Kegerator: A Sleek Way To Keep Your Suds Fresh and Tasty (and Why Every Beer Lover Needs One)

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If the holiday season has you ready for a generous pour of your preferred brew—we’ve got you covered. The latest at-home bar accoutrement on every beer connoisseur’s wish list includes something we haven’t seen in a house since college—a keg.

But rather than a keg dispensing cheap beer at a house party, we’re talking about an upscale Kegerator. This keg-meets-refrigerator offers a surprisingly classy take on a barrel of beer to offer craft tap suds.

And while this nifty gadget might sound too good to be true (or possibly a tough sell to your wine-loving partner), it’s actually an attractive and low-profile way to keep your favorite drink on tap. Want to move beyond a six-pack of beer in your fridge? Here’s everything you’ll want to know about updating your home bar with a sleek, new Kegerator.

What’s a Kegerator?

A Kegerator combines the powers of a keg and a refrigerator to keep your beer fresh and tasty.



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CIBM Bank out to double mortgage originations with new hires

The Illinois-based bank is adding 30 new mortgage loan officers and expanding into Arizona, Connecticut, Florida, Massachusetts, New York and Rhode Island.

Top San Luis Obispo agent rejoins Christie’s International Real Estate

Since 2019, Lindsey Harn has been the leading agent in her market and now is affiliated with the luxury brand's Sereno office, led by co-founders Chris Trapani and Ryan Iwanaga.

What to Expect in 2023’s Housing Market

In the year ahead, the housing market may be slow to start, with home prices, rents, inventory and interest rates not moving much at all, according to economists, analysts and real estate brokers.

Peek Inside the $35M Mansion Where Harry and Meghan Filmed Their Netflix Documentary

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With an astonishing price tag, this is certainly a domicile destined for royalty.

The mansion where Prince Harry and Meghan Markle filmed the Netflix documentary “Harry & Meghan” is on the market.

While many viewers might have assumed the stunning home belongs to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, the sprawling Montecito, CA, compound simply provided the on-screen backdrop for the couple’s controversial six-episode documentary.

The couple’s new seven-part docuseries, “Live to Lead,” premiered on Dec. 31.





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Cornerstone Home Lending gives sales teams national scope

The merger with Roscoe State Bank means the Houston-based company's loan officers are now federal mortgage loan originators who can make loans in 37 states.

Home prices will soon post year-over-year declines: Report

Home prices grew by 8.6 percent compared to a year before but fell by 0.2 percent month over month. By the second quarter, prices are expected to be lower than they were a year before, CoreLogic says.

Erin and Ben Napier of ‘Home Town’ Reveal One Thing To Always Hide Near a Front Door

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On “Home Town,” Erin and Ben Napier love to bring historic homes back to their former glory. But it’s not often they have clients who are just as interested in historic preservation as they are.

In the Season 7 episode “Ginkgos and Gondolas,” Erin and Ben meet Bob and Linda Kaliski, who have purchased a 1906 registered historic house in Laurel, MS, for $260,000. The four-bedroom, three-bathroom property needs a lot of work. Luckily, Bob and Linda are willing to invest a healthy budget of $190,000 to fix it up.

“We’re basically saving a piece of art,” Bob says.

Read on to find out how Erin and Ben fix up this house—and get ideas on how to spruce up an older home without obliterating its past.

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Apartment Rent Growth Set to Keep Slowing This Year

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The pandemic-fueled boom for multifamily building owners is fading fast going into 2023.

Apartment vacancies are piling up. The biggest wave of new rental buildings in nearly four decades is expected to cut the pace of rent growth across the country. Some in-demand Sunbelt cities are already experiencing rent declines, in part because many tenants and people searching for apartments feel they can’t devote any more of their income to rent.

Rising interest rates, meanwhile, make rental-property investments less profitable than one year ago when debt was cheap and hefty rent increases were taken for granted.

“We’re necessarily going to get a bit of a pullback,” said Thomas LaSalvia, senior economist at Moody’s Analytics.

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How Realtors can make money on the side wholesaling

Real estate investments can be made in a variety of ways, including renting out properties and flipping houses. While not requiring any financial responsibility, wholesale real estate can be just as profitable. 

6 real estate agent tips for partnering with new-home builders

To work with builders, your skill level has to be at your next level. From communication to presentation to organization to marketing — it’s time to raise the stakes to develop these relationships.

Patriots owner Robert Kraft inks record Palm Beach penthouse sale

The $23.75 million sale marks the most expensive condo ever sold in Palm Beach, surpassing previous records in the high teens, according to appraisal firm Miller Samuel and property records.

Glenn Sanford steps in as eXp Realty CEO; Jason Gesing takes on new role

Sanford will helm the company's brokerage while Gesing, who had served as its chief executive officer, will shift into an expanded role as chief industry relations officer for eXp World Holdings.

Weather Anchor Sam Champion Wants $1.8M for His Miami Beach Condo

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“Good Morning America” weather anchor Sam Champion is forecasting a sale of his Miami Beach, FL, condo, now on the market for $1,850,000.

The Emmy winner’s condo is in the ICON in South Beach building, designed by architect Philippe Starck.

Located in the heart of South of Fifth, the stylish 1,452-square-foot condo was recently renovated and offers high-end finishes.

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5 Backyard Design Rules You Should Break in 2023

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Creating a backyard space that’s both stylish and serene is in the cards for 2023. Whether you’ve been banking on a luxurious fire pit or a custom outdoor kitchen, now’s the time to start planning the outdoor living space that you’ve been dreaming of (and saving for).

“The [COVID-19] pandemic taught us to not take our outdoor spaces for granted. Even the tiniest yard can be transformed into an extension of your indoor living or dining space as an oasis for hosting family and friends,” says Tamarra Younis of Union of Art Interiors.

With all that thought and money you’re about to put into the look of your backyard, the last thing you want to do is stay inside the box. You want to toe the line between functional and fabulous while also adding your personal design touches.

If your goal is to create a truly one-of-a-kind outdoor space, here are a few common backyard design moves you should set aside.

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Here Are the U.S. Cities Where Home Prices Rose—and Fell—the Most in 2022

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By any definition, 2022 was one wild, white-knuckle roller coaster of a year for real estate. Demand and home prices hit new highs, before abruptly turning in the opposite direction in response to higher mortgage interest rates.

With so much churn and fluctuation in markets across the U.S., it’s been a challenge all year to keep track of which places were up and which were down—the cities where prices remained near their peak and where they dipped the most. That’s why Realtor.com® crunched the numbers to come up with the definitive home pricing scorecard for 2022.

And there’s plenty at stake. For those who purchased a home earlier this year, the dip in prices in some areas could mean their home is worth less now than what they paid. For those who were priced out of homeownership, the same price declines could mean a renewed chance to finally snag a place.

And where prices remain high, those who have owned for more than a couple of years can revel in the mighty home equity they’ve gained. Those still looking for a home in the same areas will feel the pressure of high home costs.











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Decorating a Room? Don’t Forget the Ceiling.

Most people give it a coat of white paint and then forget all about it. That’s a missed opportunity.

Anthony Lamacchia to agents: Get back to knowing what you’re doing

In the lead-up to Inman Connect New York, the owner and CEO of Lamacchia Realty and Lamacchia Property Management said new agents need to take what’s happening very seriously.

‘Health is wealth:’ Glenn Sanford’s health journey and eXp’s future

In October, the eXp World Holdings founder and CEO's health journey took center stage at EXPCON. Three months later, Sanford shares updates on how health is a cornerstone of his brokerage's strategy.

‘The White Lotus’ Star Alexandra Daddario Makes a Quick Profit on Her Posh L.A. Mansion

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Actress Alexandra Daddario played a confused and ambivalent bride on “The White Lotus.”

But the star’s real estate transactions are very savvy.

Daddario and her husband, film producer Andrew Form, just sold the luxe Hancock Park estate for $7,675,000, after buying it for a discounted $7.3 million a little over a year ago.

The couple reportedly purchased the posh property from prolific “Shameless” creator John Wells, who originally put it on the market for $7.9 million.









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