Brokers and agents, what does it take to become your “go-to” home inspector? What would it take for you to ditch them from your referral list? What’s missing from today’s home inspection services that you wish you could convey to fellow service providers? Now’s your chance to provide critical feedback on this important sector of the real estate services...
If you're an agent or broker, you know you're busier than ever in November. Maybe you've got an appreciation event to plan, or you're coordinating drop-offs for the holidays. Maybe you're headed to NAR, or cleaning up your database and filling your pipeline—all in addition to clients you have to find homes for, and listings you have to sell. (They do happen at...
All images: Crate and Barrel By Laura Love Bardell The fall season may be the perfect time to give your home a fresh new look. As cooler temperatures, shorter days and holiday celebrations approach, we spend more of our time indoors. What better reason could there be to update interior spaces? Whether you're interested in a whole home makeover or a quick room refresh,...
For investors in international real estate, opportunity's universal—but today, with geopolitical tension and uncertainty, they have to do what they've always done, but better. So, where's the upside? In Latin America, according to Live and Invest Overseas, there are bargain homes with momentous potential for profit, even amid regional unrest. "A strong dollar,...
Moving out of your home is stressful. There are a million and one things you'll have to ask yourself before and during the move to a new location. "Is this the right timing?" "Did I hire the right movers?" One question that's always top of mind is: "Where will I move to next?" Related: Neighborhood Amenities to Look Into Before Purchasing a Home We move to certain...
There are many odd holidays that pass us by during the year without us ever realizing it. One example is National Good Neighbor Day, which took place on September 28 and was created in 2003 to honor all the good neighbors out there. However, with the holiday firmly in our rearview mirror, it's time to recognize those on the other end of the spectrum: the most annoying...
Where are buyers flocking to? According to realtor.com®'s fourth annual Hottest ZIP Codes in America list—which analyzes 32,000 ZIP codes based on the time it takes a property to sell and how frequently homes are viewed in each ZIP code on realtor.com—a new contender stands at the No. 1 spot: Kentwood, Mich. (49509). The overwhelming trend? High-income millennials...
By Brentnie Daggett It's hard to believe, but autumn is finally here, which means it's time once again to think about seasonal maintenance for your home or rental property. With temperatures cooling down, now is the perfect time to visit those tasks that were on the back burner during the busy summer months. Fall is the ideal season to check for inexpensive maintenance...
Today is National Voter Registration Day and National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) President Elizabeth Mendenhall wants to remind America's 1.3 million REALTORS® to ensure they are registered to vote this November. "An astounding 74 percent of REALTORS® cast a vote in the 2016 national election. While that number certainly outpaces that of the general population,...
Many of us move for work, family or school—but how about moving for fun? According to WalletHub, the average American spends nearly $3,000 on entertainment each year. With that in mind, WalletHub recently released a report on 2018's Most Fun Cities in America. While the No. 1 city may not surprise you (helloooo, Vegas!), some of the other list-toppers may. For...
