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.

This board rolls all day long with the newest blog posts to our site. You’ll find some diamonds in the rough on this page, so check back often to peruse the blog roll and learn from our committed community of real estate professionals.

The newest blog posts on ActiveRain

The most significant stage in the house-buying process is the closing of the escrow for the home. Such remains are the sites of transfers of ownership, or rather we see how the property is physically passed on to the new owner. And this is the time concord to them that their homeownership will start. However, when the start dates of the event will also be determinants of the monthly mortgage rates and insurance premiums. You have to recognize for a fact that if you would like to sharpen your repayment scheme then you have to consider different aspects like when you begin to pay back your debt as well as how the interest rate is calculated for your mortgage.First Mortgage Payment Due Date:If you are trying to avoid multiple payments for things that have to be closed during escrow if at a...
Comments 1
By E. Steve Banis, Jr., https://www.SouthCarolinaHomesInc.com
(South Carolina Homes Inc.)
 🈚 ▐►FREE RENT CALL STEVE  No BANK QUALFY  RENT to OWN Brick House 3bd  ✴️▐►We BUY - SELL for CASH Houses-Mobile Homes Charleston-SummervilleSELL Get Fair Cash Offer LAND HOUSES MOBILE HOMES Summerville★  BUY - SELL - RENT TO OWN - WHOLESALE ★ INVEST  ★We BUY and We SELL Houses - Mobile Homes - Land ★ ★BUY HERE: AVAILABLE  TODAY!!3bd - 1ba BRICK HOUSE PLUS LAND – Yard - Shed!MORE! …▐►NO BANK QUALIFYING RENT to OWN Brick House 3bd Summerville-CharlestonSee Video Tour on Our Website Below   SEE On Our WEBSITE HEREWholeSale Buyer Values  🈚▐► SCInvestmentProperties.com HOMES  ★   Are Now Available   ★★ ★  We BUY and We SELL Houses - Mobile Homes  - Land                                                                                                                    ★  BUY - SELL - RENT TO...
Comments 0
By Bill Salvatore - East Valley, Realtor - 602-999-0952 / em: golfArizona@cox.net
(Arizona Elite Properties )
Finding the right home contractor is vital to achieving your dream home renovation! Here are my top tips: do your research, ask for references, check licenses and insurance, and most importantly, trust your instincts. Don't settle for whoever costs less. If you're overwhelmed and just want to find a new home, give me a call! #thehelpfulagent #home #houseexpert #house #listreports #homeowner #househunting #homereno #hometips #happyhome #realestate #realtor #realestateagent #investment
Comments 4
By Tom Bashe, Your Temecula Valley Expert
(Localist Realty)
San Marcos Weekly Market Update March 18th - 24th, 2024 Campana RECENTLY SOLD Ballow Way | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1027 sq. ft. | $635,000 Chateau RECENTLY SOLD Circa Del Lago | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 962 sq. ft. | $345,000 Circa Del Lago | 1 bedrooms | 1 baths | 660 sq. ft. | $179,000 Circa Del Lago | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 960 sq. ft. | $342,000 Larkspur Creek RECENTLY SOLD Longstaff Court | 2 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 1458 sq. ft. | $775,000 Morgans Corner RECENTLY SOLD Avery Road | 2 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 1515 sq. ft. | $799,000 Panorama NEWLY LISTED Camino Rociar | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1204 sq. ft. | $825,000
Comments 0
By MichelleCherie Carr Crowe .Just Call. 408-252-8900, Family Helping Families Buy & Sell Homes 40+ Years
(Get Results Team...Just Call (408) 252-8900! . DRE #00901962 . Licensed to Sell since 1985 . Altas Realty)
Please join us for monthly Sessions, a Free Music Night for the community at the Living Room Coffee Craft in Campbell, Calif., at 7 pm on Wed., March 27th. Once a month, The Living Room Coffee Craft hosts "Sessions", a time to celebrate local music and spoken word artists along with coffee fans and music lovers. Sessions is always held on the last Wed. of the month, from 7pm to about 8:30pm, and closing up by 9pm. The Living Room Coffee Craft specializes in vegan and gluten-free pastries and treats, along with fair trade coffee and teas. It's located at 1711 S. Winchester Blvd. in Campbell, between Hamilton Ave. and Latimer Ave., next to The Home Church, a non-denominational Bible-believing Christian church. Enjoy experiencing the works of talented young artists, a great community vibe...
Comments 3
By Joe Jackson, Clintonville and Central Ohio Real Estate Expert
(Keller Williams Capital Partners Realty)
Compelling reasons! Downsizing can offer various benefits, from reducing maintenance to saving money. This blog likely highlights key advantages to help readers make informed decisions about downsizing. Thanks for shedding light on the advantages of this lifestyle change!Have a super fantastic week!Joe Jackson, Realtor-KWCP 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 b...
Comments 2
By Joe Jackson, Clintonville and Central Ohio Real Estate Expert
(Keller Williams Capital Partners Realty)
Intriguing topic! Homeownership offers numerous benefits, and this blog likely explores a lesser-known advantage. Looking forward to learning more about the unique benefits of owning a home!Have a super fantastic week!Joe Jackson, Realtor-KWCP 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 CLEA...
Comments 1
By Joe Jackson, Clintonville and Central Ohio Real Estate Expert
(Keller Williams Capital Partners Realty)
Important tips! Ensuring safety at open houses is crucial. This blog likely offers valuable advice for preventing slip and fall accidents, such as keeping walkways clear and using non-slip mats. Thanks for highlighting this important aspect of hosting open houses!Have a super fantastic week!Joe Jackson, Realtor-KWCP Open houses are essential for showcasing a property to potential buyers, but they also pose risks for slip and fall accidents. Whether you're a homeowner hosting an open house or a real estate agent managing the event, prioritizing safety is paramount to prevent injuries and liabilities. Here, we'll explore effective strategies for preventing slip and fall accidents at an open house, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for all attendees. Maintain Clean and Dry Floors: O...
Comments 0
By Joe Jackson, Clintonville and Central Ohio Real Estate Expert
(Keller Williams Capital Partners Realty)
"Great read! Staying updated on mortgage rates is crucial for anyone considering buying or refinancing a home. This blog likely provides valuable insights into current trends and factors influencing mortgage rates. Thanks for keeping us informed! Have a super fantastic week!Joe Jackson, Realtor-KWCP Recent headlines may leave you wondering what’s next for mortgage rates. Maybe you’d previously heard there were going to be cuts this year that would bring rates down. That refers to the Federal Reserve (the Fed) and what they do to their Fed Funds Rate. While cutting, or lowering, the Fed Funds Rate doesn’t directly determine mortgage rates, it does tend to impact them. But when the Fed met last week, a cut didn’t happen — at least, not yet.  There are a lot of factors the Fed considered i...
Comments 0
By Walter DiLoreto, Real Estate Short Sale Specialist
(PHP Houses)
Recent headlines may leave you wondering what’s next for mortgage rates. Maybe you’d previously heard there were going to be cuts this year that would bring rates down. That refers to the Federal Reserve (the Fed) and what they do to their Fed Funds Rate. While cutting, or lowering, the Fed Funds Rate doesn’t directly determine mortgage rates, it does tend to impact them. But when the Fed met last week, a cut didn’t happen — at least, not yet.  There are a lot of factors the Fed considered in their recent decision and most of them are complex. But you don’t need to be bogged down by those finer details. What you really want is the answer to this question: does that mean mortgage rates aren’t going to fall? Here’s what you need to know.  Mortgage Rates Are Still Expected To Drop This Ye...
Comments 2
Open houses are essential for showcasing a property to potential buyers, but they also pose risks for slip and fall accidents. Whether you're a homeowner hosting an open house or a real estate agent managing the event, prioritizing safety is paramount to prevent injuries and liabilities. Here, we'll explore effective strategies for preventing slip and fall accidents at an open house, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for all attendees.Maintain Clean and Dry Floors:One of the most common causes of slip and fall accidents is wet or slippery floors. Prior to the open house, thoroughly clean and dry all floors, paying special attention to entranceways, bathrooms, and kitchen areas. Place absorbent mats or rugs near exterior doors to capture moisture from shoes and prevent water from ...
Comments 3
By Liz and Bill Spear, Transaction Alliance Cincinnati & Dayton suburbs
(Transaction Alliance 513.520.5305 www.LizTour.com)
What's a SME you ask?  it's not more NAR related alphabet soup to add to your signature and advertising, but Subject Matter Expert is the answer,When a consumer contacts us, they're expecting whoever answers the phone to be a SME when it comes to real estate matters.  If they didn't think we were the SME for the particular topic or location that concerns them, they'd never reach out.To be a SME, you have to know stuff.  That doesn't mean you have to spend years in college getting an advanced degree, instead practical knowledge and critical thinking can trump a certificate.But for that practical knowledge to matter, you have to get people to find you, and IMO that's where blogging and IDX pages really come in handy.And frankly, it's easier to be a SME if you have a niche than trying to k...
Comments 11
By Tim Tanz, St Louis Real Estate
(Platinum Realty)
Open floor plan; Central West End (CWE) adjacent; 5 bedrooms; 3.5 baths; 2 car garage; approx 3,248 square feet.Offered at $385,000.MLS: 24015900For more info and pics, please visit the following link:4361 Enright Ave Offered for sale by Platinum Realty of St Louis (Carlos Turner, Listing Agent).I have been representing home buyers and home sellers in the St Louis Metropolitan Area since 1997 - 26 years!  I am an Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR), and GRI (Graduate, Realtor Institute). Affiliations: Member St Louis Association of Realtors (SLAR), Member Missouri Association of Realtors (MAR), Member National Association of Realtors (NAR), Member Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council (REBAC).St Louis Real Estate, St Louis Real Estate Agent, St Louis Realtor, St Louis Realty, St. Louis ...
Comments 2
By Joe Jackson, Clintonville and Central Ohio Real Estate Expert
(Keller Williams Capital Partners Realty)
Exciting news! 🏡 This stunning home is officially Under Contract with not one, not two, but multiple offers received! Thank you to everyone for your interest and stay tuned for further developments. If you're looking to buy or sell, we're here to help.☎ +1 614-431-1770📩 erikhiss@gmail.com
Comments 1
By Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!, St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent
(Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374)
Get Out of My House - Diddly Squat!  Squatting is real, despite some cynics, who assume it is fake news. Owners are getting killed, others may have to forgo a lengthy legal battle to get the criminals out of their property. A woman, beaten to death by squatters, was found by her 19-year old son, shoved into a duffle bag in the back of a closet of her home. Read this story: Two arrested in Pennsylvania after New York squatters allegedly killed woman, stuffed her in duffel bag A soldier was deployed for a year to Poland. He was weeks away from coming back home home to his home in Decatur, Georgia, when the property manager called and told home someone had illegally broke in, changed the keys and several people were living there. He called the police 4 times, they were unable to do anythin...
Comments 21
By Katina Hargrove 352-551-0308, Broker/Owner, SFR®, e-PRO®, GRI, AHWD, REALTOR®
(Stake Your Land Realty, Inc.)
Just Sold-LOT 2 GREENBRIER ST, EUSTIS, FL 3273Beautiful corner acre parcel near the entrance of equestrian Royal Trails Subdivision. As you enter the community, take your first left on Wildflower and you will see the park and pavilion, keep driving to the end and make a right on Coconut Ave. You may see a deer or two, some baby cranes with their mamas and hear the birds singing. Continue to the corner of Greenbrier and imagine this parcel being your next Florida building site. You may choose any builder you like, or one can be recommended. Once you build, you may park your RV and boat, the zoning allows two horses per acre. Deeded access to Lake Norris, and Lake Marion within the community. A survey is recommended for accurate dimensions. A Deed restrictive community, no modular, mobile...
Comments 4
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...
Comments 14
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
Comments 0
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! 
Comments 4
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...
Comments 2