There are over 1.3 million realtors in the US alone and as you have probably found, most have a blog they are trying to promote. If you’re looking for insightful, practical, and informative Realtor blogs, you have come to the right place! As a realtor with a blog, I have decided to make a list of the absolute cream of the crop for you and give you only the best realtor blogs that you really need to read. Here they are in no particular order.
The Phoenix Real Estate Guy
Phoenix Real Estate Guy is a long standing blog written by Nick Bastian, Dean Ouellette, and Shar Rundio that is equal parts informative, entertaining, and helpful. Covering everything from local to national news as well as home tips and inspiring stories.
Joe Manausa Real Estate
Joe Manausa has over 24 years of real estate experience in the Tallahassee area. Joe blogs almost daily and is well known for his progressive strategies to sell homes. His blog consists of mostly Tallahassee real estate info, but he also writes about national trends and available federal and state programs.
Smith & Associates Real Estate
Bob Glaser and his team operate out of the Tampa Bay area and have been in business for over 40 years. Bob and his team have all your real estate needs under one roof (mortgage, title, rentals, relocations, corporate relocations, etc) so you can find a wide variety of topics on their blog as well as great local information.
Maximum Exposure Real Estate
Bill Gassett is really a very savvy internet marketer and this combined with his real estate experience (30 years I believe) makes his blog both informative and entertaining. In addition to the normal real estate posts, Bill writes about the Metrowest Massachusetts area as well as a lot of posts for realtors to read, so if you want a little insight from one of the best follow Bill.
Jim Duncan
Jim has been blogging for a good 10 years and is a partner with Nest Realty in Charlottesville VA. Jim’s goal is to provide very clear and unbiased information on the Charlottesville real estate market and he does just that. In addition, you can find good tips on home buying, mortgages, and pretty much anything real estate related.
Teresa Boardman
Teresa has been blogging since 2005 on her St. Paul real estate blog. Teresa does a really good job at tying everything into her local market while still covering large topics like real estate trends and Market Conditions. There are also plenty of home improvement tips and safety tips as well.
Home City Real Estate
Keith Dunham is the CEO of Home City and with a few different offices, they cover the Dallas Ft Worth, and Austin markets. What I like about the blog on Home City is you are able to compare data from two different markets while also keeping up to date with all the major events in both cities. With over 100 agents they cover a lot of ground. If you live in either the Dallas Ft Worth Area or Austin this is a blog you should read.
Philly Living
Started by Noah Ostroff and written By Dale Archdekin and Sandy Smith and covers everything in Philadelphia. The reason I like this blog is they do a great job of marrying local content with real estate. Dale and Sandy are able to give you a great feel for a neighborhood by combining restaurants, activities, nightlife, and local home prices with lots of great photos.
Dwell Real Estate
Started by Marc Rasmussen in 2011 Dwell has become a force in the Sarasota real estate market. Their blog covers all things Florida with the obvious centerpiece being the Sarasota real estate market with a few large-term trends and national information. The other thing I like about Dwell’s blog is they do some great infographics which really make very dry data easy to read.
Live Urban Real Estate
Stacie Staub is the director of marketing and realtor for Live Urban in Denver Colorado. Stacie and the team at Live Urban do a great job putting out a lot (20-25) posts per month while still creating good content. They cover everything from individual properties to nightlife and they do it with infographics, video and well written posts. This is a well rounded blog and a must read if you are in the Denver area.
The Las Vegas Luxury Home Pro
Debbie Drummond has had this blog running only for a few years but she writes great content. Based in Las Vegas and specializing in the luxury market Debbie post a fair amount just about that, but also puts out a lot of content for investors, activities in Vegas, and some great home buying and selling tips.
Mike McCann
Mike “The Real Estate Man” McCann has been in the business a long time and last I heard has sold over 6000 homes in the Philadelphia area so he comes from a place of a lot of experience. What I like about Mike’s blog is that he connects with a lot of local businesses and features them on his blog. As a realtor, it gives me an idea for my neighborhood, and there are plenty of great real estate tips as well if you don’t live in the area.
Home Hunts
Started by Tim Sannie and Francois-Xavier de Vial in 2005, Home Hunts offers their services in the luxury markets of France, Monaco, London, and New York. Because of their market, they really showcase some amazing properties from around the globe. It's great to just look at beautiful homes as well as oftentimes I get great ideas that I haven’t seen here but are only being used overseas.
Waterfront Properties and Club Communities
Owned by Rob Thomson, Waterfront Properties has tried to make sure all of its agents are area specialists rather than jacks of all trades. Because of this, there is a very diverse group of authors on the blog which allows for a lot of different voices and stories. From local news and activities to emerging national trends there is a little something for everyone to read on here.
Findwell
Kevin Lisota co-founded Findwell after years of real estate investing and helping friends and family buy houses. He has been active in the Seattle market for years and does a good job incorporating technology with real estate in his blog. This blog is about real estate, technology, and all the different services in the Seattle area. Mark is also on Zillow’s Agent Advisory Board helping them add features to their site.
Paige Martin
Paige started Houstonproperties.com a number of years back and her blog is just a hard-core real estate blog. Paige has actually been featured on Fox News and the Houston Chronicle. If you are looking for information on Houston real estate she covers it all neighborhood by neighborhood. In addition, if you are looking for information on the real estate market as a whole she will cover that too.
Dave Fratello
Dave is all about Manhattan Beach real estate. In 2014 nobody sold more homes in Manhattan Beach than this guy. He has been blogging for years on his site and is both humorous and factual. Dave really tries to give his readers a ton of information so they can make their own decisions while also keeping all the posts entertaining.
Scottsdale Real Estate
Don Matheson has over 38 years of experience selling real estate and brings that to his blog. Based in Scottsdale, Don covers topics such as home buyer and seller tips, local activities and businesses, home decor as well as any worthy real estate news in the area. What most real estate blogs (including my own) have is a smattering of posts about their transactions. Don keeps it light, fun, and interesting!
Alexander Clark
Alexander is the ultra-competitive San Francisco/Bay Area real estate market and his been blogging for some time. His blog is informative (he puts out a lot of data which I love to read), humorous, and something unique Alexander does is he lists out the top 10 overbids (buyers who paid over the list) and underbids (buyers who paid under the list) every week. If you are a fan of the city by the bay this is a great blog to read.
Martin Archacki
Martin is well respected in the Atlanta area for his knowledge of new sales, standard sales, short sales, and foreclosures. On his blog, he covers everything a home buyer or seller could use on a national level. Lots of tips and tricks that home buyers and sellers can use in any market as well as a lot of information for investors. This is a great blog for all home buyers and sellers regardless of market.
Jim Klinge
On his blog he is known as “Jim the Realtor” and Jim covers the San Diego real estate market. I love to follow the financial markets and Jim puts a lot of that into his blog. You can find everything from economics to local activities. If you love numbers, graphs, and the occasional video this is a good spot for you.
Tim Thornton
Tim has been blogging for a long time about the Austin real estate market. What most people don’t know is Tim actually covers a lot of issues that are applicable in any state. He covers a lot about the Austin, Tx real estate market while also covering lots of topics including flooring, short sales, seller tips, and more. If you are looking for a well-rounded blog, and you are anyway affiliated with the Texas market this is a great blog for you.
Colleen Lane
Collen and her husband Joe lead the Lane Real Estate Team based in the Tri-Cities area of Washington. Colleen really keeps their blog current with posts most days. This a great example of a community website with information about literally EVERYTHING going on in the Tri-Cities area. Personally, I love this type of blog and if you live or are thinking of living in this area, this is a must-read.
Preston Guyton
Preston started CRG companies out of Myrtle Beach South Carolina in 2011 and he sells real estate but mostly custom homes that are designed at built by CRG. What I like about Preston’s blog is that it is great for design ideas and they build some really beautiful homes which I enjoy looking at as well. In addition, it's always nice to read about companies giving back to their community and CRG does a lot of that. If you live in Myrtle Beach or Garden City SC this blog is a must-follow.
Edmonton Real Estate Blog
Authors Sheldon Johnston and Sara MacLennan have been blogging since 2005 about the Edmonton real estate market and over time have created one of the most popular real estate blogs in Canada! What I like about their blog is they are really good about covering a lot of heavy real estate data and trends and making it easy to read and understandable. In addition, they give a lot of great buyer and seller tips. If you are anywhere in the Edmonton area you should give this a read!
Kyle Hiscock
Kyle is a social media and real estate marketing machine. Kyle writes posts that can apply to buyers and sellers in all markets. In addition, many of his posts are the most content rich posts on a subject you can find. Based out of Rochester NY but covering a number of markets with market data as well this blog is always a good read.
Turner Team Realtors
Charles Turner and his wife Jenny run The Turner Team out of Portland Oregon but are licensed to do business in both Oregon and Washington. Charles is in charge of the blog and has literally done thousands of posts. What I like about Charles’s blog is you can tell it's written by a local. Many of the posts are an in-depth look at a neighborhood, real estate market news, or a local event with the occasional home showcase or restaurant but all of it is about Portland and it really gives a locals perspective. If you live in or around the Portland Oregon area this is a must-read.
Mark Washburn
Mark writes for the DC Condo Boutique Team which covers the greater Washington DC area. What I love about Mark’s blog is he does a great job of covering luxury condos in the DC area better than anyone else. There are also plenty of posts about the area population and different emerging trends but the bulk of the content is definitely about the luxury condo market. If you are in the greater Washington DC area bookmark this site.
Anita Clark
Based in Warner Robins and covering most of middle Georgia Anita does a great job covering local data as well as buyer and seller tips that are applicable in most markets. One of the reasons I like Anita’s blog is her posts are very thorough. Whether she is covering how home automation affects value or something as simple as what to leave behind when moving they are always helpful posts and offer other resources for further reading.
Reno Realty Blog
Guy Johnson is a well-educated tech savvy realtor who services the greater Reno, Nevada market. Guy has been blogging about Reno real estate for over a decade and over that time has put out a mountain of great content. The majority of Guy’s content is well-written in-depth housing data for the Reno area. In addition, Guy always gives you his sources and his analysis of the data. You can also find home showcases and national real estate articles as well. This is a great real estate blog for anyone who is thinking of buying or selling a home in the Reno area.
Crystal Tost
Crystal has been an agent in the Calgary area for over 18 years and does a great job covering market data with lots of visual images. Additionally, some of the homes that Crystal showcases are absolutely stunning and are worth a look. If you are a home buyer or seller in the Calgary area this is a blog that you really need to read.
Great Colorado Homes
Andrew Fortune is based in Colorado Springs, CO, and really puts out a lot of great content. Andrew covers a lot of topics on his blog ranging from market stats for all the different areas in Colorado Springs as well as great buyer and seller tips. Andrew is a great example of how content should be written, with great imagery, and it's all very easy to understand with a little humor sprinkled in there. If you are looking for great buyer and seller tips and/or you live in the greater Colorado Springs area find Andrew!
Fredrick Real Estate Online
Chris and Karen Highland lead the Highland group in the Fredrick MD area and have been helping clients for over 20 years. Karen writes most of the content for their blog and covers content including local market data, buyer and seller tips, frequently asked real estate questions, and local and national trends, just to name a few. If you or anyone you know is interested in the Fredrick Maryland area check out this blog!
The Hermann London Group
Adam Kruse broker/owner of The Hermann London Group is no stranger to St. Louis real estate. Raised in St. Louis County he draws from his extensive knowledge of the area and real estate experience to put together a great blog. Adam puts out a lot of information on the area but showcases a lot of homes that he or his team know about or list in the area. If you are looking in the greater St. Louis area this would be a really good blog to read.
Raleigh Realty
Ryan Fitzgerald is the owner of Raleigh Realty in you guessed it Raleigh, NC. Ryan is a great writer and covers a lot of local market stats with accompanying infographics but what I love about Ryan’s blog is that he gives lots of easy practical buyer and seller tips that can be used in any market. Ryan is also a pretty tech-savvy agent so he covers a lot of real estate technology as well, which I really enjoy reading.
Linda DeVlieg
Linda DeVlieg has been a top producing realtor in the Albuquerque, New Mexico market for over 20 years and in that time has amassed quite a bit of experience. Linda’s blog is great, it covers lots of local topics and showcases homes, but where her blog really stands out are her buyer and seller tips. Linda writes very thorough articles about frequently asked questions that buyers and sellers have in addition to great local housing market data. If you are in the Albuquerque market this is a blog you should be reading.
Minneapolis St. Paul Homes
John Mazzara covers the Twin Cities area in Minnesota. One of the reasons I like John’s blog is he covers very plain topics such as mortgage, homeowners insurance, and mortgage insurance (just to name a few) and really makes these topics interesting. John covers some local market data on his blog but it's definitely not the focal point. If you are looking for some information on tips about being a homeowner to the best time to sell John covers it.
Crane Realtors
Martin Crane is the broker and owner of Crane Realtors in Louisville, KY. With over 15 years in the industry, Martin brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. Martin is running a no fluff all real estate blog. If you are looking for homes in the Louisville, KY area there is a good chance Martin is blogging about it. If you are anywhere near the Louisville market you should read his blog.
Joe Samson
Joe Samson is all about Calgary real estate. What Joe does better than anyone is infographics. He takes large, dry, and confusing market data and breaks it down into month-over-month and year-over-year pieces and he does it graphically. In addition, he showcases a lot of area homes so if you are in the Calgary area this is a great blog to follow!
Jackson Fuller
Britton Jackson and Matt Fuller work in the San Francisco market. I have spent a lot of time in SF and it really is one of a kind. Britton and Matt really try to give their readers a good feel for the city through the eye of a camera with posts like “San Francisco at Dawn” as well as very informative posts about affordability and demographics. It's really a great blog to read with a lot of content. If you are a resident in the bay area you should definitely follow these guys.
Mooers Realty
Andrew Mooers has been in real estate for almost 36 years and s based in Houlton but covers the whole state of Maine. The reason I like Andrews's blog is it is hands down the best resource for Maine real estate. He posts once a week about all issues homeowners, buyers, and sellers face in the state of Maine and he covers these issues fully. Whether it is questions about market conditions or how much are closing costs in the state of Maine, he covers it all. If you live in the state of Maine and follow the housing market at all this is a blog you need to read.
The Gail Spada Team
Gail Spada runs her team with Century 21 and knows the Hernando County real estate market very well. What I like about Gail’s blog is she breaks some very complex topics up into smaller posts and makes a series. As an example her last series was about home repairs that you can do, complete with step-by-step instructions and pictures. This is a good read if you are a homeowner or live in the Hernando County area.
Naples Real Estate
Chip Harris and Michele Peppe run the Harris-Peppe Team with Coldwell Banker and were recently named in the top 1% of brokerages. Based in Naples Florida their blog showcases many different area homes as well as lots of information and pictures of the area. This is a must-read for anyone who is living in or is looking to buy or sell a home in the Naples, FL area.
The Belt Team
Terry Belt is CEO of The Belt Team and thus runs one of the highest-producing Keller William Teams in the country. Located in Northern Virginia and selling a lot of homes in the Vienna Oakton area they know their stuff. Their blog is great at covering a large amount of local market data and showcasing lots of homes in their area. If you are located in Northern Virginia and want to keep tabs on the real estate market this is where you should be.
Tracy’s LA Real Estate
Tracy King and Keely Myres are based in Northeast Los Angeles and really run a great blog. With information on tons of local restaurants (with notes on if they have actually been there and liked it), home showcases and local market information this is a great blog if you are in the LA area.
Salt Lake Real Estate Group 1
Gordon Sloan has been in the real estate industry for over 40 years and is the Broker/Owner of Group 1 in Salt Lake City. Gordon does things a little differently on his blog than most. He doesn’t showcase a lot of individual homes or talk a lot about community events. What he does talk a lot about are housing market numbers, frequently asked buyer and seller questions, and even mortgages. On top of that, he usually tries to give the pros and cons of many different financing scenarios as well. If you are a first-time home buyer or are in the greater Salt Lake City area this is a great blog for you.
The Valley of Hearts Delight
Mary Pope-Handy is a 2nd generation Silicon Valley Realtor who loves numbers almost as much as I do. In her blog, she covers local market data in depth (if you like real estate data, you are going to like this) and also lots of great seller and buyer tips. In addition, Mary covers lots of commonly asked questions by clients and really takes the time to walk through the questions fully. If you live in the Silicon Valley this is a great blog for you.
NYC Blog Estate
Mitchell J Hall has been blogging about Manhattan, NY real estate for over a decade and really has one goal, to educate his readers about all aspects of real estate in Manhattan. Mitchell really covers a lot of very complex questions that affect NY homeowners like “Did You Know A Coop’s Flip Tax Can Affect the Loan?” or “Landmarking, Housing Production and Demographics in NYC”. In addition, Mitchell puts out a very detailed marked monthly market report and showcases lots of homes in the area. If you live in Manhattan NY this is a great blog for you.
Tholco Real Estate Group
Jason Thoele is the managing broker and has sold over 800 properties over a 9-year period. That is a staggering number if you don’t realize it. Based in Bakersfield California Jason and his team blog about everything from local market news and updates to buyer and seller tips with some fun posts like “Letters to Santa” and “Bathrooms of the Future” in there as well.
Harriman Real Estate
Pat and Wayne Harriman own Harriman real estate and service the Hartford, New Haven, and Middlesex County, in particular the Wallingford/Meriden area of Connecticut. This is just a great local realtor blog. Lots of posts about home tours, open houses, listings, and community events. It's really just the right amount of everything. If you are in the Wallingford/Meriden area of Connecticut this would be a great place to start your home search.
Boulder Real Estate News
Bob Gordon runs the site Boulder Real Estate News and services the greater Boulder, Colorado market. What Bob does on his blog that I like is he gives a little bit of everything on there. Bob showcases homes, gives good buyer and seller tips, local events, information on schools, market data, and event restaurant reviews! If you are in the Boulder or Louisville markets in Colorado this is a great blog to read.
Sedona Realtors
Ralph and Tricia Bredahl have been selling real estate for almost 20 years in Arizona. They live and work in Sedona and the reason I think their blog is great is it is very well-rounded and a great example of a local realtor's site. You get a little bit of everything: housing market data, buyer, and seller tips, local events, and just some great posts about the reasons they love the area. Their posts are always very thorough and you can tell how much they love their area. If you are looking to buy or sell real estate in Sedona this is a good blog for you.
Palm Beach Coastal Realty
Todd Blair is the broker/owner of Palm Beach Coastal Realty and services the Palm Beach and Jupiter Florida markets. One of the reasons I really like Todd’s blog is he showcases communities more than homes. He does a great job of breaking all the communities up by features as well. If you are only looking for a gated community, or it has to be on a golf course, or you are only looking for new construction, etc. You can find it all here. If you are in the Palm Beach or Jupiter community and you are a homeowner or are looking to become one this is a good blog for you.
Dan Krell
Dan Krell is a realtor who has been blogging for over a decade (he also writes the real estate column for the Montgomery County Sentinel) and it shows in his posts. Dan is based in Rockville Maryland but services all of Montgomery County. What I like about Dan’s blogs is they are all about real estate and are filled with usable information and he always gives you links to his sources. In addition, he covers a lot of market data with in-depth analysis that is digestible to your average homeowner. If you live in the greater Montgomery County area of Maryland, you should be reading Dan’s blog.
The Real Estate Dirt
Joan Stansfield is well known in the Washington DC area and has a unique history (Prior to real estate she traveled with US presidents and the White House Press Corps). The reason that I enjoy Joan’s blog is that she covers a pretty wide range of topics from how to stage your home to where the best Christmas lights are. She has been selling real estate in this area for a long time and her posts give a great point of view. If you are in the Washington DC area this is a great blog for you.
Leigh Brown & Associates
Leigh Brown and her team do a lot of business (she actually sells a home every 1.3 days) in the North and South Carolina markets. What I like about Leigh’s blog is it's fun and informative. With posts like “9 ways real estate is Star Wars” and “Great and innovative repurposed windows,” she keeps her blog interesting and fun. Leigh doesn’t showcase as many homes but covers her communities she covers in great detail. If you are in either North or South Carolina this is a good blog for you.
Rooney Real Estate
Jackie Rooney is a lifelong resident of South Boston and has been selling real estate there for over 30 years and with that comes lots of local knowledge and experience. What I like about Jackie’s blog is he doesn’t just showcase homes to potential buyers. Jackie’s posts are very helpful and range from homeowner, buyer, or seller tips to “Weatherizing Your South Boston Condo” to “Three Easy Ways to Improve Your Home’s Value Before You Sell”. The posts are all well-written and concise. If you live in the South Boston area this blog is a good read for you.
Miami Beach Real Estate
Ashton Coleman is a Florida native and works in the luxury Miami Beach market. What I like about Aston’s blog is he showcases the best of what Miami Beach luxury has to offer. He really showcases a lot of different homes and developments in the area but they are all gorgeous! If you are looking for stunning rooftop decks with ocean views for miles and real estate market and trend data for the Miami Beach area, this is your place.
Kiss and Sell
Peggy Blair was an attorney for 30 years before becoming a realtor. Now she sells real estate and hosts a TV show about Ottawa real estate. What I like about Peggy’s blog is she doesn’t showcase many homes but she does cover tons of issues about home ownership and how to handle different areas of the real estate transaction (again, past attorney so real good info here from a legal perspective). If you are a homeowner or are looking to become one in the Ottawa market you should read Kiss and Sell.
Lake Ridge Virginia Real Estate News
Peggy James and her twin sister Patty have been selling real estate for over 20 years and service the areas between Mount Vernon and Fort Belvoir Virginia area down to the Quantico Marine Base. The reason I like Peggy’s blog is this is another example of just a great local realtor blog. Lots of local market info, with a little bit of home buyer/seller tips and lots of home showcases. If you are located between the Mount Vernon Fort Belvoir area and the Quantico Marine Base this is a good blog to read.
The Jim Dolanch Real Estate Team
Jim Dolanch is a 3rd generation realtor who services the Pittsburgh, PA real estate market. With a lifetime of experience, Jim has some great insights and really puts out some great articles. The reason Jim’s blog is great is he doesn’t just showcase his listings, in fact, you rarely see them on there, what he does post a lot of are Pittsburgh housing market updates, lots of buyer and seller tips as well as lots of good local info on events and news. If you are in the Pittsburgh area this is a great blog for you.
Kauai Dream Realty
Julie Black has been selling real estate on Kauai for over 3 decades and was voted the Best realtor on the island in 2011. What I like about Julie’s blog is she really shares a lot of her market and area knowledge in her posts. Julie often blogs about any foreclosures or bank-owned properties on the island in addition to lots of housing market reports and of course some posts just about Kauai and how special the island is to her. If you are looking to buy or sell real estate on Kauai this is a blog for you.
Talk to CJ
CJ Brasiel is the Broker/Owner of Veridian Realty Group and services the area of Saratoga, Los Gatos, and Willow Glen to Blossom and Almaden Valleys and south to Morgan Hill. Two of the main reasons that I read CJ’s blog are that it has a lot of statewide and national economic housing data and she isn’t afraid to send her readers to other sites to get the best info. Many times Realtors will try to sum up another article to keep you on their site, but CJ sends you right to the source and I like that. If you are in the Los Gatos to Blossom and surrounding areas you should definitely read CJ’s blog.
Merrimack Valley Real Estate
Kevin Vitali has been an agent with EXIT Realty since 2002 and has closed hundreds of transactions in that time. Kevin services the Essex and Northern Middlesex Counties in Massachusetts. Kevin does a great job at showcasing a fair amount of homes mixed in with good buyer and seller tips, as well as financing challenges and real estate trends and questions for the industry as a whole. With posts about selling your home with solar panels to how to win a bidding war, this is a great blog to read if you are in the Essex and Northern Middlesex Counties in Massachusetts.
Nesting Nashville
Stephanie Crawford writes the Nesting Nashville blog while she and her husband James service clients in the greater Nashville area. The reason I like Stephanie’s blog is she does a great job of covering local market data, showcasing homes (closings, listings, and others) as well as delivering a lot of great buyer and seller tips like “5 tips on correctly pricing a home” or “why using a local broker site is better than using a portal”. All in all its a very well-rounded blog. If you are in the Nashville Market this blog is definitely worth reading.
Sandra Nickel and the Hat Team
Sandra Nickel and her team area service the Montgomery Alabama market. Sandra has over 30 years of experience and brings a wealth of knowledge that is reflected in her posts. One reason I like Sandra’s blog is she showcases a lot of investment properties in her market. It's always good to see what the rental market is for your properties. In addition Sandra and her team give lots of practical tips for buyers and sellers such as “How to raise your Credit Score” or “New Kitchen Trends” and of course lots of local market data. If you are in Montgomery Alabama this is a blog for you.
Extra! Extra! Homes
Jennifer Pollock is a Realtor in Denver Colorado and currently ranks in the top 1% of all Keller Williams agents (approximately 80,000 agents) so she has a proven track record. The reason I like Jennifer’s blog is the focal point of her blog is really local homes. Most of her blog showcases actual homes in the area with really full descriptions that you can’t find anywhere else online. Additionally, on Jennifer’s blog, you will find the occasional buyer and seller tip. If you are in the Denver area this is a blog that you want to read.
Carrie Nenonen
Carrie has been a realtor with Coldwell Banker Gundaker since 2001 and services the St. Louis area. What I like about Carrie’s blog is she showcases her personality as much as real estate. Carrie is great at posting current content with all events and happenings in the St. Louis area while also showcasing different areas and homes, as well as homebuyer and seller tips. This is a great blog to read if you are in the St. Louis area.
Secure Real Estate | Phoenix
Charlie Allred is the broker/owner of Secure Real Estate and covers the east valley of Phoenix. What I really like about Charlie’s blog is that she is one of that social media guru’s out there that makes every post more interesting and very “shareable”. She posts on topics about local activities, new communities, the home buying process, plus lots of listing data just to name a few. If you are in the Phoenix area this is a blog that you want to read.
New Orleans Property Lady
Miriam Bernstein has been a broker for over 25 years in New York and for the last 6 years in New Orleans Louisiana. Over that time Miriam has amassed quite a bit of knowledge and experience and her blog shows it. Miriam covers a good amount of real estate market data as well as lots of helpful information for buyers, sellers, and homeowners in general. If you are looking for a very experienced agent who covers a lot of topics, and you live in the greater New Orleans area Miriam’s is a great blog for you.
Monika Furtado
Monika Furtado works the Northwest and Southwest Calgary market and has been doing so for quite some time. The reason I like Monika’s blog is she showcases a pretty good amount of homes but she also has some good market data that she regularly publishes in addition to the local MLS updates and such. The big takeaway from this blog is in her updates Monika really tries to explain how the different markets affect both buyers and sellers. This is really a great blog if you live in the Calgary area.
The Oatley Team
Laura Oatley has had a very successful career in real estate since 2003 and in 2009 Laura and her brother Matthew opened the Oatley Team in Louisville Kentucky. The reason I like the Oatley Team blog is that Laura puts out a lot of good information about statewide and national real estate trends combined with lots of great buyer and seller tips and of course local events and happenings. If you are in the greater Louisville area this is a great blog to follow.
Everyday Houston Homes
Greg Nino is a native Texan and has been selling homes in Houston for over a decade. what I like about Greg’s blog is Houston is a big market and Greg really tries to spend time breaking down the different communities in the area while also covering current issues like landlord rights when it comes to tenants with weapons and negotiating as a buyer in a seller's market. In addition, Greg covers market data pretty regularly as well as buyer and seller tips. If you are in the Houston Texas area this is a good blog to read.
White Oaks Blog
Chuck Gillooley is a realtor specializing in the San Carlos, California real estate market. Chuck’s blog is great, and it is what a local realtor with a small area focus should look like. The bulk of Chuck’s posts is very easy-to-read weekly market updates. Check gets a lot of data into a small table and compares it to the prior week so emerging trends are easy to identify. In addition, Chuck puts out articles on local community news that residents and buyers could use. This is an absolute must read if you are in the San Carlos, California real estate market.
Franklin Jones
Franklin Jones has been blogging for almost a decade about Columbia South Carolina real estate. Franklin covers everything from local homes and lots available to posts about local community members and issues. What I like about Franklin’s blog is not only is there a lot of good local info for buyers and sellers alike but it is very personal and fun to read. If you live in the greater Columbia, SC area this is a great blog for you.
Li Read Group
Li Read has been selling homes for over 25 years representing buyers and sellers in the Salt Spring Island market of British Columbia. The reason I enjoy Li’s blog is first of all Salt Spring Island is stunning and the photos she posts are just beautiful, but more importantly she puts out a monthly market update that really incorporates a very macroeconomic look at a smaller market and you can tell Li has a deep understanding of economics which I enjoy. If you are in the Salt Spring Island market this is a must read for you.
City Lakes Real Estate Blog
Ross Kaplan is a realtor in Minneapolis and has been representing buyers and sellers in the area for over a decade. What I really appreciate is Ross was an attorney and CPA prior to moving into real estate so he has a great understanding of the risks and financial pieces of the transaction. Ross blogs a lot and covers a variety of issues of important issues that face buyers and sellers but it is written clearly and in easily digestible pieces. In addition, you can get plenty of good local economic data and how it is affecting the housing market. If you live in the twin cities Ross’s blog is a must follow.
Judy Graff
Judy Graff has been a realtor for almost 20 years and over that time has seen almost everything Los Angeles real estate has to offer. Judy covers the areas of Burbank, Studio City, Toluca Lake, Sherman Oaks, Hollywood Hills, Valley Village, North Hollywood, and the surrounding areas. The reason I like Judy’s blog is she showcases homes, gives local and national economic housing news, and gives great buyer and seller tips all while keeping her posts fun to read. If you are in the San Fernando Valley or the surrounding areas this is a great blog for you.
Zion Realty
Nicole Doty has been selling homes for almost 20 years in the area in and around Gilbert Arizona. A few years ago Nicole and her husband Josh opened Zion Realty and their blog is a must read if you are in their market. Not only does it have a great look and feel but they cover everything from showcasing homes to bathroom remodels and decor. You can also find lot of market data and analysis for the Gilbert Arizona housing market and news and events for the area. As a local homegrown small business you can see how they are very attached to their community.
Deborah Ward & Associates
Deborah Ward does a ton of business in the Tampa market but more specifically the Clearwater-St. Petersburg area of Florida. The reason I really like Deborah’s blog is she doesn’t showcase a lot of homes, she showcases her market. With lots of content-rich posts about the areas she services and how individual real estate prices relate to everything. Deborah also puts out lots of great buyer and seller tips that are well-written and actionable items. If you are in the Tampa area this is a great blog to read.
Rick Martin
Rick Martin bought his first rental property at 18 and hasn’t looked back. He is an investor and an agent and provides great insight to his clients in Burlingame, Ontario, and the surrounding areas. Ricks's blog is great because Rick doesn’t just put up small posts about a home for sale, he covers issues like local elections and how to stage a home in great detail. In addition, he writes articles that help other agents with their technology needs. If you are in the greater Burlingame area, this is a blog you should definitely read.
Think Downtown Orlando
Kathryn Stelljes is a realtor in the Orlando Florida market and between her posts and her assistant's posts you get a least for great posts every week. Kathryn usually writes the “Monday Market Report” (market data for the prior week) and the “Tuesday Tours” (showcasing local homes) while her assistant Jessica posts “Go Local Wednesday” and “Who Says There is Nothing to do in Orlando” (showing the best local places and events in Orlando). The posts are all well-written and complete. If you are in the Orlando area this is a blog that you should be reading.
Keith Marshall
Keith Marshall is not only a marketing guru, he is really an expert on real estate in the Kitchener Waterloo area of Ontario. On Keith’s blog, you will find he is very knowledgeable about his market and gives lots of insights complete with housing data to back up his statements. Also, he really gives you a full picture of the Kitchener Waterloo area through articles about community events, issues, and of course real estate. One last mention, lots of great buyer and seller tips here. If you are in the Kitchener Waterloo area this is a blog you really should be reading.
Ashley Brinkman
Ashley Brinkman is a lover of all things Austin, Tx and she showcases a lot of that on her blog. What I like about Ashley’s blog is not only does she put out great real estate content for all residents in the greater Austin area but she puts her personality into all her posts. For example, she recently did a post on Air BnB where she interviewed herself about what her experience was and really walked a potential homeowner or renter through what the experience would be in a really fun way. Also, recently Ashley was featured on House Hunters so she has a number of fun posts about that too.
Fine Marin Real Estate
Anastasia Sheldon has been a lifelong resident of Marin County in California and has been blogging about real estate in the area for over 7 years. The reason I like Anastasia’s blog is not only does she showcase local properties but she really keeps her readers up to date with local events and of course real estate market data. Of note when it comes to housing market data Anastasia does a great job of looking at a lot of the macro and micro economic factors affecting the market. All in all a great blog to read for homeowners and buyers alike in Marin County.
Brandy Unruh
Brandy Unruh has lived in the Boulder Colorado area since 2007 and has been blogging about local real estate for quite a while. One of the reasons I like Brandy’s blog is she highlights local communities complete with real estate data, fun activities, local landmarks, and more. Pretty much all the things you would be looking for from a local expert. In addition, you can find real estate housing data and of course, some local homes showcased. If you are in the Boulder Colorado real estate market this is a good blog for you.
Julia Shea
Julia Shea has sold over $100 million dollars worth of real estate and services the Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, and Suffolk areas of Virginia. What I really like about Julia’s blog is not only does she cover local information and showcase local homes as any local realtor should, but she covers large complex economic housing data and how the broader markets (and interest) rates will affect everything. It really speaks volumes to Julia’s understanding of real estate. If you are in the greater Norfolk area this blog is a must read.
