Recent Blog Posts

The amazing members of ActiveRain produce hundreds of blog posts every single day of the year.  There is a wonderful mix of all things real estate and beyond for your reading pleasure.

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By Bob "RealMan" Timm, Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker
(Ward County Notary Services)
When you own your own home YOU determine what it smells like. If you are selling your home make sure it smells good!As Realtors there are times we almost get knocked over by smells when we walk into a home the first time... never a good thing.Enough negative. If possible, nothing beats fresh air. When you live in an environment as harsh (cold) as North Dakota there are several months where you just can not leave the windows open. During those months that you can not open the windows the BEST thing you can do is to make sure your home smells CLEAN.When you clean before showing a home for sale avoid cleaners that are very strong or heavy. One thought is to go natural.Top 5 NATURAL Germ Killers1) AlcoholAlcohol is one of the most effective alternatives to chemical disinfectants. Alcohol ki...
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By Tom Bashe, Your Temecula Valley Expert
(Localist Realty)
Vista Weekly Market Update March 18th - 24th, 2024 Bridgecreek RECENTLY SOLD Durian Street | 3 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 1624 sq. ft. | $598,000 Marlin Terrace RECENTLY SOLD Marlin Drive | 2 bedrooms | 1.5 baths | 1006 sq. ft. | $575,000 Nob Hill RECENTLY SOLD Nob Circle | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1013 sq. ft. | $515,000
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By Paul Guenther - WFG Title, The Extra Mile Is Part Of My Regular Route!
(WFG NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY)
CHANGE IS GREAT!Recently I chose to make a move to the 6th largest National Title Insurance company from my old employer.  WFG NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY!Williston Financial Group is what WFG stands for, But I prefer We are Freaking Great!I have been here just over a month, and the wealth of technology and tools is immeasurable.If you are a Realtor or Lender in Arizona I can help you!  Please reach out, let's set up a meeting and I can share my ideas, and tools to help with your success! 
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By Bob Crane, Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671
(Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified)
 WISCONSIN FORESTLAND SOLD REPORT March 2024 St. Croix County; Hunting, Timber, Investments! Market Snapshot for 20+ Acre Properties   Sold Properties Report Price Total Acres $/Acre Original MLS # Status Municipality County $115,000 20.68 $5,561 6414533 Sold Glenwood City St. Croix $125,000 20 $6,250 6174821 Sold Baldwin St. Croix $165,000 26.52 $6,222 1571518 Sold Cady St. Croix $170,000 20 $8,500 6367323 Sold Eau Galle St. Croix $200,000 24 $8,333 1567918 Sold Glenwood St. Croix $226,000 20 $11,300 6360231 Sold Rush River St. Croix $260,000 40 $6,500 1570504 Sold Glenwood City St. Croix $320,000 22.97 $13,931 6357469 Sold St. Joseph St. Croix $400,000 21.67 $18,459 6328716 Sold Kinnickinnic St. Croix $450,000 40 $11,250 1570426 Sold River Falls St. Croix $450,000 40 $11,250 6317315 S...
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By Teri Isner, GRI, CRS, CIPS
(Keller Williams Realty at the Lakes)
This time of year folks begin to get outdoors to do more around their homes because it is nice and warm outside.   It’s also a good time to do a bit of work outside the house and make your outdoor space more inviting and fun for family and friends.   Below is a list of ways in which you can accomplish this. If you already have landscape lighting, why not purchase a few fun colored lights to use in them for different holidays.  This will defiantly make your outdoor space a lot more fun. If you are getting tired of mowing your grass then you may want to replace your grass with a garden. You might want to add a garden of flowers or a garden of vegetables or even put in a koi pond.  Any of these ideas will help to keep you from spending your summer evenings mowing the grass all the time, th...
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By Lew Corcoran, Real Estate Agent, Home Stager, & Photographer
(Better Living Real Estate, LLC)
The real estate market is constantly evolving, and so are the expectations of buyers and sellers. In today's digital age, where most people start their home search online, having high-quality photos of your property can make a huge difference in attracting potential buyers and standing out from the competition. In this blog post, we will explore how real estate photography can provide a competitive edge in a changing market, and share some tips on how to get the best photos of your property. Why Real Estate Photography Matters Real estate photography is more than just taking pictures of a house. It is a form of visual storytelling that showcases the features, benefits, and lifestyle of a property. It is also a powerful marketing tool that can help you: Capture attention: According to a ...
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By Ellie McIntire, Luxury service in Central Maryland
(Ellicott City Clarksville Howard County Maryland Real Estate)
To save money: Downsizing to a smaller home or apartment can often result in lower housing costs, including mortgage payments, property taxes, and utilities. This can be especially appealing for people on a fixed income or those looking to reduce their expenses. To simplify their lives: Downsizing can be a way to declutter and simplify one's life by getting rid of unnecessary possessions and living in a smaller space. To be more energy-efficient: A smaller home may be easier to heat and cool, leading to lower energy bills. To reduce maintenance and cleaning: A smaller home typically requires less time and effort to maintain and clean. To be closer to family and friends: Some people downsize in order to be closer to family and friends, especially as they get older and may need more supp...
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By Dick Betts, REALTOR® The Villages, Florida
(TOUCHSTONE REAL ESTATE)
 Looking for the perfect place to call home? Look no further! This stunning Preserve & Water-View property at 6857 Baysinger Path offers luxury living in The Villages. 2023 Indigo Model Features: Prime Location in The Villages, Beautifully Landscaped Yard, 3 bed, 3 bath, Spacious Bedrooms, En-suite, dual sinks, Roman Shower with seamless glass enclosure, Open Concept with vaulted Ceilings, Dream Kitchen with modern stainless steel appliances, large island, quartz countertops, and a breakfast nook. Block/Stucco construction, elegant living areas, Relaxing Outdoor Patio Space, Stackable Slider, with a Preserve and Water View!  Expanded Garage With its prime location, this home provides easy access to all the amenities and conveniences of The Villages community. Enjoy a vibrant lifestyle s...
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By Thomas Santore Lic Associate Real Estate Broker, Realtor®-ABR-Land, Residential & Commercial Sa
(Coldwell Banker Realty/Coldwell Banker Commercial NRT)
The owners would love to invite all the Realtors in the area to a Broker Open House at 110 Jennifer Ct, Yorktown Heights, New York 10598. Their house is on the market for $659,000.00. This home features 3 bedrooms, 2 Full baths with hardwood floors throughout the main floor. Very usable yard. A 2 car garage and a large driveway with Parking for 6 cars. Second off Rte 6 and less than 5 minutes to the Taconic Parkway.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Call 845 590 5488 for Directions------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------View this fabulous home here!! htt...
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By Will Hamm, "Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"
(Hamm Homes)
With such diverse architectural designs available, it can be challenging to determine the ideal fit based on personal preference and lifestyle. After all, each one boasts distinctive characteristics, from the charming coziness of cottages to the sleek modern lines of contemporary residences. Learn more about the following home styles, including some of their pros and cons, to find out which one perfectly complements your vision and needs. Cape Cod Immensely popular from the 1920s to the mid-1950s, these simply designed homes have an appeal that endures to this day. They typically feature shutter-clad dormer windows, steeply pitched shake or clapboard roofs, central chimneys, shingled exteriors, and main front entrances. Over time, older Cape Cod homes have been expanded and modernized ...
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By Ed Silva, 203-206-0754, Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally
(Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 )
The 2024 NCAA Men's Tournament Field is Down to 16There are cats and dogs are starring at each other with soaring birds along with some very interested spectators. The end of this week will have some tough battles as the field of 16 fight to reach the final four.All four #1 seeds are still in the battle, no big upsets there. Along with a bunch of single digit seeds. No one higher than a 9 seed, even though there were some teams shocked at their demise. The Blue cats from Kentucky will need time to recover.The 'smart people' are still picking our UConn Huskies to win it all and be only the second repeat winner in this century. There have been some exciting games and very few ones with people tuning away.The regional sites have been very kind to our Huskies with the road to AZ barely leav...
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By Tom Bashe, Your Temecula Valley Expert
(Localist Realty)
Ocean Beach Weekly Market Update March 18th - 24th, 2024 4841 Del Monte Ave RECENTLY SOLD Del Monte Avenue | 2 bedrooms | 1 baths | 750 sq. ft. | $750,000 Spray RECENTLY SOLD Spray Street | 1 bedrooms | 1 baths | 612 sq. ft. | $775,000
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By Thomas Santore Lic Associate Real Estate Broker, Realtor®-ABR-Land, Residential & Commercial Sa
(Coldwell Banker Realty/Coldwell Banker Commercial NRT)
You need to stand out from the crowd!!!! You can not please everybody, but you need to be relevant in your marketing to the clients you want to attract.Your brand is your promise. A successful brand is a promise delivered. You better make sure you can deliver on your promise. Always surround yourself with colleges and friends that are more successful than you. You should always have and optimistic view of what ever you are doing. An attitude of I can will go pretty far in any business atmosphere.
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By Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®, Giving Back With Each Home Sold!
(RE/MAX Platinum)
Chenequa WI Homes for Sale | Market Report for February 2024Looking for a place with beautiful natural landscapes and many outdoor recreational opportunities?Chenequa is a village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. Located in “lake country”, it is about 30 miles west of downtown Milwaukee.  It completely surrounds the 703 acre Pine Lake, and includes portions of Beaver Lake and North Lake.The village has a total area of 4.71 square miles, of which 3.54 square miles is land and 1.17 square miles is water.Chenequa comes from the Potawatomi Indian word for “pine”, referring to a rare Southern Wisconsin grove of white pine. This white pine can be seen along the Eastern Shore of Pine Lake.The Village of Chenequa was formed from the Town of Merton in 1928 by wealthy Milwaukeeans. The residents ow...
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By Nicholas Crane, Managing & Appraising Forest Land
(Woodland Companies)
The Wisconsin Woodland Report March 2024 Pepin County Land; Hunting, Timber, Investments!  Market Snapshot for 20+ Acre Properties           Available Properties Report Price Total Acres $/Acre Original MLS # Status Municipality County $110,000 40.33 $2,727 6350296 Active Albany Pepin $110,000 42.43 $2,593 1571958 Active Albany Pepin      $     2,660 Median Price / Acre       $220,000                  83  $     2,658 Average Price / Acre        For more information on any of these properties call us, or send an email with the mls number and your contact info to WoodlandTeamWI@gmail.com or Bob@ForestlandWMS.com   🌲🌲🌳🌳🌲🌲🌲🌳🌳🌲🌲🦌🌲🌳🌳🌲🌲🌲🌳🌳🌲🌲 Current Listings for Pepin County Wisconsin 🌲🌲🌳🌳🌲🌲🌲🌳🌳🌲🌲🦌🌲🌳🌳🌲🌲🌲🌳🌳🌲🌲     Pepin County Wisconsin Little Houses, Big Woods, Little Mountains, and Big Waters!...
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By Michael Elliott, Burlington, New Jersey real estate sales
(Fathom Realty)
On Thursday at 3:05pm  (weather permitting---ugh)  my Phillies open their season against the Atlanta Braves in Philly, and I cannot wait to watch on TV.I am also a Red Sox fan (please don't judge me for liking 2 teams, it is a long story)  but having lived the last 31+ years in a Philadelphia suburb, I am all-Philly, and I love this team as assembled. One of the BEST things about being a real estate salesperson is flexibility of schedule.  And when you work nights and weekends, you have earned the right to steal 3+ hours on a work day !Enjoy the season, PLAY BALL !
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By John Moran, For Your Place At The Beach
(Keller Williams Realty's At The Beach Team)
3 Bedrooms  3 BathroomsSq ft: 1,873For more details surrounding the sale of this home please contact the following:Gil Erikson, Realtor/Sellers Agent Keller Williams Realty Emerald Coast36008 Emerald Coast Parkway, Suite 201Destin, FL 32541Destin - Okaloosa Island-Miramar Beach-30AE-Mail: gilerikson@atthebeachteam.comWebsite: www.AtTheBeachTeam.comGil EriksonOffice: 850-654-3325Mobile: 850-714-2122Fax: 800-654-2959
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By John Moran, For Your Place At The Beach
(Keller Williams Realty's At The Beach Team)
1 Bedroom  2 Bathrooms Sq ft: 873For more details surrounding the sale of this home please contact the following:Alyssa Barnett, Realtor/Sellers Agent Keller Williams Realty Emerald Coast36008 Emerald Coast Parkway, Suite 201Destin, FL 32541Destin - Okaloosa Island-Miramar Beach-30AE-Mail: alyssabarnett@atthebeachteam.comWebsite: www.AtTheBeachTeam.comAlyssa BarnettOffice: 850-654-3325Mobile: 850-822-0975Fax: 800-654-2959
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By Bo Zivak, Nashville Real Estate Broker
(Zivak Realty Group)
South Nashville, with its vibrant neighborhoods and diverse housing options, continues to be an attractive destination for homebuyers seeking the perfect place to call home. As the demand for homes for sale in South Nashville TN grows, homebuyers need to stay informed about the latest trends and insights shaping the local real estate market. Let's explore some key factors to consider when navigating the South Nashville real estate market. Diverse Housing Options: From cozy bungalows to spacious single-family homes and modern condominiums, South Nashville offers a wide range of housing options to suit every lifestyle and budget. Whether you're searching for a historic home with character or a newly built property with modern amenities, there's something for everyone in South Nashville. G...
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By Tom Bashe, Your Temecula Valley Expert
(Localist Realty)
University City Weekly Market Update March 18th - 24th, 2024 Genesee Highlands RECENTLY SOLD Camino Lita | 3 bedrooms | 1.5 baths | 1472 sq. ft. | $780,000 Camino Glorita | 2 bedrooms | 1.5 baths | 945 sq. ft. | $669,000 La Jolla Village Park NEWLY LISTED Regents Drive | 1 bedrooms | 1 baths | 835 sq. ft. | $649,900 La Paz RECENTLY SOLD Porte La Paz | 2 bedrooms | 1 baths | 806 sq. ft. | $695,000 Pines of La Jolla RECENTLY SOLD Regents Road | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 894 sq. ft. | $679,000 The Park RECENTLY SOLD Agee Street | 1 bedrooms | 1 baths | 692 sq. ft. | $525,000
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