Real Estate Agents Have the Happiest Job

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real estate agent ranked happiest professionAccording to CareerBliss, real estate agents are a happy breed. That’s because CareerBliss ranked real estate agents as the No. 1 happiest profession in the U.S.

The list of happiest professions was based on a survey of more than 65,000 professionals nationwide last year, who rated several happiness factors in their professions, such as company culture, compensation, daily tasks, growth opportunities, and relationships with bosses and co-workers.

Why the sudden happy dance? Likely rising home prices and a profession suddenly in demand is creating the stir.

Here is the official top 10 “happiest” professionals of the year:

  1. Real Estate Agent
  2. Senior Quality Assurance Engineer
  3. Senior Sales Representative
  4. Construction Superintendent
  5. Senior Application Developer
  6. Logistics Manager
  7. Construction Manager
  8. Executive Administrative Assistant
  9. Network Engineer
  10. Assistant Controller

And let us not forget those unhappy folks. Here is the list the top 10 most “unhappiest” careers/jobs:

  1. Associate attorney
  2. Customer service associate
  3. Clerk
  4. Registered nurse
  5. Teacher
  6. Marketing coordinator
  7. Legal assistant
  8. Pharmacy technician
  9. Technical support specialist
  10. Case manager

Interesting… read more about the survey.

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Relocation Questions & Data

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This month the annual Corporate Housing Industry Report came out showing that gross rents for Serviced Corporate Apartments was $2.66 Billion in 2012 and 37% of that business or $984,200,000.00 was a direct result of Relocation needs.

According to the Annual “By Owner” Corporate Housing report 43% of property owners report having tenants related to a Relocation.

Last year the CEO of CHBO served on the US Advisory Council for the ERC / Employee Relocation Council the trade organization that represents the entire Relocation Industry and according to ERC we have seen a return to Pre-Recession “New Hire” Relocations but we are still waiting to see a resurgence in “Talent Management” Relocations.

What does this means for you?  We expect a continued increase in relocations in 2013!

The NY Times recently ran an interesting article “To Relocate or Not? It’s More Than Math.”  They asked some great questions about minimizing risk.  We believe that taking the time to “Test Drive” a neighborhood by staying in Corporate Housing before you buy will allow you to make the best real estate investment choice.

Do you know anyone who is “testing” a neighborhood before they buy?

 

The Top Moving Destinations According to U-Haul

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You see those colorful U-Haul trucks making their way throughout America. But have you ever wondered where they’re all going?

According to data from U-Haul, a large number of people are relocating their lives to Houston, TX.

In its National Migration Report, U-Haul ranks the top 50 cities where Americans are moving. The 10 top moving destinations are:

  1. Houston, TX
  2. Orlando, FL
  3. Chicago, IL
  4. Las Vegas, NV
  5. San Antonio, TX
  6. Austin, TX
  7. Brooklyn, NY
  8. Philadelphia, PA
  9. Kansas City, MO
  10. Sacramento, CA

Click here to see the entire list of the top 50 moving destinations in America.

Are you relocating to one of America’s top cities? Perhaps you need short-term housing in Chicago, or a corporate rental in Houston? Visit CorporateHousingbyOwner.com, or CHBO, to find a furnished rental in Las Vegas or any of the cities that made the list.

The Latest Professional Athletes Homes for Sale

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Here’s a list of some of the latest real estate moves for professional athletes this month:

The move from New York to Los Angeles is nearly complete for LA Laker’s head coach, Mike D’Antoni. His Rye, NY compound, which includes a golf course, is for sale and going for close to $7 million.

Minnesota Twin’s owner, Jim Pohlad, is the owner of a new $3.35 high-rise home in Hollywood’s luxury Sierra Towers, Sierra Towers is a celebrity hot spot, and is said to be home to Elton John and Matthew Perry too.

This month, former Pittsburgh Pirates All-Star, Andy Van Slyke, listed his St. Louis mansion (which includes an indoor batting cage) for nearly $4 million. 

Read about other pro athletes on the move on Realtor.com.

If you’re relocated for business, rather than rush to buy, why not rent a home until you figure out where you want to live long-term? Instead, rent a furnished, corporate rental and try an area before you buy. Find a corporate rental in your city on CorporateHousingbyOwner.com.

Corporate Housing Gained Better than Hotels in 2012

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A press release issued by the Corporate Housing Providers Association (CHPA) earlier this month found that the corporate housing industry remains strong despite a challenging business climate. In the US, industry revenue increased to $2.66 billion in 2012.

CHPA CEO Mary Ann Passi says, “Corporate housing still made gains in revenue in 2012 even though companies faced apartment inventory shortages and increased competition from other lodging choices. With apartment communities having the lowest vacancies since 2002, finding favorable lease terms for corporate housing providers was and remains challenging.”

The reports also found that while relocation and contract work remain the strongest uses for corporate housing, many providers also experienced a dramatic decrease in government or military stays due to spending cuts and significant restrictions on travel. As the government sequestration continues and budgets remain tight, corporate housing providers remain hopeful for a stronger business economy, a more favorable job market with more relocations and an increase in long-term stays needed by clients.

For more information about the report and its findings, visit http://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/1192646#ixzz2RFxcWhjQ

Corporate Housing by Owner put out its own annual by owner report earlier this year. You can learn more about it by reading our blog post, “Reflecting on the 2012 Corporate Housing By Owner Annual Report.”

Darrelle Revis Moving from New York to Tampa Bay. Where Will He Live?

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In light of this week’s big sports news that star cornerback Darrelle Revis has been traded to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for the 13th overall pick, it got me wondering about the uncertain life of a professional athlete.

Athletes are often getting traded and moved around, making it hard to put down roots in one place. If they are traded, should they sell their home or keep it? In their new city, should they buy a new home or rent? Where exactly does an athlete call home?

I think that a “relocated” athlete should consider keeping the home in the city he eventually wants to call home upon retirement. Trades happen often and players are shuffled around, but eventually they will want a single place to call home.

Wherever that home is, it might sit idle for years while on the road and that’s wasted money. One solution is that a pro athlete can rent out his home as a furnished, short-term corporate rental to a qualified, high-end renter or another professional athlete in the same boat as himself. Then during the off-season, he can go back to his home for a few months.

Meanwhile, the question remains whether an athlete should buy a new home in his new city. It can be a risky deal, as trades come and go. If he’s uncertain about where he’ll be long-term, I suggest renting. It’ll save him a lot of headaches in the end that come with selling a home on a moment’s notice – you never know if the market will be good, bad or ugly.

On the other hand, if he believes the trade is for good and he wants to put down roots in his new city of play, then buying is a great option too. Even better is to rent a furnished property for a few months, get the lay of the land (also known as “try before you buy”), and then commit to a home and neighborhood. CorporateHousingbyOwner.com has plenty of rental properties in Tampa Bay for Revis to enjoy try out before deciding where to live long term.

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Traveling With Colleagues? Get a Corporate Rental

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If you’re one of the 3.9% Americans expecting to take a business trip in the next 6 months (Source: USTravel.org), you might want to consider taking a fresh look at where you stay. While hotels are great for short-term stays, for longer stays it might be nice to have a home away from home where you can “move-in” for a longer period of time.

But what if you’re traveling for business pals, a business partner, or a close colleague? The thought of saving a buck and sharing a hotel room might sound nice at first or even commanded by Corporate, but what about a longer stay? Do you really want to spend a month or longer “bunking up” with your colleague?

A solution to this dilemma  is corporate housing. When traveling with a business pal, you can share a corporate rental to save money, yet still have your own space.

In a corporate rental, you can each retreat to your own bedrooms when you need alone time, then share a main living area for business meetings, pow-wows, meals, and even for a little kick-back time together.

So the next time you’re assigned an extended business trip with your business partner, business colleague, or even boss, and “Corporate” orders you to “bunk up” to save money, consider a corporate rental. It’ll keep your professional and personal relationship with your colleague in-tact!

Where to find a corporate apartment? Visit CorporateHousingbyOwner.com or CHBO!