Zillow has unveiled its annual ranking of the Best Cities for Trick-or-Treating, and—unlike swarms of trick-or-treaters dashing door to door—the top 5 haunts on this year’s list have hardly moved since last year. The most spooktacular shift? Philadelphia, last year’s No. 13, scaring San Francisco down from No. 1 to No. 3. Who said 13 was unlucky? The ranking,...
By Kara Masterson Moving to a new locale can be very beneficial. At a new locale, you can take advantage of a fresh change of scenery which may also bring better employment opportunities, affordable housing and increased safety. When looking to move, there are six states that rank among the best to live in. Experience a high-quality of life in the following states. Idaho One...
By Emma Sturgis When it comes to selling a house, online marketing is more important now than ever before. Today, buyers normally check online listings before doing anything else, while sellers want a high price in return. An enticing listing is the key to a seller's success. Here are five tips to listing your home. Amp Up the Resale Value If you want a higher price...
Independent contractor status has long been a hot topic in the real estate community. As a broker, how can you create accountability for your team members working as contractors? As an agent, how can you support your team and hold yourself accountable? RISMedia's latest Broker Best Practices webinar focused on just that. The webinar was moderated by Cleve Gaddis of...
By Susan Finch Digitized manufacturing is emerging as a leader in home design trends. It's becoming easier to customize homes with a variety of textures and colors thanks to sustainable materials like glass and new manufacturing technologies. In fact, 3-D manufacturing, or the third industrial revolution, is changing how homes are being built. As the path to sustainable...
Here at Housecall, we see a lot of mega mansions roll through our digital doors. However, this Texas stunner caught our eye not with its sprawling layout, bowling alley or 18 (yes, 18) bathrooms, but its backyard! Decked out with a full-fledged waterpark, an in-ground trampoline and a resort-like décor, this mansion is clearly moonlighting as a theme park. Needless...
Timing is everything, even in real estate. Homebuyers in the nation’s densest metro areas could save thousands by purchasing a home in the off-season, according to a new analysis by NerdWallet. Sale prices fall an average of approximately 3 percent, or by $8,300 on a median-priced home, September through November, the analysis found. Sale prices, as well, tend to...
By Craig Middleton The bathroom, along with the kitchen, is the most frequently used room in many homes and the basic necessities – bathtub, toilet, sink, medicine cabinet and shower – determine how most of the space will be used. Bathrooms also require room for stashing towels, paper products, grooming appliances, soaps and shampoos, so maximizing storage is...
Johnny Depp loves art. His Los Angeles penthouse, now on the market for $12.7M, beats you over the head with this fact from the very second you lay eyes on a single photo. It's got a mural by Brazilian artist twins OSGEMEOS sprawled on the entire dining room wall. Paintings, photographs and other artsy-fartsy pieces suck up space on every single surface and line...
By Kara Masterson The process of buying a new home is stressful, even if you've already done it before. Looking at properties, researching areas, processing paperwork, etc., can all take a toll on your schedule and daily life. With all this going on, the last thing you should have to worry about is saving money when it actually comes time to buy the property. Use...
