More Than 50 Dynamic Industry Leaders Will Be Streaming at Real Estate's Most Powerful Event of the Year This year's CEO Exchange is open to both agents and brokers, and attendees will receive access to live broadcasts as well as replays of all sessions. Special bulk ticketing is available for brokers. Please email any event questions to dryan@rismedia.com. The first...
VA loans are having a record 2020. Although the process of obtaining one has slowed in some areas of the country, demand has never been higher. According to mortgage lender Veterans United Home Loans, the VA loan program backed more than 865,000 loans so far this year. The previous record was set in 2017, when the VA loan program backed some 740,386 loans. This year,...
By Jordan Fuller There are many good reasons to make your home more energy-efficient, but in addition to reducing your carbon footprint and lowering your monthly utility bills, making green updates to your property can also raise your home's value. Here are a few ideas to consider: Lighting It doesn't matter if you're planning to stay in your home for 10 years,...
Many homebuyers and sellers wonder how to ship their boxes for the least amount of money. If you're moving from one home to another and you have a lot of possessions, hiring movers to do the job is the obvious choice. But what if you only have a few boxes to move? Even if you're moving across the country, hiring movers isn't one of the cheapest ways to ship boxes. Related:...
Legendary reggae artist Bob Marley's widow, Rita Marley, recently listed her Nassau, Bahamas home. The couple were married in 1966 and spent about 15 years together before his untimely death in 1981. Nicknamed "La Randa," the two lived in the home together for some time while they were married. The 74-year old has listed the 3,900-square-foot property for $980,000....
By Meghan Belnap You've worked hard to become a homeowner. However, your work is not done. After you move into your new house, there are several essential maintenance tasks that you'll need to attend to. Here are a few things you need to do in order to maintain your new home: Gutter Maintenance Your gutters are an important part of your home. They're designed to...
For the real estate veterans who connected on RISMedia's most recent webinar, the key to finding success on social media during the COVID-19 pandemic is engagement and making real connections with people online. During RISMedia's webinar—"How to Stand Out in an Overcrowded Social Media World"—panelists Tammie Slay, broker/owner and team leader, HIP Realty...
By Brooke Chaplan If you're looking to enhance the value of your home, one of the easiest and most affordable upgrades you can make is to install new windows. Older windows could make your home appear out-of-date and raise questions about their ability to insulate the home's interior. Related: 4 Energy-Efficient Window Treatments New windows are available in many...
As COVID-19 continues to rage across much of the U.S., people are still buying homes and moving into rental units—and "pandemic pricing" may be one of the few silver linings of this crisis. Although home prices have steadily risen, mortgage rates have hit all-time lows, and rent prices have stayed close to where they were in 2019. In a recent report, WalletHub...
By Brentnie Daggett
Climate change and environmental issues aren't going away anytime soon, so many of us are considering how we can contribute to positive change. Living an environmentally-conscious lifestyle will not only reduce your carbon footprint, but can save you money in the long run.
Related: Top 7 Eco-Friendly Amenities for Your Home
Here are five...
