REALTORS® have been around for more than 100 years

It's a new year, a new decade, and a good time to review the changes in the USA's real estate related dynamics. 

Some of us like to look back and reflect on the positive changes...others like to see what not to repeat in the future.  A recent article in the Real Estate News, A Decade of Dramatic Developments provides an interesting synopsis of a few of the changes.  Here's some of the highlights.

 At the Start of the 21st century - THEN vs NOW

THEN   37% of buyers used the Internet in their home search

NOW    90% of buyers are searching online

THEN   married couples comprised 68% of all home purchases

NOW   they represent only 60% of buyers 

THEN   46% of home sales were in suburban neighborhoods  

NOW   54% are in the suburbs

What hasn't changed, is the FACT that REALTORS® are equipped with all the latest tools to make real estate transactions smooth and successful.