We love exploring homes all around the world via our Global Open House series. During Season 3, Episode 2, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices CEO Christy Budnick took us on a journey to tour three exquisite mountain homes.
IN A COMPETITIVE MARKET, EACH GENERATION SHOULD TAKE CUES FROM THE OTHER ON HOW TO COME OUT ON TOP. Ask any real estate professional about the current state of the market and they’ll tell you it’s unlike anything they’ve ever seen before. The frenzy to snap up property—both primary residences and second homes—remains high two … Read more
The nice part about being a landlord/lady is the passive income stream, meaning you don’t have to present to make money, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t plenty of work to be done as well as unexpected expenses to pay. You can do all the work yourself, or hire a property manager to do all or part … Read more
When you hire a general contractor to remodel your home, all the sub-contractors and their workers will report to him or her. The general contractor oversees scheduling, hiring, material estimation and acquisition, tear out, installation, waste disposal, permits, and insurance. Because of the high level of responsibility, you can expect to pay the general contractor a fee ranging … Read more
Your home is your castle but it’s not a fortress, at least as far as the local wildlife is concerned. Squirrels, mice, raccoons, bats and birds are known for finding ways to enter your home and move into walls or your attic. They can cause damage to your home, create annoying rackets at night, and bring diseases to your home. According to Bredapest.com, these little intruders can climb … Read more
When you hire a general contractor to remodel your home, it’s helpful to know what to expect, so start with the design you want. Are you doing a complete remodel? A kitchen? A bath? Adding square footage or moving walls and plumbing will require professionals to turn out the way you want. If you hire … Read more
Home security experts agree on one thing – burglars cruise around and look for homes that appear easiest to break into and escape from quickly. YourBestDigs.com says that 88 percent of burglaries are in residential areas. Break-ins are the most feared property crime, yet nearly a quarter of homes don’t have a home security system, says Safewise.com. It’s time to make your home more secure. The … Read more
To sell your home fast, get rid of clutter, depersonalize, clean it thoroughly and paint it inside and out. But is that all you need to do? You can have your home professionally staged and sell your home for more than enough to cover the cost. A recent survey found that found that 49 percent of participants who … Read more
Luxurious homes were once perceived as those priced above $1 million, but with well over a decade of rising prices, the new number is closer to $5 million or more. What makes these homes so special? Another metric is that a luxury home is valued within the top 10% of homes within its local market. The word luxury is used in real estate to … Read more
As a new homeowner, you may not know much about gardening, but now you have this lovely yard where you can grow whatever you like. You can make a beautiful garden that yields a lot of fruit and vegetables or offers the beauty of flowers and greenery. So how do you begin? Start with your … Read more