Monica Chertok

09/25/2020

Show your outside space to its full advantage! It's the best way to demonstrate your property's true value.

Show house hunters how to take full advantage of their backyard retreats.

09/24/2020

Add flexibility to your home staging. Here are some handy staging ideas!

Designing the Perfect Pop-Up Office Stage extra rooms as workspaces so buyers can see the flexibility of your listing. By: Melissa Dittmann Tracey Working With Sellers, Staging, Design Trends

09/23/2020

Being stuck inside can get pretty boring for a child. Here are some suggestions for crafts that can occupy your kids and keep them amused!

Scan your junk drawer, recycle bin, and wrapping paper station for bits that can be upcycled into something beautiful. The post 8 Crafting Projects To Help Keep Kids Busy While Sheltering at Home appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®.

09/22/2020

Knowledge is power. When it comes to your property value, you’ll stay in the know with me on your team.

09/21/2020

Going up? Elevator etiquette has taken on a new set of rules!

In an elevator, buttons get pushed by bare hands. Plus, it's a small space where airflow is not great. Here are some tips on elevator safety during the COVID-19 pandemic. The post How Elevator Etiquette in Apartments Has Changed in the Age of Coronavirus appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights...

09/18/2020

Making the change to a "virtual landlord"? There are some good suggestions to consider when doing this.

Communicating frequently with your tenants and staying up to date and proactive about changes in rental laws, news and local actions will help you stay prepared.

09/16/2020

Moving it yourself? Here's how to correctly move a mattress.

Step one? Bag it up. READ MORE...

09/15/2020

Do you want that new house - but don't know where the down payment can come from? Here are some suggestions you might want to consider!

Saving for the down payment on your mortgage to buy a home? Then you'll want to know where you should put that money while you amass the right amount.

09/14/2020

We only have one planet to live on! Build or renovate your home with sustainability in mind.

People building homes today care about open concepts, the size of the master suite and how high the ceilings will be. Yet they also care about where materials come from and their impact on the environment. Read our guide to learn about 2020 trends in sustainability and natural design.

09/11/2020

Things are beginning to move forward in the housing market! Mortgage data indicates that Americans are purchasing homes once again.

Americans are returning to the housing market, as evidenced by a jump in applications for mortgages to purchase homes, though not at the same level as last year. A seasonally adjusted index measuring purchase applications rose 6% in April’s last week, compared to the prior week, according to a rep...

09/10/2020

Some children have fur! For many - pets come first.

When shopping for homes, millennials are putting their pets' needs at the top of their list.

09/09/2020

How will the pandemic affect millennials? Experts predict that they will be putting more money into their homes as opposed to trips and outside "experiences".

As long as fears of getting the virus persist, consumers will probably spend more on their homes than services and experiences.