By Meghan Belnap When buying a home, one of the biggest challenges is finding a selection of quality houses to choose from. Since homes can vary dramatically, even those that are in the same neighborhood, it's important to have a method to separate the good houses from the best houses. Related: Top Cities With the Most Millennial Homebuyers Fortunately, whether you're...

A-listers have long been synonymous with the opulent vacation, with many known for spending months at luxury rentals. Multi-platinum recording artist Justin Bieber is no exception. The Canadian singer has gone on extended vacations in some of the most grand locations, from an oceanfront compound in Barbados that cost $250,000 a week to spending time in a 17,422-square-foot...

Posted on Aug 5 2020 - 5:04pm by Jameson Doris
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By John William There usually comes a time in a person's life when the hustle and bustle becomes less appealing, and one looks for a peaceful setting to live out their later years. When that time comes, a retirement home may feel like the ultimate blessing. Related: 6 Perks of Rental Properties for Retirement Income
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61 Houses Real Estate Brokerage Services After spending more than 20 years working in the real estate industry, it comes as no surprise that Yolanda Williams-Davis is passionate about helping people navigate the homebuying and home selling process—and everything in between....

Posted on Aug 1 2020 - 3:20pm by Housecall
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By Emily Harper Theft in the workplace has always been a problem in the U.S. Many brokers and other business owners look to practical yet effective solutions to reduce theft at their place of work. Workplace theft has increased in recent years, and now that many businesses have provided work-from-home options, the chances increase for external theft such as break-ins. Related:...

As the current pandemic continues to rage across much of the country, and the world, many in the workforce who are being forced to work from home are looking to this temporary arrangement as more of a permanent shift in how they do business. Naturally, home offices have become necessary and many are looking to accessory dwelling units (ADUs) on their properties as...

By Anita Ginsburg When planning to buy a home, you'll probably work with a real estate agent to prepare your property to sell and to do online views and walk-throughs of new homes. A knowledgeable REALTOR® can answer questions and help you find listings of interest that fit your needs and budget. Your agent can also point out strengths and weaknesses of various...

Posted on Jul 28 2020 - 4:37pm by Housecall
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By Reese Stewart Florida is the boating and fishing capital of the U.S. It's also home to white sandy beaches, palm trees swaying in the wind and golf courses by the dozen. In 2019, the state's economist estimated that more than 900 new residents each day took advantage of the beautiful weather and affordable lifestyle. That was before COVID-19 drastically changed...

Posted on Jul 27 2020 - 4:38pm by Housecall
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By Daniel Ramsey Nowadays, REALTORS® are making it clear to their clients that they're practicing effective social distancing. REALTORS® are also rapidly adopting new strategies in order to maintain effective business in today's market. To earn the trust of those who are looking to buy and sell, virtual solutions for real estate are more important today than ever...

Posted on Jul 27 2020 - 11:38am by Jameson Doris
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In these polarizing times, there's one thing that we can all agree on: Americans love their coffee! Coast to coast, there are more than 100,000 coffee-related businesses and establishments. Some cities, such as Portland and Seattle, have become synonymous with great coffee, but are they actually the best cities in the country to have a cup of joe? Apartment Guide...