Homebot and Newzip are teaming up in hopes of converting engagement into more transactions. The two companies announced the partnership on Wednesday, and it allows customers who are using both Homebot and Newzip to offer consumers up to 2% off their transaction costs. The companies believe this will help lead to a higher hit rate with buyers and sellers, in addition to passing savings on to...
In this article, I’ll share close to two decades of experience as a licensed agent and small brokerage owner in Boston to help you compete and win listings with a dynamite listing presentation. As agents, we compete for a finite number of available homes to list and sell. That’s why it’s crucial that you stand out amongst your competitors to get those listings. The real estate listing...
In a difficult housing market for Realtors, experience matters — a lot. That’s the conclusion of the 2024 Member Profile poll from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), which shows a sharp divergence in income when comparing more experienced agents to their less experienced colleagues. The median gross income for Realtors with at least 16 years of experience rose from $80,700 in 2022 to...
Credit rating agency Fitch announced this week that its long-term issuer default rating (IDR) for Finance of America, the reverse mortgage industry’s leading lender, has been downgraded from “CCC+” to “C” following the announcement of a debt restructuring plan that staves off maturity risk beyond 2025. FOA announced late last month that it has restructured its unsecured debt into new, secured...
One of the most influential names in real estate is once again showing us how it’s done. Influencer, motivational speaker, bestselling author, and prominent real estate investor Grant Cardone is selling his beachfront mansion in Florida for $42 million. But throwing cash at the seasoned investor won’t do the trick. He wants 646 Bitcoin for his one-of-a-kind house in Golden Beach, Florida —...
Read about the benefits you can get and the challenges you will face when buying a 100 year old house before deciding on whether to invest in one. Unlike...
Hint: It’s more often than you might think! Curtains and drapes can be major dust traps; here's how to clean them. Nicholas Johnson It's easy to hang up curtains and never give them a second thought, but unless you're routinely cleaning them, they could actually be harming the air quality of your home. Curtains need to be cleaned just like every other surface in your space. Otherwise, they just...
Whether you’re into coquette or consider yourself a “baddie,” there’s something for every dorm-dweller on Pinterest’s trend report. The Wilde Project Although we're in the throes of vacations, cookouts, and pool days, the school year is already looming (sorry). But if you're moving into a dorm this fall, you have a lot to look forward to—including decorating a space of your own. And...
Whether you like them soft, jammy, or hard-boiled, we’ve got everything you need to know to boil an egg properly. How to Boil an Egg As basic as it sounds, boiling an egg is a skill many home chefs struggle to master. With our helpful tips and tricks, you'll never again slice open a hard-boiled egg to find an ugly, green-ringed yolk -- only beautiful eggs perfect for adding to salads or...
Learn how to clean a deck and remove stains, including greasy spills, mildew, rust, and other grimy buildup. Aniko Levai Decks play host to a wide range of outdoor activities during the warmer months. A season's worth of alfresco cooking, dining, and entertaining can easily dirty the surface with spots from grill grease, food or drink spills, soot from the firepit, and more. And because these...
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