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How First-Time Investors Can Build Wealth with Vacation Rentals

Posted by Coldwell Banker McMahan on June 29, 2026 in  uncategorized
For first-time real estate investors, vacation rental investing can feel like a rare chance to move faster than traditional rentals, yet the risks can feel just as immediate. The core tension is simple: strong income potential can support long-term wealth-building strategies, but only when expectations match a realistic rental property market overview. Seasonality, shifting demand, and guest-driven upkeep create investment property challenges that can surprise even careful planners. With the right clarity up front,... read more
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How to Choose Thoughtful Gifts New Homeowners Will Truly Cherish

Posted by Coldwell Banker McMahan on April 28, 2026 in  Your Home
For friends, siblings, coworkers, and neighbors buying for new homeowners, housewarming gifts can feel surprisingly high-stakes. The homeownership transition is exciting, but it’s also busy and emotionally loaded, which makes it hard to know what will actually help versus what will become clutter. Common gift-giving challenges show up fast: limited space, shifting priorities, mismatched tastes, and the quiet pressure to “get it right.” With a clearer way to think about... read more
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How You Can Channel a Midlife Move to Positively Transform Your Life and Home

Posted by Coldwell Banker McMahan on March 23, 2026 in  uncategorized
For homebuyers in Kentucky and Indiana and long-time homeowners thinking about selling, midlife relocation can feel like a bold reset with real stakes. The pull is personal, more breathing room, closer family ties, a shorter commute, or a fresh start that supports lifestyle and career redefinition, yet the emotional impact of moving can collide with uncertainty about timing and regret. At the same time, real estate market challenges like shifting prices, limited inventory, and mixed signals about what a home is tru... read more
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The Rise of Low-Maintenance Exteriors

What Today’s Buyers Want
Posted by Coldwell Banker McMahan on February 24, 2026 in  uncategorized
By Andrea Erickson   Americans have less free time than ever before. Balancing multi-jobs. Employers that know no boundaries. Constant “plug in” to the internet and social media. When is there a free moment to take care of household tasks?    For this reason, modern home buyers are putting a priority on low-maintenance outdoor features. Accents that maximize enjoyment while limiting upkeep. Read on for more ideas on which materials to incorporate for exteriors that stand out! Prem... read more
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Living Walls as a New Asset Class in Commercial Real Estate

Posted by Coldwell Banker McMahan on January 28, 2026 in  uncategorized
  It is often said that real estate is the most surefire asset out there. Given that shelter is one of our basic human needs, it is hard to argue against this point. With that said, no two pieces of real estate are ever the same in terms of investment value. In fact, many fixer-uppers turn into money pits that are more trouble than they are worth.  At CB McMahan, our passion lies in connecting our clients with the latest insights and thought leadership to help their properties standout in a competitiv... read more
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