Safe, practical housing for disabled veterans is an issue anyone regardless of political affiliation can get behind. Wisconsin Representative Bill Foster perhaps best summed up the bipartisan dedication to this demographic of Americans saying, “We owe these heroes a

When the retail industry started to move heavily into the digital sphere, it had to learn some hard lessons before it could flourish. All the old tricks that had worked with brick-and-mortar stores had to be reviewed. But since

The recent death of legendary singer-songwriter Aretha Franklin initially posed a quandary for her four surviving sons. Because she didn’t leave a will, her $80 million fortune – including Franklin’s numerous real estate holdings – likely will take longer

Have clients interested in renting out your yurt, tiny house or couch? Now there are several options homeowners have to make extra income. For those looking to purchase a second home, often called a vacation rental home, renting out

Time management is an area where nearly every real estate agent has room to improve. Real estate agents have a ton of different tasks to manage — from marketing to open houses to closing paperwork — and it can

There are a few steps you can take to ensure you have a speedy sale of your home. From setting the perfect price to using the best agent, you will see offers on your home in no time. Hiring

In 2013, the most recent year for which statistics were available, 25 real estate professionals were the victims of homicide, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. In a 2015 National Association of Realtors study, 40 percent of Realtors

For Realtors, especially those who tend to use more traditional forms of advertising, Facebook is the proverbial golden ticket. Today, more than 80 percent of internet users are active on Facebook, where they spend a staggering 700 billion minutes

Buying a house is one of the biggest decisions people make in their lives, and it can take a lot to close a transaction. A typical conversion rate is anywhere from 3 to 10 percent — often lower in highly

Peter Vekselman has been working in the real estate industry for almost 20 years and completed more than 3,500 deals. With offices in Georgia, Florida and California, Vekselman has seen first hand the hurdles and difficulties that can come along

Every week, we ask a real estate professional for their thoughts on the top trends in real estate. This week, we talked with Ron Cooper, the president of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers, the nation’s oldest minority

Every week, we ask a real estate professional for their thoughts on the top trends in real estate. This week, we talked with Courtney Trautman, a Realtor and senior associate with Hammond Residential Real Estate.  Boston Agent (BA): We recently ran

Every week, we ask a real estate professional for their thoughts on the top trends in real estate. This week, we talked with Frann Bilus, a vice president and broker with Compass.  Boston Agent (BA): What are your predictions for what

Every week, we ask a real estate professional for their thoughts on the top trends in real estate. This week, we talked with Greg Kiely, vice president and brokerage manager with Sotheby’s International Realty.  Boston Agent (BA): You manage over 50

Every week, we ask a real estate professional for their thoughts on the top trends in real estate. This week, we talked with Mark Fleming, the chief economist at First American. He was formerly the chief economist at CoreLogic

Our Viewpoints features spotlight the thoughts and perspectives of Greater Boston’s most knowledgable real estate professionals. Click through the following pages to see what Viewpoints generated the most reaction from our