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Panama Open for Business

Entrepreneurs in the United States often have to make the hard choice where to locate their business. Will the population of one state make it a better choice over another? What about the tax code, reporting requirements, or employment law?…

Panama for Retirees

Around the World, Ideas & Advice

Does your version of the perfect retirement haven have a low cost of living, modern amenities, great healthcare, and excellent weather? Would you like to spend your hard-earned golden years travelling, exploring new cultures, making new friends,…

5 Things to Know Before Moving Abroad

As the United States heads into the depths of winter, many begin to think about leaving their frigid homeland for a foreign paradise. While most people are not in a position to drop everything and retire to island life, the rising popularity…

Most Impressive Malls in the World

Thanksgiving in the United States is always the last Thursday in November and while some spend the day dressing the turkey and watching football, others prepare for the retail sporting event which follows: Black Friday. The first mall, as…

Not So Move-in Ready: How to Get the Ick Out of Your New Home

Ideas & Advice, Real Estate 101, Win With RealtyHive

In many cases, when a home is purchased it is in “move-in ready” condition. While the walls might need painting or the kitchen needs updating, the home is in generally good condition. There are no glaring defects and while it might be a…

Mission Impossible: Creating Your Best Chance to Sell Tough Listings

Some listings seem to almost sell themselves. If you’ve got a charming, reasonably priced 3 bedroom ranch it’s likely to get multiple offers in the first day on the MLS with how strong the market is in most places, but what about the other…

Inexpensive DIY Home Improvement Projects to Tackle this Weekend!

Ideas & Advice, Real Estate 101, Win With RealtyHive

Home improvements are a revolving door process. As soon as the roof is replaced, the kitchen is outdated or the floors need a facelift. When buying a previously owned home, it’s more or less expected that repairs, upgrades, or improvements…

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#winwithrealtyhive: Northwoods Luxury

While many homes, especially starter homes, can fly off the market in a matter of days (sometimes hours!), others take a little longer. In fact, sometimes selling a home is a years-long process. Homes that are farther away from cities, bigger…

Trains, Planes, and Barns, Oh My! How to Sell a Unique Home

Everyone has a different idea of the perfect house. Some people envision a quaint ranch home with the perfect little white fence while others dream of a classic Victorian filled with character and charm while others like a clean, modern esthetic…

Appraisal, Assessment, Inspection: What’s the difference?

There are a lot of terms in real estate that are very industry specific. Whether you’re working with an agent or buying/selling on your own, it’s wise to have at least a basic knowledge of the process and terminology. Among the terms that…

How to Set Your Listings Up for Success

In the olden days of real estate, only properties listed in the MLS, newspaper, or on busy roads were easily found. Thanks to the power of the Internet, this has all changed. A “For Sale By Owner” home located out in the middle of the woods…

House Away from Home: Pros and Cons to Owning a Vacation Home

Summer is the best time for a little getaway. Whether you’re packing up the family for a cross-country road trip or heading out to the lake with friends, it’s always nice to kick back, relax, and get away for a little while. While you’re…

Protect Yourself: Home Showing Safety Tips

Selling your home is an exciting endeavor. In most places, the real estate market is pretty crazy right now so there’s no time like the present to make a move. Between picking up the clutter to make a great first impression to deciding what…

Stuck in the Middle: Real Estate and Divorcing Clients

Divorces are like marriages: none of them are the same. Where some couples amicably split and go on to be cordial or even friendly, others threaten litigation at so much as a sideways glance. When divorcing couples are on good terms, the agent’s…

Agent Advice: How to Get More Leads

Whether you’re just starting out in the real estate industry or you’re a seasoned veteran, referrals are a great way to expand your business. According the National Association of Realtors® 2017 Member Profile, the typical Realtor® received…

Things They Don’t Teach in School: Home Loans 101

#Adulting, Ideas & Advice, Real Estate 101

Before you start looking at what’s on the market and dreaming of paint colors, it’s important to figure out how you’re going to afford a new home. When it comes to getting financing, there are a ton of case-by-case scenarios so it’s…

Island Escape 101: Passport Requirements

With thoughts of the sand between your toes and the intoxicating smells of suntan lotion mixing with the spray of the ocean, it’s easy to imagine spending your days living your best Caribbean life. Before you find a long-term rental or property…

Beyond the Grand Canyon: Awesome Places to Visit in the Southwest

In Europe, it’s not uncommon for someone to leave their home on a Friday for a weekend trip that includes crossing international borders. For much of the EU, a few hours drive or train ride will land you in another country---or perhaps a few…

Forget Snow Birds, Snow Babies are the Newest Trend in Real Estate

For better or worse, real estate is an industry ruled by trends. Whether you're considering moving from the cities to the Leave It to Beaver suburbs (1950s) or from your McMansion(1990s) to a tiny home (2010s), it's possible that you're part…

Home Field Advantage: The Best MLB Cities in the US

Around the World, Ideas & Advice, Just for Fun

America’s favorite pastime officially kicks off the 2018 season today with all 30 teams playing on the same day--for the first time in 50 years! While other major league sports have relatively short seasons, basketball and hockey each have…

Shenanigans Galore! Where to have the best St. Patrick's Day EVER!

Only 11% of US residents claim Irish ancestry (the second highest motherland after Germany), but on St. Patrick’s Day everyone's Irish! Whether you’re planning to celebrate with some corned beef and cabbage or a pint of Guinness, there are…

A 25 foot tall house of cards and other crazy records held by Texas