As you make plans for St. Patrick's Day this weekend with friends, WalletHub has released a helpful list of the top cities in the country to celebrate the Irish holiday. Related: Irish Luck? These Homebuyers Are Rolling in the Green Drawing from a pool of the 200 largest cities in the U.S., the site compiled this list by comparing the locations across 17 metrics....
By Megan Wild Even though it'll soon be spring, you should still consider how to lower your oil heating costs. A modest home of roughly 2,500 square feet burns up to five gallons of oil daily. The more you can decrease the oil you burn, the less you'll pay. Lower costs can be achieved with better management of your oil usage and your furnace and oil consumption. Here...
By Zach Parker If you have a real estate website, you know how difficult it can be to compete in today’s digital real estate space. The Zillows and Trulias of the world have grown at a feverish pace, and it can feel overwhelming to come up with a strategy to stay relevant and visible. Don’t think for one second that all hope is lost. Here are strategies you can...
Every real estate market is different, and the agents that thrive are the ones that stand out and make an impact in their community. Sometimes thriving entails employing some creative marketing tactics. Successfully promoting yourself and your business is one of the greatest strengths you can have as an agent. Related: Social Skills: Marketing Your Testimonials to...
In the following interview, Phillip Romero, president, and Joshua Robertson-Tucker, executive vice president of Business Development and Relocation, at CENTURY 21 Award in San Diego, Calif., discuss disruption in real estate, their reintroduced value proposition, and more.
Region Served: Southern California
Years in Real Estate: Philip: 30; Joshua: 4
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By Jon Snyder According to market and consumer data provider Statista, the global home automation market will reach a value of more than $40 billion by 2020. The U.S. ranks first in terms of adoption rate, followed closely by Japan and Germany. With the easy availability of connected gadgets, not only can you control your home's thermostat from your smartphone, but...
As a real estate agent, you likely work with any number of different types of clients. From first-time buyers, to renters to luxury homebuyers to empty-nesters looking to downsize, there is no shortage of client services you’ve likely had to provide. In our latest survey, we’re interested in learning more about agents’ experience working with short- and extended-term...
As a property manager, you likely work with any number of different types of clients. From short-term to extended-stay rentals, finance management, property awareness, distribution and more, there is no shortage of tasks to manage at any given time. It's with this in mind that RISMedia and HouseStay, an online marketplace for fully-furnished monthly or quarterly rentals,...
With 13 years of experience as a REALTOR®, Al Cannistra of San Antonio Homes - Texas Premier Realty deals in residential properties located in and around San Antonio and the Texas Hill Country. Specializing in new homes, first-time buyers, relocation and seniors, Cannistra has a need to adopt clients across generations, so he has incorporated social media into his overall...
Home styles run the gamut from traditional Colonial to Mid-Century Modern. But which is the most popular? Craftsman homes, according to a recent Harris Poll conducted for Trulia that surveyed over 2,000 Americans over the age of 18. The winner was voted in by 43 percent of respondents, with ranch-style homes as the runner-up at 41 percent, followed by Colonials at...
