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...

Posted on Aug 14 2017 - 12:02pm by Zoe Eisenberg
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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:...

Posted on Aug 14 2017 - 11:15am by Paige Tepping
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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...

Posted on Aug 11 2017 - 10:23am by Housecall
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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...

Posted on Aug 9 2017 - 12:50pm by Housecall
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Choosing the right house for you and your family can be a very daunting process. One thing to note, however, is that the type, style and square footage of your abode are all secondary to location. Location is the one property feature that homeowners can never alter. You can redecorate, upgrade, and add on to homes, but their locations will always remain fixed. As...

Posted on Aug 8 2017 - 9:58am by Zoe Eisenberg
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Looking to redo your bathroom? Adding a tropical twist is all the rage these days. From lush houseplants to rich hues, now you can have a mini vacation every time you use the toilet. Here are a few tips to boost your island vibes. Lush plant life. The number one tip for a tropical vibe in your bathroom is to add indoor plants. Whether you train a creeping vine to...

Posted on Aug 4 2017 - 8:45am by Zoe Eisenberg
Comments Off on Great Spaces: Historic Brownstone in Gramercy Park

For New York City fans, living in a brownstone often tops the real estate dream list. If you've got some serious cash to drop on a rental, then this newly listed Gramercy Park spot is sure to brighten your day. With four bedrooms and three bathrooms, this pre-war building has been gorgeously restored with all the flourishes and finishing touches you can imagine. Clean...

Posted on Aug 3 2017 - 8:45am by Housecall
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By Nathan Garrett It is reported that every day there are two million new articles posted online. That's almost 1,400 new posts every single minute. As it turns out, most of these post are coming from large, nationally syndicated websites that can push out anywhere from 500 to 1,000 posts alone. With this much competition, it seems impossible to stand out from the...

Posted on Aug 1 2017 - 11:30am by Zoe Eisenberg
Comments Off on Great Spaces: House of the Rising Sun for Sale

There is a house in Mexico they call the Rising Sun. That's how the song goes when you're looking at the Casa Salida Del Sol, a stunning Hacienda in Los Cabos, Mexico, now for sale. With five bedrooms, seven bathrooms and a 180 degree view of the Sea of Cortez, this home has a plethora of outdoor lounging spaces, a pristine swimming pool, a nine hole putting green,...