By Anita Ginsburg Your home's air conditioning system may be the last thing on your mind when it's cold outside, but you can get valuable benefits when you contact an HVAC company for professional AC maintenance during the winter months. Consider these four reasons to reach out for the inspection, cleaning and repair of your air conditioner before the summer heat...
By Meghan Belnap
When you're selling your home, you want to do all you can to ensure it sells as quickly as possible and for the highest possible price. While the home itself will be the main attraction, it's still important to consider the small details that buyers will inevitably notice.
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By Kara Masterson Installing a well on your property is an excellent way to increase your property's value, especially if you live in a more rural area. Not only can a well be used for drinking water, but it can also be a valuable backup should public water fail for any reason. Below are some steps necessary if you decide to install a well on your property: Get the...
By Jordan Grice Despite various forecasts surrounding mortgage rates, the bottom line is that they are bound to tick up this year, leaving many wondering what this could mean for the housing market. “Higher mortgage rates are one reason why we will move from an incredibly hot housing market to one that’s strong, but instead of having ten bidders at every open...
To say that the U.S. housing market is hot right now would be an understatement. Two years into the pandemic, bidding wars and properties selling sight unseen are still common across much of the country. However, there are still some local housing markets that provide a high standard of living without breaking the bank. In the National Association of REALTORS®’...
By Brooke Chaplan It’s no secret that garages are one of the best places to store your belongings, and they come in handy when you’re working on personal DIY projects. Whether you’re looking to list your home or just want to prepare your garage so you can use it more efficiently, it’s important to make sure everything in there is organized, clean and ready...
By Tracey Hawkins In Part 2 of this article contributed by former agent and 26-year national safety educator Tracey Hawkins, she continues to builds upon her mission to show how safety planning can be a tool to grow business and ensure the safety of real estate professionals, homeowners and renters alike. Related: When the Unthinkable Happens: Natural Disaster Preparation...
Credit: Sherwin-Williams In our new Updates on Updates series, we take a look at some of the top home decor trends that are capturing the minds and hearts of homeowners across the U.S. Each month, we’ll bring you the most up-to-date interior design styles. One of the simplest, but most impactful, updates you can make to a space is a fresh coat of paint....
By Jordan Grice When it comes to leveraging social media to drum up business in the new year, providing content that educates your audience on real estate is a great way to promote and build trust in your brand. With access to market data and other valuable information, agents can build a winning digital marketing strategy to package and present their educational...
By Meghan Belnap Historic homes are often an important staple in the architecture and culture of certain areas. Therefore, it’s important to maintain the integrity of these unique pieces of real estate. You can do this with various renovation projects, but the options can be overwhelming. Related: 3 Routes You Can Take After Purchasing a Historic Home One of the...
