The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has sponsored the public observance of Fire Prevention Week for nearly 100 years - making it the longest-running public health observance in the U.S. Here are tips to educate your family during Fire Prevention Week. … [Read more...] about Tips to Educate Your Family During Fire Prevention Week
ADU 101 for Real Estate Agents
As of July 2023, statistics indicate that there are over 1.53 million real estate agents and only 106,548 active listings, nationwide. It's a more competitive marketplace than ever. More experienced and knowledgeable agents get more business so adding ADU expertise to your bag of tricks is key. Nationwide housing shortages, high interest rates, and home insurance challenges are keeping sellers from listing and buyers from buying. Meanwhile the need for additional housing escalates. Enter the Accessory Dwelling Unit, which also turns out to be a great selling point for both buyers and sellers. As such, your ability to help your clients navigate the ADU-pathway will make you a more effective, knowledgeable and in-demand agent. Following is ADU 101 for real estate agents: … [Read more...] about ADU 101 for Real Estate Agents
Get Ready for Baby Safety Month
A natural curiosity A baby's curiosity is ever-present as they grow. As parents or caregivers, it's important to encourage a baby's exploration while at the same time watching them like a hawk. Get ready for Baby Safety Month. Here are a few tips to get you started on that age-old balancing act called parenting. … [Read more...] about Get Ready for Baby Safety Month
How to Monitor Your Home’s Carbon Monoxide Levels
According to the CDC, approximately 50,000 people in the U.S. visit the emergency room each year due to accidental CO poisoning. CO poisoning is entirely preventable. Mike Holmes of National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) offers homeowners invaluable tips on how to protect their families from this deadly gas. … [Read more...] about How to Monitor Your Home’s Carbon Monoxide Levels
What You Need to Know About X Versus Threads
Fifteen months and forty-four billion dollars later, Twitter is now known as X. Basic questions to ponder now that the app has become X: What happened to the blue bird? And what will replace "tweets?" On a more abstract note, "twitter" was both a noun and a verb, arguably so is Threads, whereas X is not. Hmmm. Those musings aside, what will the future of X look like and more importantly, how will that affect how you use what is now being rebranded as the "everything app?" Like most, you probably used Twitter to micro-blog important real estate news and stay connected with your clients. Now that the forces behind X are promising "unlimited interactivity," what might that look like and how does it stack up against Threads, it's recent competitor? Here's what you need to know about X versus … [Read more...] about What You Need to Know About X Versus Threads