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Posted on Aug 26 2019 - 4:37pm by Housecall
Comments Off on Getting a Custom Home? Here’s How to Get the Strongest Roof

By Meghan Belnap Homeowners investing in a custom-built home have the unique opportunity to pick and choose how their homes are built and what materials they'll be made of. When building a new home, homeowners must invest in durable customized roofs that are made of high-quality construction materials and utilize the most advanced building techniques. Related: 4...

Posted on Aug 22 2019 - 2:26pm by Housecall
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By Brentnie Daggett Your home should be a sanctuary that feels welcoming and comfortable to both you and your guests—and that includes the outdoor space! The exterior of your property sets the stage for the rest of your home, sort of like a first impression. Related: Ways Real Estate Agents Can Appeal to Millennial Homebuyers If you're thinking of selling your...

By Wendy Dessler Selling your home without fixing it up first presents potential challenges for some homeowners. For others, it may open up different opportunities. Selling a house "as-is" can be a good thing. It all depends on your approach to selling it. Related: 4 Real Estate Deal Breakers and How to Fix Them Efficiently Here are six essential tips to help...

Posted on Aug 20 2019 - 12:11pm by Housecall
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Are you considering forming a real estate team, or expanding yours? RISMedia’s Ultimate Real Estate Team Guide is an essential resource, with actionable advice, expert insights and proprietary research, designed to equip you with the knowledge to lead a successful team. This comprehensive how-to includes innovative solutions and technology, from CRM to transactions,...

Posted on Aug 16 2019 - 4:51pm by Jameson Doris
Comments Off on Real Estate Study: Top 30 Cities for Millennial Veteran Homebuyers

In today’s real estate market, homeownership has become more and more difficult for millennials to obtain. However, one subdemographic that may have a leg up? Millennial veterans. With many having access to VA loans, there's a large block of potential millennial buyers that are qualified to purchase a home with no down payment, mortgage insurance or great credit.  For...

Posted on Aug 14 2019 - 3:40pm by Housecall
Comments Off on Homebuyer Insights: 3 Most Common Types of Movers

By Marissa Boles Whether it's down the street or across the country, moving is a major task that requires much effort and coordination. For this reason, many people choose to hire a moving company, but knowing who to entrust your belongings can be a daunting task. Related: Real Estate Insights: Moving Mistakes to Avoid at All Costs That's why ConsumerAffairs has compiled a...

By Barbara Butler My mom insisted we go outside and play every day, no matter what the weather. We might have grumbled about it on cold and rainy days, but once we were outside, we always ended up having fun. Getting the kids off their devices and outside in the fresh air can be a bit difficult—if your backyard isn’t as large as you’d like, you might feel extra...

Posted on Aug 8 2019 - 9:14am by Housecall
Comments Off on Midyear Check-in: Your Top 3 Challenges and Opportunities

Calling all brokers, agents and team leaders! How's your year going? Are you overcoming challenges with ease or are there continuing obstacles preventing you from reaching your true growth potential? Before we head into the fall and the final quarter of the year, we'd like to check in with you from your perspective as a broker, executive or team leader, and as agents,...

Posted on Aug 7 2019 - 9:29am by Housecall
Comments Off on 4 Affordable Ways to Get a First Home to Start Your Family

By Meghan Belnap If you're ready to start a family, you're likely concerned over how you'll be able to afford the right family home. You can save money on your first family home by going through the right channels to secure the best deal. Related: Looking to Buy Your First Home? Settle These Things First Here are four affordable ways to get a first home to start...

Posted on Aug 6 2019 - 3:30pm by Suzanne De Vita
Comments Off on America’s Hottest Spots: The Call of the Midwest

Affordable homes. Jobs. Millennials. The Midwest has 'em all, according to a new ranking by realtor.com®, identifying the most sought-after zip codes in the U.S. Grand Rapids, Mich. – 49505 List Price (Median): $178,050 Omaha, Neb. – 68144 List Price (Median): $238,950 Boise, Idaho – 83704 List Price (Median): $289,950 Shawnee, Kan. – 66203 (Kansas...