Home Values 77 Percent Higher in Zip Codes with Good Schools
Homes in zip codes with at least one good elementary school have higher values and stronger home price appreciation over the long term than homes in zip codes without any good elementary schools—where homes lost more value during the housing downturn but have seen stronger appreciation during the housing recovery of the last five years. […]
4 NYC developments taking outdoor space to the next level
Finding a relaxing outdoor space in New York City without crowds and tourists is difficult. While many homeowners across the U.S. are able to create a tranquil backyard oasis from their single-family homes, apartment dwellers are typically surrounded by concrete and steel more often than trees and gardens. Despite its reputation, residents can both live in the Big […]
ZIP code profile: 90210
The 90210 ZIP code comprises part of the Los Angeles community of Beverly Hills. The famous area sits in Los Angeles County and is known for its luxury housing and shopping as well as numerous celebrity residents. According to Best Places, the ZIP code has a population of 21,517 and an unemployment rate of 5.2 percent, and recent […]
Retsly adds Miami Association of Realtors MLS data to software service
Retsly, a Zillow-owned and operated software company based in Vancouver, is welcoming several new MLS affiliations that allow the software company to incorporate more data to its modernized platform. Retsly’s newest additions includes the Miami Association of Realtors, one of the largest MLSs in the U.S. “As more MLSs make their data available through Retsly, […]
Graphiq outlines the safest neighborhoods in major cities
Scoping a new city can be difficult, especially when all new residents have to rely on is word of mouth. It’s the agent’s job to direct new homebuyers and renters in the right direction – toward a neighborhood that will suit their needs and garner a safe investment and lifestyle. Graphiq began going city by […]
Climate change could sink two million homes by 2100, Zillow says
If climate change didn’t scare you before, the predicted and dramatic effects of melting ice sheets are not that far in the future. Climate research shows that sea levels could rise six feet by the year 2100, with a follow-up Zillow analysis saying it could impact $882 billion of U.S. housing stock. The original study, […]
Re/Max had more agents, less revenue in Q2
Although its quarterly income showed some shrinkage quarter-over-quarter, the robust agent count growth at Re/Max has helped the company continue to expand its footprint in the U.S. and around the world. Re/Max had an excellent second quarter of 2016 in terms of increasing its number of agent operatives. The company’s quarterly earnings report showed that agent […]
Inman announces 2016 Innovator Award winners
SAN FRANCISCO — Bimbo’s 365 Club was packed on Thursday night for the inaugural Innovator Bash, honoring and recognizing the most innovative companies in real estate during the Inman Connect San Francisco conference. Dozens of finalists in six categories were parsed and examined to select what Inman believes are the most innovative companies in real […]
Videos: U.S. Economic Outlook August 2016
Americans Are Keeping Their Homes Longer – Home Sellers in 2015 Had Owned Their Homes for 10 years Buying a home is an important decision and one that incurs large transaction costs – financing charges, moving expenses, recordation and settlement fees are just some of the costs. Because of these, buyers generally plan to […]
Forget dreams, goals and plans — start with your why
There’s a direct correlation between imagining a place and getting there. Reading the biographies of those most successful across any industry might lead you to believe that it all started with a vision. A vision larger and grander than most of us dare to dream. Those of us engaged in, and more importantly, successful in real […]
