Make your Realtor Brand an Irresistible One The power of branding. Do you take it seriously? Are you doing anything other than the usual, common tactics to establish your name and UVP to buyers and sellers? If your memory of branding has eroded over time, it’s wise to get reacquainted. Because improvements here can ramp…
What Will Push Toronto’s Housing Market into a Slide? The GTA housing market has been on edge for months now. This is new for a market that has endless buyer demand but no supply. And you might think that a lack of supply will ensure no crash happens. But it’s on the other side where…
🍁 Why Canadians Still Make a Great Choice for Outsourcing The US is undergoing a fantastic economic, cultural and business transformation launched via tariffs, deregulation, tax reduction, cheaper energy and artificial intelligence. Growth will be phenomenal. In 2026, the FED rate will drop allowing small US businesses to enter the boom times. We’ll see burgeoning…
Hottest Topics in Residential Real Estate Realtors like yourself should be curious about the real estate-related topics thaat buyers and sellers are concerned with as we approach 2026. After all, these issues are what shape buyer’s perceptions of value, drive intent as well as affect sellers thoughts about when to sell. See the full list…
Top 15 factors that Drive Clicks for Online Real Estate Sites Conversion rate optimization (CXO) has been a hot topic for at least a decade. For a variety of reasons, it’s become more difficult to entice consumers to keep clicking to fulfill their purpose. At some point, they stop clicking. By adopting a conversion path…
Housing as Canada’s Best Path to Growth and Affordability The Canadian economy is beginning to slouch significantly and the Liberal government appears to lack any solutions to save it from further harm. It’s a depressing scenario for all Canadians including those looking for a place to live, or a home to buy, or who need…
Toronto Housing Market Bubble Despite falling home prices in August, Toronto home buyers have that sinking feeling that accompanies a recession. As covered in the Toronto housing market report, sellers are listing their prices. They want their dream price, but as the market slides many of them are starting to give in and entertain some…
Toronto Housing Market Report TRREB in its September housing market reports a rise in home sales with a price drop in the GTA region. More sellers listed their homes, with many of them deciding to give up on their “dream price” to get their home sold. For home buyers, it’s an issue of affordability, down…
Real Estate Marketing Strategy After you’ve failed to convert your audience and spent a fortune on paid advertising, you might feel miffed at how to make digital marketing work. It’s a difficult job, however, if you choose the right systems with useful technology and have a dedicated marketer with you, you’re able to get the…
Real Estate Marketing for 2026 and the Next 5 Years While sales in the US and Canada are frustrating most Realtors, some are enjoying a good sales year. They’ve found paths to success and you can too. Your fundamental challenges are visibility, brand image/impact, engagement and persuasion. That’s why a more thorough digital marketing strategy…
Why is Real Estate SEO in such High Demand? SEO remains as perhaps the largest source of new leads for search-savvy Realtors. Whether it’s Google, Bing, ChatGPT, Google AI/Gemini, or just listings on Realtor.com or Zillow, ranking algorithms can be mastered to build more exposure for you and your client listings. Real Estate SEO arises…
The High Cost of High Mortgage Rates As the brewing battle between President Trump and the FED intensifies, US homeowners face some anguish regarding mortgages and homeownership. With FED continuously creating excuses for keeping rates high with little evidence to support their decision, the housing market has suffered. Homeowners with mortgages can’t sell due to…
Californians are Leaving for Texas and Washington Each and every day, a new woke government setback hits California, so much so that even its cherished tech sector is weakening and people are leaving the state. The Golden State we all loved has been decimated by Democrat, woke-driven ideology, and pro-China investment and trade strategies combined…
Why Homeowners Are Frozen in Place (And How to Warm them Up!) There is a big increase in home listings almost everywhere, as the economy goes through its changes. Still, sellers may be reluctant to let go of their properties and aren’t getting the support they need to let go at market price and move…
It’s a Good Time to Be American, But Not Canadian Talk about being between a rock and a hard place, Canadians are finding themselves stuck between two politically opposite politicians. If it continues, the country could fail. Tomorrow, we’ll see how the US stock market reacts to the passing of the One Big Beautiful Bill,…
Are you Ready for the Sales Boom in 2026? Buyers, Sellers, mortgage agents and Realtors might not be visualizing 2026 well enough. Visualizing your outlook as an agent is essential to preparation and motivation. Because at some point, with lower mortgage rates, buying and selling, and refinancing become viable again. That’s going to rev up…
Have you Given Up On SEO? SEO has been in vogue in digital marketing for over 30 years, before I started in 1998. And for the last 15 years, the rumors of SEO is dead were part of the buzzword narrative, to sell more SEO. In reality, the doomsday phrase should have been “SEO is…
The Untapped Wealth of Search Engines In other posts, you saw how much consumer online search traffic there is – trillions of searches by consumers actively seeking products/services — to fulfill their intent. It’s not like social media where users are inundated with irrelevant, low-intent topics/ads they have little interest in. And social doesn’t connect…
Blogs Drive Engagement, Leads & Revenue Today, with the competitive noise, spam and AI-generated material on social media, blogs, websites, customers need travel agencies or Realtors that are relevant, authentic and trustworthy. Your blog is ideally suited to communicate the values they respect and the offer that matches their intent. When a blog is designed…
Home Buyer Traffic Falls along with Builder Sentiment NAHB reports a decline in homebuilder sentiment and they cite high mortgage rates, economic uncertainty and import tariff wars as the cause. The builder sentiment survey showed a decline of 2 points to 32, the 3rd lowest point in 10 years, and only the second decline since…
🏆 A Business that Beats Them All If you’re chasing stocks as a FOMO stock market investor right now, I want to ask you if there might be a better investment option in launching an online business with all the bells and whistles focused on real, lucrative markets? In this post, we explore one such…
Visibility is Everything Whether you’re in the travel business or in real estate sales, being discovered and getting your message heard is paramount. And I’m reminded of what SparkToro’s well-known CEO and co-Founder, Rand Fishkin said recently — that discovery is the next big marketing objective, ahead of clicks. Because as he puts it, being…
First-Time Buyers Average Age a Troubling Statistic Stats from NAR shows the age of first-time homebuyers keeps rising. Yes, it’s a problem. The stat actually reflects the greater problems of the economy and the population, that life is becoming unaffordable for most, and that few politicians and corporations are willing to do anything about it….
10 Best Home Renovation Ideas With spring arising and a whole range of new cities expected to see rising demand for homes and perhaps higher prices, investors and homeowners are considering a renovation, rehab, or remodelling type project. The value and extra enjoyment and utilization you can get from the renovation or addition plays a…
How Will Tariffs Affect the US Housing Market As we head into the spring buying season, buyers and sellers are confused and curious about the effect of Trump’s import tariffs and how it will play out. Aside from potential higher building costs are a host of other factors that are discussed below. It’s not an…
Housing Market Update for Colorado Springs, CO How does the housing market look in Colorado Springs? Take a look at why homebuyers are so eager to own a home in this amazing city. View the recent home sales trends including prices, new listings, and more. Median House Price Price Growth Days on Market Growth $450,000…
US Real Estate & Housing Market The US housing market forecast has a wide variety of information and views depending on the interest of readers such as buyers, sellers, Realtors, mortgage agents, home flippers, builders, politicians, and more. Although the newly elected Trump government is a boost for the US economic outlook, its first year…
Successful Owners Know: SEO is Still Your Best Business Asset With all the never-ending challenges pressing you as a small business owner (taxes, high interest rates, inflation, regulations, wage demands, customer stress, reputation, customer acquisition, and trade tariffs), you might find it tough to get bold, adventurous and focused about your marketing. Yet marketing is…
Trending Cities and Opportunities in Rental Housing Investment A discussion of investing in rental housing is still an important one today. Investing in real property has rarely been a bad idea. Knowledgeble about trending factors in demographics, local economies, wages and employment stats, you’re ready to choose properties in the cities and towns you like…
Should You Move to Calgary Alberta? Long ago, I faced this decision about whether to make a long scary journey to access the great employment opportunity in Alberta. I decided to move to Calgary. It was an eye-opening, exciting move and I found it much easier to find employment and enjoyed short commutes. The photo…
Calgary Housing Market Improves Slightly vs Last Year CREB’s year-end report on the Calgary housing market showed home sales were down 3% from last December, but still well up from long-term averages. Time moves quickly and the past performance of the Calgary real estate market is only a weak guide as to where it’s heading….
US Homeowners Facing a Home Insurance Crisis The wildfires in Malibu and Pacific Palisades communities of Los Angeles are the latest threat to the home insurance sector across America. The situation is well-documented yet reports don’t always cite the real underlying causes of the high cost. Hurricanes can’t be prevented of course, but the situation…
Florida Real Estate Market The Florida housing market is one of the most desirable to Americans and foreign buyers, but of late, it’s lost some its glitter. But is a home in Florida ever a bad idea? Notwithstanding the US cost of living and affordability challenges which plague Florida too, this state typically thrives as…
Will Home Prices Fall? Renters have been hoping and praying for an ease in rent prices across the country for many years. Unfortunately for renters, rent prices are forecasted to rise over 2025/2026. The reason for this is the positive economic outlook with the incoming Trump administration. Stronger employment and wages, more consumer spending, lower…
Zillow Real Estate Company Zillow has established itself as the most significant and successful real estate marketplace on the Internet. It’s a key source of buyer and seller leads for real estate agents across the country from Massachusetts to Florida to Texas and California. For prospective home buyers, its website provides accessible, easy-to-use real estate…
Leveraging Housing Market Ads I know you’re aware that being visible to millions of home buyers and sellers via Google, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin and Twitter (X) could be a wonderful thing. So the question then becomes, why aren’t you leveraging real estate ads in your real estate marketing strategy? I know, it’s likely because…
Where is the Housing Market Headed Now? Last month, Lawrence Yun, NAR’s chief economist held a conference to discuss the direction of the housing market. It’s good timing because this extreme conversion in US government philosophy is giving housing market forecasters big headaches. Which way will the US economy and housing market go? Zillow’s senior economist…
Finding Houses for Sale Finding a home for sale today isn’t easy. The shortage of single-detached homes in most of the country makes your search frustrating and a Realtor’s job tough if they take the project on. You’ll be paying them 2 to 3% commission on the price of the property, so you’ll want to…
Real Estate Leads With the decline of US mortgage rates, lower taxes, and deregulation on the Trump agenda, real estate agents are getting excited about the year ahead. The forecast for the 2025 housing market is positive despite some fleeting fears of inflation, foreclosures, and still high mortgage rates. The key to the housing market…
Migration in the US – Where is Everyone Going? A study by John Burns Research & Consulting shows fewer Americans are still on the move between cities and states. However, mobility has decreased back to normal levels post-pandemic. 2025 and the next 5 years should see increased migration due to shifting economic activity acoss the…