September is Realtor Safety Month, and it's a good time to reflect on how we conduct our business. I tend to be a pretty lighthearted person. Actually, I think life is pretty funny, and I generally find humor in most things, but there is one thing I’m totally serious about. It’s Realtor safety.
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09/25/2016
If you're a buyer you might think Open Houses are the best thing ever! You don't have to commit to any agent, you can be kind of leisurely in how you check things out. That's all good, but there are some things worth knowing if you want to protect your own interests. 1. The agent holding the
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09/19/2016
This week's podcast was with Brian LaRoche who specializes in wealth management. His office is located in Virginia Beach Town Center. Have you started your wealth management financial plan yet?What are the areas people should focus on when starting your wealth plan? The purpose of all savings
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09/19/2016
What is title insurance and why is it important to purchase it when buying a home? Podcast with Carol Hare who is Underwriting Counsel with Fidelity National Title Ins. Company. Owner's title insurance is optional in Virginia but Carol shares some great examples of great reasons why you need to
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09/13/2016
I asked some of my listeners to my podcast what questions do you have for a real estate appraiser? We spoke with Betsy Hughes, SRA appraiser on what are some things that help determine market value of a home. Appraisers holding the SRA designation have met rigorous requirements relating to educ
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09/12/2016
Podcast with Janet McCaskey on ensuring you have the right flood insurance coverage in Hampton Roads. She also offers some great tips to possibly help reduce the cost of your flood insurance. And just because you aren't in a flood zone doesn't necessarily mean you shouldn't get flood insurance.
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08/29/2016
Today is Thursday, August 25 which most in social media also call #ThrowbackThursday! Today is also National Second Hand Wardrobe Day! And as most of you know I love thrifting, recycling, creating new things out of my finds and of course sharing them with others! So here is a #ThrowbackThursda
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08/24/2016
I had the pleasure of chatting with Laura Oliver - owner of afrugalchick.com a local blogger who is helping the community save money! She does a weekly segment on WVEC every Sunday morning at 7:45am as well as holding local classes/workshops you can learn in person with her! Here is a run down
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08/22/2016
This weeks podcast was with Jimmy Olivero - SkycamUSA about what you need to know about drone photography/video. Skycam USA has been around for 10 years doing professional video for many different networks, documenteries and real estate professionals. If you are looking to get into drone photo
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07/28/2016
I had the pleasure of chatting with Edward Ore - owner of Great Neck Doggie Daycare in Virginia Beach. I orginally met him through real estate. He was a mortgage banker for many years and recently opened up this brand new facility! It is AMAZING! Listen to the latest podcast with Edward: If y
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07/25/2016
