The effects of COVID-19 have been felt far and wide, but as a handful of states begin to reopen their economies, navigating the uncertainties that lie ahead will continue to be a challenging proposition for real estate professionals and the consumers they serve. While serious buyers have remained active during the pandemic, projections point to home sales dragging...
By Anita Ginsburg The drains in your home are only designed to handle things like water, human waste and toilet tissue. If you put anything else down them, they can easily get clogged. Related: Is It Time to Call a Plumber? Be Aware of These Signs You may not notice an issue right away, but foreign items can start to build up, which will keep your pipes from flowing...
Credit: Halstead During the current pandemic, real estate professionals have been hit particularly hard as being able to conduct in-person showings and open houses is integral to the selling process. Agents have gotten creative in order to continue their business—many have closed homes through a completely virtual process. Related: How Newsmakers Are Navigating...
During these trying times, the most important thing you can do is stay healthy. That doesn’t mean simply isolating yourself and avoiding the coronavirus, but staying mentally fit and physically healthy, in a general sense, as well. Being cooped up inside for days on end is not conducive to either of these points, and it’s why folks that live outside metropolitan...
With the current restrictions in place, such as social distancing, due to the COVID-19 outbreak, many businesses are adapting to new tactics for creating and maintaining clients. For real estate agents, lead generation is a top priority. Agents across the country, whether or not stay-at-home orders are in place, will need a new strategy for operating their business...
By Anita Ginsburg During any season when you need to use your furnace, the last thing you want is to have it malfunction. The thing is, even if you schedule regular maintenance and keep your unit clean, there are still some issues that can go from bad to worse quickly. Here are four common furnace issues that are more dangerous than you may think: Dirty Air Filters Although...
In January, RISMedia named some 300 real estate professionals as 2020 Real Estate Newsmakers. Each of these individuals—separated into eight categories—was either nominated by you, the RISMedia reader, or chosen by our editors. These people made great contributions within their own communities and the industry as a whole. They've dedicated their lives to a better...
By Brooke Chaplan Having a swimming pool increases the value of your home, but renovations to the pool can add even more value. Like anything else, pools can be updated and improved to maximize their appeal to potential buyers and to boost the benefits they provide to current residents. Here are four of the best ways to add value to a swimming pool when you renovate...
In his role as owner and CEO of The Anderson Group Real Estate Services, Josh Anderson feels blessed to have the opportunity to continue giving back to the Nashville community through the group's own nonprofit, RE:home. Founded in 2015, RE:home provides home improvement services to local homeowners who are unable to make the improvements themselves. A portion of...
By Marion Weiler Often, when in crisis, we ask ourselves, "why me?" or "why now?" But perhaps the question should be "why not me?" "Why me?" puts us in the position of being a victim, and more often than not, it prohibits us from moving forward in a constructive way. On the contrary, "Why not me?" empowers us to identify new avenues for growth and the opportunity...
