Communities related to r/RealEstate, with what each one is for and how it differs. Member figures come from SubMouse's safe-for-work directory.
r/RealEstate (about 2.5M members, directory rank #440) covers buying, selling, mortgages and related housing topics. Dedicated investing strategy and day-to-day homeowner living (plus renovation how-tos) each have clearer homes when the angle is narrower.
Stay on RealEstate for buying/selling and general housing transactions. Use realestateinvesting for investment strategy, homeowners for living in and maintaining a home you own, and HomeImprovement for renovation projects.
r/RealEstate — HomeOwners & Investors
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Real Estate Investing
When to choose it: Investment strategy, rentals and deals rather than primary-home shopping alone.
Why it is here: Listed as related to RealEstate. Public description: sharing thoughts, experiences and advice across real estate investing niches (about 2.0M members, rank #559).
How it differs from r/RealEstate: Investor focus versus general real-estate transactions.
Homeowners
When to choose it: Day-to-day homeownership topics after you already own.
Why it is here: Listed as related to RealEstate (about 3.1M members, rank #344).
How it differs from r/RealEstate: Owner living/maintenance versus buy/sell marketplace talk.
The Hivemind Improving Homes
When to choose it: Renovation and repair projects on a house you own or improve.
Why it is here: Neighbouring housing topic; paired on DIY vs HomeImprovement for project how-tos (directory Top community).
How it differs from r/RealEstate: Project/renovation focus versus real-estate transactions.
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Members and public descriptions come from SubMouse's safe-for-work directory (as of 2026-11-09 UTC); 7-day growth measured from 2026-11-02. Directory rank is listing order. Guide updated 2026-11-07.