Most of us would say "Bah humbug!" to the prospect of purchasing this time of year—but for those who are willing, the gift is a Santa sack of savings. According to an analysis by ATTOM Data Solutions, buyers who closed on December 26 saved $2,500, or 1.3 percent below full market value—by many measures, enough to finance get-togethers and gift-giving over the...
The holidays are fast approaching, and if you're considering selling your home, now is the perfect time to reassess your strategy for getting your property sold. With the colder temperatures and many people heading on vacation, it may seem like an inopportune moment to list your house, but that couldn't be further from the truth. Although it's true that there are...
By Wendy Dessler Depending on where you are in life, you might benefit more from living in the city as opposed to living in the suburbs, and vice versa. If you're a young professional looking to be around the action, then you'll likely want to live in the heart of the city. If you happen to be a young professional looking the start a family, living in the suburbs...
By Frederick Peters Agents and clients frequently ask if the boards of co-operative apartment buildings relax their guidelines a bit when the market gets tougher. In reality, it's quite the contrary. Generally, co-op boards feel more apprehensive in tougher markets, when prices move downward and may bring less qualified candidates to their doors. While this is both...
A self-described serial entrepreneur, Terri King currently serves as the president and owner of Coldwell Banker King in Asheville, N.C. With more than 15 years of experience, she has excelled in the industry by making it her company's mission to bring expertise, innovation and enrichment to the real estate experience. Related: Industry Innovators: Lori Arnold Details...
By Dixie Somers Congratulations on your new home! You survived the paperwork. You got all of your belongings moved in and everything unpacked. You even got a lawnmower, some power tools and a massive tool chest. Now what? Many new homeowners don't even think about home maintenance until something breaks, but that's not the best way to take care of your new home....
As an agent practicing real estate in 2018, you know just how important technology is in meeting today's high standards for a superior client experience. And while it may seem like the onslaught of tools and services are overwhelmingly significant, none are as essential as something many agents take for granted: their mobile phone. Today's phones do nearly everything...
By Shirley Lowe If you're purchasing a property with the sole aim of renting it out or selling it for a higher price, it can make for an excellent investment—but buying an investment property does have its pitfalls. For instance, if you fail to follow the No. 1 rule of real estate—location, location, location—you can suffer significant losses. Diversifying...
By Rachel Cooper As our aging population is growing, senior technology is evolving to make day-to-day life easier. Here are seven innovative products that help the families of seniors feel safe and can improve their loved ones' quality of life: Medical alert systems The most popular technology for seniors is a wearable call button that dispatches emergency help when...
By Brentnie Daggett The holiday season is all about spending time with loved ones, and for many, this means traveling. There are certain precautions you should take whenever you leave your home for an extended period of time, but the holidays specifically tend to lead to an increase in home break-ins and stolen packages. Beyond theft and vandalism, vacant properties...
