Author: American Trust Escrow
30 Sep Eliminate Old Wallpaper By Steaming
It seems that with wallpaper, there are two options: it’s either gorgeous or a complete eyesore. Any way you slice it, wallpaper can be one of the trickiest things to remove. This is especially true if you’re talking about paper that has been up since...
23 Sep Home Flipping Takes an Expensive Turn
Home flipping gained in popularity before the housing bust, but the practice is now taking an expensive turn. Flipping is the practice of purchasing a property, quickly renovating it and then selling it for a profit, and while it makes sense to do this with...
16 Sep Spotlight on Realtor Safety for September
You may not be planning a cake-and-punch party around it, but Happy Realtor Safety Month! September is the official month our industry re-focuses on Realtor safety – a great opportunity to get back in touch with best practices for safety at the office, with clients...
09 Sep U.S. Real Estate Market Flooded By Asian Buyers
Around the U.S., especially right here in California, Asian buyers are flooding the real estate market. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) found that in the 12 months ending March 31, 2013, Asian buyers accounted for 18% of all foreign real estate purchases. Many Asian buyers...
26 Aug Develop a Technology Strategy When It Comes to Selling Real Estate
Many real estate agents see the value in using technology for their businesses, but because of the wide range of options out there, it can easily become overwhelming. It’s important to develop a technology strategy so you’re not just dabbling in different areas but instead...
19 Aug Energy-Efficiency Promoted with New Home Owner Bill
There are a lot of reasons to install energy-efficient improvements in your home, not least of which includes saving money on your bills each month. Soon, a new bill could promote more energy-efficiency among home owners by offering mortgage-underwriting guidelines that factor in cost savings...
12 Aug Tips for Selecting the Best Wood Floors for Your Home Improvement Project
Wood floors are one of the top features that buyers are looking for these days. But what if your home doesn’t have hardwood floors? You may only see dollar signs in your eyes, but there are actually a lot of cost-effective wood flooring options on the...
05 Aug A Free Source for Easy Infographics
Are you already a fan of employing infographics to attract interest online and drive your marketing? Or is learning how to make them sitting on your business to-do list? Consider checking out http://infogr.am, a user-friendly website where you can create and share customized infographics free...
29 Jul Realogy Summit Recognizes 3D Floorplan Company As Best Tech Startup
When asked what the purpose was of the Realogy FWD Innovation Summit that was held in Madison, New Jersey, Realogy Franchise Group CEO Alex Perriello said, ”How can we incorporate some of these, test things, or try things in a real-life situation with brokers and...