How the Rollout of COVID-19 Vaccines Could Help—and Hurt—the U.S. Housing Market By Clare Trapasso | Jan 11, 2021 Mike Kemp/Getty Images The coronavirus pandemic and the ensuing financial crisis have caused immeasurable hardship and pain across the U.S. Paradoxically enough, the crisis has also served as a turbocharged shot to the housing market. Feverish buyers rushed […]
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Investors: A Real Estate Agent’s Most Powerful Partnership
As any real estate agent knows, leads are the lifeblood to success. This is why it is no secret that a high percentage of most agents’ time is dedicated to uncovering possible leads via as many conduits as possible. That being said, all leads are not created equal. Some leads roll in thanks to expensive […]
How Pre-Qualification Can Help You Get Your Dream Home
Buying a home is an important – and exciting – decision. After all, having a place to call your own, to raise your family in, to do as you wish with no landlord to answer to are all motivating factors in starting the process. But, in addition to these emotional reasons, buying a home can […]
LGBTQ Homeownership: There’s More Work to Do
LGBTQ Homeownership: There’s More Work to Do June 9, 2020 It’s Pride Month, and while the LGBTQ community is gaining more acceptance on some legal fronts, its members continue to report high levels of fear over discrimination in housing, according to a newly released report from the National Association of Gay & Lesbian Real […]
Answers on How to Sell Your Home During Coronavirus
Selling Your Home in the Age of Coronavirus? Here Are All Your Top Questions, Answered By Larissa Runkle | Jun 4, 2020 Melpomenem/Getty Images With every day of this pandemic feeling like it brings a fresh batch of news, you’d be forgiven for feeling confused about the actual state of things now. While many cities start to […]
2020’s Top Kitchen Trends You Absolutely Must Have!
Let’s Get Cooking! 2020’s Top Kitchen Trends You Absolutely Must Have By Clare Trapasso | Jan 9, 2020 chandlerphoto/iStock The top must-have kitchen feature of 2020 is (drum roll, please) the kitchen island. Nearly two-thirds of renovated kitchens include an island, according to a recent survey from design and remodeling site Houzz. The site […]
8 Best Back-to-School Organization Ideas That Are Unbelievable Bargains, Too
8 Best Back-to-School Organization Ideas That Are Unbelievable Bargains, Too By Liz Alterman | Aug 19, 2019 Back-to-school mania has begun! Indeed, back-to-school sales and deals abound to get you and your little ones prepared for fall. But don’t forget, your home might need a back-to-school organizational makeover, too. Even with the best intentions, back-to-school season can be […]
Should You Renovate or Sell?
Love It or Leave It? Americans Prefer Renovations By Zillow Research on Oct. 11, 2018 Given a choice between spending money on a down payment for a new home or using that same money to fix up their current home, 76 percent of Americans choose to renovate, according to the new Zillow Housing Aspirations Report. The […]
8 Curb Appeal Boosters You Can Do in a Weekend
Win home shoppers over before they even think about stepping foot inside. A polished home exterior creates an inviting experience for visitors or passersby, which is especially important if your home is on the market. Check out our tips to get the most curb appeal for the lowest cost — while turning your neighbors’ heads and […]
10 Top Home Renovations Trends for 2018
Looking to find a decent contractor for your small-to-large home renovation? Or maybe you need to flesh out ideas on how best to overhaul your space? Sweeten—a free service pairing reno-focused homeowners (and commercial clients, too) with licensed, meticulously vetted general contractors that bid for the job—has you covered. The company has recently forecasted the top […]