One of the most important qualities that buyers and sellers look for in a real estate agent is local market expertise. Of course, this type of information should include what is selling, which neighborhoods are most sought after, what properties are coming on the market, etc. But to be viewed as a truly valuable agent, you need to know more than just the data. By...
By Meghan Belnap As COVID-19 continues to change much about daily life, it can be hard to know how to move forward. For the real estate industry, specifically, the pandemic has caused many people to hunker down in their current homes, meaning that the market isn't moving as fast as it was pre-coronavirus. Related: Real Estate Slowed but Agents Still Transacting Amid...
By Anita Ginsburg
Now that the summer heat is slowly dissipating, it's time to start prepping your air conditioner for the cooler fall temperatures. Depending on where you live in the U.S., you might not expect to use your AC unit much this fall, and you might not use it at all during the winter.
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More Than 50 Dynamic Industry Leaders Will Be Streaming at Real Estate's Most Powerful Event of the Year This year's CEO Exchange is open to both agents and brokers, and attendees will receive access to live broadcasts as well as replays of all sessions. Special bulk ticketing is available for brokers. Please email any event questions to dryan@rismedia.com. The first...
VA loans are having a record 2020. Although the process of obtaining one has slowed in some areas of the country, demand has never been higher. According to mortgage lender Veterans United Home Loans, the VA loan program backed more than 865,000 loans so far this year. The previous record was set in 2017, when the VA loan program backed some 740,386 loans. This year,...
By Jordan Fuller There are many good reasons to make your home more energy-efficient, but in addition to reducing your carbon footprint and lowering your monthly utility bills, making green updates to your property can also raise your home's value. Here are a few ideas to consider: Lighting It doesn't matter if you're planning to stay in your home for 10 years,...
Many homebuyers and sellers wonder how to ship their boxes for the least amount of money. If you're moving from one home to another and you have a lot of possessions, hiring movers to do the job is the obvious choice. But what if you only have a few boxes to move? Even if you're moving across the country, hiring movers isn't one of the cheapest ways to ship boxes. Related:...
Legendary reggae artist Bob Marley's widow, Rita Marley, recently listed her Nassau, Bahamas home. The couple were married in 1966 and spent about 15 years together before his untimely death in 1981. Nicknamed "La Randa," the two lived in the home together for some time while they were married. The 74-year old has listed the 3,900-square-foot property for $980,000....
By Meghan Belnap You've worked hard to become a homeowner. However, your work is not done. After you move into your new house, there are several essential maintenance tasks that you'll need to attend to. Here are a few things you need to do in order to maintain your new home: Gutter Maintenance Your gutters are an important part of your home. They're designed to...
For the real estate veterans who connected on RISMedia's most recent webinar, the key to finding success on social media during the COVID-19 pandemic is engagement and making real connections with people online. During RISMedia's webinar—"How to Stand Out in an Overcrowded Social Media World"—panelists Tammie Slay, broker/owner and team leader, HIP Realty...
