Do you live year-round in Nantucket County or Dukes County in Massachusetts? If you do, you're in a distinct minority. According to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), some 55.5 percent of residences in both those counties are vacation homes. Related: 5 Signs You're Ready to Buy a Vacation Home The NAR defines a vacation home as a vacant seasonal, recreational...
By Meghan Belnap Are you planning to move? Is it going to be cold when you relocate? Here are four ideas to help make the home search process faster and more convenient during the colder months: Attend cozy open houses Use the time you're looking for a home to mingle and fight the winter blues. Go see what's open in your area, check out a new location or inspect...
By Lynn Edmondson Renting an apartment is an adjustment for many college students who are transitioning from living at home to being out on their own. These first-time renters often have many questions and concerns on everything from the lease to apartment condition issues to renter's insurance. Related: Report: Millennials Most Rent-Burdened Generation As students...
By Brooke Chaplan As a homeowner, there are many things that you need to be concerned with. One of the biggest things is ensuring that you don't do anything that'll decrease the overall value of your home. Rust can be a big enemy of homeowners, especially in that it'll make areas of your property break down easier and lose value. Related: Home Improvement Ideas...
By Michael Tobias Energy bills are among the highest expenses for tenants, especially if the local climate demands plenty of air conditioning or space heating. Energy efficiency measures provide a marketing advantage in the real estate industry, since the prospect of paying less for electricity and gas can attract tenants. Also, developers who invest in energy conservation...
By Brentnie Daggett Being a homeowner is a considerable responsibility, and likely one of the largest investments you'll make in your life. In order to protect your investment, you need to proactively care for your property, which means taking the correct steps to prevent problems from happening or quickly resolve issues when they do arise. Related: 5 Signs Your...
By Wendy Dessler Are you in the process of renovating your home? Often, major upgrades can get quite expensive if you aren't paying attention, so if you're on a tight budget, consider focusing on saving money while renovating. Related: NAR Report: These Are the Top Home Improvements For example, if you plan to upgrade your kitchen, it may be better to purchase...
Homeowners and REALTORS® alike want new roofs and kitchens. According to the 2019 Remodeling Impact Report, released by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), the two projects rank as the most popular home improvement projects among both demographics. The report, which examines homeowners' reasons for completing the projects ranked, also provides the costs...
As with any career, your own personal safety and the safety of your clients should always be top of mind. And although REALTOR® Safety Month may have just ended, security in your role as an agent should be a year-round goal. Related: Helping REALTORS® Maximize Safety, Minimize Risk There are new tech products that can assist you in your pursuit of...
By Neil Walter Many investors today wonder if they should wait for the market to fall before investing in real estate—but is this the best investment strategy? Related: 4 Top Modern Methods of Investing in Real Estate In my opinion, waiting for the market to correct before buying is not the most strategic approach to real estate investing. Why? Because timing...
