By Max DesMarais If you have an aging, oil-fired heating system and are dreading the day you’ll need to replace or service your heating system, you may want to explore converting from oil to gas; heating your home with a cleaner, more fuel-efficient system will shrink your energy bill in the process. Converting from oil to gas is an increasingly common move, especially...
Located in the old gold and silver mining town of Tonopah, Nev., this Clown Motel is most certainly not the place for people suffering from coulrophobia (AKA, the fear of clowns). Not only is the lobby filled with hundreds of assorted clowns, from figurines and wall art to assorted trinkets, but each and every room is clown themed as well. Freaky enough for ya?...
By Ashley Morse Achieving the ideal indoor environment involves managing quite a few elements within the home. In addition to keeping you and your family comfortable, the right indoor air system regulates circulation and can keep allergens, various pests and irritants away from you, your family and your guests. Though many homeowners want to achieve the perfect home...
If you have kids, chances are you have LEGOs lying around the house—a lot of them. You probably have truckloads plus boatloads of LEGOs either using up precious closet space or sprawling across your floors waiting for your naked foot to accidentally step on them (ouch!). If you're looking for new ways to spark your child's imagination (and keep him or her busy!),...
Editor's Note: This post was originally published on August 16, 2017. Housecall continues to share this piece due to ongoing requests and reader interest. By Charles Muotoh If you're selling your home, chances are good you're familiar with the concept of staging your home. Real estate agents recommend your home look its best to prospective buyers, and home staging...
By Mary Walton Real estate careers aren't built like others. You're working for yourself, your hours and wage can vary greatly, and the work can be very much up and down. However, you're still going to need a good resume if you want to find work, especially if you work with a broker. You need to ensure that your resume is up to scratch. Here's seven tips for writing...
Thanks to Facebook, a real estate brokerage can now target past visitors to its site by presenting them with ads on social media. "Dynamic Ads for Real Estate" helps brokers and agents promote relevant listings to those who matter most—Facebook and Instagram users who have previously searched for properties on a specific agent or company website. This latest project...
Who wants a boring old staircase when you can find a fancy way to climb to bed each night? Below are five of our favorite ways to elevate yourself, moving way past the classic spiral. Floating These boxy babies reside at Milan's Gray Hotel. Float upstairs in style. If you create these yourself, consider ditching the slant so you can use the boxes as a bookshelf. Source:...
In the following interview, Kristin Morley, REALTOR® with Rodeo Realty in Los Angeles, Calif., discusses online lead generation.
Region Served: Los Feliz to Malibu
Years in Real Estate: 17
You’ve been able to turn a $10,000 spend into $9 million in sales, which is impressive from an ROI perspective. Has something changed, or is this typical of the results...
Bringing home a puppy is exciting because he becomes a new member of the family. But, raising one is hard work, so the whole family needs to pitch in and do their part. The new puppy needs to be fed, walked, bathed and more. You’ll need to make sure each family member knows his or her job to help out. Plus, you’ll want to follow a few more tips to keep your puppy...
