need to manage your contacts? We took a

It’s no secret that social media is one of the most effective complements to a real estate agent’s business, and indeed, 65 percent of agents use social media for their business, according to NAR’s latest Member Profile. In order

The overwhelming majority (92 percent) of U.S. consumers recognize buying a home as a better financial decision than renting, a national survey from Sente Mortgage confirmed. The problem is that most (70 percent) do not know how or where

The Web has been abuzz in recent months about Elon Musk’s solar roof, coming by way of Solar City. The plan to replace traditional shingles with high-efficiency solar cells has sustainable building advocates applauding, but it’s left homeowners and

Katie Lance, known for her work as a social media and content development consultant, is one of the most recognizable names in real estate. She’s owner of her own company, Katie Lance Consulting; is a regular contributor to Inman

Daniel and Yoni Pogofsky, the brothers behind Pogofsky Real Estate Group – a residential brokerage specializing in single and multifamily properties – explain the nature of Chicago’s rental boom, and how the city’s Millennials play an integral role. The

Chris Heller is the CEO of national real estate brokerage Keller Williams Realty, and one of the most informed minds in real estate. Recently, we sat down with Heller to discuss the state of the market, and we began by asking