Posted on Mar 12 2020 - 4:06pm by Housecall
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By Brooke Chaplan Collectively, your roof and siding form the outermost layer of your home. This means that they're exposed to a variety of harsh conditions and extreme weather. Despite these punishing conditions, your roof and siding must be able to maintain a high level of protection to keep the other elements of your home safe from water damage. Related: What's...

By Brentnie Daggett As a homeowner, you have to maintain, renovate or remodel your property at some point in time. If you're a real estate investor or landlord, it is absolutely critical to take certain steps in order to protect your investment. In some cases, repairs or renovations will be needed immediately, despite the cost—especially if you have tenants in...

Posted on Mar 10 2020 - 3:36pm by Jameson Doris
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If you're a broker, there's a good chance you're constantly calculating the best marketing spend for your company. What are the most effective marketing solutions and strategies? The latest RISMedia webinar, held on March 4, broke those tactics down. Sponsored by data analytics provider CoreLogic, the webinar, entitled "Where Are Your Marketing Dollars Best Spent?,"...

Posted on Mar 9 2020 - 4:52pm by Jameson Doris
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In January, RISMedia named some 300 real estate professionals as 2020 Real Estate Newsmakers. Each of these individuals—separated into eight categories—was either nominated by you, the RISMedia reader, or chosen by our editors. These people made great contributions within their own communities and the industry as a whole. They've dedicated their lives to a better...

Posted on Mar 6 2020 - 4:14pm by Suzanne De Vita
Comments Off on Selling This Spring? These Are the Features Linked to Premiums and Quicker Sales

For home sellers, there are two best-case scenarios: an above-ask offer, and a quick sale. Both can happen, and especially with features like quartz and a smart sprinkler system, new research shows. Recently, analysts at Zillow examined a sample of transactions, assessing the descriptions and making note of 170-plus terms, like "Moroccan tile" and "rattan." Then,...

Posted on Mar 6 2020 - 2:39pm by Jameson Doris
Comments Off on Newsmaker Spotlight: Monica Neubauer on Providing Agents With Top Content

Monica Neubauer, REALTOR® at Benchmark Realty in Franklin, Tenn., is a national speaker and the host of the monthly podcast produced by the National Association of REALTORS®' (NAR) Center for REALTOR® Development. Through these channels, Neubauer provides tools to agents that help them develop confidence in their work. She also preaches a healthy work-life balance—providing...

Posted on Mar 5 2020 - 5:02pm by Housecall
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By Meghan Belnap Mold is a common cause of outdoor allergies, but it can also pose a health hazard inside your home. Allergies and asthma can be triggered by mold, and mold can also worsen respiratory diseases and cause illness in young children, the elderly and immunocompromised individuals. Related: 4 Home Maintenance Projects You Should Tackle This Spring How...

Posted on Mar 4 2020 - 2:46pm by Housecall
Comments Off on What’s the Damage? 4 Signs Your Home Needs Roof Repair Immediately

By Anita Ginsburg No matter what steps you take to protect your roof, this part of your home will likely need to be repaired over the course of your living in your home. Related: 3 Things You Didn't Know Could Cause Damage to Your Roof Most roof repairs should be relatively easy to carry out as long as you catch the damage early and hire a professional. Here are...

By Kara Masterson Choosing the right neighborhood is a concern that no prospective homeowner can ignore. From commute times to safety and security, knowing what to look for can make selecting the best neighborhood far simpler. Related: Neighborhood Amenities to Look Into Before Purchasing a Home Consider the following issues before choosing the right neighborhood...

The vast Georgian Colonial Revival-style home that was once shared by Ronald Reagan and his first wife, actress Jane Wyman, recently sold for $6.7 million. The famous couple married in 1940 and lived together in the Los Angeles property until 1948, when Wyman filed for divorce. Related: Great Spaces: High-Class in the Country The home—designed by architect Paul...