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REALTORS: 7 Ways to Make Your Website, Emails More Accessible

As a real estate professional, you likely know a lot about universal design in homes, a tenet that provides property accessibility for people with special needs and the ability to age in place. But what about "inclusive design" for your real estate website and e-marketing? Similar to the purpose of universal design for homeowners, inclusive design allows all home shoppers, regardless of disabilities or assistive devices, to take advantage of

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4 Ways a High-Tech Kitchen Will Survive Design Fads

Innit offers the following tips on “future-proofing” a kitchen remodel.Find a digital hub to manage your kitchen. “Similar to how we use platforms that manage our living room entertainment—connecting our music, TV shows, movies, and games—our kitchens will soon be managed by platforms that help plan, grocery shop, prepare, and cook,” according to Innit. Download apps that can help you take greater control over your kitchen by using v

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REALTORS: Smartphone, Tablet Are Key Business Tools

About one-third of real estate professionals recently surveyed say they spend more than seven hours of each workday consulting their mobile device. That percentage has unsurprisingly been growing—in 2017, only 18 percent of real estate pros surveyed said they spent that much time on their device during the workday. The latest findings come from the 2018 REALTOR® Mobile Usage Report, conducted by the Realtors Property Resource®.REALTORS®

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Top 10 Threats to Real Estate in 2019

Rising interest rates and the economy are the top two current issues to watch in real estate, according to the Counselors of Real Estate’s Top Ten Issues Affecting Real Estate 2018-2019, a list of the biggest threats to the housing market. For the first time, CRE broke its annual list down into current and longer-term issues to watch during the industry’s next year.Top Current Issues to Watch1. Interest rates and the economy: As interest ra

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Your Neighbors’ 10 Most Annoying Habits

With homeownership comes a neighborhood, oftentimes including some surrounding neighbors. There are lots of things neighbors can do to tick off those living nearby, and it’s not always noise related. According to a new survey of 1,010 Americans conducted by Porch.com, the top neighbor complaint is intruding on the privacy of others.“Nosy neighbors were the absolute worst of all, whether that included overly talkative meetings at the mailbox

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Neighborhood ‘Vibes’ That Draw Buyers

Just how important is a neighborhood’s “vibe” to prospective buyers? Nearly nine in 10 say the look and feel of a neighborhood is a top consideration when choosing where to live, according to an independent survey of more than 2,000 consumers conducted by Ally Home.The majority of survey respondents say they prefer a “quiet and quaint” neighborhood vibe rather than a “modern millennial” vibe. More than one-third say they want a nei

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REALTORS: How to prep a home for a top-dollar sale

A basic spruce-up makes your listing much more attractiveMany homebuyers prefer a turnkey home, ready for moving in. When looking at a home, buyers want to focus on what’s great, not what needs fixing or is in poor condition.As a real estate agent, the better sale-prep advice you give homeowners, the smoother, and more successful, the home sale will go, and make you look good!Sellers can do a lot to make sure their home shows well and generate

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The Top Landscaping Trends for 2018

Native plants, outdoor yoga spaces, and charging stations are among the hottest landscaping trends growing in consumer demand for 2018, according to a new report released by the American Society of Landscape Architects. Landscape architects were asked to rate the popularity of several residential outdoor design elements. Landscape architects noted a growth in the use of native plants, low-maintenance landscapes, and flexible-use spaces, for yoga

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3 Questions you Should Ask Before Buying a Vacation Rental

“There’s no question that the vacation rental business is booming,” Stephens says. The short-term rental market in the United States alone is approaching $18 billion in revenue, with a projected annual growth rate of 6.6 percent, he says.However, before you decide to take on a short-term rental, Stephens advises that you pass on these three questions to help ensure their success:1. Is a vacation rental a smart investment for you? Buying a

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Outside Remodeling Projects Pay Off

Tackling a project to spruce up a property’s outside may be a wise investment for both residential and commercial property owners, according to the National Association of REALTORS®’ and National Association of Landscape Professionals’ 2018 Remodeling Report: Outdoor Features. The outdoors doesn't require a major overhaul to see a strong return either financially or in homeowner enjoyment.The outdoor project that produces the most subst

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