But that doesn’t mean you have to surrender helplessly to rising cooling costs. Continue reading
5 Tips for buying an AC unit online
The lifespan of an air conditioner is 15 to 20 years, depending on how often it’s used. But chances are you’re going to need to replace your AC unit at one point or another, and when you do you’ll probably have some questions. For example, is buying an air conditioner online safe? Or is it safe to buy a second-hand or refurbished AC unit? We asked a 25-year veteran of the HVAC industry all of the important AC questions so you don’t have to.
We spoke to Erik Bryan, a licensed HVAC contractor and owner of NewACUnit.com, and asked what you need to know about buying an air conditioner online.
Realty Executives Integrity recognized as “Brokerage of the Month” for April 2017
Realty Executives Integrity, which serves home buyers and sellers throughout the entire southeastern Wisconsin area, has been recognized by Realty Executives International as the Brokerage of the Month for April 2017.
The company has gained the attention of local and national press for outstanding office culture and 2016 sales production. On April 27, 2017 The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel awarded Realty Executives Integrity with a “Top Workplace Award” for 2017. Now in it’s eighth year, the annual feature recognizes the best places to work in southeastern Wisconsin, as ranked by the employees (and in this case, real estate agents) themselves. Continue reading
REALTY EXECUTIVES METRO LAUNCHES WITH THREE HIGH-VOLUME NYC OFFICES
Former high-volume RE/MAX Broker Sal Calabrese is leading the launch of the newest major addition to the Realty Executives system, Brooklyn-based Realty Executives Metro. According to Calabrese, a 36-year veteran on the NYC real estate scene, the move was a strategic one.
Is it worth buying a vacation home?
Does owning a vacation home make sense in today’s market? Or is this a practice of a bygone era?
How to sell your home quickly in a hot market
If you live in a city where demand exceeds supply and you’re looking to cash in and sell your home, how do you do so quickly and painlessly?
What do you have to disclose when selling your home?
Legally, what are you required to disclose to buyers when you put your home on the market? Just major problems or current issues, or do you have to disclose past repairs as well? We posed this question to real estate lawyers in Canada and the U.S., and this is what they said:
Realty Executives Exceptional Realtors® selected as “Brokerage of the Month” for March 2017
Realty Executives Exceptional Realtors®, with offices throughout northern New Jersey and Pike County Pennsylvania, has been named the Brokerage of the Month for March 2017. The firm, which recently celebrated 15 years with the Realty Executives brand, continues to dominate their local market, opening new offices, garnering national recognition and serving the local community in meaningful ways.
Deneen Ruffolo voted Most Valuable Executive in Great Lakes Region
Deneen Ruffolo walked away with the coveted Most Valuable Executive Award at the Realty Executives Great Lakes Region awards banquet last month. Voted on by over 250 Executives across the region (which includes Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan), the peer award honors outstanding staff members who are held in high esteem by their coworkers.
“I try to treat people the way I want to be treated, and be as supportive as I can,” says Ruffolo. “It only takes a moment to help someone, put a smile on their face, or just make them feel like they belong to a great office.”
Remodeling 101: Placing the toilet in your bathroom renovation
As many homeowners know, a bathroom renovation rarely entails just changing a few tiles and calling it a day. Even the simplest projects have many details and moving parts, creating a domino effect of one choice impacting another. One of the most important choices you can make during your renovation is one that can be easily overlooked: the toilet placement. And as if it’s not difficult enough, tile installation, vanity location and shower door choices can all influence your toilet placement. Use these tips to get your space construction ready.