Texas Real Estate
Austin used to be the hottest housing market in the country. A few years ago, homes were selling in days, often for more than the asking price. Buyers had to fight with cash offers and waive inspections just to have a shot. But 2025 looks completely different. Now, Austin is officially a buyer’s market — … Read more
Wu Yajun was born in 1964 in Chongqing, China, to a regular family. She wasn’t born rich. After studying engineering, she worked in a factory for a few years making air conditioners, earning just $16 per month. Later, she became a journalist and editor at a local newspaper. By the early 1990s, Wu was in … Read more
You might be wondering, who is the richest woman in real estate? Well, it depends if we are talking about the world or the United States. In the world: The richest female in real estate is Wu Yajun from China. She started a company called Longfor Properties, which builds and manages big real estate projects. … Read more
Thinking about becoming a Realtor? Real estate income can vary a lot depending on your experience, location, market conditions, brokerage split, business expenses, and whether you work full-time or part-time. If you are still deciding whether this career is realistic, you may also want to read our guide on whether you can live off being … Read more
Realtor Data States with the Fewest Realtors State Number of Realtors YoY Membership Change Virgin Islands 387 0.0 Guam 579 0.0 Puerto Rico 1237 0.0 Vermont 1787 0.0 Alaska 1915 0.0 States with the Most Realtors Quitting (Approximated by Year-over-Year change in Realtor Association Membership) State Number of Realtors YoY Membership Change Washington 20893 -6.1 … Read more
Yes, you can live off being a realtor, but it depends on your location, market conditions, skill level, business expenses, brokerage split, and how consistently you generate clients. If you are thinking about becoming licensed, start with our guide on getting a real estate license in New York State. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics … Read more
Yes, it is possible to make $1 million a year as a real estate agent, but it is not easy. It usually requires the right market, strong lead generation, high-value clients, repeat referrals, and a serious business system. If you are still learning how the real estate business works, you may also want to read … Read more
The 7% rule in real estate usually refers to a quick rental-property estimate where annual rent is compared with the property’s purchase price. Some people also describe it as the 0.7% monthly rent rule. In simple terms, it is a fast way to check whether a rental property might produce enough rent before doing a … Read more
If you’re trying to buy a home, you’ve probably noticed that mortgage rates are dropping. But it’s not just the Federal Reserve you need to watch—it’s also the bond market. Long-term bond yields have been going down because people expect the Fed might cut interest rates soon, and there are worries about a possible recession. … Read more
People are watching closely to see if the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates when it meets on September 16–17. This week, we got mixed news about prices. Some producer prices went down, but consumer prices went up a little in August. Experts don’t think this will stop a rate cut. The Fed has two … Read more