Update 6/15/10: We fixed a few links and removed a few blogs from the list as well. It is sad to see more and more of the original top blogs on this list removed, but that is how things go. We never put together an updated top real estate blog list since the original was published, but are planning on assembling several niche ones, which we will share below.
Update 5/20/09: We’ve again gone through the list and killed off the dead links, as well as those blogs that either a) are rarely updated, b) no longer serve content deemed amongst the best. We also published a follow up post, dubbed The Top 35 Real Estate Blogs Revisited almost 3 Years Later, where we examine what happened to this list, and where we solicit suggestions for a new, updated one.
Update 11/29/08: We’ve gone through the list to remove any dead blogs; shockingly, many on the original list are now dead or defunct. Additionally, we’re working on a new list, which will soon be published. Thanks for all the continued interest in the Top 35 Real Estate Blogs.
As the real estate bubble begins to fizzle, so too will most real estate bloggers. There are hundreds or even thousands of people out there blogging about real estate, and most of these blogs stink.
I’ve decided to create a list of what I believe to be the top real estate blogs. These blogs cover different areas of the real estate world, but they do have a few things in common.
- I read the blog regularly (when possible)
- They are updated regularly
- I generally respect the blogger/bloggers
- Their content is unique, timely, and relevant
While I’m sure there are plenty of other quality real estate blogs out there, these all have elements that I feel are important for the rest of the real estate world. Topics include: real estate news, real estate technology (web 2.0), real estate marketing, mortgage information, real estate investing, rehabbing, landlording, and so on.
So, in no particular order other then alphabetical, I present the Top 35 Real Estate Blogs:
360 Digest
Altos Research Real Estate Insights
Blog Arizona – Dead as of August 2008
The BiggerPockets Blog (That’s us, of course!)
Bloodhound Blog
Bubble Meter
Building an Empire – Dead as of March 2008
Counter Intelligence: The Real Estate Cafe Weblog – Dead as of Jan 08 – Now Called: Real Estate Cafe
Creative Real Estate Investing – No longer meets initial criteria for inclusion
Curbed NY
Fliperati – Dead as of March 2007
HousingBubbleCasualty – Rarely updated – Removed May 2009
Inman
Landlord Schmandlord – Dead as of November 2006
Matrix
Mike’s Corner – Rarely updated (also, content not what once was) – Removed May 2009
Mortgage Fraud Blog
My Real Estate Investing Venture – Rarely updated – removed
Property Grunt – Content Quality Decline – Removed June 2010
Real Estate Blog Pro – Dead as of May 2008
Real Estate Marketing Blog – Rarely updated – removed May 2009
Real Estate Tomato – Rarely Updated & Mostly Promotional – Removed June 2010
Realty Thoughts – Rarely updated – removed
REI Blog – Dead as of June 2010
Seattle’s Rain City Real Estate Guide
Shaun’s Real Estate Adventures
Tales of a Seattle Real Estate Investor – No longer exists
The Foreclosure Report – Dead as of June 2007
The Future of Real Estate Marketing
The Housing Bubble Blog
The Landlord Blog – Dead as of June 2007
The Real Estate Bloggers
Triple Mint – Rarely updated – removed
Urban Trekker Blog
Zillow Blog
If there are any other great real estate blogs that I missed, please let me know so we can update the list.
Please also be sure to check out:
Honorable Mention: SellsiusBlog – forgot to put them in the original list b/c the site was down at the time.
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Love reading them, but who has time to keep on top of their own real estate blog?? We are hiring a college student to maintain our blog for us.
Next time you make your list, would you consider my blog?
Thanks!
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As someone who does real estate for a living I am becoming seriously scared at the realization that if you are not on or about the first page of Google your children will go hungry.
Sure there are a few REO brokers making a killing in this apocalypse we are plodding through but when we get out of this it will be the agents with the web presence who prosper.
Your list is great in that it shows up what competition we are up against.
Thanks
Chris.
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Definitely some great blogs out there. My favorites are the REAL experiences of local investors in different markets. Anyone that is learning and/or a veteran investor can relate to these stories and get a kick out of them. A few that I have gotten lots of education from are REITips and FlipThisWholesaler!
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Great list, I love reading Real Estate Tomato and Inman Blog especially, they keep me up to date when it comes to blogging and real estate.
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I’m not surprised that the list keeps dwindling. I started blogging in Nov 2007, and I definitely don’t post as much as I used to. Now I tend to go in spurts. It still averages 5-10 posts per month and since I’m targeting the long tail for consumers, I think it’s ok. I’m also on my 2nd domain name and 3rd design. And plenty of other changes have happened along the way. A big one was eliminating regular features. I’ve moved to more automated approaches now.
When I first started blogging, I read a lot of the blogs on your list. I completely relied on RE Tomato to get my education started. Now I mostly read non-RE blogs. One exception is Tech Savvy Agent. They have the enthusiasm of a newer blog and I love how they educate me on technology and how I can use it in my real estate business.
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Great list of RE Blogs and I look forward to your new list. I plan on taking a look at the rest of you blog lists as well.
Also, This may have already been addressed or it could just be that the site is under maintenance, but your ny.curbed.com link seems to be dead as well.
The Curbed link does appear to be down for the moment, but I believe it is working.
Thank you for updating the list. You have some great sites here and, while it saddens me to see the ones removed, but really glad you are keeping the list up to date!
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