Buy a Home Sell Your Home Agents/Offices Join Us About Us Blog AWARDS SPOTLIGHTS, EXECUTIVES GIVING BACK, EXECUTIVES IN THE NEWS, PRESS RELEASE ANDREA MARTONE: GIVING IT ALL WHEN IT COMES TO GIVING BACK UPDATED DECEMBER 1, 2021 ALYSIA HEUN LEAVE A COMMENT Save Share The Realty Executives Platinum Agents’ owner is passionate about getting involved in the communities she serves. Andrea Martone, a top New Jersey Realtor® and the owner of Realty Executives Platinum Agents, has an unquenchable passion for real estate combined with compassion for her community… and both of those qualities are evident through her dedication to both her clients and community service. Continue reading → CHARITABLE GIVINGNEW JERSEY REAL ESTATEREALTY EXECUTIVES INTERNATIONAL FAMILY HOME, HOLIDAYS, HOME DESIGN 6 HOME STYLING TIPS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON UPDATED NOVEMBER 30, 2021 ALYSIA HEUN LEAVE A COMMENT Save Share When the seasons begin to transition from fall to winter, you know it’s time to dress the entire home into something more toasty and comfy. While a holiday makeover sounds like it’s a lot of work to pull off in a very short amount of time, it doesn’t have to be stressful. You don’t have to make it perfect and you can always decorate on a budget. What’s important is that you capture the holiday spirit the way you know how. That said, here are six tips to help you get started if you’re feeling a little overwhelmed about making your home merry and bright this holiday season. Continue reading → HOLIDAY DECORATINGHOME DECORHOME FOR THE HOLIDAYSREALTY EXECUTIVES INTERNATIONAL HOLIDAYS, HOME SELLERS, REAL ESTATE PROS & CONS OF SELLING YOUR HOME DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON UPDATED NOVEMBER 29, 2021 ALYSIA HEUN LEAVE A COMMENT Save Share While your neighbors are slowly starting to decorate their homes for the upcoming holidays, you are decorating your home for sale. While they are waiting for their guests to arrive, you are waiting for the potential buyers to arrive. Now you might be wondering – is this time of the year a good time to sell? Like all other things, selling your home during the holiday season comes with its pros and cons. If you plan to put your property on the market in the upcoming months, keep reading for some valuable insight. Continue reading → HOMEOWNERSREALTY EXECUTIVES INTERNATIONALSELLING A HOME DURING THE HOLIDAYS ENEWS, HOME SELLERS, HOMEOWNERS THINGS TO CONSIDER BEFORE RENTING YOUR PROPERTY UPDATED NOVEMBER 8, 2021 ALYSIA HEUN LEAVE A COMMENT Save Share 3 If you’ve decided that you want to rent out your home or investment property, you may think that all you need to do is publish a listing and, voila! You’ve got a new tenant! Well… renting out your property may not be as simple as it seems. Before creating a listing online, there are a few things you need to consider. Continue reading → INVESTMENT PROPERTYREALTY EXECUTIVES INTERNATIONALRENTAL PROPERTY ENEWS, HOME DESIGN, HOMEOWNERS GARAGE DOORS THAT INCREASE HOME VALUE UPDATED NOVEMBER 8, 2021 ALYSIA HEUN LEAVE A COMMENT Save Share 3 By: Bearfoot Garage Doors According to the 2021 National Cost vs Value Report, garage door replacement ranks as the number one most important home improvement project for return on investment. In fact, homeowners that replaced their garage door recouped 94.5% of the cost of the new door in home value. That’s why it’s a good idea to move the garage door near the top of your home improvement list, especially if you want to sell your home within the next several years. When it comes to upgrading your garage door for increased home value, you need to maximize three factors. These include curb appeal, safety and security, and energy efficiency. If you work to develop these three areas when replacing your garage door, you will see a return on investment with the sale of your home. Continue reading → GARAGEHOME DESIGNREALTY EXECUTIVES INTERNATIONAL ENEWS, FAMILY HOME, HOMEOWNERS HOW TO SAVE ENERGY IN WINTER UPDATED NOVEMBER 8, 2021 ALYSIA HEUN LEAVE A COMMENT Save Share 2 Dark and dreary winters can often lead to higher energy costs as families try to make their living environments more enjoyable. Common culprits include lights flipped on all day to accommodate fewer daylight hours and increased use of the heater, thanks to freezing temperatures. Energy expenses also build up with seemingly small gestures like humidifiers, running taps, and hot water heater usage as you try to find the perfect way to defrost when winter blues take hold. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to lower your energy costs, which means big winter savings. Continue reading → ENERGY EFFICIENCYREALTY EXECUTIVES INTERNATIONALWINTER HOME HOME BUYERS, HOME SELLERS, REAL ESTATE BUYING OUT OF STATE, VIRTUALLY, WITHOUT OVERPAYING UPDATED OCTOBER 27, 2021 ALYSIA HEUN LEAVE A COMMENT Save Share 6 By: Agnes A. Gaddis on Oct 26 Can you believe that it is possible to live in California today, make an offer on your dream home in Springfield, Missouri tomorrow, and close within a month? The prevalence of remote work and state-of-the-art real estate technology has made it easier than ever to search for homes without concern for geographical limits. Millions of Americans now work remotely, far from corporate HQ, and sometimes from the flurry and fuss of city life. In fact, during the 2020 Covid-19 pandemic, one in five Americans moved or know someone who moved, especially from big cities. One of the primary reasons for this exodus was affordable housing. People relocated to suburbs and vacation hotspots in search of larger, less expensive homes as more companies became remote-work-friendly. Buying a home in one state while living in another, whether it be for more affordable living, work reasons, or as a second home, might not be as straightforward as buying in your current state. It can be challenging to purchase in a place you are not familiar with- housing laws, walkability of the community, home maintenance concerns, etc. can be vastly different from one state to another. This article is a step-by-step guide to follow if you are considering buying out of state. Continue reading → REALTY EXECUTIVES INTERNATIONALVIRTUAL HOME BUYINGWORK FROM HOME FAMILY HOME, HOME SELLERS, REAL ESTATE SELLING AN INHERITED HOME UPDATED OCTOBER 26, 2021 ALYSIA HEUN LEAVE A COMMENT Save Share Selling an inherited house is challenging on many levels. The first is the emotional impact of dealing with the death of a loved one. Then there’s paperwork, legal responsibilities, and financial considerations to take into account. That’s why we compiled this guide to help you with the process of selling an inherited house. Continue reading → FAMILY HOMEHOME SELLERSREALTY EXECUTIVES INTERNATIONAL HOME BUYERS, HOME DESIGN, HOME SELLERS, HOMEOWNERS USE LANDSCAPING TO INCREASE HOME VALUE UPDATED OCTOBER 26, 2021 ALYSIA HEUN LEAVE A COMMENT Save Share In the recent years, multiple studies have shown that landscaped homes sell at a higher price than similar homes with poor landscaping. Today this is more accurate than ever, with home sales figures rising 13%, depending on the extent of the renovations to the yard. Homeowners are developing their backyards and front yards, and the house clean-up boom is driving that engine. However, deciding what to do on your property can be a difficult decision. Let’s learn more about what improvements are beneficial to increase your home value. Continue reading → HOME DESIGNLANDSCAPINGREALTY EXECUTIVES INTERNATIONALYARD RENOVATIONS ENEWS, FAMILY HOME, FOOD & DRINK FAST ONE-PAN MEALS FOR FALL UPDATED OCTOBER 18, 2021 ALYSIA HEUN LEAVE A COMMENT Save Share 3 Who doesn’t love relaxing on a cool fall evening? Unfortunately, you regularly have dinner to make, people to feed, and a kitchen to clean up afterwards. If you aren’t craving the usual and are looking to minimize the mess, then you’re going to love these one-pan fall recipes for an easy dinner! Continue reading → FAMILY MEAL TIMEREALTY EXECUTIVES INTERNATIONALRECIPES Posts navigation 1 2 … 57 NEXT → Excellence in Real Estate Since 1965 Name: Email address:* Subscribers automatically receive emails with our latest blog posts. 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