Here’s what will actually move the needle on housing affordability

Housing affordability continues to dominate the headlines, but most proposed “solutions” rely on assumptions that are either unlikely or insufficient on their own. Falling interest rates, off-site construction, government subsidies and value engineering all play a role. None of them – individually o

8,000 Historic Boston Buildings at Risk of Rotting Foundations: ‘Houses Are Built on Tree Trunks’

There's a hidden concern lurking beneath some of Boston’s priciest properties. Thousands of homes and buildings face structural risk as underground timber pilings deteriorate due to falling groundwater levels. Approximately 8,000 buildings built on filled land between the mid-1800s and early 1900s i

Portland tests PadSplit model to ease inventory, affordability crunch

The City of Portland, Oregon, has tapped PadSplit as a Qualified Home Sharing Provider for its new Home Sharing Pilot Program — marking the first time a municipality has formally partnered with the company and attached direct financial incentives to participation. Launched by the Portland Housing Bu

Balancing Your Social Content for Better Lead Gen: The 70/20/10 Rule

Editor’s Note: Social Skills is a bi-monthly feature in RISMedia’s Daily News focused on social media and digital marketing tips, trends and solutions for agents and brokers. Being successful in your social media marketing is not just about frequent posting of good content, you have to balance the s