Getting your home ready for an energy-efficient summer is a great way to reduce your energy costs, which you may have noticed are creeping higher and higher. Following are ten ways to get ready for an energy efficient summer: … [Read more...] about Ten Ways to Get Ready for an Energy Efficient Summer
How to Break Into the Listing Game
More than ever, success in real estate hinges on mastering your role as a listing agent. As the saying goes, "list to last." Once you are able to build your reputation as the go-to for sellers in your neighborhood, you will see your business snowball. Future sellers will see your yard signs, note how long it takes for the "pending" rider to fall into place, and act accordingly. Getting that first listing can seem monumental, but accomplishing that--and more importantly, the timely sale that goes along with it--will literally transform your business. Following is how to break into the listing game: … [Read more...] about How to Break Into the Listing Game
Mother’s Day Gifts for the Mom who Loves the Great Outdoors
So your mom is not the "breakfast-in-bed followed- by-a-manicure" type. If your mom craves the great outdoors and all it offers, following are some great out-of-the-box gift considerations - because you know your mom does not like to be boxed in. Here are ideas for Mother's Day gifts for the Mom who loves the Great Outdoors: … [Read more...] about Mother’s Day Gifts for the Mom who Loves the Great Outdoors
Everything You Need to Understand About the Coming “Silver Tsunami”
The "Silver Tsunami" describes what could be a massive home turn-over created by Baby Boomers as they age out. The numbers are impressive: The US Census Bureau estimates a population of 73 million people aged 65 and older. Some predict this could radically alter the housing supply landscape. But others argue this coming wave won't help housing supply much. The Baby Boomer generation spans nearly twenty years and thus homes that come to market will not appear all at once. Still, whether it's a tsunami or a long, rideable wave, market expert Meredith Whitney (who successfully predicted the 2008 crash), believes the wave could hit this year. That begs the question: What will this mean for real estate in the United States and how can you prepare for the wave that's coming? Following is … [Read more...] about Everything You Need to Understand About the Coming “Silver Tsunami”
Branch Out and Celebrate Arbor Day in a Different Way
Arbor Day is about more than just planting a tree, although that's the perfect way to celebrate. Here are a few ways to branch out and celebrate Arbor Day in a different way: TAKE A HIKE Organize a nature walk or hike to appreciate the beauty of existing trees in local parks or natural areas. Educate participants about the different tree species and their ecological roles. VOLUNTEER FOR TRASH CLEAN UP Participate in or organize a local environmental cleanup. Removing litter and debris from natural areas helps create a healthier environment for existing trees and promotes a cleaner community. (Explore other ideas for making a difference on Arbor Day.) DISCOVER YOUR INNER NATURE ARTIST Encourage creativity by organizing art projects related to trees. This could include … [Read more...] about Branch Out and Celebrate Arbor Day in a Different Way