The success of any real estate business depends primarily on the trust and relationships it can build with its customers. Unfortunately, this is not always easy, as too many people generally have a negative opinion of real estate agents. It is estimated that roughly 67.5% of Americans don’t trust real estate agents, with the highest…

Nearly half, 49%, of U.S. adults who currently do not own a home say they plan to purchase one within the next five years, according to a new Gallup Poll. The results, based on interviews with 502 non-homeowners, also showed that an additional 20% of people say they plan to purchase a home in the next…

California’s housing crisis is a hot topic for both residents and lawmakers — and for good reason, too. Earlier this year, the California Department of Housing and Community Development published a report that uncovered a pretty bleak future for the state’s housing. According to the report, about 1.8 million new homes need to be built between 2015…

Housing prices and student loan debts continue to rise while wages remain stagnant. But if an Australian millionaire is to be believed, that’s not why millennials are forgoing homeownership. It’s because of avocado toast. “When I was trying to buy my first home, I wasn’t buying smashed avocado for $19 and four coffees at $4…

This summer is likely to be a tough one for many first-time home hunters, given tight inventory levels and rising home values. That may be particularly true for hot real estate markets such as San Francisco. Yet there are a number of U.S. cities where entry-level buyers can still get a foot in the door,…

Rents are too high. Home prices are out of reach. Decent listings and rentals are hard to find. Homeless encampments are growing. And many residents are cutting back on food, clothing and medical care to keep a roof over their heads. Now, after years of inaction, Sacramento may be on the verge of doing something…