Thinking of your home on the market this season? Here’s how to throw the ultimate holiday-themed open house that’s sure to have buyers adding your place to their wish list. 1. Make it cozy and bright The first step to getting buyers in the door, and then persuading them to stay for a while, is to…
Wondering what real estate trends to be on the lookout for next year? Here, RISMedia revisits some interesting patterns from 2019 to predict three things that likely will happen in 2020. 1. Generational shifts In combination with the millennial market and the Silver Tsunami, experts are predicting more of a demand for affordable inventory that…
While you can get bargains on everything from flat-screen TVs to clothing and more on Black Friday, did you know that you also can apply some of the same shopping strategies when it comes to scoring a deal on a new house? Here, a few Black Friday-inspired moves that can work wonders in this arena,…
You wouldn’t buy a car without giving it a test drive, so why would you even think about purchasing a home without first checking out the neighborhood to see what it really would be like to live there? Buying a home is a big investment, so you want to be sure the area in which…
ALISON CLAY-DUBOFF SALTY WATER PROPERTIES INC. 10 Home-Staging Tips that Cost Less Than $100 Although home staging can be a costly expense, there are some simple and inexpensive ways to make a house look better without having to undergo major design changes or upgrades. Here, RISMedia offers 10 home-staging tips that can help you sell…
Architectural Digest recently surveyed folks to find out “The 26 Most Iconic TV Interiors of the Past 100 Years.” Here, a look at what the magazine found to be some of the most popular home-related backdrops. Perhaps this will spark some fun design tips for your new home! Or maybe you’ll just enjoy reading about…
Buying a house in a neighborhood you don’t know very well? While it might look nice at the outset, you never really know what happens after dark (or in broad daylight, for that matter). That’s why you should find out as much as possible about your potential neighborhood’s safety and crime rates so you’ll know…
One of the most important questions homeowners ask themselves during the selling process is whether it’s a good time to put their house on the market. While many real estate experts think that spring is the ideal time to sell a home, there are plenty of reasons why it’s a good idea to sell your home…
With millennials now comprising such a large percentage of all home buyers, it makes sense that you would want to keep this age group in mind when selling your home. While there definitely are upgrades that can catch the eye of millennial home buyers, there also are some home features that are known to send…