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The real estate industry has gone through many changes in recent years, and it's likely that the next decade will bring even more transformation. Here are some predictions and trends for the future of real estate:
The rise of online and remote services: The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the trend towards online and remote services in the real estate industry. Virtual tours, online meetings with agents, and electronic signatures have all become more common as a way to facilitate the buying and selling process without requiring in-person interactions (Goudreau, 2019). It's likely that these trends will continue even after the pandemic subsides, as more people become comfortable with using technology to facilitate real estate transactions.
The growth of the luxury market: There has been a trend towards increasing demand for luxury real estate, including high-end homes and vacation properties (McGlone, 2021). This trend is expected to continue in the coming years as more people are able to afford luxury properties and as the global economy continues to grow.
The rise of eco-friendly and sustainable building: As concerns about the environment and climate change continue to grow, it's likely that there will be an increased focus on eco-friendly and sustainable building practices in the real estate industry (Rothert, 2019). This could include the use of renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind power, and the use of sustainable building materials, such as recycled and locally-sourced materials.
The increase in demand for rental properties: The pandemic has led to an increase in the demand for rental properties, as some people have chosen to postpone purchasing a home or have faced financial challenges that make it difficult to buy (Co-Living Insights and Opportunities 2020-2025, 2020). This trend is expected to continue in the coming years, particularly as the cost of housing continues to rise.
References:
Co-Living Insights and Opportunities 2020-2025. (2020). ResearchAndMarkets.com. Retrieved from https://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/5020268/co-living-insights-and-opportunities-2020-2025
Goudreau, J. (2019). How Technology is Changing the Real Estate Industry. Forbes. Retrieved from https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesbusinesscouncil/2019/03/13/how-technology-is-changing-the-real-estate-industry/?sh=1e47c7a56791
McGlone, A. (2021). Smart Home Devices in Real Estate: How Technology is Changing the Industry. Realtor.com. Retrieved from https://www.realtor.com/advice/home-improvement/smart-home-devices-real-estate/
Rothert, K. (2019). The Future of Real Estate: 5 Tech Trends to Watch. Entrepreneur. Retrieved from https://www.entrepreneur.com/