Archives for October 2016

Supporting the Green Movement with Your Property 

People are becoming increasingly interested in living “greener” everyday lives by reducing their carbon footprint and incorporating practices like recycling and reducing water use. As property managers, steps can be taken to support and implement these practices. Recycle Bins and Carts According to a 2014 survey by the National Waste and Recycling Association, one of […]

Rentals in the Cities Where Renters Most Wish They Lived

The beauty of renting is the flexibility it affords renters to relocate – and they know exactly which cities they would like to call home. Nashville and Raleigh both offer a low cost of living and temperate climate, which may account for their leading the list of cities renters most want to relocate to, according […]

More Americans sign contacts in September to buy homes

More people signed contracts to purchase homes in September, an increase that likely points to rising sales in the closing months of 2016. The National Association of Realtors said Thursday that its seasonally adjusted pending home sales index rose 1.5 percent last month to 110. Source: More Americans sign contacts in September to buy homes

Houzz Tour: Brooklyn Townhouse Goes From Fixer to Fantastic (16 photos)

Armed with vision and strong nerves, designer Alison Jennison saw past the faded green paint, wood paneling and fiber ceiling panels like many people had in elementary school to realize the full potential of this three-story Brooklyn, New York, townhouse. Source: Houzz Tour: Brooklyn Townhouse Goes From Fixer to Fantastic (16 photos)

Four Ways Millennials Are Changing the Real Estate Industry

According to millennial Austin Hale, product manager for real estate investment software company Realeflow , “Millennials present an entirely new dynamic in the real estate market. [They’re] much more likely to rent, to congregate in urban areas, and to be cautious when taking on debt.” Source: Four Ways Millennials Are Changing the Real Estate Industry

US home prices rose in August, lifted by dwindling supply

In this Wednesday, April 20, 2016, photo, real estate agent Lauren Newman, left, shows client Steve Martin, a home for sale in Mount Pleasant, S.C. On Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2016, the Standard & Poor’s/Case-Shiller 20-city home price index for August is released. less In this Wednesday, April 20, 2016, photo, real estate agent Lauren Newman, […]

‘The Walking Dead’ has a smashing return

In my own words, in this image released by AMC, Jeffrey Dean Morgan portrays Negan in a scene from the Season 7 premiere of “The Walking Dead.” The gory episode of the popular AMC drama was seen by just over 17 million viewers on Sunday night, the Nielsen company said. Source: ‘The Walking Dead’ has […]