By Alison Grimes As the holidays approach, there are many things to prepare. Some will even prepare an exercise routine or schedule to keep up with healthy weight fitness goals. However, few will consider the quality of air throughout the holiday season. Holiday activities such as heating, cooking, cleaning and even decorating can affect your indoor air quality. So,...

Looking to add a little bit of weirdness to your bedroom? A fan of the strange and unique? This list of crazy beds is sure to inspire you to get wacky in your sleeping space. Side Sleeper This bed is great! If you only sleep on your side and never, ever move. Still, points for creativity. Image: TechDigg.com Sleep Spiral Love this spiral staircase with matching...

Over the course of Oct. 26, Amazon's stock price rose dramatically. In the morning, it was valued at $972 a share, and by the end of the day, it had skyrocketed to just over $1,100. This soar in price—more than 7 percent in after-hours trading—was no coincidence. Earlier in the day, Amazon released its third quarter financial results (not including Whole Foods’...

By Zoe Eisenberg In the following interview, Jesse Zagorsky, broker/owner of Live. Love. San Diego Homes in Del Mar, Calif., discusses client relations and customer service, lead generation and conversion, and more.
  Years in Real Estate: 13
Number of Offices: 1
Number of Agents: 22
No. 1 Tip for Real Estate Newbies: Always answer...

By Brentnie Daggett Decorating and organizing your home with damage-free techniques is something we all can get behind. If you are a renter, you want to ensure you don’t damage your rental space and risk losing your security deposit. As a homeowner, it’s always better to preserve the integrity of your space, although you have the leeway to make modifications....

By Dixie Somers If you are in the real estate game, a necessary skill in today’s digital marketing era is to learn how to write compelling real estate ads. An effective ad has the power to sell your properties quickly. Here are five tips to help you write compelling ads for your real estate business. Attention-Grabbing Headlines With thousands of property listings...

While many areas of Miami are still tender following September's storms, this breathtaking luxury penthouse is alive and well—for a mere $22 million. Sitting pretty in Miami Beach’s famed Faena District, the tub and walk-in shower in the master bath alone are enough to make you want to move in. If you need more, the private tri-level penthouse rests atop a boutique...

By Liz Dominguez Brokerages are vying for the business of other agents, but by no means does that equal a level playing field. RISMedia's recent webinar, "Brokers: Increasing Relevancy—New Ways to Recruit and Retain," sponsored by Imprev and moderated by Terri Murphy, speaker, coach and author with Workman Success Systems, provides insights from industry professionals...

By Mikkie Mills Moving can be a daunting task for many people. There is a lot of packing involved and unpacking once you get to your new home; however, with proper planning, you may even find yourself enjoying the moving process...unless you get stuck. This guide serves to offer you simple ways to move into your new home. Get Prepared It is advisable to plan at least...

Most high schools don't teach students best practices in real estate. In turn, young buyers are often completely in the dark when it comes time for them to find their first home. Along with that comes far greater risks than someone who's shopping around for a second or third home. One risk that can have an impact on any potential homebuyer, however, is fraud....