Dean Cacioppo's (deanknows) Blog

Let’s face it, buying a home is not easy, and it is even harder when you are new to the process. If you’re thinking about buying your first home, you probably have a lot of questions about the process and what’s involved. The same goes for selling your home if you currently live in one. That bein...

Are you thinking of selling your home? You can save a lot of money by negotiating fees with realtors. A reduction of just one percent in your commission could make a difference in the amount of money you have after a sale. It is worth taking the time to research the market and engage with your ag...

You have now listed your house, found a buyer, and agreed to a price. Although your house sale is nearly complete, it's still not quite time to pack your moving boxes. You still need to go through the home inspection. The home inspection is usually performed after the buyer signs a purchase agree...

Insulation ratings can be measured in R-values for every inch of thickness. The R-value is a measure of how well insulation can prevent heat from entering or leaving your home. The type, thickness, and density of insulation materials will affect the R-value. A higher insulation rating will typica...

Digital marketing is becoming more and more popular as traditional advertising loses its effectiveness in real estate lead generation.There are many online marketing options available to REALTORS in 2022, so how does one choose where to invest their time, energy, and money?Local digital marketing...

Relatively low mortgage rates have rekindled interest in homeownership, particularly among young people who are fed up with rising rent costs and would like their money to go towards building equity rather than lining their landlords' pockets.A home can be a valuable asset that will lead to finan...

Termites and Prospective HomeownersProspective buyers tend to concentrate on the cosmetic changes they will need to make to a house if they buy it. Buyers often evaluate a property's worth by its curb appeal.They may not be aware of the potential dangers lurking below the surface. For example, te...

Greenville SCIn a 2018 article published in The Washington Post, writer Dina Mishev had this to say about Greenville, South Carolina: “Residents of this aging Southern mill town knew it still had life in it. It took decades of hard work, but today it surprises visitors with its low-key culture an...

Beyond high-end luxury home listings, virtual tours have struggled to find their place in the real estate business.  Some Realtors have compared virtual tours to a solution without a problem.  Of course they look really neat and can certainly get the attention of a potential buyer, but prior to t...

Have you hit a plateau in your business growth? Attempting to re-structure your business plan? Are you stressing out? Are you continuing to grow your database and develop better and closer relationships? Are you new to the industry? If you’ve answered yes to any of these questions, a real estate ...