By Craig Middleton The comfort level of your home is significantly influenced by the design of the interior setting. It's important that you decorate with the latest trends to create a modern and contemporary setting that reflects your taste. If you're looking to update your home decoration, here are a few designs to consider using this year. Marble
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Posted on Jul 19 2017 - 10:43am by Housecall
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By Charles MacGregor If I were to ask you to name the toxins found inside your home, you’d probably give me a pretty long list of cleaning supplies, bathroom items and other products. They’re things we see every day and use on a fairly regular basis. But what about chemicals and toxins we don’t come into contact with while we’re cleaning the bathroom or trying...

Living in areas prone to summer flooding means you must take quick action if and when flooding occurs. Why? Because all that moisture can ruin your home and your belongings. While awaiting a call back from your insurance company and maybe a visit from a professional mold mitigation company, you can get started cleaning up. Water and summer heat are breeding grounds...

Posted on Jul 18 2017 - 9:20am by Housecall
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By Sage Singleton We all want to keep our families as safe as possible, but home safety requirements change as your family grows and evolves. From newborns to pets, a variety of different strategies can ensure your home is as safe and accommodating as possible for your family. Here are some simple tips to help keep your family safe through every stage of life. Getting...

Posted on Jul 17 2017 - 4:17pm by Housecall
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In the following interview, Prabhjit Singh, broker of Naam Real Estate, LLC in Rockville, Md., discusses the key to lead conversion, online lead sources, prospecting and more.
Some say online leads are difficult to convert, while others seem to be building a business from them. In your opinion, why is there such disparity?
I believe the disparity in converting...

Posted on Jul 17 2017 - 12:01pm by Zoe Eisenberg
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Movie fans, looking to lurk around some of your favorite film locations? You’re not alone. Stalking cinema hot spots is an obsession for many, and we're no exception. Below are five iconic movie homes in real life. Gone Girl’s Missouri New-Build Much of 2014’s nail-biting thriller "Gone Girl" (based on the best-selling novel of the same name) took place in...

Posted on Jul 14 2017 - 4:42pm by Housecall
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High insurance premiums are a reality for many consumers, but they needn’t be for all consumers. High premiums are sometimes paid for by consumers who don’t realize they’re paying for them. Other people who overpay have no idea they have the power to lower their premiums using a number of tried and true techniques. It’s not impossible to find lower car insurance...

Posted on Jul 13 2017 - 12:24pm by Maria Patterson
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RISMedia to Release White Paper Investigating Industry ‘Disruptors’

Thousands of real estate professionals have spoken, and the vast majority have concluded that Zillow Instant Offers represents a negative addition to the real estate market for consumers, and another step towards Zillow’s alleged attempt to disintermediate brokers and agents and...

Posted on Jul 12 2017 - 4:12pm by Zoe Eisenberg
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The best thing about the warm season is the ability to spend more time outside. Cooking and eating outside is always a treat. Whether you're just cracking a few beers with friends or whipping up five courses with the fam, these crazy outdoor kitchens go way past grill-mode. Poolside. Who wants to eat outside when you can eat poolside? This stunning outdoor...

By Elizabeth McGrath When you're ready to finally begin construction on that new basement bath, we have the tips you need to help make it more affordable. Save money on plumbing, fixtures, hardware and more when you shop savvy and plan ahead. 1. Position Your Basement Bathroom Directly Below Your Upstairs Bath If there's one thing that's going to blow your budget...