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The Reason We're Wearing Jeans on April 27th
#CBTDenimDay
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. It's a difficult topic, no question.
Removing the stigma surrounding sexual assault and abuse, bringing the conversation to the forefront and out of the shadows, educating, speaking out, ending victim-blaming, and supporting survivors are the best defenses. So much has been done, with so much more to do.
It's worthy of our time. Of everyone's time. Here at CBT, we decided to act on one of our mottos – BE BOLD – and do what we can to help. For our April #DoersOfGood campaign, we're taking the message to all our offices and asking our Realtors®, staff, and managers to come together to support organizations in our areas who work hard to assist women in our local communities. We've asked them to...
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Safe DIY Cleaning Products
DIY Products for Spring Cleaning
Sometimes it seems there is no end to house cleaning, and while there is no clear-cut answer for how to keep your home perfectly clean at all times, it might be surprising just how much you can do with a little baking soda and white vinegar.
Spot Cleaner for Carpet
- After cleaning up any excess spill, sprinkle the carpet with baking soda or cornstarch. Let stand for 10 minutes and then vacuum.
- Mix one tablespoon clear dishwashing liquid and one tablespoon white vinegar with two cups of warm water.
- Using a white cloth, blot the stain with the vinegar solution.
- Sponge with cold water and blot dry.
Oven Cleaner
- Make a paste of baking soda and wa...
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Coldwell Banker's President & CEO Ryan Gorman Talks 2022
What's Ahead for the Real Estate Market?
Recently, Coldwell Banker Tomlinson Realtors®, managers, and staff were honored with a visit from the President and CEO of Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC, Ryan Gorman. Responsible for the operations that support our network of 94,000 real estate professionals in 3,000 offices in 43 countries across the globe, he made the trip from CB's New Jersey headquarters to speak with us about the wild ride that was 2021 and share his predictions about the state of our industry moving through 2022.
Though he foresees a continuation of a seller's market, he believes it won't be "the crazy, crazy" atmosphere we saw in 2021. "Interest rates are ticking up which will slow things a bit," he said, but "inbound migration will co...
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Are You a Valentine's Day Expert? Take Our Quiz!
Valentine's Day Trivia - Test Your Knowledge!
Happy Valentine's Day to you and yours! Today is the day for love and romance, heart-shaped chocolates and candlelit dinners.
What do you really know about Valentine's Day? Here are some fun trivia questions to test your knowledge.
- When was the oldest-known Valentine's Day message written, and from where?
- When was February 14th first declared as Valentine's Day?
- Who invented the first Valentine's Day candy box?
- What is the average number of marriage proposals on Valentine's Day each year?
- How much on av...
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5 Factors That Reveal Where The Real Estate Market Is Really Headed
It's the old supply-and-demand predicament: U.S. home sales continue at a rapid pace, but the number of listings remains limited. Amid historically low mortgage rates, buyers keep shopping, reducing inventory and sparking a rise in home prices.
Meanwhile, homebuilders are coping with an increase in material costs and a shortage of labor. These issues come during an ongoing housing shortage. A National Association of Realtors study shows the U.S. has a deficit of about 2 million single-family homes and 3.5 million other housing units.
Follow along to learn the five factors that illustrate where the U.S. housing market is today and is heading tomorrow.
ROCK-BOTTOM MORTGAGE RATES TO GRADUALLY RISE
Low interest rates continue to fuel demand from homebuyers. Some experts believe mortgage rates will creep up later this year, but they expect ra...