Choosing bulbs has gotten much more complicated as energy-saving technology becomes more common. Here’s how to make the smartest and most flattering choices for a home. Selecting a beautiful new light fixture for a home is a great way to visually update a home and add sparkle to a space. But putting the wrong lightbulb …
Category: Real Estate Tips
Mar 05
Vacation Homes Evolve to Meet Hyper Demand
Second-home locations—viewed as a safe destination when the pandemic disrupted how people live—have gained full-time residents, and houses are changing to meet the demand. 3 Takeaways As COVID-19 spread, many people made a beeline to their more isolated second homes or vacation rentals to hunker down and stay safe. Slowly, the idea that those destination …
Mar 04
Spa-Inspired Bathrooms are En Vogue
With more homeowners looking for ways to pamper themselves at home, here are nine ways bathroom makeovers are mimicking aspects of hotels and resorts. 3 Takeaways: With many homeowners continuing to spend more time at home, they’re not only seeking comfort in their kitchens, offices, and outdoor spaces—they’re also updating their master bathrooms to create …
Mar 03
Easy Ways to Light Up Your Listings
Home stagers show how lighting can improve a home’s presentation for showings and online photos. Key Takeaways Lighting matters for making strong impressions. In a 2020 survey of 1,000 real estate professionals conducted by HomeLight, a real estate referral company, 45% of respondents said a home with outdated light fixtures can be a big turnoff …
Feb 28
Spotlight the Outdoors in Your Listings
Since the start of the pandemic, homeowners have put more weight on their outdoor spaces. As such, real estate listings may want to highlight what a home has to offer in the backyard, front yard, balcony, deck, or lawn space. Sixty-two percent of consumers said they’ve spent more time outdoors since the pandemic, according to …
Feb 27
Fix These Problems Before Taking Listing Photos
A strong online photo presentation of a home may have never been more important than it is now. The share of home buyers who used the internet to search for a home increased to an all-time high of 97%, according to the 2020 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers report conducted by the National Association …
Feb 26
Get Resilient Landscaping
Climate, wildlife, sun, and water (or lack thereof) can take a toll on yards. But sustainable landscaping helps homeowners produce a higher return on their investment while adding greater delight. 3 Takeaways: To get through the last 15 months of the pandemic, many homeowners looked to their yards and gardens as an escape where they …
Feb 25
4 Easy Ways to Give the Backyard Instant Cachet
Homeowners have focused heavily on making the backyard more functional since the pandemic, but it’s important not to forget about style and aesthetics. Interior stylists Shelby Greene and Kate Leyendecker of furniture retailer Living Spaces offer inexpensive touches that can give the backyard a luxury look. 1. Pay attention to details. Curate a corner of …
Feb 24
Third of Americans Say Their Dream Home Is Attainable
One in three consumers believes their dream home is financially attainable one day, according to a new survey from Buildworld, an international company that offers building materials. Millennials are the most optimistic, with about 38% believing they’ll one day buy their dream home, while Gen Z is the least optimistic at about 19%. What makes …
Feb 21
The Construction Conundrum
With inventory still low, more home buyers look to plan B: new builds. But that, too, has become tough with land and labor growing scarcer and supply chain struggles lingering. Help clients navigate alternatives. 3 Takeaways: As the pandemic housing boom continues, many buyers are still losing out on homes as they go up against …
Feb 20
Hot Housing Market Drives Home Fix-ups
More homeowners say they plan to renovate their homes this year, and they are increasingly planning to take advantage of higher home prices and use their home’s equity to complete the renovations, according to Bank of America’s “2021 Homebuyer Insights Report: Home Improvement and Equity Spotlight.” As home prices surge, more homeowners are tapping HELOCs …
Feb 19
Clear the Junk From Your Listings
One of the first steps before listing a home for sale is often clearing the clutter. But that can be tough for homeowners, who may already be overwhelmed with the prospects of moving, let alone going through all their items and deciding what stays and goes. The National Association of REALTORS® announced on Thursday a …
