Among all the uncertainties that the past 14 months have brought to the U.S. housing market, one of the few things that has remained constant is the value that home improvement projects add to a home. Exterior home improvement projects, in particular, took center stage in 2021, according to Remodeling magazine's Cost vs. Value Report. Related: 3 Renovations That...
Rob Marin is dedicated to supporting his community. The Keller Williams Larchmont agent has served as a board member and vice president of the Women's and Children's Crisis Shelter (WCCS) and board member of the Rotary Club in Los Angeles, among several other community facing roles. Marin considers his greatest accomplishment of 2020 to be developing a new fundraiser...
By Anica Oaks When you want a new home, the last thing you want is for the process to drag on for months. While you could spend hours online, you will get much better results by working with a REALTOR® who knows the local area, what type of home you are looking for and how much you're willing to spend. If you're ready to get that new home you've always wanted, here's...
Every successful real estate agent knows how to tell a story. From helping families imagine what their lives can look like in a new home to writing creative listing descriptions that sell every inch of a property, compelling storytelling is a big part of the job. So why not incorporate this into your social media posts? Stories can be relatable and help make connections...
By Meghan Belnap Figuring out what type of residential AC system you need can be tough, especially when you aren't familiar with AC system purchases. Realistically, how many air conditioners have you bought in your life? At the very most, it could be three or four. So, you likely aren't an expert. If you don't deal with AC terms, repairs or replacements on a daily...
The real estate industry has changed a bit since Pamela Liebman first joined the Corcoran Group in 1984 as an agent. But the New York firm’s chief executive still uses the experiences of her earlier days to help mold agents and lead the company into future growth. To listen or view Episode 19: ‘Don’t Let Someone Else Define You or Your Company’ - Growth and...
If you were considering selling your home this month, the most recent ATTOM Data Solutions analysis may in fact sway your decision to finally pull the trigger. According to the property data solutions company, the top five days of the year to sell your home all fall in the month of May. The new analysis, which considers 40.1 million single home and condominium sales...
By Bill Gassett Are you looking to get an apartment with bad or no credit? If you decided to rent, your first impulse might not be to think about your credit standing. However, your credit history is something that you will probably be requested to present to rent an apartment. Landlords ask for this information to ensure that you are serious and will make your...
RISMedia is in full swing preparing for our next fall virtual conference, RISMedia’s Real Estate CEO & Agent Leadership Exchange, co-presented with the National Association of REALTORS®. As we begin to prepare our action-packed agenda, we’d like your feedback on what topics matter most to you as broker/owners, and also, what you’d like us to share with...
By Jordan Grice The end of federal foreclosure and eviction moratoriums is on the horizon, leaving many wondering, “what’s next?” On one side, previous reports from Bloomberg predicted a wave of foreclosures that would hit millions of low-income homeowners after forbearance provisions and the foreclosure moratorium ended. On the other hand, many mom-and-pop...
