While the initial cost of commercial real estate can be lofty, the real bottom line comes down to the return on investment (ROI) that owners see on those commercial properties over time. As with any investment, the ultimate goal is to make the most of the money spent, so how can you as a commercial real estate property owner leverage your investment to maximize your return on investment? In this blog, we’re looking at five considerations:
The BEST Ways to Keep Up With Your 2023 Resolutions for Your Home
As we enter a new year, it’s natural to want to start fresh with new habits and goals. Whether you’re on the hunt for a new home and are getting ready to sell or are settling into your space, we all have home-oriented goals. But are those habits and resolutions that...
6 Winter Hacks to Keep Your Home Warm (And Save You Money!)
Today we’re sharing some of our top tips for keeping your space as comfortable as possible while maximizing your heating budget for your home
Good Eats Virginia: Fredericksburg Edition
Where: Jerks of the Caribbean, Fredericksburg, VA Add a bit of spice to your palate and your plate when dining at Jerks of the Caribbean. This family-owned and operated restaurant serves up delicious Carribean-influenced dishes right here in Fredericksburg, Virginia!...
What You Should Know About Buying a Home in 2023
While the housing market is certainly cooling off from the sky-high prices of the past few years, rising interest rates may be keeping the market in a tricky position for the coming year.
5 Easy Ways to Refresh Your Home for 2023
Today we’re diving into five tasks that you can do around your home to simplify and reset after the holiday season.
How to Choose the Right Commercial Property for Your Business
Instead, the process is highly dependent on your needs, priorities, and budget. But you don’t have to brave this potentially overwhelming decision alone. Today we’re diving into some of our best advice when it comes to choosing the perfect commercial property for your organization.
Smart Home Tech to Add to Your Holiday Wishlist
Particularly for those harder-to-shop-for people on your list, tech gifts are a great way to show that you’re thinking of them and also incorporate some utility. They’re incredibly useful, but are also a fun item to unwrap on any holiday occasion!
The Top 4 Ways to Set the Holiday Mood in your Home
No matter what holidays you celebrate this time of year, it’s a wonderful season of lights and love around the world. Our favorite way to savor the season is to make home a cozy sanctuary from the hustle and bustle of the holidays. Here are a few of our best tips to make your space one that you love to be in during this time of year
Good Eats Virginia: Gainesville Edition
Where: The Black Sheep Restaurant, Gainesville, VA Are you looking for a fun night out with food in a one-of-a-kind dining location? Look no further than the Black Sheep Restaurant in Gainesville! Dine under the lights of a chandelier in their historic two-story dairy...
3 Ways to Be A Great Real Estate Agent Over the Holidays
If you’re planning to work with real estate clients during the holiday season this year, you may be struggling to figure out how you can make the absolute best use of your time while still balancing your own festivities and rest. we’re sharing our favorite tips for being an incredible real estate agent while also prioritizing your own holiday celebrations!
5 Ways to Preserve Your Cold Weather Curb Appeal
5 Ways to Preserve Your Cold Weather Curb Appeal | CBE Blog As much as we may not want to admit it, our curb appeal in the fall and winter can sometimes be lacking. Particularly when the weather turns bitterly cold, brown grass, dull skies, and a dirty mess of snow...
Level-Up Your Smart Home Experience with NFC
If you’re a fan of smart home devices, smart plugs, or setting routines using your Amazon Alexa or Google Home, you’re going to love NFC.
How to Build A Commercial Real Estate Dream Team
Whether you’re getting into commercial real estate to look for the next home of your business or desire an investment property to add an additional stream of income, you’ll want to make sure you’re investing your resources well and getting the most value from your money.
Good Eats Virginia: Garrisonville Edition
Where: Garrisonville, Stafford County, VA Hungry for a bite to eat while out and about in Stafford County and not sure where to go? Regardless of if you're looking for breakfast, lunch, dinner or dessert, we've got you covered with our list of favorite spots to try in...
The Top 4 Questions We Get From Renters
We often get questions from renters who are either enjoying renting or those who are contemplating making the switch from renting to homeownership. Today, we’re answering the four most common questions renters are asking us. Should I rent or buy? For...
8 Ways to Prepare Your Home for Fall & Winter 2022
Summer is long gone, and the lower temperatures and falling leaves are here to stay. But is your home actually ready for the coming fall and winter months? While summertime brings outdoor activities and preparing hosting spaces, preparation for the colder months...
Should You Consider Home Staging?
Are you ready to sell your home? Adding a home stager to your team might be your next best move. Your neighbors may not be talking about it, but many people connect with home-staging companies. The goal is to ensure a home is warm and welcoming while helping a buyer...
The Ultimate Guide To Relocating A Family With Kids
The Ultimate Guide To Relocating A Family With Kids You may have heard that moving with young kids is difficult. No matter how important the move is for you and your family, children can have a tough time leaving behind friends and familiar environments, not to...
Good Eats Virginia: October Edition
Where: Spotsylvania, VA Courthouse Cafe & Pizzeria: Breakfast Come to Courthouse Cafe & Pizzeria for a quick breakfast! With amazing prices, food, and atmosphere, this café has outstanding reviews. Any breakfast food you can think of, they have it. From Rise...
5 Benefits of a Good Commercial Property Manager
Managing commercial properties can be a lot to handle, especially if you have multiple investments to manage. Hiring a commercial property manager can help you manage your duties and successfully run your commercial properties. There are many reasons to hire a...
5 Must-Do Home Projects for Autumn 2022
While it’s easy to get carried away with decorating your house with leaves and pumpkin decor, there are a few practical home updates to consider this fall, too. Whether you’re preparing to sell or rent your home or simply want to make your house more comfortable,...
Good Eats Virginia: September Edition
Where: Locust Grove, VA Witch's Brew Cafe: Breakfast The Witch’s Brew Cafe has built a reputation for serving fresh and delicious coffee, tea, and food that highlights the region's best. When you stop by for breakfast you’ll experience the friendliest baristas, unique...
How To Make Your Rental Space Feel Like Home
Many people live in apartments, condos, or other rental communities. No matter where you live, you deserve a space that feels like you.
Good Eats Virginia: August Edition
Where: Fredericksburg, VA Foode: Brunch If you want to go to a nice restaurant for brunch, Foode is the place to go. They have one concept, "find the best ingredients the region has to offer, hire the most talented team our pockets could afford, cook the kinds of...
Why You Should Work With A Commercial Real Estate Broker
When you’re looking to make a move with your business or acquire more commercial property, you’ll want to work with a commercial real estate broker to streamline and have an advocate in the process.
Welcome Home to Amelia Street
If you’re searching for a stunning historic home with charm, character, and amenities, you’re in for an absolute treat with this one-of-a-kind property in Fredericksburg, VA. Conveniently located on Amelia Street in downtown Fredericksburg, this home will captivate...
The Pros and Cons of Buying a Vacation Property
Are you interested in investing in a relaxing, beautiful vacation property? While this is a dream for many, keep in mind that buying a vacation property takes time and consideration. Keep reading to find out if it is right for you! Pros of Buying a Vacation...
Why Commercial Real Estate is Still a Good Investment in 2022
After two years of a seller’s residential market, buyers are accustomed to the effects of various COVID variants, inflation, and stock market fluctuation on the real estate industry. Low inventory, competitive offers, and inflated listing prices have become the new...
COLDWELL BANKER ELITE EARNS PLATINUM AWARD FROM REALOGY LEADS GROUP
Stafford, VA (March 3, 2022) – Coldwell Banker Elite has been recognized by Realogy Leads Group as the distinctive winner of the Platinum Award for outstanding performance. The award will be celebrated at the annual Realogy Advantage Network LEAD 2022 conference, held...
COLDWELL BANKER ELITE WINS TOP 25 AWARD FROM REALOGY LEADS GROUP
STAFFORD, VA (March 2, 2022) – Coldwell Banker Elite has been named a Top 25 Broker by Realogy Leads Group in recognition of its excellent performance and customer satisfaction. The award will be celebrated at the annual Realogy Advantage Network LEAD 2022 conference,...
4 Tips for Selling an Older Home
Selling a house can be a challenge for anyone. Whether you are familiar with the process or not, each home has its own unique features, layout, and perks which makes each selling experience wildly different from the next. Generally speaking, modernized homes tend to...
Coldwell Banker Elite Announces Conor Breen as New Managing Broker
Coldwell Banker Elite appoints a new leader for the Spotsylvania branch. FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA, US, October 22, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ -- After years of leadership as the Director of Business Development, Coldwell Banker Elite is proud to announce Conor Breen as...
Tips For Seniors Downsizing to a Smaller Home
Guest post from Aaron Mears with House StoriesUprooting and downsizing to a smaller home can be an overwhelming task for anyone, but it is especially difficult for seniors. Fortunately, there are strategies and tips that can ease this transition and help you manage...
What Homebuyers Want in Fall 2021
As autumn approaches, all signs point to the seller’s market sticking around. Certain home features are in more demand than ever before and can add value to your home and speed up the selling process. Keep reading for the key features that homebuyers are searching for in homes in fall 2021.
5 Critical Curb Appeal Tips for Sellers
When many homeowners are thinking about selling their home and putting it on the market, they are usually focused on how the interior of the home looks. Setting up the rooms and making sure that the quality of the interior is perfect is an important part of selling a home. One part of home selling that can be forgotten, but is single-handedly one of the most important, is the curb appeal.
7 Steps to Getting Your Real Estate License
Real Estate is a fantastic career and has many benefits, but getting your license is a bit of a process. The following steps are necessary to get your career up and running! Pre-Licensing Education The first step is to get licensed. The Virginia Real Estate Board...
Are handwritten notes still a relevant way to stay in touch?
If you are like many other real estate agents, you are always looking the next best way to market your business and stay in touch with your clients. Everyone wants the perfect new tool that is going to miraculously get them a bunch of new clients. We quickly find out...
Introducing Our Innovative Agent Coaching Program
We are so thrilled to launch our brand-new comprehensive solution for agent coaching, continuing education, and production goals tracking! As of April 1, agents and brokers will be able to use the new system to quickly and easily discuss their business strategy, use...
Congratulations to our 2021 Award Winners!
2020 was a tough year for everyone, but especially so for small businesses that rely on face-to-face interaction and in-person showings! Despite all the challenges that 2020 threw at our agents, they rose to the occasion and worked even harder. Whether that meant...
Why You Need a CRM to Grow Your Business in 2021
It’s 2021 and like everyone else in the world, you are ready for a fresh start. Your New Year’s resolutions and huge goals are set for the year! You are fired up!! The goals are going to give you something to strive towards throughout the year. For most people, this...
3 Ways to Stay Organized with Todoist
As a busy real estate agent, you are constantly juggling a bunch of different things at once. You are dealing with multiple buyers, sellers, and contracts at various stages and just trying to keep everything straight and organized. It can definitely be overwhelming!...
Coldwell Banker Elite Unveils Updated Global Luxury Look
Today, Coldwell Banker Elite debuts the sleek modern update to our prestigious Global Luxury program branding, in alignment with the Coldwell Banker® network’s “Project North Star” visual transformation. Coldwell Banker Elite is deploying all new yard signs, agent and...
Virtual Homes for Dogs Month Breaks Adoption Records!
Talk about silver linings! We are BEYOND excited to share the results of our first Virtual Homes for Dogs Month! Under normal circumstances, our agents have an in-person volunteer event and several donation drop-offs at local shelters. Needless to say, we were...
Sharing Our Dog Adoption Stories
Coldwell Banker Elite agents love to support our Homes for Dogs Project every year because many of them have experienced the life-changing (for them AND the dog!) magic of dog adoption personally! Here are some of our agents’ adoption stories–with cute pictures, of course!
5 Things To Do To Get Your House Ready For Showings
Guest Blog by Cat Dobson Getting your home ready to sell can be a stressful and overwhelming experience. After first choosing the right real estate agent to represent you and market your home well, these 5 tips can get your house ready in no time! Declutter &...
5 Website Features Real Estate Agents MUST Have
It is no secret that a website is one of the most important parts of a business. It has truly replaced the storefront for many businesses, and it is the first place that most clients go to learn about a real estate agent. If you still do not have your own website or...
3 Tips for Sellers from a Home Safe™ Certified Agent
Guest Blog by Terin Merriman Hi Friends! So this is our lives in the midst of a global pandemic, huh? As we’re adjusting to this “new world” we find ourselves in, it’s important to keep life as normal as we can. While times are challenging and many of us are still...
Preparing Your Home for Showings During a Pandemic
Putting your home on the market and preparing to move on to a new place is always tough, but it’s especially difficult when you’re in the middle of a global pandemic! Covid-19 has certainly thrown a wrench in all of our plans but it doesn’t have to ruin your home sale...
Introducing the Home Safe™ Certification
Buying or selling a home is not easy, even in the best of times, but it’s especially difficult during a global pandemic. In order to mitigate the myriad of risks that come with viewing homes, meeting with clients and in-person closings, Coldwell Banker Elite has...