If you're not working with Hispanic clients, you're missing a huge market, as they remain one of the fastest growing homebuying demographics. However, if you're not Hispanic yourself, there are a few things you might want to know before you dive in. Below are some tips from the top two winners of NAHREP's Top 250 award, Mario Negron, Owner/Broker Associate, RE/MAX...
When the temperature’s still in the 90s, it’s tough to think about winter, but soon, millions of people will be shutting the door on summer and their seasonal homes. HouseSetter has some tips to help you do that thoroughly, and make sure things don’t go awry when the mercury slides below zero: Unplug appliances and electronics and turn off nonessential utilities. Adjust...
A solar power system is appealing to a lot of homeowners for obvious reasons. Environmentally friendly, lowered electricity costs and a more energy efficient home, solar panels have a lot of pluses to them. But, although they have become more affordable in recent years, solar panel systems remain a considerable expense for the average homeowner. If you are considering...
When it comes to today’s first-time buyers, millennials are often in the spotlight—and for good reason. As the fastest growing generation, comprising 35 percent of all homebuyers (a number that’s continuing to grow), this is one demographic real estate professionals can’t afford to ignore. Born between 1980 - 2000, millennials are a force to be reckoned with...
A Beverly Hills compound once home to William Randolph Hearst is for sale, with a sensational price tag to match. The property, up for a staggering $195 million, is currently one of the two most expensive in the country. The storied home has served as the backdrop for scenes from "The Godfather" and "The Bodyguard," as well as honeymoon destination and campaign headquarters...
If you hope to live like a past president, or maybe a cowboy, head down to Sasabe, Ariz., where the Rancho de la Osa is set to hit auction on October 20. Regarded as one of the last great Spanish haciendas, Rancho de la Osa is the former visiting spot of a line of presidents, as well as silver screen stars and famed authors. The Spanish-style ranch has over 10 buildings...
Forty-one. That’s the amount of times listing data may be entered through the course of one real estate transaction, estimates Upstream™ CEO Alex Lange. That’s 41 instances in which data may become incomplete or incorrect, posing a challenge difficult to surmount as technology advances. The result for brokerages has been a classic (and chronic) case of “too...
By Marlena Stoddard Downsizing your home can provide you and your loved ones with some amazing benefits over the years. In addition to lower energy bills, keeping a smaller home clean and tidy takes just a fraction of the time. If you are planning on moving to a smaller place in the near future, then read ahead for some tips that will make the transition as smooth...
For decades, Charles Park has explored the elements that make great fashion: colors, textures, lines, light, shadow, materials. Now, Park is exploring a new medium: custom home design. Check out his foray into real estate with this massive dream estate located at 1231 Lago Vista Drive in Beverly Hills. Park spared no expense in shaping his first home, and every...
Buying a piece of land can be a very satisfying feeling. After all, we are not so very far removed from the days of the Wild West land races when families would compete in a race to put down their stake to claim land. But today, the process of buying land has become far more complicated. If you are buying rural country property, the complications increase again....
