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Five Reasons to Have Backyard Chickens

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Keeping backyard chickens has become increasingly popular, and for good reason! While chickens do take a lot of work, they also have quite a lot to offer to anyone who is ready to take on the challenge. Here are five of the top reasons why you should consider keeping backyard chickens. 

They Provide Produce.

Raising your own chickens means you have your own supply of eggs, poultry, or both! While commercial manufacturers are typically reliable, raising your own flock means that you know exactly where your food is coming from, and you know how the flock was handled and cared for. Whether you raise chickens for eggs, poultry, or dual-purpose will depend on the breed. Here are some recommendations: 

  • For eggs, consider the Easter Egger, Golden Comet, or Orpington! They are all quiet docile, and are well sought-after. 
  • For dual-purpose, consider the Rhode Island Red or the Wyandotte! Both are recommended for beginners. 
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Home Buyers, Real Estate

Do Existing Personal Loans Affect a House Purchase?

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Are you planning to purchase a house but have an existing personal loan? Do you want to know if it will affect your purchase? Many individuals that are planning to buy a home are asking the same question. 

It is important to be independent and have your own space where you can rest and get cozy. Being independent will also help you grow as an adult and learn to live alone without your parents. 

Therefore, purchasing a house would be one of the most significant decisions you can make in your entire life. Continue reading to know the answer, so that you can properly plan your purchase according to what is best in your situation.

Will Existing Personal Loans Affect my Purchase?

An existing personal loan can affect your plan of buying a home. Whether it is a good or bad effect, may all depend on the situation. An unpaid personal loan can reduce the amount you can borrow in the future. It could also significantly affect your credit score, depending on how you handled your debt. 

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Press Release, Real Estate

Realty Executives International Launches Digital Marketing Executive Course for Continuing Education During COVID-19 Outbreak

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Realty Executives International has launched the newest addition to their exclusive training suite, the 2020 Digital Marketing Executive course. This four-week certification course is offered annually to all Executives, Broker/Owners and office employees of the Realty Executives’ franchises. 

The educational event is held virtually twice per week for four weeks. Brand leadership including President, Patrick van den Bossche, and Vice President, David Celaya, are joined by various guest speakers to lead the network through a multitude of topics pertaining to real estate in the digital world. Topics include: social media advertising, leveraging your CRM, perfecting online profiles and more. The goal of the DMX certification is for all attendees to leave with a digital strategy and execution plan for their business. 

Realty Executives International launched the 2020 course, understanding the evolving state of real estate and the opportunities for business that lie ahead. As many agents and brokers are having to adapt to staying distant from clients, the brand wanted to provide different opportunities to utilize downtime and connect with clients through digital channels. By providing the training course free-of-cost, Executives and Brokers are able to provide better service to home buyers and sellers around the world. 

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Home Design

How to Reinvest Your Tax Refund as a Homeowner

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After receiving your tax refund, you might be considering some renovation projects for your house. Before you grab a hammer and get started, take the time to research what home improvements will increase your property value. Here are some easy ways to reinvest in your home while making the most of your tax refund.  

Curb Appeal

The landscaping around your house is the first thing people notice about your residence. By refreshing the exterior of your home, you can easily give it a whole new look without spending a large amount of your tax refund. 

One of the fastest ways to elevate the appearance of your yard is to add some flower beds. These simple gardens can include easy-to-grow perennials like purple coneflowers, hostas, daisies, or lilies. If you have a green thumb, you could even plant your favorite herbs to add some leafy greens to your landscaping. No matter what you decide to grow, ensure that it is tough enough to survive the seasonal weather of your region. You don’t want to spend time and money on plants that won’t last through the hot summer months.  

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Homeowners, Real Estate

Does a New Roof Boost Your Home’s Value

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Are you considering putting in a new roof? Sure, this isn’t a project that’s quite as popular and snazzy as remodeling your home’s interior. However, it does have some advantages, especially in improving your home’s resale value; not to mention the newer and nicer appearance, the improved warranties and lower bills. Still, there are a few different factors to keep in mind when thinking about a new roof over your household. With that in mind – we’ll take a look at some of the most pressing ones.

Your New Roof And Home Value

Naturally, one of the main remodeling ideas behind putting in a new roof is to protect your home beneath it. However, there are other practical advantages, such as having better insulation. Plus, if you’re going to use one of the newer roofing materials, your summers won’t be quite as unbearable; the heat will be reflected from your rooftops instead of being absorbed. In terms of comfort and lower utility costs for AC, this is a great relief. 

And the functional additions aside, even if you just put in newer asphalt shingles, there’s an aesthetic appeal to think about as well. Of course, there are plenty of options available to you, including natural wood; many homeowners prefer it due to its objective and natural appearance. 

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Awards Spotlights, Real Estate Agents

Realty Executives Integrity Honors Long-Time Real Estate and Community Leader with 2020 Visionary Award

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Realty Executives Integrity, of southeastern Wisconsin, is proud to announce Broker/Owner Dale Schaechterle as the first ever recipient of their Visionary Award. This award was created to honor a real estate professional who not only is a leader in their field, but works to develop the skills of his or her entire team and plan for a better future.

Over the past 35 years, Schaechterle and his wife Vicky, have made his name throughout Wisconsin real estate, establishing a brokerage of highly productive sales executives and putting together one of the most recognizable and productive teams in the area. Created as a unique approach to providing better service to consumers, Schaechterle and the Executives at Realty Executives Integrity are committed to customer service and real estate excellence. 

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Awards Spotlights, Press Release

Outlier Named One of Arizona’s Most Innovative Businesses

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Outlier has been selected as a first-ever recipient of AZ Big Media’s 2020 Arizona Business Innovation Award. This award is given to local companies of varying industries that showcase innovation through disruption and stretching the limits of how business is done. 

Out of hundreds of nominations, Outlier was selected for its culture of entrepreneurship and technology development throughout each of the firm’s portfolio companies. Headquartered in Central Phoenix, the Outlier family of brands includes niche-leading businesses acquired and grown through innovation as well Outlier’s own start-ups, Atlas Packs and inDispense. Other Outlier brands include: Realty Executives International, Passport Health, Anmark, Pump it Up and Bounce U.

Outlier CEO David Tedesco’s intentions have always been to reinvest in the Valley, looking to grow and create opportunities for future generations within Outlier throughout Arizona. Because of the business model, careers are not rigid, but are opportunistic. Employees can be a part of different businesses and learn what they are most passionate about, helping recruit and retain top Phoenix talent. 

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Executives in the News, Real Estate News

Mike Tezak Celebrated for Dedication to the Fields of Business and Real Estate

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Who’s Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Drawing upon his expertise in interpersonal communication, Mr. Tezak excels in numerous management and real estate positions. As the broker and owner of Realty Executives Premier, he has specialized in all areas of residential real estate since 2001. Years later, Mr. Tezak found success as the president of the eponymous Tezak Investments, which specializes in real estate investing and development in Northwest Indiana.

More recently, Mr. Tezak has thrived as a developer with Stonebridge and the co-owner of Premier Title Company of Northwest Indiana, which provides commercial and residential title services in the area. During the earliest years of his career, he gained valuable customer expertise in the field as a manager of table games at the Horseshoe Casino. An expert in his field, Mr. Tezak earned a Bachelor of Arts in business from Quincy University. 

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Real Estate Agents, Real Estate News

10 Things Agents Can Do Today to Get Deals Done Tomorrow

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With social distancing regulations now largely in place across North America, many agents are prohibited from holding open houses. 

But rather than sit idle, there’s much you and your clients can do now to prepare for the day when the wheels of commerce start rolling again. Buyers can improve their buying position, and sellers can get their homes list-ready with a few proactive steps.

While it can typically take two to three weeks to get a property on the market, some brokers are telling their agents to use this time to get homes list-ready now.

That way, once the shelter in place and stay at home orders are lifted, you and your clients can hit the ground running. 

Be the first to market with these helpful agent tips and downloadable checklists for buyers and sellers. 

1. Enlist sellers to take video tours

Ask your sellers to take a video of their homes now. For helpful video-taping tips, see downloadable Sellers’ Checklist (downloads as zip file). There are many easy-to-use digital platforms for creating virtual walkthroughs and 3D scans in addition to simple videos recorded on a smartphone. 

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Real Estate, Travel

Best Apps to Get to Know Your New City

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Navigating a new city is hard. Moving is one of the most stressful things a person will do in their life. Luckily, our phones make the transition a little easier by having a plethora of apps to download in order to thrive in your new home.

Apps to meet new people

We are social animals. We need people – simple as that. Making friends in your new city will be one of the first things you’ll want to do, and these apps make it so easy to connect with new people!

Meetup

Don’t just stay at home every night binging your latest TV addiction. Get out there and meet like minded people! Meetup makes it easy to do that. Whatever your interests are, Meetup most likely has a group for it. Whether you’re into running and want to train for a local race, a reader looking for a book club or an outdoorsman looking for people to hike with, Meetup has kindred spirits just waiting for you.

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