The over-arching theme for 2025 interior design can be summed up in one word: Midimalism. It is just as it sounds: The art of being in the middle - not too little and not too much. The look embodies clean lines, functionality, neutrals, warm wood, textures and natural materials. Think cozy pillows, throws, faux fur and lightly colored patterns. Like the story of Goldilocks, Midimalism embraces the ideal of being "just right." Here are the design trends you'll love for 2025: … [Read more...] about Design Trends You’ll Love for 2025
Fun Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day on a Budget
Lucky us, Valentine's Day falls on a Friday this year so we have the whole weekend to soak it up. Here are some fun ways to celebrate Valentine's Day on a budget.....or even if you're not: … [Read more...] about Fun Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day on a Budget
Learn to Read Body Language for Better Results
Do you ever wonder what your clients are really thinking? Chances are, their body language is screaming the answer loud and clear. Since real estate is first and foremost about building positive relationships, the ability to pay attention to body language and understand its inherent meaning is not just nice--it's vital. Ultimately, what you're after isn't manipulation. Far from it. The goal of effectively using body language is to communicate better and develop trust with your clients. Following are some easy ways you can learn to read body language for better results: … [Read more...] about Learn to Read Body Language for Better Results
How to Target New Construction in 2025
It's no secret that today's higher interest rates have cast a chill on real estate transactions. Roughly 84% of today's mortgaged homeowners are locked into a rate below 6% so it's no wonder they are staying put, thereby reducing inventory and transaction volume. As such, many buyers are priced out of the market, stuck on the sidelines until rates come down or inventory goes up--or both. Meanwhile, new construction currently represents one third of all single-family housing for sale, adding much needed inventory to the market. More significantly, many builders are offering buy-downs and incentives, effectively reducing interest rates to a comparative 4.5 to 5.5 percentage rate, substantially below today's average of 7 percent. This is why you want new construction in your business plan. … [Read more...] about How to Target New Construction in 2025
2025 Color of the Year (According to HGTV and Sherwin-Williams)
Guess what? You may not have known that green can be a neutral, but it can. Introducing HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams color of the year, Quietude - 2025 Color of the Year (According to HGTV and Sherwin-Williams): … [Read more...] about 2025 Color of the Year (According to HGTV and Sherwin-Williams)