The digital nomad trend got superheated by the pandemic. Now it’s a race to see which real estate investors and property owners adjust.
Commercial real estate firms reveal challenges of remote work
August 14, 2020 by
With more people working from home due to the coronavirus pandemic, many companies say the transition has proven to be successful. But some commercial real estate professionals say that some aspects of their work have become more challenging, including training new employees and networking. Technology such as video calling and collaboration software has helped many
Builder adds home offices to its existing floor plans
August 10, 2020 by
The home office is increasingly gaining prominence in new builds as more people work from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Around 40% of Americans are now working remotely, up from just 5% before the pandemic, and now builders are responding by catering to their needs. One example of the trend comes from KB Home,
Study: Work from home to become a long-term trend
June 17, 2020 by
As companies begin to reopen their office doors following the COVID-19 lockdown, a new survey reveals that around one third of employees are hesitant to return to the office, and would rather continue to work from home on a permanent basis. The survey by CreditCards.com in late May found that workers prefer working from home
DocuSign CEO Dan Springer says no slowdown in real estate
April 19, 2020 by
Real estate agents might not be able to meet face to face with clients and show them around homes in-person any more, but that doesn’t mean that home buying activity has been completely curtailed. On the contrary, DocuSign CEO Dan Springer says his company hasn’t seen any decline in real estate activity on the company’s
A quarter of Americans experience connectivity problems at home
April 14, 2020 by
With more people than ever before working from home remotely, a strong Wi-Fi signal has never been more essential. But that’s not what everyone has, according to a new survey of 1,000 consumers by a company called Waveform, which says 28% of Americans have issues with either their cell phone or Internet connectivity. The problem
The U.S. shuts down, but home selling goes on
March 25, 2020 by
Even as COVID-19 forces mass closures across the United States, home selling is still happening. That’s according to Redfin, which says real estate professionals have quickly adapted to working from home. Redfin said it saw a 494% increase in requests for agent-led video tours last week, following an 80% increase the week before. Most of
The Pocket Office: Creating a Functional Work Station in Minimal Space
August 5, 2012 by
With the current job market in shambles in some locations many homeowners have begun to consider an alternative option to traditional employment: working online from home. Whether you’re considering virtual assisting or website design, the secret to work-at-home success is organization and dedication to your daily tasks.
