By Brentnie Daggett The holiday season is all about spending time with loved ones, and for many, this means traveling. There are certain precautions you should take whenever you leave your home for an extended period of time, but the holidays specifically tend to lead to an increase in home break-ins and stolen packages. Beyond theft and vandalism, vacant properties...
Editor’s Note: After the unfortunate passing of team leader Kevin Blain, the team was asked by the California Real Estate Commission to rename the group. Re-emerging under a new brand, The Dani Blain Team, we join Dani in wishing the team success in re-establishing the brand. Here, we discuss her plan for getting the word out that this team is moving...
Affordability looks different depending on the location. The average U.S. salary, for example, gets you 670 square feet, while the average buyer in Britain can only afford around 215 square feet, about 68 percent less. A new report by Homes.com researches the cost-per-square foot of homes in all OECD countries—the Organisation for Economic Co-operation, which is...
From 1920s glitzy glam to the swinging '60s, this month, we're proud to feature a selection of gorgeous historic homes, dating as far back as 1846! John Barrymore's Bella Vista This stunning Hollywood compound, originally built in 1926, is the perfect blend of historic charm and modern convenience. Once owned by actor John Barrymore, the property was originally constructed...
By Lori Thomas Retirement is a massive goal for many seniors and a big milestone in every retiree's life. The average person spends decades saving for retirement and planning for this major financial decision; however, while most seniors envision retirement being completely stress-free, there are many financial hurdles to clear, and multiple factors that can impact...
Tell Us What .realestate Domain Name You Would Like to Own and Be Entered to Win One of Five $100 Gift Cards! By now you've heard the news that NAR's exclusive member pre-sale is underway for REALTORS® to purchase .realestate domains before they become available to the public. You must have an active .realtor™ domain—FREE for the first year, one per individual...
By Tim Harris Welcome to the Age of Sharing. The sharing economy is a 21st century phenomenon that's expected to grow from $15 billion in 2014 to $335 billion by 2025. A recent COUNTRY Financial Security Index® revealed that over half of Americans (54 percent) are currently participating in the sharing economy, including using services such as home-sharing and...
The time has finally come. After what has seemed like an eternity for many potential homebuyers, the seller's market appears to be cooling off in many real estate markets across the country. According to Zillow research, after several years of rising prices and competitive bidding, now is the perfect time to purchase a home, and the outlook only looks sweeter as...
Buyers on their first go at homeownership are a product of their surroundings today—budgets burdened by college debt and mounting prices (and, now, rates), with the inability to save. With the barely-there headway in inventory, many are simply spinning their wheels. "With the lower end of the housing market—smaller, moderately-priced homes—seeing the worst...
While housing prices may be rising across many parts of the country, you can still snag a deal—if you're willing to move to Elm Street. According to spooky new findings from Zillow, the typical home on Elm Streets across the country is worth $133,000, which is about 65 percent lower than the median U.S. home value of $220,100. Additionally, the average Krueger...
