Real Estate Trends

Garages, Backyards, And Fireplaces Top Zillow Surfers’ Searches in 2023

By CandysDirt / January 2, 2024 /

In San Antonio, Texas, home shoppers who used Zillow were looking for eat-in kitchens in their dream home. Considering the Alamo City’s obsession with food and restaurants, it’s not surprising. However, according to Zillow’s 250 billion searches on the real estate listing platform, Americans who are interested in buying a home want garages, backyards, and…

Millennials Are Finally Becoming Homeowners More Than Renters, But Not in Dallas

By CandysDirt / April 10, 2023 /

Before they were kneecapped by the global COVID-19 pandemic, Millennials were held at arm’s length from homeownership by crushing student debt and an incredibly competitive seller’s market. However, this generation has rebounded throughout the U.S. Unfortunately, Millenials in Dallas haven’t felt the rising tide that lifts all homeownership boats. In fact, at an average age…

Baby Boomers Surpass Millennials as Largest Generation of Home Buyers, Says NAR

By CandysDirt / March 28, 2023 /

From Staff Reports The share of Baby Boomers has surpassed Millennials and now makes up the largest generation of home buyers, according to the latest study from the National Association of Realtors. The 2023 Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends report, which examines the similarities and differences of recent home buyers and sellers across generations,…

If You Want To Sell Your Home, Hide This One Thing

By Nikki Barringer / April 29, 2022 /

When you’re preparing your home to sell, there are certain things on the checklist. Clear the countertops – yes, all of them. Yeah, it does look naked to you, but it won’t in pictures. Declutter like a motherf**ker. Everyone loves to stash stuff in the garage and shove stuff in closets. I once saw toys…

Have Fun And Get Empowered At Social Media Training Retreat For Real Estate Professionals 

By April Towery / April 18, 2022 /

Dear Realtors, it’s time to upgrade from those tired “sold” and “new listing” social media posts. There’s no shame in a synchronized dance number that ends with someone falling down.  Reels and TikTok seem a little daunting for those over the age of 25, but Denton Realtor Chauncey Pham with The Phamily Realty Group says…