Johanna Rivera, a top real estate agent in northern New Jersey, has announced the opening of her new brokerage, Realty Executives Property Squad in Lake Hopatcong. The new office, which is located within Jefferson Township, offers services in Morris, Sussex, Union, Essex, Passaic, and Bergen counties.
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6 Signs It’s Time to Upsize
Most people love their current homes, especially if the home is where they grew up or where they have raised their children. But no matter how many memories those homes hold, there may come a time when you will simply need to move into something bigger. Maybe your family is growing, perhaps you’ve acquired too much stuff that you can’t let go of, or maybe you need more room for your hobby. These are all signs it’s time to upsize your home. If you want to know more about these signs, keep on reading.
Continue readingHow to Assemble the Perfect Herb Garden
An herb garden is a perfect way to exercise your green thumb and produce a delicious product that can be used in virtually any dish you cook. There are a few decisions you’ll need to work through before getting started, such as whether you want to plant the garden indoors or outdoors. Then you can decide on the herbs and learn how to care for them. If it sounds like a lot, don’t worry, herbs are one of the easiest things to grow. Plus, we’ve broken down everything you need to know right here!
Continue readingSpring Cleaning Tasks to Remember
While many of us would like to lounge outside and soak up blooming flowers and sunny skies when spring rolls around, it can sometimes be hard to do when there is a laundry list of lingering tasks. This is when spring cleaning often takes place, almost like a rite of passage, during the months of March, April, and May.
While a good case of spring cleaning can be subjective, it generally consists of cleaning the things you rarely do throughout the year. Here’s a roundup of the spring cleaning tasks to remember that extend beyond the typical decluttering process.
Continue readingPoor Workmanship When Renovating Your California Home? Know Your Rights
If you are a homeowner, regardless of the age of your home, at some point there will be home improvements, maintenance, or renovations to undertake. Projects to improve your property, such as knocking out drywall or creating a backyard garden, will be exciting yet inevitably stressful.
The last thing you want to think about during your project is a future lawsuit. By consulting a real estate attorney, a consumer rights group, or local government authority before you sign on the dotted line with your selected contractor will aid you in protecting your rights.
Continue readingSeven Safety Tips for Parents
By: MASK (Mothers Awareness on School-age Kids)
It can feel overwhelming trying to keep your child or adolescent safe. Use these seven safety tips for parents to help you feel secure about your child or adolescent’s safety both in and out of the home.
Continue readingRealty Executives Terra Firma Opens in Dalton, GA
Realty Executives International is excited to announce the opening of a new real estate brokerage offering real estate services in northern Georgia and southern Tennessee. Realty Executives Terra Firma, led by CEO/Broker Ann Bowman, is located at 720 S. Glenwood Avenue, Suite 210, in Dalton, Georgia.
Continue readingReal Estate Professionals Combine Talents to Form Dickson Brokerage
Three top Realtors® in Dickson, Tennessee, have joined forces to take their already successful real estate practices to the next level. The trio announced the opening of their new brokerage, Realty Executives Hometown Living, in the first quarter of 2022.
Realty Executives Hometown Living combines the talent and resources of Paul Bullington, Tia Armstrong, and Beth Edwards. All three owners have high-performing real estate businesses but sought an avenue to progress their careers, build a legacy, and continue to expand their footprint. The trio concluded that merging to create a cohesive leadership team and leveraging the power of an established and respected franchise was the perfect opportunity to develop in Dickson and beyond.
Executive Spotlight: Angie Wilder
After several years in the corporate world, Executive Angie Wilder decided that traditional office life was not her style. As someone who is highly social and prioritizes relationships, she sought a career that provided both a continuous path forward and fulfillment. Angie jumped into the real estate industry as a marketing specialist but quickly determined that her calling was to help people who were in the middle of making the biggest financial decisions in life: buying and selling homes.
Continue readingDo’s & Don’ts in Storing your Wedding Gown
With all the planning that goes into a wedding, it’s only natural that you’d want treasured souvenirs to remember the day. If you plan on handing your wedding gown down through generations, donating it, or repurposing the material into a veil, it is critical that it be kept in perfect shape. Even though you won’t be pulling your wedding gown out from storage frequently, it is a significant part of your story that should be preserved, just like your engagement ring.
You need to think in advance about how to properly clean, protect and store your wedding gown after the big day. Preservation is a step-by-step process. Not sure where to start? This piece focuses on the dos and don’ts of storing your wedding gown.
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