Tips & Advice

Imagine that you find a home in an amazing neighborhood, and the price is right. Now you ask yourself, is this your dream home? How do you answer this question and determine what life might be like in this new home? A recent article from Housecall in RISMedia, How to ... Read More...

There are numerous benefits and advantages to owning your own home. However, maintaining, repairing, and/or replacing appliances and equipment can become a major burden. Often, decisions are made impulsively without knowledge of the appliance or its expected lifetime. Mikkie Milles, in a recent article in RISMedia’s Housecall, Repair or Replace: ... Read More...

We all know that maintaining a home’s upkeep costs a great deal of money. However, one question to ask is whether spending the extra money is necessary for the home’s upkeep? A recent article by Cary Teller in RISMedia, Top 10 Most Expensive Mistakes You’re Making on Your Home, lists ... Read More...

Statistics show that today, many are well into their 30’s before buying their first home. Some focus first on their education, some work and save, and plenty spend a good deal of time traveling.  When it’s time to purchase a first home - whether a single-family home, townhouse, or condo ... Read More...

Smart home technology and amenities are designed for improved quality of life. However, in today’s climate of cyber-theft consumers must consider personal and home security. Mikkie Mills, writing for RISMedia’s Housecall (5 Key Steps to Protecting Your Smart Home) suggested there are several steps we can take to ensure that ... Read More...

Homebuyers must determine where to buy as well as what to buy when considering a real estate purchase. Evaluating the real estate market in your area may be difficult due to constant fluctuation. However, a recent article by Mickkie Mills in RISMedia, Tips to Assess and Evaluate the Real Estate ... Read More...

Nearly a decade has passed since the real estate market hit bottom, and investors are now having a tough time finding bargains to flip or rent for monthly income. As most single-family properties increase in price, investors are looking for less expensive alternatives, such as townhouses, mobile homes, and condominiums. Is investing ... Read More...

For real estate professionals, there are several key marketing trends to look for in 2017. When investing time and money into your advertising, understanding the trends is essential. A recent article on Inman.com focused on the rapidly evolving pace with which agents are jumping onto the online advertising bandwagon. Here ... Read More...

Social media has been proven to be a valuable real estate marketing tool. It has become a full-fledged, proven business-builder, carving paths to fresh online leads with every share, according to a recent report in RISMedia. Finding time to make the effort is another story. A survey by RISMedia found the ... Read More...

There are common complaints from owners, managers, and developers in new communities, high-rises, and resorts. “Vacant apartments are a challenge to rent. Units filled with worn or dated furnishings are a turn-off, too.” If the rooms in your online listings are in need of paint, new furnishings or updated decor, ... Read More...