Missing NAR? Get the scoop on succeeding in the second home market here!

Homes.comAt the 2011 Mid-Year National Association of Realtors conference taking place this week in Washington, D.C., many of the nation’s top real estate professionals met to discuss trends in the industry and hear from experts about several of the issues facing the real estate market and real estate professionals today. On Thursday, May 11, attendees at the conference had the opportunity to attend a three-part program from top Realtors on finding success in the resort and second home market.

If you weren’t able to attend the session, don’t worry! Homes.com has the information you need to succeed in the vacation home market.

The principle that should guide you when developing your business in the resort home market is “specialization.” Continue reading

Do listing photos really sell homes?

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Of course they do!

Ever hear the saying “a picture is worth 1000 words?” Well this age old saying applies to your real estate listings too! The proven advertising medium for real estate professionals is the Internet, and according to the National Association of Realtors, 93% of homebuyers look online for their next home. The text description on the MLS is very limiting so most home buyers turn to quality photos and virtual tours to assess which homes they would like to go out and view. Continue reading

First Jesus-era house found in Nazareth

Jesus Era HomeIsraeli archaeologists found what remains of the first house found in Nazareth dating back to the time of Christ. It seemed to be the the home of a “simple Jewish family” according to Yardena Alexandre, excavations director at the Israel Antiquities Authority. The discovery was made as builders dug up the courtyard of a former convent to make room for a new Christian center, just yards away from the Basilica.

The structure was originally discovered early this summer. Continue reading

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  1. Luxury Home HoustonHouston, TXOne of the largest residences in the US This sprawling and private estate is cited on Wikipedia.org as one of the largest single family residences in the United States. An expansive estate with European inspired architecture is listed for $12,900,000. With a natural bayou landscape it features lush gardens, sculpted terraces and amazing entertaining areas. This marvelous property has a wine room with a bar, a private theater and separate quarters with private entrances. This spectacular estate is listed with Dale Richardson from Martha Turner Properties.
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