By Anica Oaks Whether you've recently purchased a new home or you're making some upgrades to your kitchen, the new refrigerator you choose is an important decision. There's not a one-size-fits-all solution here; the refrigerator you should purchase depends upon the specific needs of your family. Here are some things to consider: Number of People Families come in...
By Anita Ginsburg Whether it's a broken pipe or a flash flood, homeowners need to take immediate action when their home floods. The longer water stands in a home, the more damage will be done. Related: How to Sell a Home in a Flood-Prone Area The first 24 hours following a flood are critical to ensure safety and give your home and belongings the best chance to recover....
Ah the love letter… in today’s raging hot market, with extremely low inventory and bidding wars becoming the new normal, it’s become almost a necessity for prospective buyers to include a love letter in their offer package to sellers. These love letters are written to essentially attract the sellers’ attention and explain the many reasons why they should...
Listed for a cool $7 million, this Seattle mansion is located in the desirable Queen Anne neighborhood of the city, where the iconic Space Needle can also be found. Built in 1905, the home underwent extensive upgrades before being listed. Although there are modern amenities throughout the home, great care was taken by the seller to preserve the home’s original...
By Brooke Chaplan As technology progresses, home security measures are evolving. Companies are creating surveillance systems that keep homeowners at ease, especially when they aren’t home. If you’re planning on selling your home in the near future, you should consider investing in a home security system. While it may not seem like a large increase in property...
By Meghan Belnap It's easy to put off home repairs, especially if they seem like big, daunting tasks. You are only making the problem worse and costing yourself more money by procrastinating. So, what home repairs should you never procrastinate? Repair a Leaking Roof The roof keeps everything safe from rain and snow in most homes, so if it falls apart, every room...
With a record number of millennials set to reach key age milestones for homebuyers over the next two years, experts say this could push already accelerated price gains even further. This, according to a new report from Zillow that found home values are growing fastest in areas with the highest share of kids, reflects the impact millennial house hunters are making...
It's that time of year again! To celebrate the upcoming Super Bowl, we want to reward our loyal readers with the chance to win a $100 Visa gift card! From now through Super Bowl Sunday, you can enter to win. Here's how: Simply go to one of our Facebook pages—either RISMedia or Housecall—like the page and share your most creative Super Bowl dish, or a photo...
Actress, model and cultural icon Marilyn Monroe was at the height of her career when she starred in her first dramatic role as a saloon singer named Chérie in 1956’s ‘Bus Stop.’ Monroe took classes at The Actor’s Studio in New York City to prepare for the role, and the result was a film that was both a commercial and critical success. This 12 acre property—consisting...
By Jordan Grice Every successful agent knows how important trust is in building and maintaining relationships that will sustain your career. Trust can be the difference between brand obscurity and standing out from your competition when it comes to your social media marketing effort, so it’s vital that you take time to inspire loyalty with your digital presence. From...
