Fall Allergies: Solutions & Giveaway Teaser!

aroundthehouseonline aroundthehouseonline | 2 years ago

October is Indoor Air Quality Month and Both Caroline's and Eric's allergies are in full swing. What can you do to make life a little easier? Check out the mid-week special plus we tease the new giveaway on October 30th that you won't want to miss! This one is worth more than a grand so its something to check out! Plus we talk about what is coming up on this weekends show! Thanks for listening to Around the house if you want to hear more please subscribe so you get notified of the latest episo...

Real (Estate) Talk: Are "Love Letters" Really So Bad? (Video)

learnwithlee learnwithlee | 2 years ago

As featured in my monthly Inman News column on Race and Real Estate. “I could imagine where the Christmas tree would go and my kids coming down the stairs on Christmas morning. I love cooking, so I imagined myself making dinner for these families, and I really tried to visualize myself and express those feelings in this house.” The letter was accompanied by a picture of the Soko family.Did that opening paragraph have your fair housing, spidey senses tingling like it did mine? It should be...

Why Are Houses So Expensive? A Guide To Housing Prices | FortuneBuilders

fortunebuilders fortunebuilders | 1 year ago

For many people, buying a house is the largest purchase they will ever make. It can take anywhere from a few months to several years to save up a down payment, and most mortgages are financed for 15 to 30 years. Even seasoned real estate investors have to spend time securing funding before buying a property. This begs the question: why are houses so expensive? The average price of a house has changed dramatically over the last few decades. This trend is a result of changing economic factors, ris...

The Good, the Bad, and Things We Need to Talk About – A Real Conversation Around Work-life Balance

housingwire housingwire | 1 year ago

The topic of work-life balance can be particularly challenging for women in the workplace as much of the responsibilities in the home sits on their shoulders in addition to the demands of a competitive career. Panelists will discuss the challenges of balancing work and life and share insights on how they have managed to build […] The post The Good, the Bad, and Things We Need to Talk About – A Real Conversation Around Work-life Balance appeared first on HousingWire.

Are you ready for fall? Eric and Caroline talk about those projects that save you money! - Around th...

aroundthehouseonline aroundthehouseonline | 2 years ago

Now that we are fully in fall or at least my calendar says so, there are some projects that we should be looking at as we head closer to winter. Eric G and Caroline B discuss what are some of the common ways to heat your home and what seems to be the best way in each part of the country. They discuss some of the little projects you can knock out now and be that much farther ahead of the game! Plus there are some easy tips with new products to keep mice and pests out of your home and garage. Al...

housingwire housingwire | 1 year ago

At this point of the economic cycle I really just get two questions: Are we going into recession and are home prices about to fall? The post Are home prices about to fall? appeared first on HousingWire.

That amazing shower drain with Infinity Drain! Plus we talk about decks and driveways - Around the H...

aroundthehouseonline aroundthehouseonline | 1 year ago

If you are designing a shower it can be so easy to forget the drain. Is it going to match the hardware on the shower valve and shower door? Is it going to make a statement or just be a boring circle in the middle of the floor? We sit down with Barbara Kratus Stark, Director of Sales and Marketing for Infinity Drain. We dive into what you can do with drains in that shower and even take it outside for that driveway, deck, or patio. Plus we dive into custom stainless steel ...

forbes forbes | 1 year ago

Castlery Is The Accessibly-Priced Furniture Brand We Need To Talk About Lucas Three Seater SofaCastlery Lucas Three Seater Sofa The trend of fast furniture is starting to become a thing of the past. Millennial consumers in particular are looking for pieces they can keep for years as opposed to something they’ll throw out before the next time they move. No one knows this better than Declan Ee, who co-founded the furniture brand Castlery in 2016. “The idea of Castlery came about because we wer...

How Can We Be So Sure About Corporate Issuance Impact?

News & media website News & media website | 1 year ago

Corporate bond issuance is one of those slightly esoteric concepts to the average rate watcher and usually a completely foreign concept to the average mortgage market participant who develops an in-depth interest in understanding the bond market for the purpose of following mortgage rate trends. People who aren't too familiar with the impact of corporate issuance would be well within their right to question whether it was really the catalyst for Tuesday's big sell-off. So let's put it all ...

Ep. 73: Why Zestimates are so unreliable! by Realtor Talk with Jason Schnitzer

garyandjason garyandjason | 2 years ago

In this episode, we're going to discuss Zestimates, why they're so inaccurate, and why you can't trust them. https://garyandjason.com/ ABOUT US: The O.C. Realtor Talk Show is a platform hosted by Jason Schnitzer and Gary Riphagen, top real estate agents in Orange County. O.C Realtor Talk showcases tips, ideas, and guides for home buying, selling, and investing. We believe that buying or selling your home is one of if not THE largest financial and emotional commitment, thus, you need enough inf...