As a real estate agent, understanding the fundamentals of contracts is essential for protecting your clients and ensuring smooth transactions. This guide covers key contract concepts and best practices. Essential Elements of a Valid Contract For a real estate contract to be legally binding, it must generally contain the following elements: Offer an...
$900,000 Homes in Louisiana, South Dakota and Minnesota
An Eastlake Victorian in New Orleans, a Queen Anne Revival in Rapid City and an American Foursquare in Minneapolis.
Don’t Tread on Frank: How One Man’s Yard Became a Battlefield
The clash is about strong personalities, an exacting homeowners’ association and a partisan divide that has reached the hyperlocal level.
Making a Yard ‘Very Wild,’ Yet Still Fit for Entertaining
The architect Morris Adjmi made a steel stove and a fountain key elements of his outdoor space at his Fort Greene, Brooklyn, townhouse.
Why More People Are Adding Custom Drink Stations at Home
Customized drink stations are appearing all over the home, from the kitchen to the bedroom.
How to Keep Your Houseplants Anything but Basic
Rob Moffitt, founder of a Los Angeles-based botanical studio, exposes roots and uses uniquely shaped pots. You can, too.
Top Wisconsin-based Elsafy Team Joins Keller Williams
The Elsafy Team, the No. 3-ranked Wisconsin-based medium-sized real estate team based on sales volume according to Real Trends Verified, is now affiliated with Keller Williams® – MKE, a KW-affiliated brokerage in Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin.
Essam Elsafy is the founder of the Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin-based Elsafy Team, composed of seven agents and two support members.
“We joined Keller Williams because we wanted to surround ourselves with elite market performers who push us to think bigger, execute smarter, and elevate our business to an entirely new level,” said Elsafy.
In 2025 (YTD), the real estate team has sold 126 units, equaling $80.0 million in sales volume. In 2024, the real estate team sold 132 units, equating to a sales volume of $78.0 million.
“At KW, we now have an incredible peer group that challenges us, collaborates with us, and celebrates with us. It’s the competitive, high-trust community we’ve been searching for as we expand our business,” said Elsafy.
Inside the Home of ‘White Lotus’ Star F. Murray Abraham
The actor’s collection includes tributes to art, his wife and a life onstage.
Real Estate Agents Tips - Email Marketing
Email marketing remains one of the most effective and high-ROI strategies for real estate agents. It allows you to nurture leads, stay top-of-mind with past clients, and build a strong professional brand. Building Your List The quality of your list determines the success of your email campaigns. Focus on collecting highly engaged contacts. Lead Seg...
Inside the Home of ‘White Lotus’ Star F. Murray Abraham
The actor’s collection includes tributes to art, his wife and a life onstage.
Parents Use Decades of Home Equity to Help Their Kids Buy in a Tough Market
With decades of equity and their children facing a tough housing market, older homeowners are helping their children buy their first homes.
Real Estate Agent Test - Essential Study Resources
Preparing for the Real Estate Agent Test requires focused study. The following resources are essential for mastering the required knowledge domains, including Law, Finance, Practice, and Ethics. 1. Statutory and Regulatory Materials A foundational understanding of state and federal real estate law is crucial. Candidates should prioritize studying t...
$3 Million Homes in California
A hillside house in Los Angeles, a Queen Anne Revival in Healdsburg and a Japanese-inspired home in Inverness.
At First, It Was Just ‘Livable.’ Now, It’s Their Brooklyn Dream Home.
Kwame Taylor-Hayford and Tamara Tribula, who own the fashion retailer August Market, transformed a Bedford-Stuyvesant townhouse for their young family.
To Afford Manhattan, a Trainer Offered His Services
Rodrick Covington found his ideal apartment in Harlem, but it was outside his budget. So he made management a proposal.
My Landlord Is Trying to Cheat Me on a Lease Renewal
Owners of rent-stabilized units must follow the law when offering lease renewals.
Real Estate Agent Tips - Effective Transaction Management
Managing real estate transactions efficiently is crucial for client satisfaction and a successful career. This guide offers essential tips for streamlining the process from contract to closing. I. Preparation and Organization A well-prepared agent minimizes stress and delays for all parties involved. Pre-Contract Checklist Before submitting or acce...
$1.3 Million Homes in Spain’s Basque Country
Buyers can find a classic apartment in Vitoria-Gasteiz, a San Sebastián unit in a belle epoque building, and a contemporary house on the city outskirts.
Bishop Arts District, an Eclectic Dallas Enclave
Ten minutes from downtown Dallas, this walkable, picture-postcard neighborhood is in the midst of a development boom.
New York Lacked an Affordable Housing Portal. So These Teenagers Made One.
Two “children of the pandemic” did something the grown-ups who run the city have never managed to do.
