Help your clients give the illusion of a perfectly manicured yard with these easy steps for sprucing up greenery from HouseLogic.Create accents with rocks. They don’t require the same level of care, water, and sunlight that grass and plants do. Rocks are good tools for forming pathways, adding design elements, or creating dry creek beds. Spots in the yard that collect water can be kept under control with rocks, which aid water runoff.Use colorf
Engage your audience with a mix of personal and helpful contentWhen was the last time you checked your Facebook feed?If it’s been more than a few minutes, you’re one of the few who can resist the allure. Real estate agents live on Facebook, and it makes perfect sense. That’s where their sphere is. And that’s where they can make new connections quickly and inexpensively.But posting on Facebook is another thing. It’s tricky to strike the
A home's price is based on many factors that can’t be changed, such as location, square footage, and age. While these fixed factors may seem like an end-all-be-all, you can present your client’s home in other ways that may add perceived value for buyers. A full overhaul or shiny new kitchen are not the only options — choosing the right home decor can go a long way in bringing buyers.Here's a look at some top accessories and decor choices
The original "Stars and Stripes" version of the U.S. flag, designed by Betsy Ross, was adopted by Congress on June 14, 1777. Tomorrow marks the flag's 240th birthday—Flag Day—a day when homeowners across America will display the flag proudly outside their doorsteps. But before the flag is raised, pass on these tips to your sphere from the Veterans of Foreign Wars on proper flag etiquette. Never let the flag touch the ground. When flown on the
Here are some of the heftiest costs of homeownership to be aware of:Property taxes. This is often the largest home expense after a mortgage, and some of the highest property-tax rates are in the Northeast. Buyers there might need to take extra financial measures to make sure they can afford their home. Homeowners in Buffalo, N.Y., for example, pay 2.9 percent of their home’s value in property taxes. In Rochester, N.Y., they pay 2.8 percent. Nat
Buyers will glean plenty of information from the seller’s disclosure agreement, the home inspector, and maybe even their new neighbors. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t a few questions they should ask the seller at the walkthrough or before closing.Realtor.com® suggests buyers ask some of the following questions of sellers:Have you had any past problems with the home that you’ve repaired?Sellers typically must disclose existing problem
If you're not careful about how you respond to clients over email, you could risk losing contracts, damaging your reputation, and even being sued for breach of confidentiality. Forbes.com offers some of the following tips to avoid PR nightmares and liability offenses with your email behavior.Beware of hitting the “reply all” button. If you’re responding to multiple contacts, delete the email thread history in your message to avoid potential
Warn homeowners that more reports are surfacing of a microscopic parasite nesting in community and residential pools and hot tubs. The parasite, known as Cryptosporidium or “Crypto,” can make people sick, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns that the problem is rising to epidemic levels nationwide.Traces of fecal matter from humans and pets found in pools and hot tubs are leading to the increase in Crypto cases, the CDC sa
Kitchen revamps tend to be one of the most popular home remodeling projects. About 10.2 million American households tackled a kitchen remodel or replacement work in 2015, according to a recent report from the National Kitchen & Bath Association. Homeowners tend to want new flooring, countertops, cabinets, sinks, and faucets in their kitchen remodels.Also, "more homeowners are incorporating smart technology using the Amazon Echo or Google Home
If you’re new to water features, a little nervous to try them, or just plain lazy, then consider this your personal guide to installing a backyard pond and waterfall.There will be no fancy-pants koi fish to clean up after, no custom river rapids, and no Niagara-sized waterfalls here. We’re working with the simple stuff: a basic rigid plastic pond liner, a waterfall pump kit, rocks, and aquatic plants — all of which should be available at y
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