According to the 2013 NAR Investment and Vacation Home Buyer Survey, vacation home buyer activity is up!  While it’s not surprising that approximately 80 percent of vacation home buyers plan on using their property for personal use, it’s worth noting that 27 percent plan on converting the vacation home to their primary residence in the [...]

In any business but especially a small business, hiring the wrong candidate can be crippling. In a recent blog post by business performance expert and ERA Real Estate keynote speaker Ryan Estis brought to light 5 hiring mistakes to avoid. Be patient. Be diligent in assessing each candidate’s competency. Be honest. Do not oversell the [...]

More and more buyers are interested in buying a home that is as energy-efficient as possible. These homes aren’t just great for the environment. They can also save homeowners a considerable amount of money. Selling a green home is a bit different from selling a regular house though. The following tips can improve your chance [...]

Technology can be your best tool in the real estate industry. It makes it easy for you to gather information on your local market and keep track of appointments. You might not be aware of several other ways that technology can help you out though. Follow these five tips on using technology to save time [...]

Summer is practically here and if you haven’t already booked a warm getaway or if you are in the market for a vacation home off the beaten path but still in close proximity to well known hot spots – consider Salisbury, Md. Salisbury, Md. is a unique market located between the Chesapeake Bay and the [...]

Spring has sprung and with it the busiest time of the year for real estate activity.  Early forecasts from March pointed to trends that were shaping up for this year’s high season. Two months later, we are seeing signs that signal prime opportunities for many potential homebuyers and sellers. Here are three reasons to act [...]