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

By Joe Jackson, Clintonville and Central Ohio Real Estate Expert
(Keller Williams Capital Partners Realty)
Crucial topic! Pricing your home right is essential for a successful sale. This blog likely emphasizes the importance of accurate pricing in attracting buyers and maximizing your home's value. Looking forward to learning more about the significance of pricing in the selling process!Have a super fantastic week!Joe Jackson, Realtor-KWCP The Importance of Pricing Your Home Right When Selling In the world of real estate, setting the right price for your home when it hits the market is crucial. Homeowners often fall into the trap of overpricing their homes, driven by the sentimental value attached or a misinterpretation of the current market conditions.    This miscalculation can lead to a stale listing, missed opportunities, and even financial losses in the long run. Working with a real est...
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By Joe Jackson, Clintonville and Central Ohio Real Estate Expert
(Keller Williams Capital Partners Realty)
Great timing! Preparing your home for the spring real estate market is key to attracting buyers. This blog likely offers valuable tips for sprucing up your home and maximizing its appeal during this active season. Thanks for sharing these tips for preparing a home for sale!Have a super fantastic week!Joe Jackson, Realtor-KWCP Preparing Your Home for the Spring Real Estate Market: A Seller’s Guide Spring is often heralded as the prime time for real estate transactions. With the warmer weather, longer days, and the rejuvenation of nature, buyers are more inclined to search for a new home.For sellers, this season offers a unique opportunity to showcase their property in the best light. However, standing out in the spring real estate market requires more than luck; it necessitates preparati...
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By Joe Jackson, Clintonville and Central Ohio Real Estate Expert
(Keller Williams Capital Partners Realty)
Engaging topic! Staging is crucial for attracting buyers, but sometimes it may not yield immediate results. This blog likely shares stories and insights into the challenges of staging and how to overcome them. Looking forward to reading about these staging stories!Have a super fantastic week!Joe Jackson, Realtor-KWCP Staging Stories…Why Isn’t Anyone Looking?   Stagers are usually contacted before a home goes on the market. Put your best foot forward…make a good first impression! You know! However, sometimes the seller or their agent decides to “Wait to see how things go.” That’s LOST time…and possibly a lost sale.    Price…Location…Condition…All play a part in a home’s “sale-ability.”   However, potential buyers must be able to “SEE” the property.    Consider these 3 things that might p...
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By Joe Jackson, Clintonville and Central Ohio Real Estate Expert
(Keller Williams Capital Partners Realty)
Interesting question! The real estate market is dynamic, and the ease of finding a home to buy can vary based on factors like inventory levels and demand. This blog likely explores current market conditions to provide insights into the homebuying process. Looking forward to learning more! Have a super fantastic week!Joe Jackson, Realtor-KWCP One of the biggest hurdles buyers have faced over the past few years has been a lack of homes available for sale. But that’s starting to change. The graph below uses the latest data from Realtor.com to show there are more homes on the market in 2024 than there have been in any of the past several years (2021-2023): Does That Mean Finding a Home Is Easier? The answer is yes, and no. As an article from Realtor.com says: “There were nearly 15% more hom...
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By Bill Salvatore - East Valley, Realtor - 602-999-0952 / em: golfArizona@cox.net
(Arizona Elite Properties )
Simply put, your friends, family, neighbors and co-workers are very likely not skilled at putting a real estate transaction together, trouble shooting hurdles of the transaction, and getting it to close. Although they may have bought a house or three, there are always changes in the industry, which they likely are not abreast of.  Additionally, each seller, buyer and house makes up their own recipe, and each transaction is different.   Sharing your transactional details with many other well meaning people is likely to make you confused, stressed and according to a recent client of mine, "I can't sleep at night". You hired your agent to guide and advise because you trust them.  If you ask 10 people their opinion, you are likely to get many different answers., leading to confusion and st...
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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)
Here are some tips for getting started with selling yourvacant land in Westchester and Putnam County. 1. locate your survey, if you do not have one get one done.2. Get a copy of your deed. This can usually be gottenfrom the tax assessors office in your town.3. Be aware of and deed restrictions and easements on the property.4. If you have Board of Health Approval you will need a copy of the permit and map. If not, vacant land sells for 10 to 25% more with it, so it might be a good idea to get it done.5. Find the right realtor® for the job. This means one with experienceselling VANT LAND not just homes.
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By Brian England, MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ
(Ambrose Realty Management LLC)
🐈Tango, Trey, and Tom Boy 3-28-24☀️For ALL of Your East Valley AZ Real Estate Needs📞Call or 🙋‍♂Text Brian at 480-773-2370📨Email Brian  ~  Search the MLS for FREEI know that there are many cat lovers in the Rain, so now you can follow the adventures of Tango, Trey, and Tom Boy if you love pictures of cats!  I welcome all to share photos of your cats along with your comments.☀️For ALL of Your East Valley AZ Real Estate Needs📞Call or 🙋‍♂Text Brian at 480-773-2370📨Email Brian  ~  Search the MLS for FREE
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By Abby Stiller, SW Florida (239) 284-8637
(TOP SELLING REALTY)
  Review "My wife and I have purchased several homes in Florida over the past few years and were referred to Team Stiller. This has been one of our best decisions we ever made with choosing a realtor. Abby and Bernie were truly exceptional. I was impressed with their knowledge and the information they had about the market. Their responsiveness and guidance throughout the process were invaluable. We will gladly work with them again." Thank you Paul & Michelle for keeping trusting us with all your real estate needs and for taking the time to write this amazing review! Enjoy your beautiful home in sunny SW Florida!   Check my reviews on: Google and Zillow   Thinking of Buying? We would love the opportunity to help! Let's connect today! Give me a call or text: 239-284-8637 or send me an ema...
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By Matt Harber
(Keller Williams-The Harber Home Group)
Welcome Home! Wonderfully maintained, immaculate & move-in ready North Tacoma 1 1/2 Story Home with an unfinished basement. Spacious floor plan, living room w/woodburning fireplace & gleaming hardwoods that is open to the large dining area, light & bright kitchen w/eating area plus an enclosed porch. 3 total bedrooms, 1 full nicely updated bath, 2 bedrooms on the main & the upper level features a 3rd bedroom & a large bonus rm. Natural gas forced air heat, new heat pump in 2023 for full cooling, 2 car detached garage/shop w/expansive patio area on a fully fenced corner lot. New roof & windows in 2022! You will love the quality craftsmanship throughout this fantastic home! Amazing North Tacoma location conveniently located to all amenities.https://www.harberhomegroup.com/homes-for-sale/W...
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By Jackye Mumphrey, The Real Estate Maven® Atlanta Real Estate
(Keller Williams Realty Cityside)
The Maven Strikes Again!This half-acre land in Mableton JUST SOLD!Achieving remarkable results with the recent sale of a challenging lot in Mableton. Despite raw, undeveloped and drainage conditions, Jackye’s expertise and targeted marketing attracted multiple offers to this Mableton lot , ultimately doubling the seller's expectations in the price. With unparalleled follow-up, efficiency and local expertise, Jackye ensures a seamless process from listing to closing. This has been the 26th land lot that she has sold in the last 12 months in South Cobb and as a lot owner herself understands the nuances that attract the right buyers to our area. Trust The Real Estate Maven®️ for exceptional results and stress-free transactions.Ready to sell? Let’s make magic happen together!"Jackye Mumphre...
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By Ryan Case, Realtor servicing all of Southern California
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Silver Lake Weekly Market Update March 18th - 24th, 2024 Cedar Lodge RECENTLY SOLD Griffith Park Boulevard | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1172 sq. ft. | $799,000
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By Will Hamm, "Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"
(Hamm Homes)
Free Days in the Denver, Colorado area are coming up.  Make your plans to take advantage of them.Denver Zoo            April 7Botanic Gardens   April 22Denver Museum of Nature and Science   April 29Clyfford Still Museum           April 28Denver Art Museum    April 9 and 28Colorado National Parks     April 20Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave    April 3Dinosaur Ridge        April 12Take advantage and save some money and tell your friends about it.
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By Dave Jones, Broker/Owner - e-PRO Dave Jones Realty llc Prospec
(Dave Jones Realty, llc.)
Single Women Are Embracing Homeownership In ConnecticutIn today's housing market, more and more single women are becoming homeowners. According to data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), 19% of all homebuyers are single women, while only 10% are single men.If you're a single woman trying to buy your first home, this should be encouraging. It means other people are making their dreams a reality – so you can too.Why Homeownership Matters to So Many WomenFor many single women, buying a home isn't just about having a place to live—it's also a smart way to invest for the future. Homes usually increase in value over time, so they’re a great way to build equity and overall net worth. Ksenia Potapov, Economist at First American, says:“. . . single women are increasingly pursuing h...
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By Tim Tanz, St Louis Real Estate
(Platinum Realty)
Nice condo in age restricted complex.  2 bedrooms, 1 bath.  Approximately 853 square feet. Main floor condo with in-unit laundry.  Newer appliances and HVAC. Offered at $89,900. MLS: 24015128 For more info and pics, please visit the following link: 3129 Roger Williams Dr #D 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 Rea...
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By Linda Blumenthal, NYS Licenced Real Estate Salesperson, CBR
(Hampton Crossing - Licensed Real Estate Salesperson - 631-466-4087)
March 28th - National Something On A Stick Day:Enjoy your day!Directions: Click on the link below.  Your puzzle will open in a new window.To locate a word, please hold down the left side of your mouse while dragging your cursor over the letters of that word. Release your hold when all of the letters of the word have been selected. If your response is correct, the word will change color on the word list.Please check back for future daily puzzles.Enjoy and have a great day!Click Here To PlayIf you are looking to purchase a property or home on Long Island, New York, I hope you think of me, Linda Blumenthal.
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By Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!, St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent
(Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374)
WCBR Annual Convention 2024 | St. George, Utah 84790 Embark on a transformative journey of knowledge, networking, and growth at our 2024 WCBR Convention (formally known as the Red Rock Retreat). Elevate your skills, connect with industry experts, and learn from industry experts on relevant topics to help grow your business. Be more & do more in 2024! Thursday, March 28, 2024 9:00 AMDay 1: AM - Craig Grant, HOW AI & CHATGPT ARE TRANSFORMING REAL ESTATE (3HR CE)PM - Brandon Smith, UNVEILING THE SECRETS OF 2100% ROI (1HR CE)  Friday, March 29, 2024 4:00 PMDay 2:AM - Lance Harrison, LEGAL COURT DECISIONS EVERY REALTOR SHOULD KNOW (3HR CORE CE)PM - Terry Watson, RECHARGE, RE-FOCUS, RE-ENGAGE (3HR CORE CE) Dixie Convention Center 1835 S Convention Center Dr St. George, UT 84790 United States ...
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By Ryan Case, Realtor servicing all of Southern California
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Woodland Hills Weekly Market Update March 18th - 24th, 2024 Ascent At Warner Center RECENTLY SOLD Erwin Street | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1060 sq. ft. | $649,000 Dove Creek RECENTLY SOLD Shoup Avenue | 3 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 1764 sq. ft. | $729,000 Shoup Avenue | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1243 sq. ft. | $679,995 Warner West NEWLY LISTED Burbank Boulevard | 2 bedrooms | 1 baths | 883 sq. ft. | $486,000 BACK ON THE MARKET Burbank Boulevard | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 883 sq. ft. | $475,000
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By Walter DiLoreto, Real Estate Short Sale Specialist
(PHP Houses)
One of the biggest hurdles buyers have faced over the past few years has been a lack of homes available for sale. But that’s starting to change.The graph below uses the latest data from Realtor.com to show there are more homes on the market in 2024 than there have been in any of the past several years (2021-2023): Does That Mean Finding a Home Is Easier? The answer is yes, and no. As an article from Realtor.com says: “There were nearly 15% more homes for sale in February than a year earlier . . . That alone could jolt the housing market a bit if more “For Sale” signs continue to appear. However, the nation is still suffering from a housing shortage even with all of that new inventory.” Context is important. On the one hand, inventory is up over the past few years. That means you’ll like...
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By Lew Corcoran, Real Estate Agent, Home Stager, & Photographer
(Better Living Real Estate, LLC)
🎪 Step right up, ladies and gentlemen! The legendary Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey have returned with a dazzling spectacle that will leave you breathless. From Thursday, March 28, 2024, to Sunday, April 7, 2024, the Boston Agganis Arena at Boston University and the Worcester DCU Center in Massachusetts will be transformed into a magical wonderland of jaw-dropping feats and heart-pounding excitement.Unbelievable Acts Await You Triangular Highwire: The Lopez FamilyPrepare to have your jaws drop as three highwires, connected in an all-new triangular formation 25 feet above the arena floor, descend from the ceiling. The Lopez Family, sixth-generation circus artists from Mexico and Chile, redefine the classic highwire act. They leap over each other’s shoulders, ride bikes on the thin wi...
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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 Columbia County; Hunting, Timber, Investments! Market Snapshot for 20+ Acre Properties   Sold Properties Report Price Total Acres $/Acre Original MLS # Status Municipality County $70,000 20.11 $3,481 1957655 Sold Lewiston Columbia $150,000 44.5 $3,371 1942902 Sold Dekorra Columbia $166,100 20 $8,305 1949543 Sold Lewiston Columbia $210,000 43.11 $4,871 1964176 Sold Lewiston Columbia $225,000 35 $6,429 1958252 Sold Marcellon Columbia $250,000 134 $1,866 1958182 Sold Lewiston Columbia $275,000 35 $7,857 1937111 Sold Marcellon Columbia $335,000 60 $5,583 1954466 Sold Marcellon Columbia $400,000 104.71 $3,820 1953988 Sold Fort Winnebago Columbia $427,750 59 $7,250 1947428 Sold Caledonia Columbia $450,000 29.5 $15,254 1969659 Sold Lodi Columbia $45...
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