🏡 15 Best Blogs to Follow About Real Estate (South Africa & Beyond)
Curated by Moyo Properties — Because Great Agents Keep Learning
Whether you’re a property professional, investor, or just passionate about real estate, staying sharp means keeping up with market trends, strategies, and smart insights. So we’ve compiled 15 of the best blogs that every real estate player should follow — a mix of local (SA-based) and global voices to keep you ahead of the curve.
🇿🇦 Top South African Real Estate Blogs
1. Private Property Blog
Website: privateproperty.co.za/advice
Packed with buyer and seller tips, finance guides, and lifestyle trends tailored to SA property.
2. Property24 News & Advice
Website: property24.com/news
Covers everything from price trends to legal advice, plus suburb guides and bond updates.
3. Lightstone Property Insights
Website: lightstoneproperty.co.za
Data-driven reports and industry analysis — perfect for valuations and understanding micro-markets.
4. BetterBond Blog
Website: betterbond.co.za/blog
Great for home financing, bond pre-approvals, and first-time buyer tips.
5. RE/MAX Living South Africa Blog
Website: remax.co.za/news
Global brand, but with South African insights. Useful for agents and investors alike.
🌍 Top International Real Estate Blogs
6. BiggerPockets Blog (US)
Website: biggerpockets.com/blog
Top-tier content on investment strategy, rental property hacks, and mindset tips. 🔥
7. The Close
Website: theclose.com
Focused on helping real estate professionals grow — full of tech reviews, marketing tips, and scripts.
8. Redfin Blog (US)
Website: redfin.com/blog
Consumer and agent content — brilliant for seeing how tech is changing the market.
9. Zillow Porchlight (US)
Website: zillow.com/blog
Big on design, market trends, and home value tips. Good for staging inspiration.
10. Inman
Website: inman.com
Known globally for cutting-edge news, tech updates, and agent-focused industry articles.
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Blogs for Investors & Developers
11. PropTech Africa
Website: proptechafrica.com
Bridging property and innovation in Africa — especially useful if you want to future-proof your business.
12. Estate Living SA
Website: estateliving.co.za
Covers luxury estates, lifestyle property, and gated community trends in SA.
13. South African Real Estate Investment Trusts (SA REIT)
Website: sa-reit.co.za
For serious commercial and institutional investors.
📚 For Strategy, Marketing & Personal Growth
14. Tom Ferry Blog
Website: tomferry.com/blog
Top real estate coach in the world. Sales scripts, mindset training, and marketing strategy.
15. Montell Gordon (YouTube & Blog)
Website: montellgordon.net
Not strictly real estate — but his cold outreach, offer creation, and sales funnel advice is 🔥 for estate agents looking to dominate digital.
🧠 Final Word from Moyo Properties
The best agents and investors don’t just sell — they study.
If you commit to learning just 10 minutes a day, you’ll outperform 90% of the market in the long run.
And if you’re looking for local market knowledge, township sales expertise, or auction support, don’t just read about it — talk to us.
📩 Contact: info@moyoproperties.co.za
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