Posted on Sep 10 2018 - 4:31pm by Housecall
Comments Off on 5 Ways to Help Hummingbirds During Their Fall Migration

Continue feeding hummingbirds in September as they start their migration back to warmer climates. They do not migrate in flocks nor fly very high—mainly so they can see food sources along the way. Ruby-throated hummingbirds fly to Florida, Louisiana or Texas by mid-September before flying across the Gulf to Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula and south. However, a significant...

Posted on Sep 10 2018 - 9:56am by Housecall
Comments Off on New Ways to Utilize Technology in the Real Estate Space

By Keith Robinson, Chief Strategy Officer, NextHome Technology. Disintermediation. Agent-enabled tech. Tech-enabled agent. Portals. And on and on. There's a battle raging across residential real estate and people are collecting banner men and women faster than the season finale of Game of Thrones. We keep hearing different versions of the same thing: “Who is going...

Posted on Sep 7 2018 - 11:08am by Zoe Eisenberg
Comments Off on Great Spaces: Spectacular Cityscapes

In this month's Great Spaces, we explore some of the most stunning urban homes currently making moves on the market. Zsa Zsa Gabor's Legendary Bel Air Estate The extremely opulent estate of the late Hollywood legend Zsa Zsa Gabor has hit the market at an asking price of $23,450,000, listed by Jade Mills of Coldwell Banker Global Luxury. Aside from Gabor, a lavish...

Posted on Sep 6 2018 - 9:00am by Jameson Doris
Comments Off on Social Skills: How RISMedia’s ACE Has Made a Mortgage Lender’s Life Easier

Brian D’Amico, president and CEO of the full-service mortgage lending company NewFed Mortgage, has grown his company and is now licensed across seven states. Starting out in the real estate industry in 1993 in sales, his company did approximately $250 million last year. Handling volume like that, D'Amico admits that social media has become one of his indispensable...

Posted on Sep 5 2018 - 8:55am by Housecall
Comments Off on Easy DIY Air Conditioner Fixes

By Michelle West As with any serious issues that arise on your property, major problems with your air conditioning unit should always be referred to a professional. HVAC professionals are, after all, the only ones who are qualified to troubleshoot and fix whatever is wrong with your AC unit. Related: 5 Ways to Save On Your Summer Air Conditioning Cost However, there...

Posted on Sep 4 2018 - 9:03am by Housecall
Comments Off on Thinking About Moving to a New City? Here’s What You Need to Know

By Eliot Ward Perhaps you recently accepted a job offer in a new city, or you just needed a change of scenery and decided now was the time to make that change. Uprooting your life isn't an easy feat—yet, it's exciting and new. You'll get to explore a whole new place and all that that new place has to offer! There'll be new activities, new restaurants, new neighbors,...

Posted on Aug 31 2018 - 8:56am by Liz Dominguez
Comments Off on Using Labor Day to Boost Your Referral Outreach

Labor Day is right around the corner, and this weekend is the perfect time to ramp up your referral outreach. Since the majority of U.S. residents will be off from work on Monday, this is the perfect opportunity to reach out. Related: Building Stronger Client Relationships How can you get those referrals to start rolling in? Here are a few ideas: Host a barbecue....

Posted on Aug 30 2018 - 9:33am by Housecall
Comments Off on #CEOX2018: Execs and Industry Leaders to Meet in NYC

RISMedia’s 2018 Real Estate CEO Exchange is days away, and there is plenty to be excited about. Held at the Harvard Club of New York City September 5-6, the event will gather more than 225 industry leaders from across the nation for exclusive learning and networking opportunities, with an agenda that includes insights from: Paul Boomsma, President and Chief...

Posted on Aug 29 2018 - 3:54pm by Jameson Doris
Comments Off on Real Estate Study: Top Amenities Renters Look For

Amenities are one of the first things renters inquire about when looking to move to a new apartment. Naturally, as the owner of a property, you'd want to provide the amenities that most folks are looking for. According to a new Apartment List study, however, most of the largest U.S. metros have either too many amenities, not enough amenities or the wrong amenities. In...

By Jose Villarreal As is the case with most household appliances, modern technological advancements can result in massive improvements. This means you'll need to stay up-to-date on the latest breakthroughs in order to ensure maximum performance and return on investment in the future. Related: Cost vs. Value: The Home Improvement Projects With the Highest ROI in 2018 Here...