Under normal circumstances, that sort of project, which involved revamping a gutted storefront, would’ve taken about six weeks to complete, he says. There are various phases Home Improvement of the reworking course of that sometimes aren’t done all of sudden. Branch Home Improvement LLC is a full service home transforming […]
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How Do Real-Estate Agents Show Homes During Covid? With Face Masks, Gloves and Some Ingenuity
Heather T. Roy & Learka Bosnak Ms. Bosnak: Heather and I have been working together for 15 years and we are very comfortable doing showings together. Then Covid shut everything down. We did a showing and I came back completely frustrated, because we were wearing masks. I felt muzzled. I […]
MR DIY homes in on improvement
PETALING JAYA: Home improvement retailer MR DIY Group (M) Bhd (MR DIY), which is poised for the largest initial public offering this year, is looking to continue on its organic growth trajectory upon the listing of the company. “We are focused on the local market which is considered a growth […]
Green Homes Grant – Which?
What is the Green Homes Grant? It’s a government grant for homeowners in England to help pay for certain energy-efficient home improvements. Around 600,000 people are expected to benefit from the grant, which will pay at least two thirds of the cost of some energy-saving renovations. The maximum amount available […]
Exploding real estate market continues: Dollar amount of homes sold in September sets all-time highs | Business
Here’s another byproduct of the red-hot real estate market in Acadiana: People are spending more money on houses. Thanks to still-low interest rates, homes sold in Acadiana in September totaled just under $137.5 million in total dollar volume, setting a record for any month on record and 62% higher than […]
DC Real Estate Gets Even Scarier With These Skeleton-Filled Homes
A skeleton showcases a kitchen at the Power Plant Condos at National Park Seminary. Photos by Addy Bramson, courtesy of the Donna Kerr Group. Real estate agent Donna Kerr used to be so serious about decorating for Halloween that she went to court over it. Back in 2013, the elaborate […]
Hawaii real estate agents report selling more homes sight-unseen than ever before
As a real estate agent, Catherine Pennell is used to taking a lot of phone calls. But since April, her phone has been ringing more often than during a typical year — she’s fielding two to three phone calls every day from people looking to move from the mainland U.S. […]
Energy bills: Green Homes Grant scheme has launched
The start of October has seen two notable happenings in the UK’s energy sector – both giving households the opportunities to reduce their energy bills. The Green Homes Grant – which was announced back in July – has now officially launched, with the Government announcing that the scheme offers the […]
Providence Real Estate Announces Acquisition of The Stratford Apartment Homes
Acquires a 269-unit Multifamily Property in Atlanta’s Perimeter Center Providence Real Estate, LLC (“Providence”), a multifamily owner-operator, announced the completion of the acquisition of The Stratford Apartment Homes located in the Perimeter Center submarket of Atlanta, Georgia. The property was acquired by the Providence Multifamily REIT, Inc., a Providence-managed private […]
Ex-Zillow CEO Spencer Rascoff jumps back into real estate, launches startup with former colleagues to help people buy second homes
Former Zillow CEO Spencer Rascoff (left) and dotloop founder Austin Allison are teaming up on Pacaso, a new startup that helps people buy second homes. (Pacaso Photos) Former Zillow Group CEO Spencer Rascoff and dotloop founder Austin Allison are teaming up on a new startup called Pacaso that aims to make […]
Outdoor heaters are the hot accessory as it gets colder. Here’s how to buy one | Siouxland Homes
The first thing to consider when getting an outdoor heater: What kind of fuel does it use? Generally, you have three options: Electric patio heaters plug into standard electrical outlets, and use a heating bulb to warm up your outdoor area. They are low-maintenance and convenient, says Lowe’s Home Improvement […]
MTV or Real Estate? How 3 Agents Use Music Videos to Market Homes
September is Marketing and Branding Month at Inman. That means we’re talking to the chief marketing officers at major brokerages about how the pandemic is changing their jobs and what it means for agents. We’re publishing a suite of tactical Inman Handbooks for marketing on digital portals. And we’re looking […]
Advice: Buying a pre-owned holiday home – Holiday Homes – Residential Park Home and Holiday Home Reviews and News
If you’re considering taking the leap into holiday home ownership, you don’t have to jump in with a brand-new unit. Instead you could get a ‘new to you’ holiday home for half the money or even less. But is it a good idea? Are there any downsides? And what do […]
Real-Estate Agents Move Mountains to Sell High-Altitude Homes
Q: What obstacles have you encountered while selling homes in the mountains? Kristina Bergstand Real estate broker, Compass in Lake Tahoe I was showing a house under construction to some clients. There were contractors in the house working, but they had left their lunch in the living space. We walked […]
Advice: Buying a pre-owned holiday home – Practical Advice about Park Homes and Holiday Homes – Residential Park Home and Holiday Home Reviews and News
If you’re considering taking the leap into holiday home ownership, you don’t have to jump in with a brand-new unit. Instead you could get a ‘new to you’ holiday home for half the money or even less. But is it a good idea? Are there any downsides? And what do […]
Remodelers Showcase will open doors to 43 homes
© Star Tribune/Star Tribune/Troy Gustafson Photography/Star Tribune/TNS This sunroom in Burnsville by Awad & Koontz is part of a Dream Remodeled Home Most Minnesotans are spending a lot more time at home these days, getting well acquainted with its comforts — and its shortcomings. If your home could use some […]
What are the most expensive homes for sale in North Carolina?
With high turnover and list prices on the rise, experts say the real estate market in North Carolina is booming during the coronavirus pandemic. The median home value for North Carolina at the end of August was $214,726, according to the online real estate database Zillow. That’s a 6% climb […]
Winter is coming: Prepare your home and garden for the colder months | Homes
There is a chill in the air! Autumn is here, and winter is on its way. As we enter this new season, folks are beginning or continuing home and garden improvement projects. “Business has been pretty busy in recent weeks,” said Bill Newman, president of Oxford Lumber. “We saw a […]
This suburban Minneapolis estate is one of the most expensive homes for sale in America
Minnesota: $9.8 million WayzataThe Minneapolis suburbs are home to this undeniably impressive 16,000-square-foot estate on a Lake Minnetonka bay, built by European artisans. Sure, the grounds are lovely, with lush trees, a private dock, an infinity pool, and a 3-hole golf course, but don’t overlook the swanky indoor theater and […]
Homes in Black and Latino Neighborhoods Still Undervalued 50 Years After U.S. Banned Using Race In Real Estate Appraisals | Cities
By Junia Howell and Elizabeth Korver-Glenn Our new research on home appraisals shows neighborhood racial composition still drives unequal home values, despite laws that forbid real estate professionals from explicitly using race when evaluating a property’s worth. Published in the journal Social Problems, our study finds this growing inequality results […]