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By Brooke Chaplan Remodeling your kitchen may be a dream come true. You likely have a ton of ideas about new appliances, countertop colors, etc. However, one aspect that should get your attention during the design process is the sanitation of your cooking space. Related: Planning to DIY Your Kitchen Floor? Here’s What You Need
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Posted on Jun 18 2020 - 4:21pm by Housecall
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By Brentnie Daggett Our country faces challenges all the time. Whether it's a recession, natural disaster or, yes, even a global pandemic—no matter what's happening in the world, life still happens. Today, many families find themselves needing to move at a less than ideal time. Moving is always stressful, but moving while trying to navigate certain restrictions...

Posted on Jun 17 2020 - 4:20pm by Paige Brown, Managing Editor
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http://blog.rismedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/ShootBetterListingVideo_OPT1.mp4   For agents looking to grow their business and expand their social media presence, utilizing the power of video is a fundamental tool for your marketing strategy. Prospective homebuyers are looking for new ways to explore for-sale homes and listings, so it's time for agents...

Posted on Jun 16 2020 - 4:33pm by Jameson Doris
Comments Off on Zillow Survey: Home Offices Top List of Reasons to Move in Wake of COVID

For many real estate professionals, the COVID-19 pandemic has led to a complete shift in the way they conduct business. Most brokers and agents were relegated to their home, despite the fact that most people don't have a home office, according to Zillow. This change, and the current prospect of being able to work from home indefinitely, has put a premium on home...

Posted on Jun 12 2020 - 3:43pm by Jameson Doris
Comments Off on Could COVID-19 Lead to a Housing Boom in the Suburbs?

Still working from home? Many continue to be unable or unwilling to return to their office and the pandemic has made it clear that most Americans can competently execute their jobs from home. And, according to Zillow, many want to continue working from home after we return to a "new normal," which opens up the possibility of an exodus from major metropolitan areas. According...

By Meghan Belnap A luxury home might make you think there's little need to advertise or do the same things you do with a starter home. However, the opposite is true. It's imperative that listing agents use a larger budget and give more attention to these homes; otherwise, the sale may not happen. Here's how to market luxury homes for better sales: Use the Right Jargon Did...

Posted on Jun 3 2020 - 1:15pm by Housecall
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Calls for justice against racism and police brutality have manifested in the form of protests all around the U.S. after George Floyd, a black man in Minneapolis, lost his life after a white police officer kept his knee on Floyd's neck for over eight minutes during an attempted arrest. Nationwide, U.S. residents have responded by taking the message to the streets...

Posted on Jun 3 2020 - 8:48am by Jameson Doris
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Many things have changed during these incredibly trying times in our country, but one thing that hasn't wavered is homebuyers' love of their pets. According to a recent realtor.com® survey, nearly 95 percent of pet-owning respondents said that their furry companion plays a role in selecting a home. Related: Anatomy of Home-Buying Pet Owners  More than 2,000 buyers...

Are restaurants starting to reopen in your area? Can you go to the beach? Are travel restrictions being lifted? For much of the country, the answer to all three of these questions is "yes." However, state by state, the number of restrictions placed on residents can vary wildly as President Donald Trump has left the process of reopening states largely to their governors. At...

Posted on May 14 2020 - 4:31pm by Jameson Doris
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Hashtags are still as important as ever! As more and more millennials become homeowners, there is one app that they're taking to in droves to share their new home designs using different hashtags: Instagram. Currently, there are 91.4 million #interiordesign posts on the app. When young homeowners redesign spaces inside their residence and share the finished product...