Like everyone else, you're probably living your life in search of happiness. Makes sense—that's all anybody wants, right? Related: These Are the Cities Millennials Are Moving to Right Now But did you know that simply moving can point you in the right direction? While we make no promises that you'll find complete bliss in one of these spots, WalletHub says these...

Posted on Sep 18 2019 - 9:09am by Housecall
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By Brooke Chaplan When you think of remodeling your home, your mind likely jumps immediately to your kitchen or bathrooms. While these are excellent spaces to remodel, there are plenty of other rooms throughout your home that can benefit from a little extra attention. Related: When It Comes to Home Remodeling, DIY Wins If you're in need of some inspiration for your...

By Jeffrey Fagan The desire to be settled into a new home in time for the start of a new school year is one of the primary driving forces behind the annual real estate buying and selling cycle. In Orlando, for example, where school began in mid-August, our transaction numbers traditionally peak in July. Related: Q&A: Educating Buyers on the Real Estate Impact...

Posted on Sep 16 2019 - 11:50am by Liz Dominguez
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In the following interview, Rosemary Allison, Estates Director at Coldwell Banker in Ventura County, Calif., discusses her marketing strategies, and how her branding drives leads and referrals. Region Served: Ventura County
Years in Real Estate: 40-plus Your brand, name and image are associated with real estate all over Ventura County. Can you tell us what...

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Posted on Sep 13 2019 - 5:32pm by Beth McGuire
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As any real estate professional will attest, their referral network is an integral aspect of their business. But how does it stack up against other sources of business, like lead buys, word of mouth or other marketing agreements? What is the average number of agreements in place and how many are being exchanged annually? We wanted to take a deeper dive into these...

Posted on Sep 13 2019 - 12:47pm by Housecall
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By Anita Ginsburg As hard as we try, it often seems like there's never enough space for everything we want to do. However, if you're a homeowner who finally won the war on clutter, you might be wondering what to do with a now-empty garage. Related: 5 Space-Saving Garage Storage Hacks Here are five great ideas for what you can do to transform your garage: Home...

Posted on Sep 12 2019 - 11:51am by Zoe Eisenberg
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This month, we're heading outside the United States to relish in unique and interesting international listings. Hyde Park Home in London This three-bedroom, three-bathroom apartment in London's historic Hyde Park recently hit the market for £4,750,000. The property, located in Hyde Park Gardens, is currently owned by Kashmira Bulsara, sister of the legendary...

Posted on Sep 11 2019 - 4:06pm by Jameson Doris
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  Session Spotlight: Broker One-on-One: Competing With a New Rule Book At RISMedia's 2019 CEO Exchange—happening next week at the Marriott Marquis in NYC—Power Brokers Scott Durkin, President and Chief Operating Officer, Douglas Elliman Real Estate and Susan de França, President and CEO, Douglas Elliman Development Marketing will be present to...

Posted on Sep 10 2019 - 2:48pm by Housecall
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By Richard Kearsey The real estate industry is one of the most competitive in the services sector. Trying to carve out a name and brand for yourself in such an industry can, at times, feel like a herculean task. Related: When Branding Gets Targeted, Results Start to Multiply What will aid and guide you in this venture? Experience—the experience of those who have...

Posted on Sep 9 2019 - 4:18pm by Housecall
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By Brooke Chaplan Have you ever turned on one of the household appliances that hasn't been used in a while and watched dust fly out of it? That's a clear sign it's time to bring out the dusters and blow some clean air through your home to eliminate dust buildup and tiny debris particles like pet dander. Related: How to Clean Your Home Quickly and Efficiently Before...