The New Hacks Homeowners Are Using To Find Affordable Lawn Care as More Teens Opt Out of Yard Chore

If you look around your neighborhood, the chances of seeing a kid on a lawn mower these days are rare. These days, many teens are choosing digital side hustles or online gig work over physical labor. Since professional lawn care can run you between $100 and $500 or more per month, this shift may lea

7 Common Home Staging Mistakes Sellers Make (and How to Avoid Them)

Selling a home isn’t just about cleaning up before an open house. Today’s buyers often form their first impression long before they schedule a showing, scrolling through listing photos on their phones or laptops. That means even small home staging mistakes can make a property feel smaller, less func

Legislative Round-Up: Seattle Considering ‘Do Not Solicit’ Protection; VA Loans Face Possible Change in Congress

Editor’s Note: The RISMedia series Legislative Round-Up looks at pending and passed federal and state-level legislation that impacts real estate professionals. Seattle considering a ban on unwanted real estate solicitations  Seattle City councilmember Dionne Foster has introduced legislation to crea

What Sellers Overlook Before Listing Their Home

Getting a home ready to sell involves more than choosing a price, adding a few throw pillows, and scheduling photos. Buyers examine everything – from a sticky door to the cords beneath a television – and small distractions can quickly become expensive objections. That is especially important in toda