By Melissa Dittmann Tracey, REALTOR® Magazine The shower in the master bathroom is getting a lot more attention. In fact, it’s one of the main splurges among renovating homeowners, according to the 2017 U.S. Houzz Bathroom Trends Study. These “statement showers,” as Houzz dubs them in its report, include high-tech features, like rainfall showerheads, dual… Continue Reading Hot Home Trend: The Statement Shower
By Lauren Tussey Sal Giunta To kick off the final day of the 2017 REALTORS® Conference & Expo in Chicago, Staff Sgt. Sal Giunta spoke about his journey from 18-year-old Subway employee to a service member earning the highest award available to members of the U.S. military. “We are all in this world together. We… Continue Reading Sal Giunta’s Strive for More
From left, Good Neighbors Louise McLean, Bryson Garbett, Howard Hanna, Kay Wilson-Bolton, and Sal Dimiceli. For communities to be strong, neighbors must unite and contribute to the overall well-being of their areas. But you don’t have to lead a charity or be an activist to make a positive impact where you live. REALTOR® Magazine’s 2017… Continue Reading 5 Ways to Be a Better Neighbor
A shortage of homes for-sale continues to weigh on the market and is one of the biggest obstacles facing home buyers. But homebuilders say stop blaming us. “It does feel like every other [report] has Lawrence Yun [NAR’s chief economist] saying, ‘Builders need to build more,’” Robert Dietz, chief economist of the National Association of… Continue Reading Builders Say: It’s Not Our Fault for Inventory Woes
It was one of the most coveted tickets to nab during the REALTORS® Conference & Expo this week: The YPN speakeasy networking event in Chicago at a 1920s-era lounge cleverly named Untitled. About 400 members gathered face-to-face with their peers from across the country to celebrate the ninth annual Network of the Year Awards. A… Continue Reading Introducing the 2017 YPN Networks of the Year
Former con artist Frank Abagnale knows first-hand how easy it is to assume another person’s identity, and he’s now devoted his life to helping others avoid getting duped. Abagnale’s story is well-known: From the ages of 15 to 21, he assumed identities as an airline pilot, physician, lawyer, and others. His story was depicted in… Continue Reading ‘Catch Me if You Can’ Conman Divulges Identity Theft Prevention Tips
Megan Hornsby and Harrison Beacher Three millennial real estate professionals say their jobs were key in helping to retire student loan debt and get on track toward a stable financial future. Tyler Meyer of Shorewest, REALTORS®, in Delavan, Wis.; Harrison Beacher of the Harrison Beacher Group in Washington, D.C.; and Megan Hornsby of RE/MAX Preferred… Continue Reading How 3 Agents Used Real Estate to Pay Off Student Debt
Apple has become the most lucrative company in the world because of the simple, consistent customer experience it provides, Terry Watson, ABR, GRI, a Chicago-based real estate professional and motivational speaker, told attendees at the REALTORS® Conference & Expo on Sunday. “Apple stores are designed so that you can scan everything in the entire store… Continue Reading Dos and Don’ts of Building an Ideal Customer Experience
How quick do you respond to an incoming online lead? If it takes you more than two minutes, you may be missing out on business, according to realtor.com® executives at a REALTORS® Conference & Expo session on Sunday called, “Combine Silicon Valley Knowledge With Real Estate Essentials.” Nearly 40 percent of potential buyers recently surveyed… Continue Reading High-Speed Real Estate: Faster Response Times, More Transparency
Desiree Patno, founder and CEO of the National Association of Women in Real Estate Businesses By Lauren Tussey Female homeowners are growing in numbers. As they skyrocket within the housing market, they pave the path for future generations of women to do the same. Desiree Patno, founder and CEO of the National Association of Women… Continue Reading The Power of Women Homeowners