8 Best Articles on Real Estate
The most useful articles on real estate from around the web—beginners to advanced—curated by thought leaders and our community. We focus on timeless pieces and update the list whenever we discover new, must-read articles or videos—make sure to bookmark and revisit this page.
Top 5 Real Estate Articles
At a glance: these are the articles that have been most read, shared, and saved on real estate by Refind users in 2023 so far.
Short Articles
Short on time? Check out these useful short articles on real estate—all under 10 minutes.
How Will Artificial Intelligence Influence Real Estate?
Artificial intelligence is coming, and it will change the property industry forever.
The Myth of Passive Real Estate Investing
Owning income-producing rental property may sound like an easy way to earn returns to many investors, but the reality can be very different from the dream.
It's harder to buy a house. This city fought back by outbidding corporate landlords
A Cincinnati agency says large investors are taking some of the most affordable homes off the market, exacerbating the racial wealth gap. It's now helping its new tenants buy the homes themselves.
Long Articles
These are some of the most-read long-form articles on real estate.
The inside story of a real estate nightmare
In 2018, a family-run developer started selling pre-construction townhouses for $400,000. Three years later, they gave buyers a shocking ultimatum: pay $100,000 more or lose your home
These Global Cities Show the Highest Real Estate Bubble Risk
Housing bubbles are a tricky phenomenon. As a market gathers steam and prices increase, it remains a matter of debate whether that market is overvalued and flooded with speculation, or it’s simply…
Inside a Landlord Convention, Where Rent Is Raised and Schemes are Hatched
Three days in St. Louis with 200 landlords at the 21st Annual Mr. Landlord.com National Landlord Convention.
Super-prime mover: Britain’s most successful estate agent
The long read: Gary Hersham has been selling houses to the very rich for decades. At first, £1m was a big deal. Now he sells for £50m, £100m, even £200m. What does it take to stay on top in this cut…
Real Estate 3.0 – The Ownership Revolution
In Real Estate 3.0, the very concept of ownership is what’s at play. Ownership structures and mental models are both changing.
«Real estate has always been more than just the largest asset class in the world. It is the embodiment of home and work, family and business – the opportunity of generational wealth, writ large. The American dream.»
Publications
We monitor hundreds of publications, blogs, newsletters, and news sources in Real Estate, including:
Toronto Life
The essential and entertaining guide to life in Toronto, for over 50 years. Full issues available on @AppleNews+
Visual Capitalist
Data-driven visual content focused on global trends, investing, technology, and the economy.
Kiplinger
Personal Finance Advice, Analysis and Business Forecasts. Part of the @Futureplc publishing group. Join us at: http://kiplinger.com.
Insider Business
What you want to know about business. A section of @thisisinsider. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Visit our homepage for the day's top stories.
NPR
NPR is an independent news organization committed to informing the public about the world around us. You can find us every other place you read the news.
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