By Kathryn Foster Your home is your sanctuary; however, if outside noises prevent you from getting the rest and relaxation you need, your health and productivity could suffer. Soundproofing your home doesn't need to be a huge, expensive hassle. There are some easy ways to dampen the sound of your neighbor's dog barking or reduce the sound of trucks roaring down...
Editor's Note: This post was originally published on July 1, 2019. Housecall continues to share this piece due to ongoing requests and reader interest. Selling can be overwhelming. You're packing everything up, trying to make the house look pristine when all around you is what feels like chaos. Since buyers want that great first impression, you know it's important...
We have teamed with leading online and continuing education providers Real Estate Express and McKissock to gain insights into the important issues and experiences real estate professionals face in their daily business, and to examine the range of markets and related opportunities and challenges that affect the future of your business. Licensed real estate professionals...
By Briggs Dickerson As a homeowner, there's only so much you can do when trying to sell your home. When it comes to real estate, hiring a professional agent is more of a need than an option. A real estate agent's greatest goal is to sell your house at a higher price in a lesser number of days. While it's possible to sell a home without representation, it's important...
By Yuka Kato The kitchen is the heart of the home, and one of the areas most likely to make or break a sale. In fact, 80 percent of homeowners say that the kitchen ranks in the top three for rooms they most want to see updated. While a dream listing for any REALTOR® is a home with a fully updated kitchen, it's more likely that people looking to sell their home...
By Meghan Belnap Investing in real estate can be a great way to earn some extra money for yourself. You can put the money that you make from real estate into a retirement fund, your children's education or another important life expense. Here are four ways to invest your money in real estate that could pay off handsomely in the end: Buy a Family Rental Home Whether...
If you're part of a real estate team, it's likely you have a team leader. According to RISMedia, which recently surveyed agent teams across the country, nearly half of all respondents (48 percent) say their team is organized around a leader. The other two choices—brokerage and self-directed—accounted for 38 percent and 14 percent of responses, respectively. This...
By Miron Lulic Asking the right questions when shopping for a mortgage is crucial, and failing to do so could cost you thousands. Related: How to Afford a Luxury Family Home With a Reasonable Mortgage The first question you need to ask yourself is, "How many mortgage loan applications am I going to fill?" You can save a significant amount of money long-term by...
We should all make sure we look after our finances, especially when a home purchase is on the horizon. Your financial well-being can have a huge impact on the interest rate you'll end up paying on your mortgage. Most lenders, whether U.S.-based or not, are going to check your financial status before they even start talking about prevailing mortgage interest rates....
By Seth Tilton For many potential homebuyers, it's hard not to fantasize about owning a dreamy summer home this time of year. With that in mind, let's look at five tips for agents selling vacation homes: Leverage technology, but be realistic. For many potential buyers, the ideal summer getaway is at least a plane or half-day car ride away. And while technology...
