Looking to get high in the Hollywood hills? This “Old Hollywood” home is a bit of an optical illusion. Nestled in the Los Feliz hills, the raised 1964 architectural gem seems to float. Designed by Norman H. Lancaster, the recently restored 1,667 square foot home rocks stunning 180-degree views of the LA skyline from an epic wrap-around balcony. Sitting just three...
By Ryan Fitzgerald Buying a home is a large investment. An investment you’re going to want to protect. As a part of protecting your investment, there are inspection contingencies (also known as due diligence contingencies), which offer buyers the opportunity to inspect the home before moving forward with the purchase. A home inspection is one of the most important...
The X-Mansion, mutant haven of the X-Men universe, is on the market for a mind-bending $75,850,000. Billed as “the exclusive real estate partner” of the upcoming X-Men: Apocalypse, the newest installment in the X-Men film series, Coldwell Banker Real Estate has teamed with 20th Century Fox to mock-list the imaginary estate. The listing is part of a marketing...
Spring has sprung, which means it’s the perfect time to clean the inside and outside of your home to get it in top shape before the summer months. A little sprucing up can go a long way. In fact, a property’s outdoor appeal can help determine peoples’ home buying decisions. While it’s not always necessary to keep a perfectly manicured lawn and flawlessly...
By Ryan McNeil A solar home: for most people, this idea conjures images of rooftop photovoltaic (PV) panels steadily yielding electricity to power their computer, their TV or maybe even an electric car. Though were you aware that there is another type of solar that can help save money, even in the shower? A solar water heater is a system that uses the sun’s energy...
As a native New Yorker, the September 11 terrorist attack on the World Trade Center profoundly affected me. Over the years, all of us connected to New York City have continued to share stories of that horrific day, still trying to process, never able to forget. By now, though, I figured I had heard most if not all of the compelling recounts of 9/11. I was wrong. During...
For brokers and agents at the top of their game, attracting prospects and making sales can lead to great success, but keeping the best clients coming back is really the key to mastering the biz. In RISMedia’s most recent Broker Best Practice webinar entitled, “Boomerang Business: Build a Brand That Keeps ‘Em Coming Back,” Robert Allan Paul, founder and president...
By Tyler Zey Have you been struggling to get the results you want for your business on Facebook? Are you wondering why real estate Facebook marketing just doesn’t seem to work? Here's a real estate Facebook marketing challenge for you that’s going to change everything! While Facebook ads definitely have their place, pouring money into advertising on Facebook week...
Real estate professionals are grappling with a gray area in the industry: independent contractor status. With recent litigation shining a spotlight on this contested issue, tell us: Is independent contractor status a help or hindrance to real estate? Share your thoughts in our brief Reader Report survey below! // Create your own user feedback survey ...
Every now and then, we call on our neighbors for favors. That’s what they’re there for, right? These one-off requests rarely take a turn for The ‘Burbs—and we always pardon the elderly neighbor-turned-pet sitter for peeking through our mail. (I’m looking at you, Mrs. Schmidt.) Turns out, —and it’s for reasons rooted deeper than rumors on the Wisteria...
