Posted on Jul 24 2020 - 2:59pm by Jameson Doris
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For Elizabeth Callaway, a new homes specialist for Advantage Pro Realty, being a REALTOR® in her small hometown of El Dorado, Ark., over the past five years has been a blessing and a wonderful challenge. Callaway has known most of the folks she sees and helps every day since her childhood. Then there are transplants from larger cities who depend on Callaway to help...

Posted on Jul 23 2020 - 3:52pm by Jameson Doris
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For two real estate coaching veterans, the key to forming a productive team environment lies in understanding their numbers, as well as the successful cultivation and incubation of leads. During RISMedia's recent webinar—"Creating the Ultimate Team Environment Inside Any Brokerage"—panelists Verl Workman, CEO and founder of Workman Success Systems, and Cleve...

Posted on Jul 22 2020 - 5:02pm by Jameson Doris
Comments Off on Great Spaces: Rihanna Drops Hefty Sum for Summer Getaway in the Hamptons

Would you be willing to spend $415,000 to rent a home in the Hamptons for one month? Probably not, but if you're mega-star Rihanna, that figure likely sounds like chump change. The singer and businesswoman is renting a summer cottage in Southampton, N.Y., to the tune of nearly half a million dollars, and she'll only be utilizing the home from mid-July to mid-August. Rihanna's...

Posted on Jul 21 2020 - 3:32pm by Housecall
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By Meghan Belnap Real estate can be an incredibly rewarding industry to be in, but it doesn't come without its challenges. However, when you're consistent and strategic in your efforts, the rewards can be amazing. When you're first getting started, you'll have to develop systems that work for you. Related: How to Leverage Your Leads for Referrals in Real Estate

Posted on Jul 20 2020 - 4:12pm by Housecall
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By Anita Ginsburg A site investigation is part of the planning stage of any urban development project. It involves a geotechnical engineer looking at the soil composition of the area and the strength of the soil and rock there, as well as some other characteristics that could affect construction or building safety. Related: 4 Things Homebuyers Should Know About...

By Brentnie Daggett Although many associate cleaning with springtime, summer cleaning tasks deserve their time in the sun as well. With warmer temperatures and longer days ahead, there’s no better time to open the windows, throw on the rubber gloves and get to work. Deep cleaning your home and getting rid of dirt and dust is important, but don’t forget to take...

By Anita Ginsburg Are you in the market to buy a home? If so, then you may be trying to decide between new construction or purchasing an existing home. With your home being such a huge purchase, you need to be sure you make the best choice for your family. Related: 4 Things Homebuyers Should Know About New Construction Homes
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By Brian Davis When I was 22 and working in a miserable cubicle, it occurred to me that if I had enough rental income, I could retire by 30. Life didn't work out that way, but not because the premise wasn't sound. Unfortunately, it didn't work out because I invested all my money without knowing what I was doing. Related: Here's Why Rentals Matter Right Now
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By Bill Gassett Are you considering renting a storage unit? If you need to rent storage during your move, there are a few things you need to consider. One storage facility might appear to be the same as any other, but there could be some differences that will affect you. Picking a storage unit should be something you research and not just choose randomly. Here are...

Posted on Jul 13 2020 - 3:51pm by Jameson Doris
Comments Off on Study: The 10 Best and Worst Cities for First-Time Buyers

Purchasing your first home is a major milestone and an exciting time in most people’s lives. First-time homebuyers regularly make up a large chunk of the market; according to WalletHub, 39 percent of all U.S. single-family home purchases were made by first-time buyers in the fourth quarter of last year. However, in the midst of the pandemic, many who are ready...