Ranch or multistory home? There are many questions home buyers have about the 3 types of home floor plans in different homes. This becomes especially important when they’re planning to buy a new home. One common question is what exactly is the difference between an open floor plan and a semi-open floor plan? A […]
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Why is it a great time to buy in Las Vegas this Spring 2019?
According to the latest Market from the Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors (GLVAR), local home prices inched back up to the $300,000 mark in March (2019) while fewer properties changed hands and more homes were on the market than a year ago. Likewise, it could be a great time to buy in Las Vegas […]
How to Improve Your Home Backyard Space
Looking to improve your home backyard space? Homeowners don’t need to install in-ground pools or coordinate flashy fountain shows to improve their outdoor space. Sometimes it’s as simple as adding an outdoor table for everyone to enjoy their favorite meals, or putting in a few extra plants for a little burst of color. Homeowners who […]
How will Zillow Home Loans Impact You as a Non-Bank Lender?
Zillow’s acquisition of Mortage Lenders of America has been looming over us since late last year. We’ve all been wondering with the move into the mortgage space, will Zillow be following the footsteps of other industry dominating behemoths, taking a Amazon-, Apple-, Uber-model? More specifically how will Zillow home loans impact you as a non-bank lender. […]
Are You Properly Insured? Are you Prepared?
The majority of homeowners and business owners have their personal property (contents) insured.Even though the cost is extremely reasonable, there are many renters who do not have contents insurance. This is usually because they don’t realize that they need insurance for their household items such as clothing, furniture, decorative items, small appliances, jewelry, etc. It […]
How the Best Real Estate Agents Create Compelling Content
Highlight Best Practices Although some clients are veterans at buying and selling homes, it is still considered relevant information to provide current best practices for the process. The markets often change as do the players, and as a real estate agent, you can be the leading expert in demonstrating resilient best practices. One thing to […]
4 Signs Your Real Estate Comps Are Fooling You about Your Home’s Value
Unlike most things we buy in life, homes don’t come with a sticker price. Sure, the real estate listing may say the price of the home is $320,000, but that’s just a starting point. Buyers can—and should—offer more or less money for the house based on something called real estate comps, short for “comparables.” That being said, here are 4 […]
Info for Safe Selling: Protecting Yourself as a Real Estate Agent (Part 1)
Real estate safety month isn’t until September, but it’s never the wrong time to begin protecting yourself as a real estate agent. Real estate can be an extremely rewarding career, but it comes with its own set of dangers. The people and even places you run across can be hazardous. Even driving in your car […]
What Is a Comparative Market Analysis? The CMA Explained
A home’s price is a moving target—based on where it is, when it’s listed for sale, whether it has that trendy open kitchen, all of it. So if you’re tasked with pricing your own home before putting it on the market, how do you figure out how much your place is worth? Home sellers pondering this […]
What’s The Best Time To Sell Your Home?
New Data Shows When To List Your Home Ah, springtime. Flowers are blooming, birds are chirping – and homes are selling. Are you planning to sell your home, too? According to new research by Zillow, the best time to sell you home is during the first two weeks of May to get the most […]
