Posted on Dec 11 2019 - 11:28am by Zoe Eisenberg
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This month, Great Spaces takes us from the countryside of Pennsylvania to the lush foliage of California's San Fernando Valley. Classic Contemporary in Pennsylvania Built in 1972, this contemporary Pennsylvania home, located at 360 East Hillendale Road in Kennett Township, was designed and built by the current—and only—owner. The five-bedroom, six-bathroom...

Credit: Pantone As we move toward the new year, many are thinking about new resolutions, new habits and new beginnings. But are you thinking about new colors? For the past 20 years, Pantone has chosen a Color of the Year to guide design trends as we dive into the future. And the official shade of 2020? Classic Blue (19-4052).

According to Pantone, the...

Posted on Dec 9 2019 - 3:43pm by Jameson Doris
Comments Off on Photo Gallery: RISMedia’s 24th Annual Power Broker Reception & Dinner

RISMedia's annual Power Broker Reception & Dinner hosted more than 600 industry leaders and brokerage executives this year. The event is produced to honor this year's Power Brokers—the elite brokers that ranked in the company's 2019 Power Broker Report. During the dinner, attendees heard from Daymond John, founder and CEO of FUBU and star of ABC's "Shark...

Posted on Dec 9 2019 - 2:51pm by Housecall
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By Meghan Belnap Retirement looks very different than it did even a few decades ago. Today's seniors are more active and most are looking for new opportunities after retirement. It makes sense, then, to consider these reasons why so many seniors are choosing to live in communities instead of more traditional retirement locations: Homeownership One of the most attractive...

Posted on Dec 6 2019 - 5:07pm by Liz Dominguez
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There are over 624,000 veterans and servicemembers in the U.S. who have taken advantage of Veterans Affairs (VA) home loan benefits during 2019, according to a new Veterans United Home Loans report. This is a 43 percent increase compared to just five years ago. And the growth has been consistent, with the number of VA home loans increasing for eight consecutive years. What's...

Posted on Dec 5 2019 - 4:16pm by Jameson Doris
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Ryan Schneider, president and CEO of Realogy, is the subject of this month's Real Estate magazine cover story. For the feature, he sat down to discuss the consumer-driven change he's driving at the largest residential real estate company in the U.S. Additionally, Realogy released a video to coincide with the release of the feature story. The high-quality video, which...

By Wendy Dessler Real estate trends are constantly changing and if you aren't keeping track of them, you may lose sight of what's happening in the global marketplace. At the same time, certain aspects of this market will always remain the same. As an investor or potential homebuyer, it's up to you to stay on top of everything happening in the world of real estate...

Why Have a Buyer's Agent When Purchasing a House? Buying a house is one of the most significant undertakings you'll make in your entire life. It's not simply about finding the right home for you and your family; more than anything, buying a house is about making the right financial investment on a long-term basis. Before you even put down your earnest money deposit,...

Posted on Dec 2 2019 - 9:00am by Housecall
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By Anita Ginsburg Winter is the perfect time to tackle those home renovations that you've been putting off all year. Costs will likely be lower during the colder seasons, and if you plan it well, you might even be able to have your renovations completed by the holidays. Consider taking on these five home renovations during the winter season: Add Insulation If the...

Posted on Nov 27 2019 - 11:57am by Liz Dominguez
Comments Off on Daymond John, ‘Shark Tank’ Star, Keynotes RISMedia Power Broker Reception & Dinner

(Above) Daymond John, Founder and CEO of FUBU and Star of ABC’s "Shark Tank," and John Featherston, President and CEO of RISMedia, at RISMedia's 24th Annual Power Broker Reception & Dinner (Credit: AJ Canaria of PlanOmatic) RISMedia's exclusive Power Broker Reception & Dinner, held at the Fairmont San Francisco on November 8, was a night of valuable...