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Where Does the Couch Go? Modern-Day Tips for Arranging Your Furniture

By Laura Love Bardell Today's couches are so much more than the three-seater pieces of days past. Sectionals are useful and stylish, and their shape provides a built-in conversation area. Chaises — perfect for lounging — eliminate the need for an ottoman or footstool. Sometimes, though, it can feel challenging to find the best layout for your room. This guide provides solutions for arranging...

7 Pieces of Design Inspiration from RE/MAX #ReStage Challenge Winners

RE/MAX agents know staging is one of the best ways to turn an ordinary house into an extraordinary home. Recently, RE/MAX called on design lovers everywhere to enter the RE/MAX ReStage Challenge to show off their best home-staging skills. We received a ton of fabulous submissions, but in the end, it was @PolishedHabitat who took home the grand prize of a $2,000 gift...

The RE/MAX Balloon – Then & Now

Today it's one of the most recognized corporate symbols in the world. But the first time a drawing of a red, white and blue hot air balloon was proposed as the RE/MAX logo by two franchisees in 1977, it was rejected. They were allowed, however, to buy a balloon for special events. The next year, the franchisees made their case again at a regional meeting – this time with footage of the balloon...

4 Ways to Make Your Garage a Selling Point

Guest post from Jessica Thiefels Your garage can be one of two things: an empty space for cars to park and clutter to build-up over time, or it can be a useable space that provides value to new homeowners. When you're competing in a competitive market, you want your garage to be the latter. Use these ideas to make your garage a selling point, especially if it's not already updated or...

August 2017 Housing Report: 3 Things to Know

While inventory disappeared faster than a popsicle in July, slightly fewer (0.8 percent) homes sold, according to the August RE/MAX National Housing Report. The report analyzes real estate data in 54 metro areas across the U.S. It's not unusual to see a dip in sales in July. "This summertime slowdown is a national trend that we sometimes see this time of year, even though this month's...