Understanding Your Income Fluctuations As a real estate agent, your income can be unpredictable. Commissions can vary significantly from month to month, making consistent financial planning crucial. Commission-Based Income: Your primary income source is commission, which means your earnings directly depend on successful property sales.Seasonal Tren...
Revisiting Carrie Bradshaw’s Apartments in ‘Sex and the City’ and ‘And Just Like That’
The end of “And Just Like That …” means the end of a real estate portfolio that includes a cozy Upper East Side studio and a grand Gramercy townhouse.
A Maple Syrup Farmer Lands on the Upper East Side for His Next Chapter
Seeking to reinvent himself as a writer, an ‘empty-nest bachelor’ looked for a co-op in Carnegie Hill for around $500,000.
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn
This week’s properties are two-bedroom units in Hudson Heights and Midtown and a multifamily house in Greenwood Heights.
Homes for Sale in Connecticut and New York
This week’s properties are a three-bedroom townhouse in New Canaan, and a four-bedroom house in Huntington.
The Cost to Rebuild a Home After a Natural Disaster Is Rising
That’s a big consideration when thinking about the best place to live.
Escondido, a San Diego Suburb, is a Showcase for Fire-Resilient Building in California
“Affordable” by California standards, this San Diego suburb is the site of a new community developed with fire preparedness in mind.
Selling a Home in a Buyers Market
Selling a home can be a challenging endeavor, especially in a buyer's market where demand is low and inventory is high. This guide provides actionable strategies to help you navigate this environment and achieve a successful sale. Understanding a Buyer's Market A buyer's market is characterized by several key indicators: High Inventory: Many homes ...
Keller Williams Appoints Sandra Howard Chief Marketing Officer
Keller Williams Realty, LLC (KW) has appointed Sandra Howard as chief marketing officer (CMO). The appointment is effective on August 18.
“We are excited to welcome Sandra as our new CMO and member of the company’s executive team,” said Chris Czarnecki, CEO and president of KW.
“With two decades of shaping brand strategy and delivering transformative results for some of the world’s most recognized companies, Sandra brings a wealth of experience to elevate our competitive position and the brands of our agents and franchisees, which is key to our continued robust growth,” said Czarnecki.
In her new role, Howard will accelerate KW’s growth via strategic marketing, branding, and communications-driven innovation and initiatives.
“Keller Williams doesn’t just talk about values, we live them,” said Howard. “This is a brand built by real estate entrepreneurs who do the hard work, share their success, and show up for each other. That’s exactly the kind of culture I want to help lead and elevate.”
$525,000 Homes in Maine, Georgia, and North Carolina
A condo in Stonington, a Colonial Revival in Warrenton and a ranch house in Durham.
What to Know About Beech Leaf Disease: How It Spreads and Ways to Reduce Symptoms
Beech leaf disease has already made its way to 15 states and into Ontario, with alarming results.
How an Interior Designer Transformed Her Basement With Furniture and Fixtures
The designer Mandy Cheng deliberately chose pieces she could recommend to her clients for her media room and bar.
$2.3 Million Homes in California
A hillside house in Topanga, a condo in Corona del Mar and a Tudor Revival in Sacramento.
New to NY, She Found a Brooklyn One-Bedroom and Took Up Surfing
After first landing in Williamsburg, a marketer found a one-bedroom apartment in a (somewhat) quieter part of Brooklyn, and has taken up surfing.
Down Payment Assistance Is a Growing Tool for Home Buyers
The number of these programs, which come from a range of sources, is rising in the United States, but there are barriers to entry.
Can Street Vendors Set Up Right Outside My Building?
New York City has many restrictions on where and how vendors can sell their goods.
Bears Are Terrorizing Romania. It’s Humans’ Fault.
Romania’s growing bear population has turned conservation into confrontation for people living in the shadows of the Carpathian Mountains.
$1.5 Million Homes in Italy’s Lake Region
A custom-built home near Lake Maggiore, and a duplex and a country home both with views of Lake Como.
Location, Location, Location
The Cornerstone of Property Value In the world of real estate, the adage "location, location, location" remains undeniably true. The geographical placement of a property is often the single most important factor influencing its value, desirability, and long-term appreciation. Understanding the nuances of location is crucial for both buyers and sell...
When It Was ‘Time to Get Out of Florida,’ She Went for an Appalachian Vibe in North Carolina
A mother and her son searched near Asheville, N.C., for a quiet place with nice views and an easy commute to her new job.