Homebuyers spend an average $40,000 in one-time fees

The one-time fees of moving into a new home could set you back roughly $40,000, according to a new study from RealEstate.com – a Zillow Group company – and Thumbtack. It’s a cost that comes as a shock to many first-time home buyers, the companies say…. Continue reading

Parents’ Support to Adult Kids: A Stunning $500 Billion a Year

Many millennials are having a tough time financially launching their adult lives and careers, what with the high cost of rent, student loans and health care, plus unreliable gig-economy income. So it’s no surprise that many of their boomer and Gen X pa… Continue reading

Compass launches in Austin with top-performing Sotheby’s agents

Compass is officially launching in Austin with four of the city’s top-performing agents, the company announced on Tuesday. Continue reading

Join us for Luxury Connect’s Welcome Reception

Join us for cocktails and appetizers at this regal compound, where you can mix, mingle and expand your network among luxury real estate’s elite. Continue reading

Electronic Assistants Like Alexa Might Let You Live at Home Longer

Every morning, my kids ask Alexa about the weather for the day. It amazes me that this rather charming part of our get-ready-for-the-day routine is so new. We just put the Amazon Echo in our kitchen several months ago. Already it feels as natural and n… Continue reading

Nervous About Paying for College? Here’s Help

With the average 2018-‘19 cost of college tuition and fees a stunning $35,676 at private colleges and $21,629 for out-of-state students at state schools, according to U.S. News, it’s no wonder many parents and teens are frazzled about how to pay for co… Continue reading

8 Historic U.S. Hotels That Will Take You Back in Time

Next Avenue brings you stories that are inspiring and change lives. We know that because we hear it from our readers every single day. One reader says, “Every time I read a post, I feel like I’m able to take a single, clear lesson away from it, which i… Continue reading

5 social media advertising strategies for the modern real estate pro

If you’ve not had any luck with advertising your listings on social media, it’s time to get your feet back in the water. Start implementing these five tips for creating social media ads that convert big. Continue reading

Millennials and baby boomers are competing for the same homes

Baby boomer parents, now empty nesters, don’t need their large two-story home anymore — they want the same kind of home millennials want. Here’s what real estate pros should know about these two generations and the housing competition between them. Continue reading

What today’s ultra-luxury buyers want might surprise you

There’s a tectonic shift taking place in the ultra-luxury market that may leave many of today’s mega-mansions languishing on the market. In fact, the very amenities that many people have valued in the past, may make their property worth less, rather th… Continue reading