Real Estate

What Is a Listing Agent and Do You Need One to Sell Your Home?

If you’ve never sold a home — or if it’s been a few years since you went through that process — the language of the real estate world might seem intimidating. Between acronyms such as MLS and terms like “broker” and “agent” that people use interchangeably, it’s enough to make you want to Google whatever …

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What Is the Difference Between a Real Estate Broker and an Agent?

There are so many types of real estate professionals that even agents sometimes confuse themselves. Some real estate agents add titles and certifications after their names to help them stand out in a crowd. They might be associates, real estate consultants, salespersons, independent brokers but they are all licensed to sell real estate. There is …

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The Difference Between Renovation and Remodel

The terms renovating and remodeling are often used interchangeably. But to housing professionals, they have different definitions. Both involve physical changes to a property, but they vary in cost and types of construction involved.  If you’re considering revamping your home, purchasing a fixer-upper, or flipping a property, it can be helpful to know which category …

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Entering The “New Normal” With Safe Property Viewings

In these extraordinary times, personal safety has never been more important than before. COVID-19 has brought on new realities in our day to day lives and business activities. As we enter into the “new” normal, let’s not forget that everyone has an important role to play to keep our community safe. With this, we have …

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Aman prepares for opening of Southeast Asia resorts

With COVID-19 restrictions slowly being eased in many parts of Southeast Asia, leading hospitality-group Aman announced a phased reopening of its resorts. The hotelier operates 21 properties in Asia including resorts in Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines and Indonesia. Aman revealed that all of its resorts have been adapted to ensure the health and safety of …

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What are agents doing to help home-movers stay safe?

Since the government reopened the housing market in England, physical property viewings have restarted for home-movers up and down the country. Estate agents have introduced new working practices to ensure they’re sticking to new government guidelines, so we spoke to two agents to find out how they’re keeping home-movers safe. If your home is currently …

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How to Plan the Perfect Patio

Starting to daydream about dining under the stars? Make that dream a beautiful patio reality. For many homeowners, the patio borders on magical: a place to relax, entertain, cook out and take a break from the day-to-day. It’s surrounded by vibrant hues, and a meal prepared in an outdoor kitchen somehow tastes better than anything …

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