By Elaine Thompson Economically speaking, the gap between states with renewable energy sector policy support and states without it is incredibly vast. States with no incentives or legislative support for renewable technologies see almost no investment in renewable technologies when compared with supported or incentivized states such as California, Massachusetts, and...
By Mikkie Mills When you're in the real estate market, you may have an idea of the type of property that you're looking for in a specific area. Although most people want plenty of square footage or a stunning bathroom, there are particular home features that are often considered to be must-haves. Here are a few essential home features to look for when shopping around: Laundry...
Weather is becoming more extreme. With the increase in natural disasters across the globe, people are noticing and taking it into account when deciding where to settle down. Sperling's BestPlaces recently released a list of the 10 safest and least safe metros to live in based on the frequency and severity of extreme weather events over more than 30 years. Eight risk...
By Hannah Whittenly Buying your first family home can be a monumental event, but it can also be stressful. After all, you may be focused on finding the perfect home to move into that is affordable for your budget. With many factors at play, it may seem challenging to find the ideal new space to call home; however, by using these tips, you could more easily locate...
One of the biggest hurdles to homeownership is the discrepancy between how much a house costs and how much homebuyers earn. The median home price nationally has climbed 4.2 percent in the last year, according to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR); wages have risen just 2.9 percent over the same period, the Labor Department reports. The inconsistency is holding...
By Brooke Chaplan It can seem like having a small home is a liability. After all, there's a certain feeling that homebuyers are always looking for something bigger and better. If you have paid attention to the way home sales have been going over the last few years, though, you'll notice that smaller homes are beginning to sell faster than many of their larger competitors....
By Liz Dominguez The real estate industry is a big proponent of using tech to drive business. Brokerages are looking for innovative ways of using emerging tech to stand out among competitors. From using drones in aerial photography and incorporating algorithms that provide consumers with quick-access data about a home, a focus on tech is becoming standard practice...
In the following interview, Kelly Norris, executive vice president and general manager of Heritage Sotheby’s International Realty in Napa, Calif., discusses lead cultivation and generation, realtor.com®, training and more.
Region Served: All of Napa County, some of Sonoma and Solano counties
Years in Real Estate: 29
Number of Offices: 2
By Megan Wild There's a reason that spring and summer are the major seasons for selling houses. Most people want to move at a time that allows them to be settled by the fall, when kids go back to school and daylight shortens. However, you might find yourself having to sell a vacant home in the off-season. The home might be empty because the seller had to move on for...
Editor's Note: This post was originally published on October 17, 2017. Housecall continues to share this piece due to ongoing requests and reader interest. By Liz Dominguez As hurricane season is revving up, much of the East Coast braces for Hurricane Michael. Most residents of hurricane-prone areas expect storms to hit during this time of year, but the buyer and...
