By Meghan Belnap Investing in real estate is a wise decision that can often help you enjoy a relaxing and full retirement. To ensure you purchase the best real estate, though, you need to know what qualities make for a good investment property. Related: Where to Buy Real Estate for Higher Value Investments
While any property can ultimately turn out to be a...

Posted on Aug 14 2020 - 3:03pm by Jameson Doris
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By Anita Ginsburg Depending on where you reside, bad storms may be a frequent occurrence. Even if you don't live in these storm-prone areas, when they do eventually hit, they can leave unspeakable damage. Related: 4 Signs Your Home Needs Roof Repair Immediately While you may be safe inside, the same cannot always be said for the exterior of your home. One part of...

By Meghan Belnap Making potential buyers comfortable during an open house is one way to improve your odds of getting a bid. The right setting can make all the difference in how people perceive the property. Related: 4 Easy Staging Tips You Haven’t Thought About
Here are four excellent ways to ensure people feel welcome on open house day: Make It Feel Comfortable Having...

By Brooke Chaplan When it comes time to purchase a new roof for your home, you may consider price as the main deciding factor in the materials that you choose. There are many different types of shingles and knowing the benefits of each will help you to determine what's right for your house. Related: 4 Signs That Pests Are Wrecking Your Roofing
Here, we review...

Posted on Aug 11 2020 - 4:55pm by Paige Tepping
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As any broker can attest, technology is a key piece of the puzzle when it comes to running a profitable business—and perhaps more important than ever before as we adapt to conducting real estate during a global pandemic. In fact, real estate professionals across the board point to the coronavirus as being the impetus behind the acceleration of tech trends. During...

By Anita Ginsburg Summer is the time to kick back, relax and enjoy the cool air from your air conditioning. Unfortunately, things don't always go according to plan, and your AC could easily stop working on the hottest day of the year. Related: How to Keep Your House Cool This Summer To prevent this from happening, you'll need to know what you can do to keep your...

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
People living out their golden years deserve...

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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....