Keller Williams Named Among Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies
Keller Williams has been named to Fast Company’s prestigious annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies (MIC) for 2019. The company ranked No. 1 in the real estate and…
Luxury Real Estate Headlines | Third Week of February 2019
Highlights from this week’s top news stories on luxury and global real estate, art, collectibles and home. Encino, California | Marc Noah, Sotheby’s International Realty – Beverly Hills Brokerage Jimmy Rollins hasn’t played professional baseball for three…
How to Buy Your First Home Like an Economist
7 tips and takeaways from Redfin Chief Economist Daryl Fairweather. Buying a first home is exciting–and completely overwhelming. It’s loaded with questions and pain points–even for those who make it their job to know about…
Sales of New Homes Down 8% in January
New-home sales fell year over year in all four major U.S. regions. Sales of new single-family homes fell 8 percent year over year in January, the fifth consecutive month of year-over-year declines in new-home sales. But…
New Development Spotlight: 505 High-Rise Condominiums in Nashville, Tennessee
Showcasing the height of new luxury construction in some of the world’s most sought after locations, let’s explore an exclusive new development from our worldwide network. Nashville, Tennessee | Caroline Rigsby, Zeitlin Sotheby’s International Realty Boasting…
Neighborhoods where you can find some peace and quiet
Choosing a neighborhood you’ll love isn’t just about the features you can see—it’s also about those you can hear (or, more specifically not hear). As most of us have experienced at some point or another, quiet is definitely…
How Many Trees Can Be Saved With Fully Digital Home Closings?
eClosings save time and stress—and they have the potential to save more than 100,000 trees per year. Anyone who has purchased a home knows there’s a lot of paperwork to read through and sign at the…
5 Ways to Curate Retail in Mixed-Use Property
Savvy owners of retail properties understand the importance of achieving the perfect tenant mix. After all, the success of their shopping center may depend on it. That’s because a good tenant mix creates synergies that benefit…
How to prepare your home for a winter open house
The winter season can be a great time to sell your house, but while your competition is reduced, success during this time can still depend on a successful open house. To help make your open house…
Video of the Week: Stately Georgian-Inspired Estate in McLean, Virginia
Featuring curated videos from the most sought-after destinations the world over, discover this week’s Video of the Week. McLean, Virginia | Tracy Williams, Mona Banes, & The Alliance Group, TTR Sotheby’s International Realty This stately Georgian-style colonial boasts…
5 winter DIY home projects
If you’re the type that loves to take on a good DIY project, the winter season can leave your options … lacking. Don’t despair, there’s still plenty that needs to be done around your home even…
The Formula for Creating a Luxury Bath
Amy Vermillion may have over 20 years of design experience, but even she knows that designing a luxury bath can be a daunting experience. Although luxury means different things to different people, the Charlotte, N.C.-based Vermillion…
5 “Smart” Upgrades for Today’s Connected Homes
More and more homeowners are automating their homes to make it easier to control systems such as lights, security, music and even window coverings. According to the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing, here are some of…
Like-Kind Exchanges Offer Significant Tax Benefits
Many commercial real-estate investors were thrilled that one of their favorite tax provisions—1031 exchanges—survived the recent tax overhaul. Under Section 1031, investors can exchange properties and defer capital-gains tax that would otherwise be due. That allows…
Snowbirds Make Up One in Five New Yorkers Looking to Leave Town
One in ten New Yorkers looking to leave are searching in Florida According to Redfin’s fourth quarter migration data, over a third of New Yorkers searching Redfin’s real estate listing website were looking to leave the…
14 Home-Staging Tips from Redfin Concierge
Design and staging secrets on how to update your home and attract buyers without a major investment. With 2019’s housing market off to a modest start, sellers must seek to stand out. With more homes…
6 Top Spring Ski Destinations
Days are brightening, temperatures are on a (gradual) upward trend, and the last of winter is drawing ski enthusiasts to the slopes. With spring school holidays just around the corner, a sunny alpine vacation might be…
With This DIY Sporting Goods Catch-All, Game Day Is No Sweat
If you build it, the sporting goods will come (and stay organized too!) …
Home Price Growth Edged Up Nationally in January While the West Coast Began Seeing Red
Homebuyers are in the strongest position in years as the supply of homes for sale grows at fastest rate since May 2015 The housing market started off 2019 with buyers in a much better position than…
Meet the Clutter Scale: One Pro’s Secret to a More Intentional Home
On a scale of 1 to 5, how much do you need to declutter? Dorothy Breininger shares a favorite tip for cleaning up. …
