Looking for the next cat cafe? Or perhaps a new pop-up bar that is an exact replica of your favorite TV show's lounge spot? In recent years, gentrification has become synonymous with a hipster invasion—the increase in housing prices and the addition of trendy storefronts as a location becomes the new "it" place. And where are you most likely to find these locations?...
By Hannah Whittenly Selling your home can be one of the most stressful times of your life; however, there's no need to worry with the help of this guide! Here are four of the best value-raising tactics for selling your home: Ordinary Updates There are plenty of simple updates you can do to your home before selling it that can help raise its value. These kinds of updates...
Assorted expenses factor into homeownership. Beyond the monthly mortgage payment, homeowners are on the hook for maintenance, insurance and property taxes—and, in some cases, fees for the HOA or other services. For many, the major obligation is property taxes. According to recently released research by WalletHub, the expense is highest in New Jersey, Connecticut,...
Whether you’ve been in the real estate industry for five, 10 or 30-plus years, there’s no doubt you’ve spent a lot of time thinking about how to convert more leads into listings. While staying consistent and persistent are two key factors in winning the lead conversion game, it’s just as important to have the right systems in place. RISMedia’s latest ACE...
With the Oscars comin' up, we're running down a few estates once owned by or featured in some of our favorite former Academy Award winners. Iconic 'Basic Instinct' Home for Sale The breathtakingly iconic Carmel, Calif. home from 1993's steamy Sharon Stone thriller Basic Instinct is now on the market. Nominated for Academy Awards in best editing and best original...
How many times have you as a broker, agent or consumer opened an email that just didn't seem right? It happens all the time, and, yet, occasionally they seem real enough that you don't think twice about downloading a file or emailing back. Here's the trouble: Email scammers are getting smarter with their phishing schemes and it's becoming increasingly harder to tell...
When it comes to home improvement, additions to the bathrooms, bedrooms and kitchen are popular—and pricey—upgrades. According to Remodeling magazine's 2018 Cost vs. Value Report, the average cost of a kitchen remodel is $21,198; the average bath remodel runs $19,134; and adding a bed and bath combined for a master suite totals $123,420. The average homeowner...
In this month's Great Spaces section, we're running down a selection of recently renovated historic homes. From America's version of Versailles to the former home of Ike and Tina Turner, these architectural gems have been restored in pristine condition. Versailles in New Jersey? Mahwah, N.J.'s beloved Crocker Mansion is currently on the market, with recent renovations...
Greg Harrelson, REALTOR® and president at CENTURY 21 The Harrelson Group, has been helping clients buy and sell homes in Myrtle Beach, S.C. for over 20 years. Consistently ranking in the top 1 percent of REALTORS® in the U.S., much of his time is now spent training the more than 100 agents at his company. Originally coached by the Mike Ferry Organization, Harrelson...
Most corporate retreats and seminars focus on career development and networking. While important, these two elements are pieces of a larger puzzle in which personal development and team-building also play a role. And that's exactly what Coach Realtors® decided to focus on during this year's outing, titled the Best Week Ever—a five-day series of events for Coach...
