There are many odd holidays that pass us by during the year without us ever realizing it. One example is National Good Neighbor Day, which took place on September 28 and was created in 2003 to honor all the good neighbors out there. However, with the holiday firmly in our rearview mirror, it's time to recognize those on the other end of the spectrum: the most annoying...

Where are buyers flocking to? According to realtor.com®'s fourth annual Hottest ZIP Codes in America list—which analyzes 32,000 ZIP codes based on the time it takes a property to sell and how frequently homes are viewed in each ZIP code on realtor.com—a new contender stands at the No. 1 spot: Kentwood, Mich. (49509). The overwhelming trend? High-income millennials...

By Brentnie Daggett It's hard to believe, but autumn is finally here, which means it's time once again to think about seasonal maintenance for your home or rental property. With temperatures cooling down, now is the perfect time to visit those tasks that were on the back burner during the busy summer months. Fall is the ideal season to check for inexpensive maintenance...

Posted on Sep 26 2018 - 5:28pm by Jameson Doris
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Lori Arnold—broker/owner of Coldwell Banker Apex, REALTORS® in Dallas, Texas—joined her family’s business in the late 1980s. At that time, Apex was a one-office operation with five agents. Today, Arnold has grown Apex into a powerhouse with 15 locations and over 625 associates. Arnold also notes that she's particularly proud of the fact that Apex is the No....

Posted on Sep 25 2018 - 2:18pm by Liz Dominguez
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Today is National Voter Registration Day and National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) President Elizabeth Mendenhall wants to remind America's 1.3 million REALTORS® to ensure they are registered to vote this November. "An astounding 74 percent of REALTORS® cast a vote in the 2016 national election. While that number certainly outpaces that of the general population,...

Posted on Sep 25 2018 - 10:49am by Suzanne De Vita
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With amenities comparable to a high-rise and finishes fresh from a magazine, the condominiums at 380 NWK in Downtown Jersey City distill the essence of luxury—where boutique meets upscale, and comfort and convenience mingle in one sleek set-up. Beginning at $649,000, each of 380 NWK's 45 homes is outfitted with stylish touches, including an all-white kitchen,...

Posted on Sep 24 2018 - 12:44pm by Zoe Eisenberg
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Many of us move for work, family or school—but how about moving for fun? According to WalletHub, the average American spends nearly $3,000 on entertainment each year. With that in mind, WalletHub recently released a report on 2018's Most Fun Cities in America. While the No. 1 city may not surprise you (helloooo, Vegas!), some of the other list-toppers may. For...

Posted on Sep 21 2018 - 1:52pm by Liz Dominguez
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How will you set yourself apart from the competition? By offering superior client relationships, a topic discussed in RISMedia's recent webinar, "The 5-Star Review: How to Create Legendary Client Experiences," sponsored by MoxiWorks and moderated by Verl Workman, founder and CEO of Workman Success Systems. Panelists included Scott Parker, vice president of Sales...

What would you do if you won tens of thousands of dollars in the lottery? That's exactly what 31 real estate agents were able to ask themselves last month, as the winners of CT Lottery's Mega Millions. The group of REALTORS® are all a part of a "Lottery Club" at Al Filippone Associates of William Raveis Real Estate in Fairfield, Conn. They got to divvy up the $2...

Posted on Sep 20 2018 - 12:20pm by Housecall
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By Brianna Barcena Using a handheld device like it's a magic wand to instantly control the temperature, lighting, security and overall atmosphere of your home is no longer the starry-eyed stuff of science fiction. Thanks to advances in artificial intelligence (AI), mobile technology and the accelerating growth of the Internet of Things (IoT), beefing up your living...