Posted on Aug 14 2019 - 4:25pm by Housecall
Comments Off on Bess Freedman, Dottie Herman and Pam Liebman on Stage Together at RISMedia’s CEO Exchange

(Above, L to R) Bess Freedman, CEO, Brown Harris Stevens; Pam Liebman, CEO/President, The Corcoran Group; Dottie Herman, CEO, Douglas Elliman In an event first, three illustrious leaders in New York City real estate, Bess Freedman, CEO of Brown Harris Stevens; Dottie Herman, CEO of Douglas Elliman; and Pam Liebman, CEO and president of The Corcoran Group, will...

Posted on Aug 14 2019 - 3:40pm by Housecall
Comments Off on Homebuyer Insights: 3 Most Common Types of Movers

By Marissa Boles Whether it's down the street or across the country, moving is a major task that requires much effort and coordination. For this reason, many people choose to hire a moving company, but knowing who to entrust your belongings can be a daunting task. Related: Real Estate Insights: Moving Mistakes to Avoid at All Costs That's why ConsumerAffairs has compiled a...

Posted on Aug 13 2019 - 3:54pm by Housecall
Comments Off on Housecall Receives Prestigious NAREE Journalism Award

Housecall, the official blog of RISMedia, recently won the coveted Gold Award for Best Real Estate Blog from the National Association of Real Estate Editors (NAREE) at the association’s 53rd Annual Real Estate Journalism Conference, held at the Hyatt Regency in Austin, Texas, this June. The annual event recognizes excellence in reporting, writing and editing stories...

Posted on Aug 13 2019 - 2:04pm by Housecall
Comments Off on How to Find the Right Home If You’re Part of a Beginning Family

By Meghan Belnap As your family grows, it's important to create an environment that's conducive to creating lasting experiences and memories. That's why you should ensure your family has a comfortable and spacious place to live. Related: How to Afford a Luxury Family Home With a Reasonable Mortgage If you're a part of a beginning family, you'll need to consider...

Posted on Aug 12 2019 - 11:53am by Maria Patterson
Comments Off on When Branding Gets Targeted, Results Start to Multiply

In the following interview, Jesse Zagorsky, broker/owner of Live. Love. San Diego Homes with eXp Realty in San Diego, Calif., discusses marketing, from branding efforts to generating leads. Region Served: All of San Diego County
Number of Team Members: 17
Had a Team Since: 2004. “In many variations and combinations…”
Current Market Conditions:...

By Barbara Butler My mom insisted we go outside and play every day, no matter what the weather. We might have grumbled about it on cold and rainy days, but once we were outside, we always ended up having fun. Getting the kids off their devices and outside in the fresh air can be a bit difficult—if your backyard isn’t as large as you’d like, you might feel extra...

Posted on Aug 8 2019 - 9:14am by Housecall
Comments Off on Midyear Check-in: Your Top 3 Challenges and Opportunities

Calling all brokers, agents and team leaders! How's your year going? Are you overcoming challenges with ease or are there continuing obstacles preventing you from reaching your true growth potential? Before we head into the fall and the final quarter of the year, we'd like to check in with you from your perspective as a broker, executive or team leader, and as agents,...

Posted on Aug 7 2019 - 9:29am by Housecall
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By Meghan Belnap If you're ready to start a family, you're likely concerned over how you'll be able to afford the right family home. You can save money on your first family home by going through the right channels to secure the best deal. Related: Looking to Buy Your First Home? Settle These Things First Here are four affordable ways to get a first home to start...

Posted on Aug 6 2019 - 3:30pm by Suzanne De Vita
Comments Off on America’s Hottest Spots: The Call of the Midwest

Affordable homes. Jobs. Millennials. The Midwest has 'em all, according to a new ranking by realtor.com®, identifying the most sought-after zip codes in the U.S. Grand Rapids, Mich. – 49505 List Price (Median): $178,050 Omaha, Neb. – 68144 List Price (Median): $238,950 Boise, Idaho – 83704 List Price (Median): $289,950 Shawnee, Kan. – 66203 (Kansas...

Posted on Aug 5 2019 - 1:07pm by Zoe Eisenberg
Comments Off on Great Spaces: Marvelous Modern Homes

This August, we're celebrating a selection of sleek modern listings across the country, from New York to California. Country Mod Just Outside the City Located in Riverdale, N.Y., this 5,500-square-foot modern home includes six bedrooms, five bathrooms, ample patios, terraces and a sunroom—only 20 minutes from New York City. The tri-level estate incorporates...