Posted on Jul 28 2016 - 1:06pm by Suzanne De Vita
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Fresh out of the (cake) box is the Betty Crocker House, now on the market for $675,000. The Cape Cod-style confection, located in Norwell, Mass., was home to Janette Kelley, one of the first contributors of cookbooks and recipes to Betty Crocker, a brand with a persona cooked up by advertisers. (Consider our soufflé deflated.) The antique house is far from cookie-cutter....

Posted on Jul 28 2016 - 9:54am by Zoe Eisenberg
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If you’re working in the real estate industry, you already know how vital it is to have a social media presence. No longer an option, a social media presence is now a necessity, offering more than a connection with prospective and past clients. It’s also an important tool for seeming knowledgeable, professional and relevant. In short, it’s the ultimate branding...

Regardless of the size of your kitchen remodel, adding an island to your design is one of the best things you can do to make your home more livable. There are many ways to fit an island into your kitchen. Here are some types of kitchen islands to consider: 1) Go traditional. If you have a small kitchen, you may not think you have room for a separate island. But even...

What goes around… Kitchen design’s trending more behind the times than ahead of the curve, with once-dated features like colored appliances and tile countertops resurfacing in new, of-the-moment styles. One of the comeback kids is the enclosed kitchen, reimagined as a flex-space that opens today, closes tomorrow. Why closed-off? For those of us who’d rather...

Looking to revamp your living space? Before you head out to your favorite home décor store and risk the possibility of loading your cart up with the same items your neighbor just purchased, imagine putting your own spin on the process, creating a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. That’s the thinking behind Vänt, a new startup that’s encouraging homeowners to bring...

Posted on Jul 22 2016 - 11:39am by Maria Patterson
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We’ve having a busy summer here at RISMedia as we (among other things) finalize plans for this September’s Real Estate CEO Exchange. This event is a fan favorite as it brings together a select group of the country’s Power Brokers and industry leaders for frank discussion about the critical issues affecting our industry and their impact on broker profitability....

Posted on Jul 21 2016 - 3:49pm by Zoe Eisenberg
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As rents rise across the country, many are wondering if they're getting the biggest bang for their buck, not only when it comes to how pricey their space is, but how much space they're getting for the price. RentCafe recently utilized Yardi Matrix search tools to explore how much apartment you can snag for $1,500 in the 30 most populous U.S. cities. The results might...

Moving to a new home is one of the most exciting life experiences there is. For you. But when one of your friends is moving and asks you to help, there's not enough free pizza in the world! But you say yes anyways because you don't really have an excuse not to lend a hand. Not anymore. This excuse generator provides random, funny excuses to get you out of waking...

Drumming up interest in an open house may be about as fun as watching paint dry, but getting people through the front door is a (huge) step in the right direction when it comes to getting your latest listing sold. And with the tools and technology available today, connecting with prospective buyers near and far is easier than ever—provided your willingness to explore...

With cash to spare, millionaires can afford to move anywhere, at any time. Most, however, aren’t racking up frequent mover miles—in fact, they move less than the general population, reveals a recent study by the American Sociological Association. The study uncovered a millionaire internal (within the U.S.) migration rate of 2.4 percent per year, below the 2.9...