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4 Netflix shows about real estate you should be watching
As our friends at HGTV proved years ago, real estate – and the personalities involved – make great television. It’s why almost every streaming platform has a huge array of housing-centered shows. For those of us who survived the streamer’s account-sharing crackdown of 2023, here are some of our favorite shows on Netflix today. (Plus, you […]
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How to fix 4 annoying home design flaws
You’ve undoubtedly heard that a home doesn’t have to be perfect to be perfect for you. But what happens once you notice a small annoyance? Do you let that tiny issue affect your feelings about an entire home? Let’s break down four small but common design flaws, especially in older residences. After all, your needs […]
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Don’t overlook these 4 simple home staging tips
If you’re a seller, presenting your home in its best light is key. And staging your home is a good way to make it stand out in the crowd. We saw this article recently and wanted to provide some DIY tips anyone can use for staging. Staging your home doesn’t have to be an expensive […]
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Let’s keep talking about seller impersonation fraud
2023 has been the year of many things in real estate, including the seller impersonation scam. Just consider these recent stories (here and here). Title professionals of all kinds are talking about this issue amongst ourselves. We’re getting advisories from our underwriters, trade associations and more. In fact, ALTA CEO Diane Tomb recently penned this op-ed for HousingWire in […]
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4 things to remember during your vacation home search
No matter how far off a second home may be in your future, it’s never too early to dream. Buying a vacation home is a big purchase that comes with many decisions. Mountains or beach? Hot or cold? Close by or across the country? Whatever you decide is best for your journey, we wanted to […]
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4 ways we can all be better leaders this season
Our teams work with some of the best real estate professionals in our markets, and we appreciate our relationship with you. As the calendar creeps into August, it got us thinking about two things – going back to school and football. That’s why this blog covers learning how to become a better leader – no […]
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5 pain points in real estate and ways to solve them
Buying or selling property is a huge life event for anyone – it’s part of why we love what we do! The journey is full of exciting highs, but there can also be some nerve-wracking uncertainties and other hurdles along the way. These challenges are often referred to as pain points, which are specific problems […]
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STAYING INFORMED is always important
If you’re anything like us, you’re a huge consumer of real estate news, tips, tricks and more. We all want to be informed real estate professionals for each other, our teams and most importantly, our customers. However, in times like these, everyone has a real estate forecast or trend. How do you know you’re getting […]
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3 ways to say sayonara to your old home
Our teams are about next chapters, new beginnings and fresh starts. It’s why we love real estate. A new house is a blank slate ready for you to make it yours. While we still believe Closings Days should be celebratory, at least under most circumstances, this recent article from Realtor.com did cause us to pause a bit […]
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4 Taylor Swift songs that are too perfect for real estate
Whether you’re a dedicated Swiftie or not, this is undoubtedly the season of all things Taylor Swift. Our teams wanted to join the fun before her cross-country Eras Tour trek ends, so we compiled a list of four T-Swift songs with everything to do with the real estate world right now. You Need to Calm […]
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