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  1. CENTURY 21 Affiliated - LaPorte Welcomes the Stacey and Kristy Team
    CENTURY 21 Affiliated - LaPorte Welcomes the Stacey and Kristy Team

    CENTURY 21 Affiliated would like to welcome the Stacey and Kristy Team to the LaPorte, IN office.  "Two moms, two husbands, nine kids, four dogs, minimally two glasses of wine and four pots of coffee, lots of laughs and a whole lot of real estate fun!" 

  2. CENTURY 21 Affiliated - South Bend Welcomes TJ Gray
    CENTURY 21 Affiliated - South Bend Welcomes TJ Gray

    CENTURY 21 Affiliated would like to welcome TJ Gray to the South Bend, IN office.  TJ has a Bachelor's Degree in Finance and Management Information Systems from Indiana University - South Bend. He is currently a Senior Pricing Data Analyst at Springwise. TJ enjoys helping both buyers and sellers, as well as investors, with their real estate transactions with a focus on technology to make ...

  3. CENTURY 21 Affiliated - Beloit Welcomes Tasheka Prewitt
    CENTURY 21 Affiliated - Beloit Welcomes Tasheka Prewitt

    CENTURY 21 Affiliated would like to welcome Tasheka Prewitt to the Beloit, WI office.  Tasheka is new to real estate and is excited to start her new career in a city she loves. She also has 14 years of municipal experience in property tax. Tasheka loves to laugh and always makes those around her laugh as well. 

  4. Sizzling July Content Ideas for Your Social Channels
    Sizzling July Content Ideas for Your Social Channels

    By Patty McNease, Director of Marketing for Homes.com Summer is finally here, and there are many opportunities to take advantage of everything it has to offer—and in this case, we are talking about content! Nothing can make an impact and help grow your business like fresh, unique, local content; however, it can be hard to come up with new content ideas each month. We have compiled a list ...

  5. CENTURY 21 Affiliated - Valrico Welcomes Kelly Knaggs
    CENTURY 21 Affiliated - Valrico Welcomes Kelly Knaggs

    CENTURY 21 Affiliated would like to welcome Kelly Knaggs to the Valrico, FL office.  Kelly recently worked at the second largest newspaper in Tampa Bay where she worked closely with sales, marketing, and event planning for the last seven years, and is now starting her career in Real Estate. As a third generation Tampa native she has always felt deep ties to her community, which paired with ...

  6. Generate up to 150 Leads a Month on Facebook
    Generate up to 150 Leads a Month on Facebook

    By Mark Mathis, VP of Sales for Homes.com Whether you're a new agent struggling to find leads or an experienced veteran who still hasn't cracked the code to mastering social media lead generation, Jason Wardrop has the answers you want. He also has copy-and-paste templates and a step-by-step process for any agent who wants to begin generating leads within 24 hours of implementing his system. ...

  7. National Insurance Day
    National Insurance Day

    June 28 is "National Insurance Day", and before you giggle at this national day, take a minute to review why it’s important to have insurance and how it can benefit many aspects of your life. Having insurance offers personal and financial security to you and your loved ones. It can cover losses in the event of damage, illness or even death. Not only is it a security blanket, but ...

    • June 28, 2018
    • Emily Wimmer
  8. Founder Bill Kessler Embarks on Annual CENTURY 21 Affiliated Office Tour: Offices 58-67
    Founder Bill Kessler Embarks on Annual CENTURY 21 Affiliated Office Tour: Offices 58-67

    For the second year in a row CENTURY 21 Affiliated Founder, Bill Kessler, is visiting all of the CENTURY 21 Affiliated offices. This summer marks CENTURY 21 Affiliated's 40th anniversary, and Bill is documenting the company's growth through his travels.  Check out his adventures throughout Michigan, Florida, and Wisconsin over the past couple of weeks! Office #58. Holland, MI Excited ...

    • June 26, 2018
    • CENTURY 21 Affiliated
  9. CENTURY 21 Affiliated - Orland Park Welcomes Cathie Cholke
    CENTURY 21 Affiliated - Orland Park Welcomes Cathie Cholke

    CENTURY 21 Affiliated would like to welcome Cathie Cholke to the Orland Park, IL office.  "My entire career has been focused on the legal end of corporate real estate and I have always enjoyed the process of getting to a successful closing. It was important to me to know the ins and outs of how the whole process worked and be part of the team. Although I truly have to thank ...

  10. CENTURY 21 Affiliated - Yorkville Welcomes Frank Badus
    CENTURY 21 Affiliated - Yorkville Welcomes Frank Badus

    CENTURY 21 Affiliated would like to welcome Frank Badus to the Yorkville, IL office.  Frank is new to real estate but is excited to support the people in the Yorkville and surrounding neighborhoods. He is involved with coaching and ministry and is on his way to becoming a deacon with the Diocese of Joliet through the Catholic Church. In his free time, you can find Frank spending time with ...

  11. CENTURY 21 Affiliated - Lowell Welcomes Jennifer Wilson
    CENTURY 21 Affiliated - Lowell Welcomes Jennifer Wilson

    CENTURY 21 Affiliated would like to welcome Jennifer Wilson to the Lowell, IN office. "I currently work as a CSR at ProAm Team Sports in Schererville, IN. I chose real estate because I always enjoy the feeling of buying a new home and want to help others achieve that feeling. Being a former military family, we got to live in different places and we enjoy going home to Tennessee to visit ...

  12. CENTURY 21 Affiliated - Eau Claire Welcomes Ryan Freitag
    CENTURY 21 Affiliated - Eau Claire Welcomes Ryan Freitag

    CENTURY 21 Affiliated would like to welcome Ryan Freitag to the Eau Claire, WI office.  Ryan is new to real estate but was lucky enough to experience the buying and selling side of real estate with his personal property during college. After seeing how beneficial and important an agents job is, he was instantly hooked. In his free time, you can find Ryan playing baseball, hunting in the fall ...

  13. Countertops 101: Granite vs. Quartz
    Countertops 101: Granite vs. Quartz

    (Family Features)—Kitchens and bathrooms are among the most common renovation projects, and countertops are often a focal point of these redesigns; however, choosing the right countertop can be overwhelming. To help make the difficult decision a little simpler, JCPenney Home Services experts offer insight on two of the most popular choices: Granite Granite countertops have long been the ...

  14. Selling a Luxury Home? Forget Staging, 'White Box' Instead
    Selling a Luxury Home? Forget Staging, 'White Box' Instead

    In high-end luxury markets like New York City and Los Angeles, turns out less is often more. Instead of maximizing luxe features like state-of-the-art kitchens and top-dollar fixtures and moldings, sellers are stripping their pads down to bare bones and commanding a higher sales price in the process. According to a recent article on CNBC.com, the trend is called "white boxing," and it's ...

  15. Experts Are Eyeing a Recession in 2020—but It's Not Why You Think
    Experts Are Eyeing a Recession in 2020—but It's Not Why You Think

    By Suzanne De Vita The economy is on a roaring run. Is a downturn imminent? Experts in housing are predicting a recession starting in 2020, according to Zillow's 2018 Q2 Home Price Expectations Survey; however, they anticipate monetary policy—not the housing market—as primarily responsible for the swing.  The Federal Reserve has been guiding fiscal policy since the ...

  16. 5 Tips for Choosing a Color Scheme
    5 Tips for Choosing a Color Scheme

    By Zoe Eisenberg Wondering what color you should paint that dining room? Considering a totally new color palette for your home? Below are five ways to pick a color scheme that will work for you. Choose from what you have. If you're not revamping with an entirely new furniture set, then you may want to pick a color from what you already have. A boldly patterned sofa or floor rug can ...

  17. CENTURY 21 Affiliated - South Haven Welcomes Kristene Walton
    CENTURY 21 Affiliated - South Haven Welcomes Kristene Walton

    CENTURY 21 Affiliated would like to welcome Kristene Walton to the South Haven, MI office.  "I have been working in a Data Center for a while now and used to drive for a private hire coach line. I finally told myself to go for what I have wanted to do for a long time - Real Estate! I have always wanted to help someone find their first home or helping people find their dream home. ...

  18. CENTURY 21 Affiliated - Clearwater Welcomes Robin Azcarraga
    CENTURY 21 Affiliated - Clearwater Welcomes Robin Azcarraga

    CENTURY 21 Affiliated would like to welcome Robin Azcarraga to the Clearwater, FL office.  Robin has been an established Real Estate Professional for the past four years, and earned the Cricle of Excellence award in 2015, 2016 and 2017. She loves to help her clients buy and sell their houses in order to reach their goals. In her free time, you can find Robin hanging out with her Goldendoodle ...

  19. CENTURY 21 Affiliated - Portage, MI Welcomes Steven Hanson
    CENTURY 21 Affiliated - Portage, MI Welcomes Steven Hanson

    CENTURY 21 Affiliated would like to welcome Steven Hanson to the Portage, MI office.  Steven is a new agent to real estate but he and his wife Becky have a history of buying, fixing, and then selling their home in the Kalamazoo area.This is all happening while also raising two young boys, running a growing business from home, and spending quality time as a family. He now wants to help other ...

  20. 5 Ways to Step Up Date Night Without Breaking the Bank
    5 Ways to Step Up Date Night Without Breaking the Bank

    (Family Features)—Most relationship experts agree that making time for date night is important, whether it's the early days of a blossoming romance or decades into a comfortable marriage. Spending that valuable time together doesn't have to be expensive, as long as you take the time to make it special. Plan your next date with these ideas for low-cost experiences with the one you ...

  21. New! Advertise With Instagram Stories
    New! Advertise With Instagram Stories

    By Patty McNease, Director of Marketing for Homes.com In real estate, agents focus on telling stories. Whether it's the seller's memories in their old home or the buyer's hopeful dreams in their new one, agents try to build emotional connections with their clients. Launched in 2010, Instagram has grown from a platform used only for pictures of fancy food and artful lattes to a social ...

  22. How to Ban Bunnies From Your Yard
    How to Ban Bunnies From Your Yard

    While you may love the look of a snuggly bunny, gardeners know how wild rabbits can be a devastating problem. To protect your yard from rabbits, you first need to identify their presence. Because they often come out at dawn and sunset, you may rarely see them. According to the animal repellent experts at Bobbex, these are the top signs that you've got rabbits: - Plant damage low to the ground, ...

  23. CENTURY 21 Affiliated - Elkhart Welcomes Amber Stroud
    CENTURY 21 Affiliated - Elkhart Welcomes Amber Stroud

    CENTURY 21 Affiliated would like to welcome Amber Stroud to the Elkhart, IN office.  Amber recently received her real estate license and is excited to be pursuing her dreams and goals of becoming a REALTOR. Additionally, she is the QA Trainer for Patient Access at Goshen Hospital. She loves helping people and will often put their needs before her own. She has a huge heart and almost never ...

  24. CENTURY 21 Affiliated - Ann Arbor Welcomes Samantha Youtsey
    CENTURY 21 Affiliated - Ann Arbor Welcomes Samantha Youtsey

    CENTURY 21 Affiliated would like to welcome Samantha Youtsey  Samantha is a newly licensed agent and is excited to become an expert! She can't wait to help people find their dream home as stress-free as possible. In her free time, you can find Samantha traveling. She has also been a massage therapist for the last 13 years and a fitness instructor for three years. 

  25. CENTURY 21 Affiliated - Lindenhurst Welcomes Tanya Martinez
    CENTURY 21 Affiliated - Lindenhurst Welcomes Tanya Martinez

    CENTURY 21 Affiliated would like to welcome Tanya Martinez to the Lindenhurst, IL office. Tanya is a newly licensed agent and is excited at the thought of bringing ownership to others in a manner that is emotionally and financially right for her clients. Additionally, Tanya was named Volunteer of the Year by the Lake Geneva School district. In her free time, Tonya enjoys gardening and decorating. ...

  26. In Loving Memory of Colleen Deininger
    In Loving Memory of Colleen Deininger

    It is with heavy hearts that CENTURY 21 Affiliated announces the passing of a dear friend, colleague and established broker – Colleen Deininger, along with her daughter Melisa and grandchildren Emma Rose and Alex. Colleen, Melisa, Emma Rose and Alex were the victims of a plane crash this past weekend in Monroe, WI.    "Colleen was a leader in the Kenosha community and Century ...

    • June 11, 2018
    • CENTURY 21 Affiliated
  27. CENTURY 21 Affiliated - Holland Welcomes Andrew Goble
    CENTURY 21 Affiliated - Holland Welcomes Andrew Goble

    CENTURY 21 would like to welcome Andrew Goble to the Holland, MI office. As a current Hope College student, he has decided to start his professional career in real estate as it fulfills his passion for people, marketing, and sales. Andrew aims to use his knowledge of the digital marketing world to provide a great experience for buyers and sellers alike. In his free time, Andrew enjoys volunteering ...

  28. Yes, You Can Garden With Your Littles
    Yes, You Can Garden With Your Littles

    If you have little ones afoot, the prospects of getting much gardening done may seem slim—but if you're armed with the right strategies, you'll find that not only can you still enjoy your favorite gardening activities, you can actually engage your young children in the process as well. Not only will this make you happy and keep them occupied, it will help develop their lifelong love ...

  29. Flag Etiquette

    Flag Day is believed to originated in 1885 by BJ Cigrand, a schoolteacher in Fredonia, Wisconsin to celebrate the adoption of the Stars and Stripes. As we celebrate this historic day, keep in mind a few tips when handling the Flag of the United States of America. When hanging the flag from a window, balcony or building, the union (or stars) should be at the peak of the staff When lowering the ...

    • June 8, 2018
    • CENTURY 21 Affiliated
  30. Founder Bill Kessler Embarks on Annual CENTURY 21 Affiliated Office Tour: Offices 39-57
    Founder Bill Kessler Embarks on Annual CENTURY 21 Affiliated Office Tour: Offices 39-57

    For the second year in a row CENTURY 21 Affiliated Founder, Bill Kessler, is visiting all of the CENTURY 21 Affiliated offices. This summer marks CENTURY 21 Affiliated's 40th anniversary, and Bill is documenting the company's growth through his travels.  Check out his adventures throughout Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Wisconsin over the past couple of weeks! Office #39. Joliet, ...

    • June 8, 2018
    • CENTURY 21 Affiliated
  31. Get Ready for Guests This Summer
    Get Ready for Guests This Summer

    (Family Features)--Summer entertaining season brings joy, laughter and plenty of ways to create special memories. From a fresh coat of paint to some simple sprucing up, you can ensure your home is poised to be the perfect backdrop to a fun-filled summer. Color can have an enormous effect on a room's overall atmosphere, so bringing out your home's unique charm can be as simple as a quick ...

  32. CENTURY 21 Affiliated - South Bend Welcomes Nicholas DeMaegd
    CENTURY 21 Affiliated - South Bend Welcomes Nicholas DeMaegd

    CENTURY 21 Affiliated would like to welcome Nicholas DeMaegd to the South Bend, IN office.  Nicholas is currently a manages multiple restaurants, but is excited to start this new journey in real estate. In his free time, Nicholas enjoys being outdoors snowboarding and cycling. He also moved to Indiana from San Diego. 

  33. Teens and Tech: How to Stop Smartphone Addiction

    If you have a teenager, than you're likely no stranger to the sentence "please put your phone away." According to many sources, a teen’s digital life can negatively affect their real-life interactions, from family relationships to eating, sleeping and studying schedules. This trend is what many researchers have termed "smartphone addiction."  According to STAPP, a ...

  34. Founder Bill Kessler Embarks on Annual CENTURY 21 Affiliated Office Tour: Offices 18-38
    Founder Bill Kessler Embarks on Annual CENTURY 21 Affiliated Office Tour: Offices 18-38

    For the second year in a row CENTURY 21 Affiliated Founder, Bill Kessler, is visiting all of the CENTURY 21 Affiliated offices. This summer marks CENTURY 21 Affiliated's 40th anniversary, and Bill is documenting the company's growth through his travels.  Check out his adventures throughout Illinois and Wisconsin over the past couple of weeks! Office #18. Mount Horeb, WI  Ancestral ...

    • May 31, 2018
    • CENTURY 21 Affiliated
  35. How to be a Better Recycler
    How to be a Better Recycler

    If you're recycling on the regular, congrats! You're doing your part to create a cleaner earth. However, many consumers accidentally make recycling errors that could mean their goods end up in a landfill due to contamination. Below are four tips from Republic Services to reduce recycling contamination and ensure your recycling ends up where it should. Only place certain recyclables in the ...

  36. CENTURY 21 Affiliated - Vero Beach Welcomes David Walsh
    CENTURY 21 Affiliated - Vero Beach Welcomes David Walsh

    CENTURY 21 Affiliated would like to welcome David Walsh to the Vero Beach, FL office.  David has been an established REALTOR for the last 30 years and enjoys the unlimited opportunities in sales, investing, and integration with buyers and sellers. When David isn't working, you can find him helping his community. Recently he participated in a musical show to benefit a local senior living ...

  37. CENTURY 21 Affiliated - Vero Beach Welcomes Phyllis Horner
    CENTURY 21 Affiliated - Vero Beach Welcomes Phyllis Horner

    CENTURY 21 Affiliated would like to welcome Phyllis Horner to the Vero Beach, FL office. Phyllis has been a REALTOR for over 20 years and loves helping her clients. She has a Marketing and Accounting Degree from Florida State University and previously was a Grant and Contract Accountant at Memphis State University and St. Judes Children's Hospital. She is also on the Scholarship Committee ...

  38. CENTURY 21 Affiliated - Vero Beach Welcomes Midge Selzer
    CENTURY 21 Affiliated - Vero Beach Welcomes Midge Selzer

    CENTURY 21 Affiliated would like to welcome Midge Selzer to the Vero Beach, FL office.  Midge has spent the last 30+ as an established REALTOR, as it runs in her family. Her grandmother, two sisters and one daughter have all been real estate agents. In her free time, Midge enjoys spending time with her 13 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. 

  39. Grilling Safety for Memorial Day Weekend

    With Memorial Day this weekend, many of us will be taking advantage of the long weekend by hitting the grill! Remember to follow these food safety tips to keep everyone healthy. According to FoodSafety.gov, at minimum, fresh beef should be cooked at 145 degrees, ground meat at 160 degrees, poultry at 165, and pork and ham at 145. See the whole list on cooking temperatures here. Use a food thermometer ...

    • May 25, 2018
    • Emily Wimmer
  40. Secrets to a Well-Maintained Lawn
    Secrets to a Well-Maintained Lawn

    (Family Features)--Growing a healthy, appealing lawn isn't about doing one thing right; it's about doing a combination of things right. Different aspects of lawn maintenance, whether it's watering, fertilizing or mowing, are interrelated. If you complete one task incorrectly - or skip it entirely - you may increase problems with insects, diseases and weeds. To help you create a manicured ...

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