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Forecasting 2019 Real Estate disruptors

  In a technologically expanding world with artificial intelligence, electric cars, Uber, Netflix, personal space flights, bitcoin, and more, the Real Estate industry just seems to keep grinding on resisting change at every turn.

But the Real Estate industry cannot hold out forever, so what are the major disruptors that will ruffle feathers this year?  

Youth And Technology

  The first is obvious but bears pointing out and that is youth. The world is getting more and more tech savvy while the average age of a Realtor is about 60 years old. However, there are more and more younger agents that are starting to act as internal disruptors to Realtors.  

Just as the industry has been resistant to change so has its Realtors. The 60 plus Realtor crowd with very limited social media and internet knowledge is rapidly getting crowded out by the younger generation that can do much more productive marketing for less money. This is why many of these younger tech savvy Realtors are joining lower cost discount brokerages because they can do so much more with less. 

The second biggest disruptor is margin compression. For years on end the real estate industry has operated in a very hush-hush monopoly of price fixing. Sure...

Covington, Louisiana And What It Offers

Settled in the early 1800s, the picturesque town of Covington, Louisiana is a place that people proudly call home. Covington's main attraction is its vibrant town center, which is teeming with quaint shops, art galleries, antique stores, and music stores.

Food and wine are taken seriously in this area, as evidenced by the number of wine stores, bars, and top restaurants. Exciting events take place downtown year-round, ranging from a farmer's market in the summer to concerts and holiday celebrations.

If you're in the market to buy a home here, there is an assortment of fine options to choose from in this welcoming Southern town.  

Living in Covington

  Living is easy in this region, where neighbors are warm and welcoming, and Southern hospitality is at its best. The town is considered to be a borderline between “two Louisianas.” To the south of the town is an area that is geographically and culturally distinct from the north.

This southern region is predominantly French in heritage and culture. Naturally, people who enjoy ...