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HomeSmart+ Meet the Agent: Bruce Campbell, HomeSmart ICARE Realty

When it comes to life after real estate, HomeSmart ICARE Realty agent Bruce Campbell, of Roseville, California, is focused on laying down a substantial financial base he can hang h...

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HomeSmart+ Meet the Agent: Ben Duman, HomeSmart Palm Desert

For Ben Duman, it was the potential to see long-term growth that got him into the real estate industry. After starting his career in Omaha, Nebraska, where he bought and sold inves...

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Mortgage Loan Basics

Buying a home is more than just the home search, and for many, the concept of a mortgage can feel very overwhelming. Start your hunt for your dream home confidently with these mort...

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Factors That Determine Your Home’s Appraisal Value

The process of selling a home includes a dedication to time, expense and energy. You need to take care of everything from inspections to legal procedures to listing your home. Befo...

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Hot Home Renovation Trends for 2021

With more time spent at home, it’s no surprise that home improvement spending is up $72 billion according to a recent report which found that 61% of homeowners had taken on a home ...

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Spending on a House: What to Factor When You’re Ready to Buy

When buying your first house, it always helps to know how much you can afford. To calculate how much home you can buy, you need to consider several factors, such as household incom...

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Expand Your Brand: Converting Social Media into Cold Hard Cash

We all know that social media should fit into every agent’s overall marketing campaign, but how? A healthy approach to social media begins with concentrating your efforts on the 6 ...

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5 Myths About Homeownership After Renting

No matter your background, no matter the economy–buying a home is a big deal for anyone. For first-time homebuyers, or homebuyers who have been renting for a while, the idea of buy...

How to Increase Your Home’s “Screen Appeal”

Presentation is key to selling your home. Successful staging can help buyers visualize themselves in a home, leading to more offers. While it’s always been important to have profes...

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Constant Contact: Keys to Successful Email Marketing on The Real State Podcast

While email marketing is easy to do using Constant Contact, knowing best practices is essential to growing your business and your sphere of influence. Today's audience expects mark...

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[Property Checklist]: How to Take House Hunting Notes

Searching for your new home can be an exciting and fun process, but at the same time, it can be a little stressful. According to the National Association of REALTORS®️, home buyers...

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5 Smart Upgrades for a Healthier Home

People have been spending a lot more time at home than ever before. We’re working at home, eating at home, hanging out at home and so much more. To make sure your humble abode is a...